Author: WNKY Staff

Women’s Leadership Conference gathers in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Hundreds of women in power from all over Kentucky gathered Tuesday for a conference in Bowling Green. The Women’s Leadership Conference, presented by SHE●OLOGY, was hosted at the National Corvette Museum. Seven total female leaders spoke at the event, according to the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. These included first lady Britainy Beshear, who spoke…

Vista Metals expansion to bring over 50 jobs to Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A multi-million dollar investment is brining a new addition to the Kentucky Transpark in Bowling Green and creating over 50 new jobs. On Tuesday, Vista Metals announced the expansion to Bowling Green, and the initial site preparation is already underway, according to a release by South Central Kentucky Economic Development. This site will bring innovative metal…

Police seeking identity of man after gas station thefts

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Scottsville Police Department says it is looking for a man after multiple thefts. Police say multiple thefts have occurred at a Five Star gas station. Now, authorities are seeking the man’s identity in connection to this case. If you recognize this man, police ask to call them at 270-237-3611.

Division I’s longest-tenured coach leads Oakland back to March Madness after 12-year absence

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer Greg Kampe accepted his first head coaching job years before Tom Izzo, Mark Few, Roy Williams or Jay Wright ran their own programs. And while Bob Knight, Dean Smith, Mike Krzyzewski and Jim Boeheim won national championships, Kampe was putting his signature on Oakland University’s program. Now, 40 years after arriving on Oakland’s campus…

Active duty soldier stationed at Fort Campbell among 2 charged with rape

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Two men, including an active duty soldier stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, were arrested Sunday on rape and felony charges. Morgantown police say the arrests were the result of an investigation into alleged rape and burglary. Police say no identities will be released to protect the victim. This investigation was assisted by the Bowling Green Police Department,…

Settlement reached with Warren County Regional Jail after alleged incident involving Muslim woman

WASHINGTON – A lawsuit filed last year involving the Warren County Regional Jail by a Muslim woman alleging deprivation of her religious rights has reached a settlement. Among multiple allegations, a release by the Council on American-Islamic Relations states the woman was allegedly forced “to remove her hijab” and take a booking photo without it. Thomas Kerrick, the attorney representing…

Living Well: Advances Allow Longer Life With Myeloma

It’s a cancer that disproportionately affects African Americans. Myeloma, also called multiple myeloma, is more than twice as common among black people as among white people and men are more likely to develop it, according to the CDC. There’s no cure for the disease. But, in honor of Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month, News 40 Morgan Hoover explains how significant advances…

Reds looking at potential replacements in center field after starter TJ Friedl breaks wrist

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds are exploring their options after starting center fielder TJ Friedl broke his right wrist on a diving play in spring training last Saturday. The loss of one of the Reds’ best players is a blow to a team that already expects to start the season without left-handed starter Nick Lodolo (leg) and relievers Ian…