Author: WNKY Staff

Four Things You Need to Know – July 2, 2025

Here are four important things to keep in mind for your Wednesday, June 2nd, 2025: 1. Butterfly Releases at Lost River Cave! What: Experience the magic of nature with three butterfly releases today! The warmth of your hand will help wake them up from sleep before they take flight into the habitat. When: Today at 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and…

Pet of the Day: Meet Cotton

Presented by Morgantown Bank and Trust For your Pet of the Day, we’d love for you to meet Cotton! Cotton is an energetic dog who dreams of a home where she can run and play all day long. She would absolutely love a fenced yard to burn off her energy, followed by a cozy couch to rest on. The best…

Bowling Green police to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

Photo credit: Bowling Green Police DepartmentBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police will be conducting safety checkpoints on Saturday, July 5. According to BGPD, officers will have safety checkpoints from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. at the following locations: 3000 block of Louisville Road. 5000 block of Scottsville Road. 1700 block of Scottsville Road. 800 block of Lovers Lane. The…

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce campaign to fuel regional growth

BOWLING GREEN, Ky – The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is announcing the launch of “Pathway to Progress: Local Leadership. Driving Regional Growth.” According to Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, the campaign aims to raise $3.9 million to implement a five-year strategy, including enhancements to infrastructure, workforce development and innovation across south-central Kentucky. The chamber says Pathway to…

Washington County man found guilty in sexual abuse investigation

SPRINGFIELD, Ky. – A Washington County man has been found guilty of charges stemming from a Kentucky State Police Post 15 sexual abuse investigation. Anthony McDowell, 46, of Springfield, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after being found guilty of first-degree rape and three counts of first-degree sexual abuse, authorities say. The verdict follows a Kentucky State Police…

Free basketball training scheduled at F.O. Moxley Community Center on July 1

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – You can join in with the Bowling Green Police Department Tuesday night for a free community event. On July 1, free basketball training will be held at the F.O. Moxley Community Center in Bowling Green. Training will be held for fifth- through eighth-grade boys and girls. Participants can enjoy free Chick-fil-A and refreshments onsite. To join…

Officials react to Senate passage of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

WASHINGTON – Officials are reacting to Tuesday’s passing of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Sen. Mitch McConnell released the following statement Tuesday regarding passage of the Senate version of the Reconciliation Bill: “The American people sent President Trump and Republican majorities to Washington with a clear mandate: secure the border, restore peace through strength and American energy dominance, and give…