Author: WNKY Staff

UPDATE: Missing teen from Russellville located

October 23, 2023

WNKY Staff,

Photo source: Russellville Police Department RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Police say a missing 15-year-old has been found. The Russellville Police Department says Dolce Mendez first went missing on Thursday. Police say her last known location had been on the way to a school bus pickup location at Emerson Bypass around 6 a.m. While she was still missing, police had said Mendez…

Emerging Leader: Chandler Bell

October 23, 2023

WNKY Staff,

For today’s edition of Emerging Leader, brought to you by ELPO Law, we met Chandler Bell. This eleven-year-old entrepreneur has his very own business, and is looking to expand it!

Man charged after picking up teen from Glasgow High School without permission, police say

October 23, 2023

WNKY Staff,

GLASGOW, Ky. – A man was charged Friday after police say he picked up a 16-year-old female from Glasgow High School. The Glasgow Police Department says it arrested Jimmy Angel, 27, after he picked up the teen on Thursday without permission. Angel faces a charge of custodial interference. He remains at the Barren County Detention Center.

Tommy On the Town: Octagon Hall

October 23, 2023

Tommy Modeszto, WNKY Staff,

For this week’s edition of Tommy on the Town, we join News 40’s Tommy Modeszto at the Octagon Hall Museum. We’ve heard some rumors about the hall being hosts for some spooky folks and just had to stop by.

Living Well: World Osteoporosis Day

October 23, 2023

WNKY Staff,

It’s World Osteoporosis Day, a time dedicated to raising awareness about a disease that affects millions of Americans. Causing bones to become brittle, fragile and can even lead to fractures and pain. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Noah Faerber has more on how to keep your skeleton safe.

SOKY Fairgrounds hosts Guarantee Pest Control Disney Trunk or Treat

October 22, 2023

WNKY Staff,

Bowling Green, KY. – Saturday evening, the SOKY Fairgrounds welcomed the Guarantee Pest Control Disney Trunk or Treat. People from all around the City of Bowling Green were able to enjoy some candy from local vendors. Vendors were dressed up as well, with appearances from Toy Story, Ghostbusters, Hocus Pocus and so much more. India Blankenship, the organizer of the event,…

Bowling Green Ballpark hosts Bourbon and Brewfest

October 22, 2023

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Ballpark hosted Bourbon and Brewfest over the weekend. The event had craft bourbon, beer and other alcoholic drinks. The Ballpark was filled with breweries, distilleries and craft vendors from all around the state of Kentucky. Bowling Green Hot Rods general manager, Kyle Wolz, says the idea behind this event is to pay tribute to…

Bowling Green and the Fairness Campaign host Pride festival

October 22, 2023

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Over the weekend, the City of Bowling Green and Fairness Campaign hosted a Pride festival downtown. All kinds of local vendors came together to show support around the area of Circus Square Park. The event had food, drinks, dessert and even live music. The festival concluded with a Pride March. For the executive director of the…

Marquee Backstage – John Dennis

October 22, 2023

WNKY Staff,

WKU Unveils Plans For Hilltopper Fieldhouse and Press Box

October 20, 2023

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University unveiled plans today for a new state-of-the-art fieldhouse and press box. The 120,000 square-foot Hilltopper Fieldhouse will be home to the WKU Forensics and E-Sports programs, as well as provide practice and training space for the Big Red Marching Band and Hilltopper Athletics. The facility will be built upon the land that currently is…