Author: WNKY Staff

KSP searching for man wanted after alleged assault

GRAND RIVERS, Ky. – State troopers are searching for a wanted man following an alleged assault. The Kentucky State Police says a man, identified as 45-year-old Nicopolis English of Paducah, fled the scene of an assault at Twin Lakes Campground in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area on Saturday just before 7 p.m. Troopers say a woman sustained a…

Cave City Police Department offers advice to combat scams

CAVE CITY, Ky. – The Cave City Police Department says there are several scams going around, and they have a few tips you need to know to keep you safe. You may remember News 40 sharing previous scams with you in the past, where scammers will pretend to be officers or say you have a warrant for your arrest. Now,…

BGPD chief of police becomes Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police president

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The chief of the Bowling Green Police Department is being recognized with an additional leadership role. BGPD chief of police Michael Delaney is the new Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police president. This role will continue from 2024-25, according to the department. BGPD thanks vendors, KACP members and their families that attended for the announcement.

WKU President kicks off university’s 118th academic year with annual Convocation address

Source: WKU. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni addressed faculty and staff during his annual Convocation address Monday, Aug. 12 in WKU’s Van Meter Auditorium. During his address, he summarized the University’s accomplishments from the 2023-24 academic year and previewed the 2024-25 year. Caboni began with announcing the university had raised $100 million for its…

WKU announces Opportunity Fund surpasses $100 million goal

Source: WKU. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A massive funding milestone is set to benefit students at Western Kentucky University. During the annual the Faculty and Staff Convocation on Monday, Aug. 12, Western Kentucky University president Timothy C. Caboni announced the WKU Opportunity Fund had surpassed its $100 million goal, according to a release by the university. The fund raised $102,779,663,…

Inaugural Kidsfest gives young entrepreneurs business experience

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Kids got a chance to show off their business ventures in Franklin on Sunday with a new event called “Kidsfest.” Eleven businesses, owned and operated by young people, banded together and were open to the public for the afternoon. The event gives the young entrepreneurs a chance to develop the skills to grow their businesses. Kidsfest organizer,…

Pound the Pavement benefits Kids on the Block, local children

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – About 350 kids, ages 14 and under, raced in the Pound the Pavement event Saturday morning. The 12th annual run benefits Kids on the Block with their work spreading positive messages to make a difference in children’s lives. The day began with a half-K for the youngest kids, followed by a 2K and 3K. Around 750…

Louisville Zoo celebrates birth of giraffe calf

Source: the Zoo/Louisville Zoo. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Louisville Zoo says its first giraffe born in 12 years was welcomed on Friday. According to a release from the Zoo, a newborn male Masai giraffe was born to parents Kianga and Baridi. A name is expected to be announced in the coming weeks. “We are delighted to celebrate this important birth,”…

WKU announces return of Big Red Bundle Ticket Package

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Athletics announced the return of the Big Red Bundle ticket package on Monday. The Big Red Bundle is priced at $600 but carries a savings of $500 off the $1,100 value of the tickets. The Big Red Bundle includes four tickets to every home football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and volleyball game during the 2024-2025…

Bowling Green man arrested on DUI charge after collision

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges related to operating a motor vehicle under the influence. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department says it responded around 7:22 p.m. Sunday to Elrod Road. Police say Adis Cerimovic, 33, of Bowling Green was driving a vehicle when he rear ended a pick up truck…