Author: WNKY Staff

Two Metcalfe students make college commitments

EDMONTON, Ky. – Two Hornets sign on the line that is dotted. On Wednesday, Metcalfe County High School hosted a signing day event for two students. Colton Huffman will attend Brescia University for college and will play on the tennis team. Huffman has been named to the KHSAA All-Region Tennis Team for the 4th Region. Huffman will play in the…

Hilltopper Basketball signs ODU transfer Leeroy Odiahi

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men’s basketball has announced the signing of Old Dominion transfer Leeroy Odiahi. A native of Tralee, Ireland, Odiahi joins the Hilltopper Basketball roster for 2024-25 after spending one season at ODU and two seasons under head coach Hank Plona at Indian Hills CC in 2021-22 and 2022-23. “I am very happy that Leeroy decided to…

Titans finalize 2024 preseason schedule

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The preseason is set! On Wednesday, the Tennessee Titans finalized the 2024 preseason schedule. In August, the Titans will play the defending NFC Champions San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and New Orleans Saints. Game dates and times are now set. All three Titans preseason games will be broadcast exclusively on WNKY MeTV 40 in the South Central…

Butler County Arts Guild hosting grand debut of Jamboree this June

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – Get ready to hear a variety of music in Butler County. The Butler County Arts Guild is hosting the grand debut of its Jamboree, a full show of special guests, as well as local artists. According to organizers, one performance will include a Hall of Fame New York bluesman. Additional shows will feature a world-class banjo…

Couple awarded South Central Kentuckian of the Year award

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green couple is being honored for its philanthropy. On Thursday, The Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky named Jim and Eva Martens as the 2024 South Central Kentuckian of the Year. The Martens were honored at a ceremony at the National Corvette Museum. The award is presented annually to an individual or organization that…

WKU Football 2024 away game tickets now on sale

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU ATHLETICS) – WKU Football 2024 away game tickets are on sale. Fans interested in purchasing WKU Football away game tickets can do so online HERE or by calling the WKU Ticket Office at 1-800-5-BIGRED. Tickets will be issued at a later date by the WKU Ticket Office and will be allocated based on the Hilltopper Athletic…

The Medical Center re-certified as a Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission

Bowling Green, KY (Med Center Health) – The Medical Center at Bowling Green has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Center Certification. This is the 15th consecutive year The Medical Center at Bowling Green has received this certification. As part of the certification process, The Medical Center at…

Mammoth Cave National Park issues Finding of No Significant Impact to Replace Rapidly Deteriorating Seasonal Quarters Environmental Assessment (EA)

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. (MAMMOTH CAVE) – The National Park Service issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Environmental Assessment (EA) to Replace Rapidly Deteriorating Seasonal Quarters. This project will replace three seasonal park housing units that have inappropriate foundation design and are currently being utilized beyond their useful life. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act…

Price receives TVA Power Play Scholarship

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local student is being recognized and receiving a scholarship. On Thursday, Bowling Green Municipal Utilities announced the 2024 recipient of the TVA Power Play Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to Bowling Green High School’s Kolbyn Price. Price is one of 40 recipients of the honor. The scholarship is $4,000. Price is graduating with a 4.0…

KYCTC announces Simpson County road closure

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A long-term road closure will begin next week. On Thursday, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 announced that the project to rehabilitate the concrete section on KY 100 in the City of Franklin in Simpson County will begin next week. Officials expect a 21-day closure starting Tuesday, May 28. The road will close between U.S. 31-W (mile point…