Author: WNKY Staff

Diuguid Dazzles in Relief as Tops Beat USI 2-1

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – WKU Baseball defeated Southern Indiana 2-1 on Tuesday at the USI Baseball Field in Evansville, Ind. The Hilltoppers improve to 26-12 (8-4 CUSA) while the Screaming Eagles drop to 15-22 (5-7 OVC). This marks the Hilltoppers’ second win over USI this season, completing the season sweep. Senior Lane Diuguid stole the show out of the bullpen as he…

James Blasts Second Homer, Hot Rods Prevail 7-6

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Kamren James lifted a solo shot to left field that helped the Bowling Green Hot Rods (6-4) come out on top 7-6 against the Winston-Salem Dash (3-7) on Tuesday at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Dash scored the first run of the game in the top of the first against Hot Rods starter Roel Garcia. Jordan Sprinkle singled and…

19th annual Summer Activities Fair connects parents to summer programs

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local summer programs were the spotlight at the 19th annual Summer Activities Fair. Parents gathered at Bowling Green Ballpark to learn all things summer, from summer camps to activities for their children. These include a wide variety of topics, including sports, education, art and more. Community Education, Bowling Green Independent School District, Warren County Public Schools and…

Rep. Michael Meredith honored by Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling

FRAKNFORT, Ky. – Rep. Michael Meredith, who represents District 19 in the Kentucky General Assembly House of Representatives, received the 2024 Government/Education Award from the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling. According to a release, the award recognizes Meredith’s success for including language in House Bill 511 that legalized sports betting in the state to establish Kentucky’s first publicly funded Problem…

Kentucky veteran saves friend’s life using CPR

ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – A Kentucky veteran proved to be lifesaving in an emergency situation. Paul Morgan was just outside of a Walmart in Rockcastle County when he saw his friend, Larry, fall to the ground. Morgan spent two years in the military, where he learned CPR. Even though it has been 60 years since he was trained, he…

Kentucky officials say highway fatalities increased last year

FRANKFORT, Ky. – According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, highway fatalities in Kentucky increased over the last year. The release states that highway fatalities increased up to 813 deaths in 2023 compared to 744 that occurred in 2022 and the highest it has been since 2016. Breaking down the numbers, of those 813 fatalities, about 51% were not wearing a…

SKYCTC ranked as top registered nursing program in Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The registered nursing programs at the Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College have been ranked as the two top programs in the state by RegisteredNursing.org. The online resource stated the program received a top ranking in its annual assessment of Kentucky nursing programs. While SKYCTC’s registered nursing program in Glasgow, Kentucky received the top spot, Bowling…

Vote for National Corvette Museum as 2024’s Best Attraction for Car Lovers

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Your vote could make the National Corvette Museum No. 1. The National Corvette Museum is currently in third place out of USA Today’s top 20 attractions for car lovers. Not only does the museum show off the history of the Corvette – the Bowling Green area is home to Corvette manufacturing. However, with your help, Bowling…

Bridge project to cause long-term closure in Edmonson County

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – A project to replace a bridge over Whetstone Creek in Edmonson County is expected to create a long-term closure beginning later this week. Transportation officials say KY 187 Sunfish Road will close at Whetstone Creek at mile point 2.2 on Thursday, April 18. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 says the new bridge on Kentucky 70…

Survey for Kentucky Science Center location gains over 2K responses

Source: Kentucky Science Center. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Science Center has shown interest in a Bowling Green location, and it looks like the community is showing interest back. According to Telia Butler, Bowling Green’s downtown development coordinator, the city and KSC asked locals to fill out a survey posted on the city website and Downtown BGKY Facebook page…