Author: WNKY Staff

Toys for Tots of Southern Kentucky names youth ambassadors

Source: Toys for Tots. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Three Toys for Tots Youth Ambassadors are being announced for 2025-26. The United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots of Southern Kentucky announced Wednesday that three young members of the local community are Toys for Tots Youth Ambassadors. These include the following: Trent Harris Harris has been named a youth ambassador for…

Hackett earns CUSA Golfer of the Week

WKU Athletics Press Release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s golf senior Sydney Hackett has been named the Conference USA Golfer of the Week, the league announced on Wednesday. It is Hackett’s fifth time earning the weekly award and the second time in the last three weeks. The Ashburn, Virginia native finished second at the Badger Invitational, hosted by Wisconsin. The field included Illinois,…

Louisville couple turns birthdays, anniversary dates into $225,000 cash ball 225 win

Source: Kentucky Lottery. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – One Louisville couple is celebrating after using a personal set of numbers to win a top lottery prize. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the couple, who asked to remain anonymous, recently matched all four white ball winning numbers and the Cash Ball from a ticket, winning the $225,000 top prize. The winning ticket was…

Tractor-trailer strikes pole, power outage impacts 20 customers

Source: Bowling Green Municipal Utilities. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Crews are on scene working to restore power for several Bowling Green customers. Bowling Green Municipal Utilities says about 20 customers are without power after a tractor-trailer hit a pole at Belmont and Nashville Road. Crews are working as quickly as possible to make repairs. Drivers should travel with caution in…

Driver injured following rollover crash in Grayson County

By Ken Howlett, News Director, K105

Source: K105. LEITCHFIELD, Ky. (K105) – One man is injured following a rollover crash in Grayson County. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, the incident occurred Sunday night on the 3800 block of Owensboro Road near the intersection of Kefauver Road. More here. K105 reports the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, Leitchfield Fire Department and EMS responded to the…

Man charged following high-speed pursuit in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges in connection with a vehicle pursuit in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, just before 10 p.m. Tuesday night, the Kentucky State Police received a call regarding a vehicle hitting a tractor-trailer and failing to stop. Authorities say the incident reportedly occurred on Interstate 65 northbound around the 11-mile…

Hilltopper volleyball falls to Vanderbilt in three sets

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Volleyball hosted Vanderbilt for the first time on Tuesday night but came up short in the 3-0 loss. The Hilltoppers (6-3 overall) were held to a .152 hitting percentage while the Commodores (3-5 overall) swung for a .321 clip. Sophomore pin hitter Alivia Skidmore led WKU’s offense with eight kills while junior middle hitter Izzy…

Local happenings taking place this weekend

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – News 40 is sharing a rundown of all things local happening this weekend. The following events are slated for Saturday, Sept. 20: Barren River Lake Lakeshore Cleanup Day from 8 a.m. to noon at Barren River Lake. More details here. Elainna Lou’s Lemonade Stand benefitting Toys for Tots at the Horse Cave Heritage Festival. From Friday,…

Clarksville police determine double homicide, suicide occurred at home

Source: Clarksville Police Department. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville police say a double homicide and suicide have been determined as the causes of three deaths at a home. The Clarksville Police Department responded at about 1:38 p.m. Tuesday to a residence on Idlewood Drive. Upon arrival, officers say they found three individuals dead inside of the home. Following an investigation, and…

Dutch Bros to donate $1 for every drink sold on Sept. 19

Source: PRNewswire.TEMPE, Ariz. (PRNewswire) – Dutch Bros is making life sweeter for those in need thanks to an upcoming event on Friday, Sept. 19. On Friday, the Dutch Bros Foundation will donate $1 for every drink sold to youth organizations in the communities Dutch Bros serves. “Dutch Bros is committed to supporting the next generation,” said Debbie Beisswanger, senior vice…