Author: WNKY Staff

Reed Featured on Davey O’Brien Award Watch List

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Davey O’Brien Foundation unveiled the 2023 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award Preseason Watch List today, a group that includes 35 of the nation’s top returning college quarterbacks with WKU quarterback Austin Reed featured on the list. Reed is coming off a 2022 season in which he was the leading passer in all of college football with…

Football Frenzy Warm-Up: South Warren Spartans

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – After winning a state championship two years ago, South Warren did not live up to their championship expectations, finishing the regular season 5-5 last year. This year, the Spartans are looking to get back on track with second year starting quarterback Bryce Button back under center. Head coach Brandon Smith and Button know spartan nation are…

Titans gear up for first preseason game

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Titans are officially gearing up for their first preseason game of the new season. The team is working towards a bounce back year after a disappointing end to 2022. “Each and every day we come out here, we’re trying to build something,” Defensive Lineman Jeffrey Simmons said. “Everybody just coming together and work together. We want…

Bowling Green tourism contributes to Kentucky’s economic impact

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 2022 was the best year on record for tourism’s economic impact. According to the Bowling Green Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, Bowling Green tourism generated 3,861 jobs last year. “We’ve continued to witness a positive trend upward as visitors reignite their passion for travel,” said Sherry Murphy, executive director of the…

Local man dies while hiking at Shanty Hollow Lake, authorities say

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities say a local man is dead after hiking and appearing to have fallen at Shanty Hollow Lake. Richardsville Fire Department chief Brian Lee confirmed the call came in around 10:50 a.m. Tuesday that a body had been found by hikers. According to Warren County Sheriff’s Office sheriff Brett Hightower, the man was likely hiking when…

Chrysler recalling vehicles due to possibility of improper airbag deployment

(CNN) – Chrysler is recalling nearly 45,000 vehicles because their airbags may not deploy properly. The problem is a piece of interior trim that could interfere with the air bag. Affected vehicles include current and last year model Jeep Wagoneers and Grand Wagoneers. Any Chrysler dealer can inspect the vehicles and correct the problem at no charge. Chrysler is planning…

I-65 Welcome Center at the Kentucky-Tennessee line temporarily closed

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Transportation officials say the Kentucky Welcome Center on Interstate 65 at the Kentucky-Tennessee line is closed. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the closure is expected to last until Aug. 16. The closure is necessary for a rehabilitation project of the location’s parking lot, officials say. No parking for any vehicles will be available until after the…

UPDATE: 19-year-old killed after collision in Edmonson County

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police has released further details surrounding a death after a collision in Edmonson County Tuesday. Troopers say they received a request from the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office just after 9 a.m. to investigate a fatal collision. Authorities arrived at the scene located at Wingfield Church Road at The Bridge Road. Authorities say they…

Living Well: Foodborne Illnesses

About 48 million cases of foodborne illnesses happen every year in the U.S. and children are among those most vulnerable. As you pack those school lunches, food safety experts urge you to be cautious. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has what you need to know to help keep your child’s lunch…

Sunrise Spotlight: Warren County Sherriff Foundation

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is introducing a new way to support local law enforcement. For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, we sat down with Melissa Calvert and Dennis Garrison. They spoke to us about you can support your local officers with an upcoming gala. The Warren County Sheriff’s Foundation will provide financial resources beyond what the government budget can fund, focusing…