Poppy’s Pop ‘in: The Hive
On this week’s Poppy’s Pop ‘in presented by Flora Templeton Stuart, Flora and Matt are at The Hive where they celebrated their 10 year anniversary, check it out.
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Church-run pantry in Bowling Green sees rising demand following recent SNAP cuts
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – A church-run pantry in Bowling Green says it’s already seeing more families in need of help putting food on the table. While the benefits of SNAP being cut for many across the country will take years, The First Christian Community Grocery Store, operated by First Christian Church and temporarily hosted at State Street Baptist Church,…
Sextortion, anti-DEI and moments of silence: several new Kentucky laws take effect
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WNKY) – A batch of Kentucky laws are going into place, with most taking effect on this past Friday, June 27, following the constitutionally required 90-day post-session period. An additional legislation, the creation of a film office, takes effect on Monday, July 1, the start of a new fiscal year. Here’s a rundown of the major ones: Sextortion Becomes…
‘No Kings’ Protest Marches Through Downtown Bowling Green
Hundreds gathered in Downtown Bowling Green Saturday for the ‘No Kings’ Protest
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Hundreds of demonstrators gathered Saturday at the Old Courthouse before marching through downtown Bowling Green to Circus Square Park, joining thousands across the country in the national “No Kings” protest against perceived authoritarianism. Organized locally by SOKY Indivisible, the demonstration began around 11:30 a.m. and wrapped up at roughly 1 p.m. Participants carried signs and…
WNKY News 40 Weather Reports: Weather Balloons
Critical For Measurements in Weather Data
Satellite and radar are useful instruments in tracking weather systems across the globe. Did you know that balloons are the best way for getting accurate measurements of our atmosphere? Weather balloons send radiosonde data which collects temperature, pressure and moisture as the balloon ascends thousands of feet above the ground. Upper air data is very critical if the threat for…
WNKY News 40 Weather Reports: La Nina Spring Pattern In KY
How La Nina Impacts Spring Weather In Our Region
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Spring season is here, and in south central Kentucky, severe weather can be more prominent during this time of year. Numerous storm systems with risks for heavy rain, intense winds, hail and tornadoes are just the part of the start of an active weather season. Shane Holinde with the Kentucky Mesonet discusses recent weather events…
WNKY NEWS 40 Weather Reports: Total Lunar Eclipse
Watch The Total Lunar Eclipse Tonight
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- This week stargazers across the country will catch a rare opportunity to see the Lunar Eclipse in its entirety. Between Thursday night and Early Friday, the earth will be positioned between the sun and the moon. The earth’s shadow will cast a reddish hue on the moon. “What happens is the sunlight. It passes through the thickest…
WNKY News 40 Weather Reports: Lightning Strikes
Breaking Down Lightning Science and Safety
With the transition from winter to spring comes the risk for springtime thunderstorms which means there’s plenty of lightning strikes to go around so it’s important to bring awareness to lightning safety. According to the National Weather Service, lightning strikes the U.S. about 25 million times a year. Although the odds of getting struck by lightning are 1 in 600,000,…
Could An Asteroid Strike Earth?
A Look At Interstellar Odds In 2032
An Asteroid 2024 YR4 tracked by NASA scientists was discovered in its orbit. Initial calculations projected a very low chance of hitting Earth as it’s projected to move near our planet in the year 2032. This calculation was the first to have more than a 1 percent chance of striking earth. If it were to make an impact, it would’ve…
WNKY NEWS 40 Weather Reports: The chances of forming sinkholes
Should Bowling Green Be Concerned?
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Several sinkholes get repaired in our area. In Bowling Green, sinkholes are highly variable, and they’re not noticed until they open up, which can complicate things for folks that reside here. Is this something we should be concerned about? Nick Lawhon is the geologist at Bowling Green Public Works. Based on Lawhon’s studies, the time it takes…
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