Author: WNKY Staff

WKU Soccer Drops Road Game at Dayton

September 5, 2024

WNKY Staff,

DAYTON, Ohio – WKU Soccer suffered a 3-0 setback at Dayton on Thursday night in the Buckeye State. The Hilltoppers (2-3-0) got off to a rough start, giving up three goals in the first half, but recovered to shut out Dayton (4-2-0) in the second half. HOW IT HAPPENED The Flyers struck first in the 15th minute and then…

Houchens Industries announces acquisition of leading value-added distributor

September 5, 2024

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Houchens Industries has announced the acquisition of a leading value-added distributor. The company recently acquired H.H. Barnum Company, a Michigan-based company. H.H. Barnum is a leading value-added distributor of controls for factory and warehouse automation. The company, founded in 1946, employs 300 people across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina. It…

Current police chief remembers legacy of former BGPD chief after his passing

September 5, 2024

Amelia Brett, WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is remembering a former police chief and the legacy he leaves behind. The department announced retired chief Gary Raymer passed away Thursday morning. Raymer’s career at the department extends back to 1968. Raymer rose to the rank of police chief in 1980, and he remained in that role for 22 years…

Multiple counties now under burn ban

September 5, 2024

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A list of burn bans continues to grow as dry conditions persist in the local area. On Thursday, Sept. 5, Simpson County became the latest county to have a no outside burn order issued by its judge executive, Mason Barnes. Other counties have had the same order by their respective judge executives this week due to…

Car show benefit for Isaiah 117 House set for Sunday

September 5, 2024

WNKY Staff,

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – This weekend, you can cruise into Logan County for a good cause. The first Isaiah 117 House Logan County Car Show and Cruise In is set take place in Russellville this weekend. Isaiah 117 House is a nonprofit that seeks to change the way foster care begins, providing a furnished and staffed house where kids who will…

Delays expected as Holley LS Fest continues in Bowling Green

September 5, 2024

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local Law enforcement is giving some reminders as Holley LS Fest brings an increase in travelers to Bowling Green. The Bowling Green Police Department says it will be out with high-visibility patrols all weekend, watching for any possible criminal activity. Police say thieves often target events similar to this, so the public is encouraged to be…

Ruby Branch Farms sunflower maze makes way for fall activities

September 5, 2024

WNKY Staff,

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Ruby Branch Farms sunflower maze has closed early, but they still have some fall festivities in store for the season. According to the farm, the sunflowers wilted earlier than seasonally normal due to a lack of rain and increase of soldier beetles. They say due to the condition of the sunflowers, they do not feel comfortable…

Ribbon cutting announced for Salvation Army Life Navigation Collaborative Center

September 5, 2024

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Salvation Army of Bowling Green has announced the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Life Navigation Collaborative Center. On Thursday, Sept. 12 at 3:30 p.m. at 423 West Main Ave. in Bowling Green, you can help Salvation Army officials ring in the new building. The center is a groundbreaking joint venture between the City of Bowling…

Superintendent holds press conference after teen killed by school bus

September 5, 2024

WNKY Staff,

Source: WLKY. WINCHESTER, Ky. (WKYT) – The Clark County Public Schools superintendent held a press conference Wednesday after the death of a 15-year-old student that was fatally hit by a school bus on Tuesday morning. Following the death of 15-year-old McKenna Letcher, WKYT reports there has been an outpouring of support in the community. People want the family to know…

Garrett Plaza dedicated on WKU campus

September 5, 2024

WNKY Staff,

Source: WKU. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The recently completed renovation to the Hilltop on Western Kentucky University’s campus was more than a renovation—it was a restoration. Completed this summer, the Hilltop Restoration Project makes the top of the Hill more accessible and provides unique outdoor space for the community to gather while also returning the top of the Hill to…