Author: WNKY Staff

Louisville Zoo to celebrate International Flamingo Day on April 26

Photo: Louisville ZooLOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Louisville Zoo is asking you to wear pink to celebrate International Flamingo Day on April 26. The Zoo says anyone who joins the “pink out” with their brightest pink will save $2 on admission at the windows that day. At 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Louisville Zoo’s flock of over 80 birds will march into…

Nearly $2.4 million provided for Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport is receiving over $2 million for future projects. According to Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Federal Aviation Administration will provide the funds through the Airport Improvement Project. In total, the funding amounts to $2,379,267, which officials say will help to allow the rehabilitation of the airport’s runways, including lighting installation and…

Burn ban lifted in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Thanks to a change in weather, Warren County is no longer under a burn ban. Warren County judge-executive Doug Gorman has lifted the burn ban, according to the Warren County Fiscal Court. The ban was in effect earlier this week due to low humidity and dry conditions, which raise the risk of wildfires.  

Sunrise Spotlight: National Pretzel Day Fundraiser

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met Jimmy Pinson.  He told us about an upcoming fundraiser for the Bowling Green, Warren County Humane Society on National Pretzel Day. Tomorrow at Natcher Elementary from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM you can stop by the Totally Baked Food Truck. If you miss them then, you’re…

Living Well: Rates for Breast Cancer in Black Women Higher

More than 43-thousand women in the u-s will die this year from breast cancer. And black women have the highest death rate from the disease. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on a recent study and why it’s prompting calls for this group to get potentially life-saving screening at a…

Hilltoppers Drop to No. 12 Razorbacks

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In WKU’s final non-conference match up of the season, along with the last midweek of 2023, the Hilltoppers were blanked, 7-0, off of Arkansas’ offense at the WKU Softball Complex Monday night. In front of the largest crowd seen at the Complex this season, Katie Gardner and Kelsie Houchens combined for seven strikeouts, while TJ Webster marked a 2-for-3 evening at the plate –…

Lutz Appoints Tim MacAllister as Assistant Coach

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Monday, WKU Hilltopper Basketball head coach Steve Lutz announced the hiring of Tim MacAllister as an assistant coach on his staff. “I’m very excited for what Tim is going to bring to our staff and program,” said Lutz on the hire. “I’ve known Tim for a very long time as we worked together at Creighton University….

Warren East High School’s percussion ensemble wins world championship

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren East High School has some exciting news to share! The school’s percussion ensemble has been named the 2023 WGI Scholastic Concert world champions and gold medalists, according to Warren County Public Schools. Family and friends came out to welcome the band home this past weekend. Congratulations to Warren East! Warren East High School Percussion Ensemble…

Glasgow man arrested after victim shot in leg, police say

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man has been arrested after police say a shooting occurred Thursday. The Glasgow Police Department says they investigated a shooting on Woodlawn Street in Glasgow. GPD detectives responded to TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green, where the victim was treated and released for gunshot wound, police say. Once authorities arrived, they say they learned…