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Corvette Racing Prepares for 24 Hours of Le Mans
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The race of all races for cars is coming up this weekend, and a new model of Corvette is set to appear. Le Mans is a 24-hour race in France featuring the fastest cars in the world, and Corvette’s new ZO6 GT3.R is ready to run.
Bowling Green native Michael Cordova sets new speed record in diesel drag racing
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green native is making waves in the diesel drag racing world, setting a record for the fastest speed in his car. Also known as The Ninja, Michael Cordova is a well-known name in the community. He previously broke the ET, or elapsed time,...
Pet of the Day: Puptart
For this morning’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, we’d like you to meet Puptart. This sweet girl is a ball of energy who just loves to snuggle and cuddle. Puptart is good with other dogs and kids as well, making it...
Former NASCAR crew chief Jeff Hammond comes to Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A NASCAR legend was in Bowling Green Monday at the Capitol, sharing stories from throughout his career. Legendary crew chief Jeff Hammond shared stories from throughout his lengthy career in the sport. Hammond’s career started in 1974 as a simple tire changer for champion Cale...
Duncan’s Duck Paddle Race and Regatta gathers community
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Ducks are always a part of Duncan Hines Days, and this year is no exception at the second annual Duncan’s Duck Paddle Race and Regatta. Duck paddlers and their families gathered, competing to be the fastest paddlers. From solo kayaks to tandem kayaks and...
Buc-ee’s schedules opening date for I-65 location at Smiths Grove
Buc-ee’s plans to unveil its newest travel center in its smallest community June 24. Doors open to the 24-hour stop in Smiths Grove right off Interstate 65 in northern Warren County at 6 a.m. CDT and a ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned at noon.
Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital celebrates 20 years
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital is celebrating their 20th anniversary. CRSH opened on June 9, 2004, and they have served approximately 4,500 patients within the last 20 years. Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital is the only one in the region serving long-term acute care patients, providing specialty care for...
Sunshine and heat
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - A relatively quiet week for weather with plenty of sunshine. The second half of the week and into the weekend will be hot with some days having heat indices reaching to near 100º. Heat dangers will increase starting Thursday so be sure to stay hydrated and cool through the daytime hours.
Georgia WOMAN ARRESTED After Allegedly Attempting to FLUSH NEWBORN at IHOP
A Georgia woman was arrested for reportedly attempting to flush her newborn baby down the toilet at an IHOP restaurant in Kentucky. According to WBKO, on May 29th, 2024, the Bowling Green Police Department got an alarming report from a witness at the IHOP on Scottsville Road. The caller claimed that a woman was bleeding and appeared to have miscarried. Even more concerning, the witness claimed to have observed the woman attempting to flush a newborn infant down the toilet.
2024 Hot Rod Power Tour in Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The 2024 Hot Rod Power Tour kicked off Monday morning and brought a big crowd. It’s the 30th anniversary and it’s got around 7,000 extra vehicles around the Bowling Green area. News 40 was at Beech Bend Raceway to check out the big...
Civic Imagination Living Lab at WKU Innovation Campus planning for the future
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It was inspired by BG 2050 and now citizens of Bowling Green and Warren County are getting a chance to have their voices heard. At Western Kentucky University’s Innovation Campus, the community is being invited out on Thursday and Friday to chime in on how they envision Bowling Green in the future. It’s called at Civic Imagination Living Lab and it’s meant to encourage “open innovation” and bring together everyone to brainstorm.
Burlington to open first store in SOKY region
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Have you been on Gary Farm Boulevard or Westpark Drive in Bowling Green recently? If so, you may have seen a new sign indicating a new store being added to the SOKY region -- Burlington. The Bowling Green location is the seventh in the State...
News Beginnings Therapeutic Riding facing volunteer shortage
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local nonprofit needs your help. News Beginnings Therapeutic Riding is facing a volunteer shortage, leading to the cancellation of classes. The nonprofit provides horseback riding therapy, an equine-assisted form of therapy, for all ages. For some, this is the only form of therapy that...
WKU Athletics generates unprecedented exposure during 2023-24 season
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU ATHLETICS) – A year-long study by The Nielsen Company revealed that WKU Athletics generated $44 million in total media value during the 2023-24 athletic season, the first year of the new Conference USA television deal with ESPN and CBS Sports. “Our nationally televised games generated...
CPR training during National CPR and AED Awareness Week
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – CPR and AED Week wrapping up, being able to save a life remains important. The American Red Cross offers training to ensure that anyone is prepared to proceed with confidence if they encounter a person in need of CPR. We spoke with Red Cross representatives...
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