Author: WNKY Staff

SKyPAC to host expert serial killer criminologist and author

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Halloween night in South Central Kentucky will be even scarier this year. The SKYPAC will host Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn: The Curious Appeal of the World’s Most Terrifying Murderers this Halloween on Thursday, October 31. Dr. Bonn is a criminologist and critically acclaimed author who has been featured as an expert in criminal behavior…

Montana Grille to host Paws 2024 benefiting local humane society

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Montana Grille is hosting an annual event to raise funds for the Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society. On Monday, Oct. 21, head over to Montana Grille of Bowling Green for a rib dinner special of only $25. Not only will the restaurant pause its dine-in services to provide drive-thru orders for the fundraiser but 100% of…

Students receive Chromebooks in Bowling Green to prepare for future

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – AT&T and Human I-T partnered with the Bowling Green Area Chamber Foundation to give 25 laptops to students from Bowling Green/Warren County high schools who had participated in the Foundation’s SCK Launch program. Five students from each school received the computers. The effort helps bridge the digital divide and prepares the young men and women for…

TEN-4 Awareness Day proclamation held at Bowling Green City Hall

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Family Enrichment Center hosted a celebration of TEN-4 Awareness Day at Bowling Green City Hall on Friday. The proclamation was delivered by City and County Officials. TEN-4 is an acronym used to identify bruising and marks that are a cause for concern in children 4 and under. It stands for Torso, Ears, and Neck. Healthcare, social,…

Police conducting death investigation off of Bristow Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department responded Monday evening to North Pointe Apartments off of Bristow Road. BGPD public information officer Ronnie Ward confirmed an active death investigation is ongoing at this time. Ward said Friday that police are still waiting for results of a death certificate. Details are currently limited. News 40 will provide additional information…

City of Franklin receives award for new police station

Source: City of Franklin. FRANKLIN, Ky. – The City of Franklin is being recognized for the construction of its new police station. The city said on Friday it received a top category award at the Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana and Kentucky Excellence in Construction Awards Gala. The award in the Public Works/Environmental projects category in the $3 million…

Laptops provided to local students participating in SCK Launch career program

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – AT&T and Human I-T are partnering with the Bowling Green Area Chamber Foundation to provide 25 refurbished laptops to local students. According to a release by the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, the laptops, funded by AT&T, will go to students participating in the chamber’s SCK LAUNCH career development program. “These students are investigating careers…

Medical Center EMS receives national recognition for heart attack care

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Medical Center EMS has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement award for offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attack. According to a release by Med Center Health, EMS staff are able to provide treatment upon arrival up to an hour sooner than if someone drove…

Volunteers needed to install smoke alarms in Delafield homes

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The American Red Cross of South Central Kentucky and HOTEL INC need your help to assist the Delafield neighborhood. Both nonprofits are working together to install free smoke alarms, weather radios and first aid kits in 450 homes. However, organizers say they need 50 to 60 volunteers to make this possible. The initiative is set for…

Voter registration deadline is Monday in Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Voter registration deadlines are just around the corner. The deadlines for registration in person, online and by mail for voting are Oct. 7 at the close of the business, Oct 7 by 4 p.m. EDT and Oct. 7 respectively. Secretary of State Michael Adams announced on Friday that 24,536 Kentuckians registered to vote in September. The…