Author: WNKY Staff

McDonald’s to introduce new Strawberry Shortcake McFlurry

(Source: Trozzolo, McDonald’s)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – McFlurry fans in Bowling Green will soon have a new flavor to try. McDonald’s is dropping their new Strawberry Shortcake McFlurry just in time for spring. The new treat is made with the company’s creamy vanilla soft serve, strawberry-flavored clusters and crispy, buttery shortbread cookies. The new McFlurry will be at participating McDonald’s restaurants…

HWY 98 bridge reopened after repairs

(Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3) ALLEN COUNTY, Ky.  The bridge over Barren River Lake on HWY 98 near mile point 8.7 in Allen County is now reopened. The bridge was temporarily closed for repairs. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says inspectors found damage on the bridge deck in late March, which has now been fixed. The bridge was closed to prevent…

Sunrise Spotlight: White Squirrel Arts Festival

For today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Elaine Walker! She spoke to us all about the upcoming White Squirrel Arts Festival, hitting the streets of Bowling Green April 21st. You can see musicals, poetry and even art galleries starting Friday, April 21st to Sunday, April 23rd. To learn about all…

SoKY’s Choice: Miss Black Kentucky Scholarship Pageant

For today’s edition of SoKY’s Choice, brought to you by JC Kirby & Son, we met with Shikira Tunstill. She spoke to us about how you can get involved in the upcoming Miss Black Kentucky Scholarship Pageant. This pageant is a celebration of the talent, scholastic achievement, and commitment to the service of Kentucky’s young women. To learn more about…

Living Well: Why High Heels Aren’t Good For Your Body

They’re stylish and can add inches to your height, but high heels may also cause long-term damage to your body. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover explains what this footwear can do to your back and feet and why it’s not necessary to throw your favorite high heels out.

Big V, former frontman of Nappy Roots, visits The Buddy House

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local artist visited The Buddy House Monday and shared his love for music. Big V, the former frontman of the multi-platinum hip hop group Nappy Roots, stopped by Bowling Green to chat with members of The Buddy House. The Buddies at Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky were in for quite the treat as Big…

Hilltoppers Drop Series Finale at (RV) UTSA

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – WKU Baseball dropped its series finale at (RV) UTSA, 7-2, on Sunday afternoon at Roadrunner Field in San Antonio, Texas. The loss drops the Hilltoppers to 16-13 (2-7 in C-USA) while the Roadrunners improve to 23-6 (8-1 in C-USA). LHP Devyn Terbrak made his seventh straight Sunday start of the season on the rubber for the Hilltoppers. The senior…

WKU Drops Series with Charlotte

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The WKU Hilltoppers dropped game three against the Charlotte 49ers Sunday afternoon at the WKU Softball Complex, 3-6, which dropped the three-game series in C-USA action. Katie Gardner took the circle with a six-strikeout, no walk performance in six innings of work. Picking up the only runs of the afternoon, TJ Webster notched her first career home run, an inside the park home…

Green River Ferry closes for repairs

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – The Green River Ferry at Mammoth Cave National Park is closed until further notice. The park says this is due to a mechanical issue with closing the gate. Repairs are expected to start begin Tuesday, April 4. We will provide an update when the ferry reopens.