Author: WNKY Staff

How The Salvation Army is connected to National Doughnut Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The first Friday in June is America’s sweetest holiday – National Doughnut Day. Celebrated on June 7 this year, The Salvation Army is, in fact, the inspiration behind its founding and why it is celebrated. According to a release by the Salvation Army, in 1917, The Salvation Army’s brave volunteers traveled to France during World War…

Smiths Grove Buc-ee’s location confirmed to open on June 24

SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – The wait is nearly over. Buc-ee’s in Smiths Grove, Kentucky is set to open Monday, June 24, according to a release by the company. The release states doors will open to the public at 6 a.m. Central Daylight Time, with a ribbon-cutting at noon. Buc-ee’s Smiths Grove is the second Buc-ee’s location in Kentucky. The first,…

2 from Logan County arrested in Hopkinsville on drug charges

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Two people from Logan County are facing multiple charges after a traffic stop on Tuesday in Hopkinsville. According to a uniform citation, the Hopkinsville Police Department was traveling behind a black Chevy pick up truck that had an obstructed view in the windshield, leading to a traffic stop on West Seventh Street. Police say the operator was…

WKU Athletics generates $6.5 million economic impact during 2023-24

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Through a year-long economic impact study by the Bowling Green Convention and Visitors Bureau, Western Kentucky Athletics generated $6.5 million for the local economy during the 2023-24 academic year. “We have always known WKU Athletics makes a significant annual impact on the Bowling Green and Warren County economy but never knew specifically to what extent,” Athletic…

Glasgow police investigate injury accident with entrapment

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department responded to a two-vehicle injury accident with entrapment on Tuesday. According to officers, a 2005 Volkswagen operated by a juvenile female was traveling westbound on Glenview Drive and collided head on with a 2006 Pontiac operated by Wanda Staples. Both operators were wearing seat belts, police say. Barren/Metcalfe EMS treated and transported both…

Martin Sets Single-Game Record With 14 Strikeouts in 8-1 Win

Asheville, North Carolina – Trevor Martin set a single-game record for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (28-24), striking out 14 batters in an 8-1 win over the Asheville Tourists (22-28) on Tuesday at McCormick Field in Asheville, North Carolina. The Hot Rods jumped into the scoring column in the top of the first against Asheville starter Carlos Calderon. Brayden Taylor and Xavier…

Barren County Schools names new superintendent

Source: Barren County Schools. GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County Board of Education named Amy Irwin as its next superintendent of Barren County Schools on Tuesday evening. Irwin currently serves as the principal of Barren County High School, a position she has held since 2019. She has served in various roles in the Barren County Schools system since 2001. “Mrs….

Warren County Sheriff’s Office receives funding for virtual reality trainer

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local deputies are set to get a training technology upgrade. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that it is receiving a grant from the Kentucky Association of Counties. According to the sheriff’s office, this will allow the department to purchase a WRAP virtual reality trainer, along with coverage of vendor fees to train employees. News…

Duncan Hines Days announces new location for Pickleball Palooza

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Heads up, pickleballers. Due to expected inclement weather, Duncan Hines Days has announced a new location for the Pickleball Palooza event on Wednesday. The event will now take place at Ephram White Park Gym located at 885 Mount Olivet Road in Bowling Green. The event was previously set to take place at Roland Bland Park. A…

New principal named, future Warren Elementary location to open next fall

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Public Schools district is welcoming Josh Porter as the next principal of Warren Elementary School. The announcement this afternoon served not only as a beginning but also a homecoming for the new principal. Porter has prior education experience working with Warren Elementary, and most recently until 2019, Bowling Green High School. Porter says,…