Author: WNKY Staff

WKU Softball set for 2024 Conference USA Tournament

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Softball is set to open the 2024 Conference USA Tournament on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. CT against the winner of the LA Tech/ UTEP game. All tournament games up to the championship (CBS Sports Network) will be available to stream on ESPN+. The Hilltoppers are headed back to NM State’s Softball Complex, since opening conference…

GALLERY: Weather images from around south-central Kentucky

SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – Several of our viewers have been sending in images after storms hit the local area. Below are images from Warren, Logan and Barren counties.   Cave City, Kentucky. By Beth Gibbons.   Cave City, Kentucky. By Beth Gibbons.   Lewisburg, Kentucky in Logan County. By James Quinn.   Lewisburg, Kentucky in Logan County. By James Quinn….

Craig Ends Record-Breaking Season at NCAA Regional

EAST LANSING, Mich. – WKU Women’s Golf record-breaking and historic season came to an end Wednesday afternoon as junior Catie Craig concluded her final round at the NCAA Regional hosted by Michigan State. Craig held steady in the final round of the East Lansing Regional, shooting a 5-over 77 on Wednesday afternoon. She stayed even keel through the round, posting pars…

T.J. Health outpatient clinics closing early ahead of weather

GLASGOW, Ky. – T.J. Health outpatient clinics are closing early ahead of a potential for severe weather. Clinics will close at 3:30 p.m., according to Stacey Biggs, executive vice president of marketing, planning and development for T.J. Regional Health. Biggs stated urgent care will remain open in case of emergencies. Additionally, Biggs confirmed T.J. hospitals will remain open 24/7.

Hot Rods and Grasshoppers Rained Out Wednesday

Bowling Green, Kentucky – The Bowling Green Hot Rods game scheduled for 11:05 AM CT Wednesday against the Greensboro Grasshoppers has been postponed due to rain. The two teams are scheduled for a doubleheader Thursday, May 9. The Hot Rods will play two, seven-inning games. First pitch is set for 5:35 PM CT with the second game following approximately 30 minutes after…

Graves Gilbert Clinic closing all locations early due to possible severe weather

SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – Graves Gilbert Clinic is closing all locations across south-central Kentucky early due to the potential threat of severe weather, health officials say. All locations will close Wednesday at 2 p.m. Central Standard Time. As of 1 p.m., the National Weather Service Louisville stated there is a risk for golf ball size hail or larger, 75 mile…

Police respond to collision at Campbell Lane intersection

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Police responded to a wreck Tuesday morning at the intersection of Smallhouse Road and Campbell Lane. Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward says one person sustained minor injuries in the collision. The intersection was shut down for about 20 minutes as police worked the collision, Ward says. The road has since reopened.  

All WKU campuses set to close early ahead of potential severe weather

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University is closing early at noon Wednesday due to the weather forecast. According to a social media post by the university, this includes all campuses. This is ahead of possible severe weather in our area. To learn more about closings and delays, visit our website at WNKY.com.

Thousands donate on KY Gives Day

LEXINGTON, Ky. – According to a report from Kentucky Nonprofit Network (KNN), thousands of Kentuckians made donations on Tuesday. The report states that $674,521 was raised and donated to 234 nonprofit organizations on the 12th Annual Kentucky Gives Day. The statewide initiative is a 24-hour online giving event host by KNN. “Thousands of Kentuckians near and far rallied in support…

City seeks grant funds for new Barren River Whitewater Park project

June 10, 2023 – The first annual Duncan Hines Day Duck Paddle was held at Riverside Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Canoe and Kayak race began at Riverside Park on the Barren River and ran 4 miles to Boatlanding Park. The winning contestant completed the race in one hour and thirty eight minutes. (Photo: Bryan Lemon for Duncan Hines…