Author: WNKY Staff

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…

FBI raid of Bullitt County home uncovers human remains

Photo source: WAVELOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – FBI agents investigating a stolen body parts scandal made a morbid discovery. While executing a search warrant on Tuesday, officers found dozens of human bones at an apartment in Mount Washington, Kentucky, including 40 skulls. Some of the bones were set up like furniture, and one of the skulls had a scarf tied around…

Harbor Steel & Supply Corporation opens new operation at Kentucky Transpark

Photo source: Harbor Steel & SupplyBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Harbor Steel & Supply Corporation opened its new facility in Bowling Green on Thursday. The company, a metals distributor and manufacturer founded in Michigan, held its grand opening in the Kentucky Transpark. According to the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, Commonwealth Boulevard is the company’s seventh location across the country….

McDonald’s is giving away free fries for National French Fry Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Thursday is National French Fry Day, and McDonald’s is on board to celebrate. According to a release, McDonald’s is giving away free french fries of any size for one day only. No purchase is necessary at participating locations. Exclusively on the McDonald’s app, you can claim the offer at participating McDonald’s restaurants.    

Living Well: Pickleball Injuries

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. The number of people playing pickleball grew by 159 percent over three years to nearly nine million in 2022, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. But, as the game is gaining popularity, doctors are seeing more pickleball-related injuries. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s…

WKU Baseball hosts camp

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball is currently hosting their second wave of summer camps. The camps began on Sunday, July 9th and have focused on improving hitting, pitching, base running, fielding, and so much more. They are designed for the community to get to know the players and coaching staff, as well as improve their fundamentals. “I always call…

Cam Tullar Signs with Los Angeles Angels

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball left-handed pitcher Cam Tullar signed a free agent deal with the Los Angeles Angels following the 2023 MLB Draft on Tuesday. He joins CJ Weins in Major League Baseball after he was drafted in the sixth round by the Boston Red Sox on Monday.    In his lone season on The Hill, Tullar pitched 33.1 innings over…

First drifting event to take place at NCM Motorsports Park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – There’s an exciting experience taking place at the NCM Motorsports Park. People from all over are visiting to see fast cars and be right up close to the action. The motorsports park is a place where you can drift – when you visit, you can see and ride in any kind of car you can imagine….

Stuff the Bus presents check toward fundraiser supporting officer Matt Davis

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Several businesses are getting ready for Thursday’s BBQ and food fundraiser at SoKY Marketplace benefitting officer Matt Davis. This includes Cotton BBQ, who has been a leader in creating and organizing Thursday’s event. You can already see the low and slow cooking rolling at the marketplace in downtown Bowling Green. Owner Eric Cotton has pledged 100%…

KSP investigating fatal collision in Hardin County

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says two people have died following a collision in Elizabethtown. KSP says it responded around 6 p.m. Monday to investigate a fatal collision at the 3600 block of Shepherdsville Road. According to authorities, a preliminary investigation revealed Hunter Bailey, 27, of Hardin County was traveling north in a 2005 Toyota Corolla on Shepherdsville…