Author: WNKY Staff

Executive director of Glory Baby Ministry named official member of Forbes Nonprofit Council

Source: Glory Baby Ministry (Facebook). BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Jessica Heffinger, executive director of Glory Baby Ministry, has been named as an official member of Forbes Nonprofit Council. According to its Facebook page, Glory Baby Ministry is a nonprofit that specializes in burial gown or memorial packages for parents grieving a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. In a social media…

Local restaurants seeking nominations for historic grant program

The Fountain in downtown Bowling Green at Fountain Square Park is a picturesque area for tourists.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Three historic restaurant spaces in downtown Bowling Green are asking for the community’s support. 440 Main / Micki’s on Main, Meltdown Ice Cream & Soda Fountain and The Mustang Club are seeking nominations in hopes of receiving a National Trust for…

Local names among those recognized as Ag Athletes of the Year

FRANKFORT, Ky.– Agriculture commissioner Jonathan Shell awarded six Kentucky high school student-athletes involved in agriculture the 2024 Kentucky High School Athletic Association-Kentucky Department of Agriculture Ag Athletes of the Year awards. “The teamwork, leadership, and resilience you learn with any athletic sport are the same strengths you need to find success in agriculture,” Shell said. “These same skills can also…

WKU president issues message to students, staff about upcoming speaker event

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University’s president, Dr. Timothy C. Caboni, sent a message to students, faculty and staff on Monday regarding an upcoming speaker event. The following message addresses an upcoming student hosted event that was recently announced: “Two weeks ago, a student organization guest speaker announcement captured the attention of many students, faculty, staff and alumni. It…

Designs take the stage at annual Derby Museum Hat Show

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Derby season kicked off over the weekend with the annual Derby Museum Hat Show. Local milliners showed off some of their best pieces. With this year being the 150th Kentucky Derby, when it comes to fashion, they say anything goes. Every year, the Derby Museum Hat Show kicks off Derby season with a preview of the…

Warren County deputies certified for drone unit

(Warren County Sheriff’s Office)WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday its recently established drone unit. According to a social media post, three deputies have been certified through the Federal Aviation Administration as pilots. Authorities say this will assist them with search and rescue efforts, accident reconstructions and other crime scenes when needed. News 40 will continue to…

Mission BBQ to honor Vietnam Veterans on Friday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Vietnam Veterans from around south-central Kentucky are invited to Mission BBQ on Friday, March 29 to be honored by the restaurant. This Friday marks National Vietnam War Veterans Day, and Mission BBQ is making sure to recognize those who served our country. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Vietnam vets can swing by for free sandwiches…

New text and phone scam surfacing in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is again warning about scammers pretending to be a part of law enforcement. A Warren County resident says they got a text from someone claiming to be sergeant Ken with the WCSO. The scammer said the person he called had missed a federal court summons and owed over $1,000, but the…

Hundreds race in fundraiser Run & Walk for Children

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Four hundred and fifty participants helped the Family Enrichment Center raise money for child care on Friday and Saturday. The 28th Annual Run and Walk for Children collected about $50,000 and is one of the agency’s largest fundraising events of the year. Runners braved the chilly weather Saturday morning at Ephram White Park for the 5K…

Community Easter Egg Hunt brings joy to local children

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Fifty thousand eggs are now in the hands of hundreds of happy children after an egg hunt took over South Warren High School’s football field. The Community Easter Egg Hunt kicked off the spring season for the 17th year. Kids scrambled onto the field grouped by age to collect the eggs that were filled with candy…