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Warren County Sheriff’s Office confirms DNA obtained for Ella Way shooting
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities have obtained DNA related to a shooting on Ella Way in Bowling Green, Kentucky that happened on April 22, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. WNKY News 40 has confirmed with Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower that a search warrant for DNA...
Passport to the best barbecue in western Kentucky
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Pulled pork, brisket, mutton, and more. These are just a few of the tasty treats you will find in the new West Kentucky Barbecue Belt. It’s a new campaign designed to attract tourists to the area to try local barbecue restaurants. The Bowling Green...
Bowling Green man arrested for DUI after shots fired
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Authorities have arrested a Bowling Green man after receiving complaints of shots fired Wednesday night. Aaron McQueary, 18, was arrested for driving under the influence after a felony traffic stop was conducted by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. Officers were responding to a report...
Rounds of rain starting today!
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Hit or miss showers are likely for the early morning commute. Scattered showers do increase later this morning into this afternoon. A few rumbles of thunder possible, but no severe weather in the forecast. Periods of heavy rain could cause ponding in some areas. The...
Wanted Tennessee man tied to ‘violent crime’ in Warren County captured, police say
SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. – A wanted man who allegedly has involvement in a Warren County case has been taken into custody. On Wednesday, the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office responded to an anonymous tip to the location of Steven Carter of Westmoreland, Tennessee. Acting on the tip, B Squad...
Scattered rain chances before warming up
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - A few passing showers are possible tonight ahead of a dry and warm stretch of weather for the new week. SATURDAY: Low 62° / High 80°. Partly sunny skies with a chance of a passing shower or storm. Chance of precipitation 30%. SUNDAY:...
Buc-ee’s holding hiring event for Smiths Grove location
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Buc-ee’s is holding a hiring event at the National Corvette Museum for their Smiths Grove location. According to Opening Manager Tim Earley, they are looking to hire between 300 to 400 employees to work in a variety of roles at the location. “We’ve just...
Owner provides update on Mustang Club coming to downtown Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Travelers Cellar Winery is working to bring a unique experience to Bowling Green. What was once the State Street Gym is now being transformed into a restaurant, wine bar, event venue and a downstairs speakeasy. The Mustang Club Wine Bar and Speakeasy will be open three nights a week and will have live jazz and blues music.
WABBLES WEEKEND: Looking Like Late Spring
We have been stuck in a late spring pattern this week here in WABBLES, and that looks to continue right on into the weekend as we will continue to dodge showers and thunderstorms. Into the Weekend: Friday and Friday Night. Just when one system got out of here, we’re poised...
BG Fiestaval kicks off on Friday
BOWLING GREEN, Ky – The Regional Alliance of Students and Professionals is hosting its triannual BG Fiestaval this weekend. R.A.S.P is a nonprofit organization that hosts BG Fiestaval events in September, October and May to spread their culture in the Bowling Green community. The three-day festival begins on May...
Graves Gilbert Clinic launches community walking program
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Graves Gilbert Clinic has announced the launch of the Graves Gilbert Clinic Health Walk. According to a release by Graves Gilbert, the Health Walk is in partnership with Lost River Cave and Bowling Green Ballpark, home of the Hot Rods. The program will be free...
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