Author: WNKY Staff

Palmetto Moon holds grand opening at Greenwood Mall

Photo source: Bowling Green Area Chamber of CommerceBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new store focused on southern style just opened at Greenwood Mall in Bowling Green. Palmetto Moon is the newest addition to the mall, bringing various brands to its new location. According to the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, these include YETI, Simply Southern, Vineyard Vines, Local Boy…

Sailor killed at Pearl Harbor to be buried in Barren County

Photo source: Naval History and Heritage Command FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear recognized Friday the sacrifice of a Park City, Kentucky sailor who lost his life during Pearl Harbor. The remains of the sailor were not identified until 2021. Navy Seaman 1st Class Elmer P. Lawrence of Park City, Kentucky, died on Dec. 7, 1941. “We are saddened to…

Krispy Kreme offering deal on dozens to celebrate birthday

Photo source: Krispy Kreme(CNN) – Krispy Kreme is celebrating its 86th birthday Friday with a super cheap doughnut deal. They’re offering 86-cent original glazed dozens with the purchase of any dozen at regular price. Krispy Kreme was founded in 1937. The hot, sweet glazed treat has become a dessert icon over the decades. Vernon Rudolph started out selling doughnuts to…

BikeWalk BG offers bike repair at local block party

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A block party is hitting the street of south central Kentucky, and they’ll repair your bike for free. BikeWalk BG is hosting their own block party from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 14. In addition to getting your bike fixed, you can eat from local food trucks, and the kids can enjoy inflatables, face painting…

Community Action celebrates summer with block party

Community Action of Southern KentuckyGLASGOW, Ky. – Happening Friday afternoon, Community Action of Southern Kentucky is celebrating the warm weather with a block party. You can head down to Gorin Park from noon to 3 p.m. for fun, food and plenty of community resources. The community is being asked to RSVP to this event, but don’t worry – you can…

UPDATE: Nearly $65k raised so far to benefit officer Matt Davis

Photo source: Bowling Green Police DepartmentBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The numbers are still rolling in for Thursday’s fundraiser for officer Matt Davis, and the total is already impressive. According to Cotton BBQ owner Eric Cotton, the total amount raised so far has reached nearly $65,000. Of those funds, Cotton says up to about $40,000 came from Cotton BBQ alone. The…

Living Well: Uterine Fibroids

An estimated 26-million women of reproductive age in the U.S. have uterine fibroids and many may not even know it. But for those who have symptoms, these non-cancerous tumors can cause severe pain and have a significant impact on quality of life. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on the…

Local business owner could see impact from possible UPS strike

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – So far, there is still no movement on contract negotiations between UPS and the union representing employees. If a deal isn’t inked by the end of this month, we could be looking at a nationwide strike, halting package deliveries across the country. This is tough news to process for one Bowling Green small business owner, who…

Governor adds Nichols to WKU Board of Regents

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has appointed Cynthia (CJ) Nichols of Haverford, Pennsylvania, to the Board of Regents of Western Kentucky University. According to WKU, she replaces her husband, George Nichols III, whose term expired at the end of June. She will serve through July 9, 2029. A 1982 graduate of WKU, she retired after serving for many…