Author: WNKY Staff

Microchip clinic to be hosted by Butler County Animal Shelter on Monday

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – A local animal shelter is working to make it easier to find a lost pet. The Butler County Animal Shelter announced in a social media post that it will offer a free microchip clinic on Monday, July 1. The shelter says the clinic is free to Butler County residents, while non-residents will be charged a $15…

USOA Mrs. Kentucky gears up for United States of America competition

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – USOA Mrs. Kentucky is gearing up for the Mrs. United States of America competition. The Barren County native has had a long journey of overcoming many obstacles to motivate and inspire young girls to show up as themselves and truly love themselves. News 40 sat down with the queen before she headed off to the Mrs….

Road project begins in Logan County

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A road project in Logan County is expected to impact traffic starting this week. A preventative maintenance project on U.S. 68 between U.S. 68X at mile point 8.8 and KY 3519 Main Street at mile point 10.2 in Logan County has started, according to transportation officials. Motorists should prepare for lane closures and delays while passing…

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet releases traffic impact report

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple road projects continue to impact traffic into next week. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3, the following include expected traffic impacts from June 28 through July 5. Interstate 165 A project to resurface and rehabilitate Interstate 165 in Butler County continues. Crews are milling and resurfacing the roadway in both directions from mile…

Local artist creates mural for newly opened car wash

The completed artwork, “Welcome to Bowling Green Tommy’s Express Car Wash!” by Misha Ambrosia. Provided by Tommy’s Express Car Wash/Thompson & Co. Public Relations. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local artist now has work featured in Tommy’s Express Car Wash, which is celebrating its opening day Friday. “Welcome to Bowling Green Tommy’s Express Car Wash!” is created by Misha Ambrosia,…

Three Tops Named CUSA Scholar Athletes Of The Year

DALLAS, Texas – Callie Bauer (volleyball), Catie Craig (women’s golf) and Katie Gardner (softball) were named Conference USA Scholar Athletes of the Year on Friday, as voted upon by the league’s Faculty Athletics Representatives. WKU’s three honorees were tied for the most in the conference. Bauer, who was a redshirt sophomore and is from Hudson, Mich., was named AVCA All-Region…

Scottsville man arrested on drug trafficking charges

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing multiple drug charges. According to a uniform citation by the Scottsville Police Department, detectives responded Thursday for reported illegal activity at a residence off of Wilkerson Road. Police say they made contact with Walter Wilkerson, 53, of Scottsville, who gave written consent to search the home. During the search, the uniform citation…

TSA projects June 28 to be busiest travel day ever

(CNN) – If you’re traveling Friday, you’re not alone. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen more than 3 million passengers. If that happens, it would make it the busiest travel day ever, surpassing the previous record set Sunday, with 2.9 million individuals screened. The Independence Day holiday started Thursday and lasts through Monday, July 8. TSA expects to screen…

“You go home and become debt free,” Tennessee man claims $1 million Kentucky Lottery prize

Source: Kentucky Lottery. ADAIRVILLE, Ky. – A Springfield, Tennessee man is celebrating a a $1 million Kentucky Lottery win. According to a release by the Kentucky Lottery, the man won the top prize from a $1 million Casino Nights Kentucky Lottery Scratch-off ticket. Jody, who requested not to share his last name, opted to take the game’s $700,000 lump sum…

Portion of Glasgow square closed on Friday

GLASGOW, Ky. – A portion of the Glasgow downtown square is set to close on Friday, police say. The closure is due to the 2024 Summer Concert Series taking place Friday evening. The Glasgow Police Department says the closure will start at 3 p.m. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes.