Author: WNKY Staff

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…

Lost River Cave hosting Camping at the Cave on Oct. 19

Source: Lost River Cave. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Lost River Cave is offering the chance to spend a night camping onsite. On Oct. 19, the park is hosting Camping at the Cave as part of its Park After Dark Series. Campers can look forward to a campfire feast of roasted hot dogs, a movie night, hot cocoa and other activities…

Bowling Green man sentenced in Butler Way shooting death

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has been sentenced following a fatal shooting that occurred in 2022. According to court records, Torian L. Jackson, 38, of Bowling Green was sentenced on charges of murder and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon on Sept. 26 at Warren Circuit Court. Jackson was sentenced to 25 years in federal…

Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce 2024 Targeted Business Awards Banquet

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the 2024 Targeted Business Awards Banquet at the SKYPAC. This event brought together dozens of city leaders and community members from across South Central Kentucky to celebrate local businesses. Attendees had the opportunity to network and show their support for enterprises that contribute to the growth and success…