Author: WNKY Staff

Bauer Named CUSA Setter of the Week

DALLAS, Texas — Conference USA announced volleyball’s slate of weekly award winners Monday, as the No. 23 Tops finished regular-season conference play undefeated for the fourth straight season, as they took care of Middle Tennessee this weekend. The Tops are set to play Jax State on Friday in the first round of the CUSA Volleyball Tournament. Redshirt-sophomore setter Callie Bauer earned her second CUSA Setter of…

Lady Toppers defeat Cornell, moving to 3-0 on the season

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU women’s basketball is off to a 3-0 start to the 2023-24 season after a 62-54 win against Cornell on Monday night in E.A. Diddle Arena. It’s the best start through three games for the Lady Toppers since 2014-15. “We’re putting a lot of effort into the defensive end,” said head coach Greg Collins. “We’re disruptive, and that’s…

Outdoor burn ban issued for Barren County amid wildfires

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – After multiple wildfires within and outside of Barren County, the county’s judge-executive ordered a burn ban Monday. Barren County judge-executive Jamie Bewley Byrd has issued a no outside burning order for all of Barren County. This order is effective immediately. An executive order states the ban will lifted once hazardous conditions have lessened.  

Gov. Andy Beshear provides update on wildfires; 1 firefighter dead

Photo source: Kentucky Division of Forestry via Facebook. FRANKFORT, Ky. – An Oldham County firefighter reportedly died Saturday after suffering a medical emergency while fighting a wildfire in Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has confirmed the death of Sgt. Thomas A. Petschke Jr., 53, who later died after battling a…

Food Truck ‘Friend’zie to raise funds after fire damages local food truck

Source: Ladybugs Fritters and Fries via Facebook. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At least 20 local food trucks are banding together for a cause. Ladybugs Fritters and Fries, a food truck that frequents the Bowling Green area, stated the truck recently suffered a fire. Now, fellow food truck owners are gathering Thursday, Nov. 16 for a Food Truck “Friend”zie. At the…

Children’s nightgowns recalled for burn hazard

Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. (CNN) – Thousands of children’s nightgowns have been recalled due to a burn hazard. The recall affects more than 13,000 nightgowns that were sold by iMOONZZZ. They were sold exclusively on Amazon from this past March through June. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the nightgowns fail to meet the flammability standards for children’s…

You could get paid to watch holiday movies

(CNN) – If your favorite holiday tradition is grabbing a blanket, a hot drink and the television remote, this might be the job for you. Cabletv.com is looking for a “Chief of Cheer” to watch 25 movies in 25 days. The chosen candidate has to keep track of each flick and rank them based on nostalgia, heartwarming storytelling and holiday…

Miss Kentucky, DSSKY celebrate beauty of inclusive pageant

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One beauty pageant opened its stage up for all walks of life. Miss Kentucky Mallory Hudson, along with Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky’s Buddy House, worked alongside each other this weekend to bring the Inclusive Stages Beauty Showcase to Bowling Green. This program advocated for individuals with special learning needs and disabilities through an artistic…

Veterans Parade returns to downtown Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Veterans received recognition in Bowling Green Saturday with a parade and flag-raising. The downtown streets filled with floats, and the event included Junior ROTC members, bands and essay readings on the topic of what America means to me. Kenneth Cone, who served as the grand marshal of the parade, said, “Carry the memory of these men…

Living Well: How To Support Veteran Mental Health

More than three million veterans experienced a mental illness in 2021, according to a National Survey on Drug Use and Health. And the data shows nearly half of them didn’t seek treatment. Health experts say you can honor those who have served by supporting them. In today’s Living Well, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has ways to help veterans and their…