Author: WNKY Staff

Power outage impacts 800 customers in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A power outage impacted 800 households Thursday in Bowling Green. The outage affected East Main Avenue to East Second Avenue and U.S. 31-W Bypass, according to Bowling Green Municipal Utilities. BGMU says a line was down on the Bypass. It has since been repaired.    

Four Hilltoppers named Cobalt Golf All-American Scholars

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Four members of the WKU Men’s Golf team have been named Cobalt Golf All-American Scholars for this past season. This award was voted on by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). This honor comes following a historic season for the WKU Men’s Golf program under first-year Head Coach Austin King. This honor was given to…

Road project underway in Horse Cave, minor delays possible

Source: KYTC District 4. HORSE CAVE, Ky. – A paving project is underway in Horse Cave. Crews are completing the surface of Kentucky 218 through downtown Horse Cave and starting on U.S. 31-W toward Caverna, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 4 on Thursday. Transportation officials say to expect road work over the next several days. Please drive with…

New turn lane complete for Rich Pond Elementary School

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Motorists traveling near Rich Pond Elementary School may notice a new road upgrade. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 3, announced Thursday that a new turn lane is complete near the school on Kentucky 242 Rich Pond Road. Transportation officials say the lane is ready just in time for the new school year. The lane is one…

King adds transfer Rafe Blankenship to 2024-25 Roster

Source: WKU Athletics. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Men’s Golf head coach Austin King announced the addition of a transfer who will be them on The Hill next Fall. Rafe Blankenship is a high impact player that will be a valuable asset to the Hilltopper Golf program going forward. Blakenship, a transfer from Lindsey Wilson College will be looking to…

PEAK Precision Manufacturing to bring start-up facility to Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A global start-up mass production and manufacturing business is coming to South Central Kentucky. PEAK Precision Manufacturing, LLC announced its plan to develop a start-up facility in Bowling Green on Thursday. The project investment is $3 million. The company provides business-to-business manufacturing needs to support the automotive, agricultural, defense, steel, and aluminum industries. “PEAK Precision Manufacturing…

Bats Go Silent in 3-2 Loss to Dash

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Gregory Barrios recorded his first multi-hit performance in the Rays organization, as the Bowling Green Hot Rods (15-10, 51-40) fell to the Winston-Salem Dash (13-13, 44-48) 3-2 on Wednesday at Bowling Green Ballpark. Bowling Green scored in the bottom of the sixth, facing Winston-Salem reliever Jared Kelley. Tre’ Morgan and Cooper Kinney singled, putting runners at the corners….

Morgantown Mission gets an upgrade from community

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Thanks to the Kiwanis Club, Morgantown Mission is getting a fresh coat of paint. Morgantown Mission serves the community in a variety of ways, hosting a food pantry, item giveaways and community outreach year-round. The mission pantry got some upgrades this week and is ready to serve fresh fruits and vegetables to the public. To see when…

Russellville EPB warning customers of texting scam

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Russellville Electric Plant Board wants you to be aware of a new scam targeting its customers. The EPB says a potential scam involving promotional text messages involving EPB have been circulating, promising free electronics and other goods with a link to click on for you to claim your prize. EPB says they have not sent any…