SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – Graves Gilbert Clinic is closing all locations across south-central Kentucky early due to the potential threat of severe weather, health officials say. All locations will close Wednesday at 2 p.m. Central Standard Time. As of 1 p.m., the National Weather Service Louisville stated there is a risk for golf ball size hail or larger, 75 mile…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Police responded to a wreck Tuesday morning at the intersection of Smallhouse Road and Campbell Lane. Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward says one person sustained minor injuries in the collision. The intersection was shut down for about 20 minutes as police worked the collision, Ward says. The road has since reopened.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University is closing early at noon Wednesday due to the weather forecast. According to a social media post by the university, this includes all campuses. This is ahead of possible severe weather in our area. To learn more about closings and delays, visit our website at WNKY.com.
LEXINGTON, Ky. – According to a report from Kentucky Nonprofit Network (KNN), thousands of Kentuckians made donations on Tuesday. The report states that $674,521 was raised and donated to 234 nonprofit organizations on the 12th Annual Kentucky Gives Day. The statewide initiative is a 24-hour online giving event host by KNN. “Thousands of Kentuckians near and far rallied in support…
June 10, 2023 – The first annual Duncan Hines Day Duck Paddle was held at Riverside Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Canoe and Kayak race began at Riverside Park on the Barren River and ran 4 miles to Boatlanding Park. The winning contestant completed the race in one hour and thirty eight minutes. (Photo: Bryan Lemon for Duncan Hines…
SIMPSON, Co. – Warren RECC responded to a power outage in Simpson County on Wednesday morning. Tuesday’s storms resulted in 2,300 members losing power. Warren RECC crews have restored power to 2,150 homes, with 150 remaining. This is a developing story. WNKY News 40 will provide you with the latest.
GLASGOW, Ky. – Tuesday was a celebration for donors, families of patients, and staff of T.J. Regional Health. T.J. Community Mission Foundation hosted a ceremony to commemorate the Manju Garden and Tree of Life Fountain. The garden is made possible from contributions by Drs. Bharat and Bharati Mody. Their gift is in memory of longtime friends Ruel and Nell Houchens,…
Bowling Green, Kentucky – Hunter Haas crushed his second home run of the season, leading the Bowling Green Hot Rods (14-14) to a 7-3 victory over the Greensboro Grasshoppers (16-11) on Tuesday from Bowling Green Ballpark. The Grasshoppers scored the first run of the game in the top of the third against Hot Rods starter Yoniel Curet. Rodolfo Nolasco ripped a double…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s a day that all of south-central Kentucky has been waiting for. Menards in Bowling Green has officially opened its doors. Shoppers arrived early and often on Tuesday, looking to find deals on their favorite items, greeted by employees ready to assist them navigating the new store. Menards general manager Steve Hendricks shared why Bowling Green…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Trooper Jonathan Christopher “JJ” Johnson was laid to rest on Tuesday, May 7. Many members of law enforcement and the community were in attendance. Johnson was a member of the Kentucky State Police, Post 2. Johnson was killed in a motorcycle crash earlier last week in Warren County while off duty. News 40 took a closer…
