Author: WNKY Staff

Bodies of missing Georgia firefighters located in Tennessee

COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WSAV) – Two Liberty County, Georgia firefighters who had been missing for about a week were found dead in Tennessee on Sunday. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says the bodies of Chandler Kuhbander and Raegan Anderson were found inside a car in Cocke County. They also found Anderson’s car. The Hinesville, Georgia Police Department had put out…

Fondtain Strikes Out Career-High Six Batters in Hot Rods 4-1 Win

Hickory, North Carolina – TJ Fondtain marked career-highs with 5.0 innings and six strikeouts in his first professional start, leading the Bowling Green Hot Rods (5-4, 41-34) to a 4-1 win over the Rome Emperors (5-5, 41-33) at AdventHealth Stadium on Monday in Rome, Georgia. Bowling Green struck first in the top of the first frame against Rome starter Mitch Farris. Brayden…

Americans expected to spend slightly less on food this Fourth of July

(CNN) – You may be spending slightly less on your Fourth of July cookouts and picnics this year. According to the National Retail Federation Survey, Americans are expected to spend $9.4 billion on Independence Day food items for 2024. This survey found that 87% of consumers plan to celebrate the fourth. Of those celebrating, they are expected to spend an…

Tickets on sale for Cocktails and Trails at Lost River Cave

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A yearly event returns next month at Lost River Cave. Cocktails and Trails is nearly a month away on Aug. 2, and tickets are sale now. The event includes a mix of nature and nightlife at the Historic Cavern Nite Club. Guests can enjoy various drinks, snacks and music as they take in the natural beauty…

Scottsville man found passed out on sidewalk charged with drug possession

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing drug charges. The Scottsville Police Department responded to a call to 500 West Main Street to an unresponsive man on Sunday. According to a citation, officers located Michael L. Stephens, 40 of Scottsville, passed out on the sidewalk. Officers were able to wake Stephens up. Stephens told officers he had not taken…

International Center of Kentucky selected for $71K grant to impact community

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The International Center of Kentucky is set benefit from the Lowe’s Hometown Community Impact Program, bringing them a $71,000 grant. According to a release by the International Center of Kentucky, the funds will go toward restoring a playground on its main office grounds at 806 Kenton St. in Bowling Green. This will benefit refugees and immigrants…

KSP Post 3 to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Post 3 will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints. Troopers will be checking motor vehicle operators for impaired driving, children who are not properly restrained in child safety seats, and inform the public about the use of seatbelts. Checkpoints will be conducted at various locations that are experiencing a high ratio of vehicular crashes…

Crews begin work on Rich Pond Elementary roadway project

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 is working on a project that will impact a local school. According to officials, construction of a school safety improvement project has started on KY 242 for Rich Pond Elementary School. Crews are working on a new left turn lane into the school. Officials say that vehicle operators can expect lane…