Author: WNKY Staff

19 crime scene investigators graduate from KCA, including local law enforcement

May 14, 2024

WNKY Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear, along with the Department of Criminal Justice Training, announced 19 crime scene investigators have graduated from the 2024 KY Criminalistics Academy Crime Scene Technician Course, and some of them are based right here in south-central Kentucky. KCA consists of two five-week 200-hour courses. Certification includes training in evidence collection and documentation, fingerprint…

7 local locations featured on the West Kentucky BBQ Belt

May 14, 2024

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Source: Roy’s BBQ (Facebook). HENDERSON, Ky. – Welcome to the West Kentucky BBQ Belt. The initiative by Kentucky Tourism aims to introduce the world to a region associated with mouthwatering barbecue, according to a release by Team Kentucky. May 16, National BBQ Day, marks the opening of the new experience, featuring at least 40 barbecue spots founded by legendary pitmasters…

WKU Young Alumni Council launches Under 40 at the Top initiative

May 14, 2024

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new initiative to celebrate the achievements of young alumni of WKU launched Tuesday. The Western Kentucky University Young Alumni Council announced the Under 40 at the Top program to highlight WKU graduates under 40 who make significant contributions to their professions, communities, and alma mater. The program aims to engage young alumni by highlighting their…

Beshear orders flags lowered to half-staff in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day

May 14, 2024

WNKY Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging all individuals to lower their flags to half-staff on Wednesday, May 15, to observe Peace Officers Memorial Day. According to a release by the governor’s office, on Oct. 1, 1962, Congress approved a joint resolution designating May 15 of each year as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it…

Honda Motor expands recall of lawnmowers

May 14, 2024

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(CNN) – American Honda Motor is recalling about 200 lawnmower and pressure washer replacement engines. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the starter rope can suddenly retract when pulled, posing an injury risk. Back in September 2023, Honda recalled 391,000 engines for the same issue. At the time, roughly 2,000 incident were reported to the company, including 38 minor…

Summer staple opens Friday in downtown Bowling Green

May 14, 2024

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A downtown Bowling Green summer staple opens this week. On Tuesday, Bowling Green Parks & Recreation announced that the Spraygrounds at Circus Square Park will open for the season on Friday, May 17. The city will open the spraygrounds for visitors at 9am. City officials say that hours of operation may change daily. The city encourages…

Fuller improves score in second day of NCAA Regional

May 14, 2024

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – WKU Grad student Luke Fuller finished up his second day of the NCAA Regional Tuesday afternoon. Fuller posted a 4-over 76 at the Kampen Course on Tuesday afternoon. The Kentucky native shaved two strokes off of his first-round score. He currently sits in 65th heading into tomorrow’s final round. The junior met par 14 times today….

WKU Basketball legend Tom Marshall passes away at 93

BY PAUL JUST, Sports Information Director Emeritus - Historian

May 14, 2024

WNKY Staff,

One of only three WKU men’s basketball student-athletes to earn consensus All-America honors, Tom Marshall passed away Friday, May 10, in Fort Myers, Fla. He was 93 years old. Marshall was a two-time All-America selection (1953 and ’54) and narrowly missed first-team consensus honors as a senior in ’54, landing on the second team. A three-time pick on All-Ohio Valley…

Local names recognized as winners at Excellence Awards Luncheon

May 14, 2024

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its annual Excellence Awards Luncheon today where they recognized this year’s recipients of the ATHENA, ATHENA Young Professional, Minority and/or Woman Owned Business, Nonprofit of the Year, and Small Business Person of the Year awards. This year’s program was emceed by Doug and Michelle Gorman, both past Excellence…

Dorsey announced as CUSA Winter Spirit of Service Award winner

May 14, 2024

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men’s basketball junior Jaylen Dorsey has been named as a recipient of the Conference USA Winter Spirit of Service Award, as announced by the league on Tuesday. The award honors student-athletes with significant community service endeavors, good academic standing and participation in their sport. Dorsey has served as a leader in the athletic department’s community…