Author: WNKY Staff

Warren RECC fully restores power

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Another wave of power outages have been restored. As of Wednesday night, Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation stated crews completed restoration efforts. Warren RECC says all known outages that can be restored related to this past weekend’s weather events have been restored. If you are still without power, you may report it to one of Warren…

Family hosting benefit for Lauren Gerkins Marr Memorial Scholarship Fund

Marr’s parents say she was a Western Kentucky University graduate, worked as an advocate for children and is survived by an 11-month old son. (Photo courtesy of Kyle and Sheila Gerkins)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s a way to show up for a Western Kentucky University graduate and the legacy she left behind. To honor her memory, the university states her…

Jackrabbit Jog 5K rescheduled for June 8

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Jackrabbit Jog is scheduled for a new day next weekend. The race was rescheduled after strong storms hit Kereiakes Park, leading to damage. Now, participants can prepare to race on Saturday, June 8 at 7:30 a.m. Online registration is reopened and will remain open through June 6 at 9 a.m. Packet pickup and late registration…

Cumberland Trace Road reopens after storm damage

Cumberland Trace Road Wednesday morning before repairs were completed. (BGMU). BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Cumberland Trace has reopened after storms swept through the area Sunday. Bowling Green Municipal Utilities said the road reopened Wednesday afternoon. This follows several downed poles and lines that caused the road to shut down, impacting traffic for several days. News 40 will continue to provide…

Bowling Green accepting bids for Bluegrass Farms Boulevard extension

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bids are now open for a major Bowling Green project. The City of Bowling Green is accepting bids for the Bluegrass Farms Boulevard extension. In October of 2023, the city approved an agreement with a development company to split the cost of the extension. The extension will be a mile-long and located off of Interstate 65…

WKU Football announces game times, networks for 2024 season

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football game times and television networks for the 2024 season were announced Thursday. WKU also announced the 2024 homecoming game will be on Nov. 16 against Louisiana Tech. WKU’s season-opener at Alabama on Aug. 31 had previously been announced as a 6 p.m. CT game that will be televised nationally on ESPN. The Hilltoppers’ 2024…

Adoption fees only $25 after high intake at local shelter

Photo source: Bowling Green-Warren County Humane SocietyBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local shelter has had almost 200 intakes since Monday. The Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society says starting Friday, it is offering $25 adoptions after entering an emergency state. The reduced-free adoption event lasts until June 9. The shelter says if the situation continues at this rate, they will need…

Logan County man arrested on DUI, multiple drug charges

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Russellville man is facing multiple charges. According to a uniform citation, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded to Sam Walton Drive in Russellville after a caller told them an intoxicated subject was about to leave Walmart. Deputies say upon arrival, they located a vehicle matching the description that was speeding with no headlights on. As deputies…

Gov. Beshear to pay tribute to fallen officers at annual event

RICHMOND, Ky. – The governor will pay tribute to fallen officers. On Tuesday, June 4, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will pay tribute to Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy Caleb Conley and nine historical honorees at the annual Law Enforcement Ceremony. The event will be held in Richmond at the Department of Criminal Justice Training located on the campus of Eastern Kentucky…

Bids awarded to extend roads, grade 50 acres at South Cooper Industrial Park

GLASGOW, Ky. – Two bids have been awarded for major projects in Barren County. On Thursday, The Barren County Economy Authority (BCEA) announced it has awarded two bids to advance development at the South Cooper Industrial Park in Glasgow. Bids have been awarded to extend the length of Beltline Boulevard to access the entirety of the park and further grade…