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Pet of the Day: Snoz
For today’s pet of the day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Snoz. This sweet boy is so fluffy that the shelter describes him as part cloud. He loves to explore his surroundings and has been described as curious and brave.
Mother, infant hospitalized after single-car crash on I-65
SMITHS GROVE, Ky. (WBKO) – Authorities are currently on the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 South. Kentucky State Police Post 3 Public Affairs Officer Katan Parker told WBKO the accident occurred at mile marker 41. An infant was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. Trooper...
BeachFest being held at Barren River Lake next week
LUCAS, Ky. – Friends of Barren River Lake & Park will host BeachFest, a family-friendly event on July 27. The event will be at the Barren River Lake State Resort Park from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Food trucks will be on site, including Sweet T’s Lemonade, Hawaiian Shaved...
Warren County Public Library provides free shuttle service
WARREN COUNTY, Ky.- The Warren County Public Library partnered with the American Red Cross to bring a new free shuttle to Bowling Green. This is not just available to help one particular group – this will help anyone who desires a ride. Chris Barrett, the shuttle driver, tells us...
WNKY News 40 Weather Report: Heat Domes
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently ranked June the 2nd warmest month in the nation over a 130 year period. This is all due in part to the extreme record breaking heat. So what caused the record? Heat waves? You can blame a major ridge of high pressure for that. They cover a major part of the U.S. serving up sizzling numbers.
Anchor/Producer (Morning) (F/T)
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - WBKO is looking for a dynamic morning anchor/producer with exceptional communication skills to join our top-rated legacy news station. Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
BGPD hosting softball game fundraiser for Simpson Co. teen
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A softball game this fall will help show support for a local teen. The Bowling Green Police Department announced Friday that “The Fight for 9” will be hosted on Sept. 14 to benefit Mason Davis. Davis was injured during a car crash in...
Sunrise Spotlight: Clean-up at Weldon Peete Park
For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, we met up with Ryan Pattee who told us all about a clean up at Weldon Peete Park. The clean-up is this Saturday, July 20th at Weldon Peete Park. Timeline for the event:. Check-in: 8:30-9:00 am. Welcome and Safety Instructions: 9:15 am. Cleanup ends: 12:00...
Nielsen: The ‘Beaver’ Grabs No. 1 In Two-Book Bowling Green, KY.
Seven Mountains Media “Beaver 96.7” WBVR breaks away from the pack in Bowling Green, KY, as its 12+ AQH share rises from 7.8 in Nielsen Audio’s Fall 2023 book to 9.6 in the Spring 2024 survey. That breaks its first-place tie with hot AC sister WUHU (107.1) and gives WBVR the market lead all to itself. In the Monmouth-Ocean, NJ, market, Press Communications “Thunder 106” WKMK continues at No. 1 with a 5.5 share.
Formula Sun Grand Prix concludes at NCM Motorsports Park
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – You may have heard of Formula One, one of the most popular racing organizations in the world. However, in Bowling Green, college students are racing a little differently. Plenty of schools made the trip to Warren County from all around the country for the Formula...
WKU’s Project ELEVATE receives $1.3 million for principal apprenticeship program
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The College of Education & Behavioral Sciences at WKU has been awarded $1,323,733 to support K-12 principal apprenticeship through Project ELEVATE (Educational Leadership Experience and Visionary Apprenticeship for Transformative Excellence). Led by Dr. Margie DeSander and Mr. Rob Akers, this initiative marks the first registered principal apprenticeship in Kentucky.
Sports Connection 7-14-24: Franklin-Simpson and Allen County-Scottsville Football
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Kaden Gaylord-Day and Brian Webb start the countdown to the 2024 football season as they bring in the two coaches who were roommates in college. They sit down with Franklin-Simpson head coach Max Chaney, seniors Colin Anderson and Layne Alford, and junior Blake McPherson. Later they talk to Allen County-Scottsville head coach Brad Hood and seniors Chase Ross and Jackson Morris.
BGISD receives Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant from USDA
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The Bowling Green Independent School District announced that four elementary schools will participate in the federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, funded and regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. According to the press release, funds from the grant will be used to purchase fresh...
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