Author: WNKY Staff

FCC bans AI-generated voices in robocalls

(CNN) – The Federal Communications Commission has outlawed scam robocalls featuring fake, artificial intelligence-created voices. The crack-down on deepfake technology comes as experts say it could undermine election security or increase fraud. The unanimous vote extends anti-robocall rules to cover AI deepfake calls by recognizing those voices as artificial under a federal law governing telemarketing and robocalling. The FCC says…

Barren County Schools giving away original gym seats for donation

Source: Barren County Schools. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – You can get a piece of history by donating to the Barren County Alumni Association. Barren County Schools is giving away the original chairback seats to the Barren County High School gym. Donations will help support scholarships for BCHS seniors, according to the district. Seats will be available in sets of three…

SoKY Ice Rink sees huge success during 2023-24 season

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The SoKY Ice Rink is sharing the roundup of its success this season. SoKY Ice Rink saw 13,500 tickets sold and almost 2,000 participants in Storytime in the Snowdome, plus more programs than ever before. This year, the ice rink introduced the Festival of Tees, skate sessions and a season of Cast Iron Skillet Curling. The…

Hot Rods announce alter ego, become Cavemen in 2024

Bowling Green pays homage to Kentucky’s natural wonders with new identity

Bowling Green, Ky. (Bowling Green Hot Rods) – The Bowling Green Hot Rods are thrilled to announce the team will transform into the “Bowling Green Cavemen” on multiple occasions in 2024. The alternate identity will represent the many beautiful cave systems scattered across the state of Kentucky. The Hot Rods inspiration was drawn from the nearby caves to Bowling Green…

Titans Complete Coaching Staff with Offensive and Defensive Coordinator Hires

NASHVILLE, TENN. – The Tennessee Titans named Dennard Wilson as Defensive Coordinator and Nick Holz as Offensive Coordinator. Wilson Wilson joins the Titans with 12 years of NFL coaching experience, including nine seasons coaching defensive backs. Wilson spent one season (2023) with the Baltimore Ravens as Defensive Backs coach during a dominant defensive season. The Ravens defense ranked first in…

Hilltoppers announce signing of Rodney Tisdale Jr.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU Athletics) – WKU Football announced the signing of quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr. on Wednesday. Tisdale, a 6-2, 183-pound quarterback out of First Coast High School in Jacksonville, Florida, was rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports and On3, and was considered a two-star prospect by Rivals. In his final prep season at First Coast High, Tisdale threw…

BGPD searching for man in relation to burglary

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department says it is in search of a man wanted on a felony warrant. According to police, Damien J. Clark, 31, has a warrant for second-degree burglary after a domestic-related burglary took place. Clark is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall and 200 pounds. If you know the location of Clark,…

You can now download the WNKY Weather app

The WNKY News 40 Weather App is local weather at your fingertips. Presented by Greenwood Ford Lincoln Mobile Service, the app will keep you safe with live radar, alerts and more. For an Apple device, you can find WNKY Weather on the App Store by clicking here. For Android users, the app is available on Google Play. Users will also…

WKU confirms off-campus student death

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Western Kentucky University student has died, according to university officials. At this time, WKU says no foul play is suspected. The student’s identity has not been released. The following statement was released by WKU spokesperson and director of media relations Dr. Jace Lux on Wednesday afternoon: “We have been made aware of a student death…