Author: WNKY Staff

Green River Ferry reopens at Mammoth Cave National Park

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – The Green River Ferry has reopened its ferry service. As of Thursday, Mammoth Cave National Park says the ferry remains closed to all trailers and recreational vehicles. The recent rain across the region allowed the Green River to rise to a level for resumed ferry operations.    

Sunrise Spotlight: Thunderfest 2023

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, we met with Rod Hutcheson. He spoke to us about this year’s upcoming Thunderfest. Save the date for July 1st, 2023! Pack the car and head out to the National Corvette Museum to celebrate Independence Day with a few thousand of your closest friends! There will be something for everyone there from live music to activities…

Pet of the Day: Birdie

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Birdie. This gentle girl is a hound mix and is heartworm positive. That means she’ll need a calm home to call her forever family. She’s a transfer from the Allen County shelter and the Humane Society doesn’t currently know her age….

Living Well: Blood Donation Shortage

A “concerning” decline in blood donations since last month, could put stress on U.S. blood supplies through the American Red Cross. The organization worries the number of blood donations will only continue to go down. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on the impact of low blood donations and how…

Todd Buchanan Named Lady Topper Associate Head Coach

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU women’s basketball head coach Greg Collins has added a new member to his staff with the addition of associate head coach Todd Buchanan. Buchanan comes to The Hill with nearly 30 years of collegiate coaching experience. “I am thrilled to have Todd come back to Kentucky and join our Lady Topper family,” said Collins. “He brings…

New principal announced at Warren East Middle School

Credit: Warren County Public SchoolsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Jonathan Vaughn has been named the next principal of Warren East Middle School. According to Warren County Public Schools, Vaughn has been an educator for 15 years, serving most recently as the assistant principal at Warren East High School for the past four years. Previously, the district says he served as dean…

Dockins bringing home 5 gold medals in Special Olympics World Summer Games

Credit: Special Olympics KentuckyBERLIN – Russellville rhythmic gymnast Lee Dockins has done it again, earning four more gold medals Wednesday at the Special Olympics World Summer Games. This brings Dockins’ total to five gold medals during this summer’s games and an incredible 21 for her career World Games count, according to Special Olympics Kentucky. During Dockins’ time representing Kentucky in…

Marie Callender’s shepherd’s pie recalled over plastic concerns

Credit: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection ServiceConagra Brands, Inc. is recalling over 2,000 pounds of frozen beef shepherd’s pie products. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, the frozen pies may contain clear, flexible plastic. The products were produced on March 1 with time stamps ranging between 17:45 and 17:56 hours. The…

Glasgow police warn about man identifying as member of animal control

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow police say they have received several complaints about a male identifying himself to be with animal control. According to police, the subject may be in his late 30s or early 40s, drives a white truck and has a T-shirt that says “animal control” on it. Police say the male subject is questioning people. The Glasgow Police…

Community Driven: Hangar Party

For today’s Community Driven, we met with Bob Pitchford to talk about this year’s Hangar Party. They surpassed their goal and saw almost 800 guests, far over the amount they were expecting. Learn about the history of Aviation Heritage Park and what this Hangar Party means to the community in today’s Community Driven.