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South Warren Softball Travels to Lexington Ahead of State Tournament
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Thursday morning, the South Warren Lady Spartan softball team loaded the bus and set off for Lexington, where they will be in action on Friday morning in the first round of the Clark’s Pump-N-Shop State Softball Tournament. News 40’s Cole Scott was on the...
Duncan Hines Duck Paddle relocated to Romanza Johnson Park
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Better a change of venue than a cancellation!. The Duncan Hines Days Duck Paddle & Regatta has been relocated to Romanza Johnson Park due to fast moving water. Typically, the race and casual float would take place near downtown Bowling Green utilizing the Barren River for the event, but the river is flowing a little fast due to all the recent rainfall.
Tourists Belt Season-High Five Home Runs to Even Series
ASHEVILLE - The Asheville Tourists blasted a single game season-high five Home Runs on Friday night in an 11-7 victory over the Bowling Green Hot Rods. Five different players went deep and the balanced Tourists offense finished the game with 15 hits. Nic Swanson set the tone on mound early....
Four Things You Need to Know: Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know!. Weather Anchor Noah Moore says it’s another cloudy and muggy day out there with chances for showers throughout. If you’ve lost a spouse or partner, there’s an upcoming free support group that you should know...
Red Cross opens Community Outreach Centers for those impacted by May 26′s severe weather
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The Red Cross has opened several Community Outreach Centers across South Central Kentucky for those impacted by Memorial Day weekend’s severe weather. The Community Outreach Centers allow victims to connect directly with caseworkers, who will create individualized recovery plans for those who have had...
Unsettled weather through mid-week
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - There are a few storms developing late this afternoon and will stick around into the early evening before fading out. Some showers and even a storm will reemerge Wednesday morning. Scattered storms with locally heavy rain are likely as the morning shifts into the afternoon.
Community Driven: Big Local Fest 2024
For this week’s Community Driven, we heard all about how this year’s Big Local Fest went with our special guest, Patrick Mckinney. Tune in to Community Driven every Wednesday on News 40 at Noon, brought to you by Plum Springs Garage, American Bank & Trust and Window World of Bowling Green.
Dead newborn found in toilet at Bowling Green IHOP; women arrested
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A woman has been arrested after police said she tried to flush her newborn baby down a toilet at a Kentucky restaurant. Shaniqua Caldwell, 35, was arrested on Wednesday after officers in Bowling Green found a dead, recently born baby in the toilet of an IHOP on Scottsville Road.
BG/Warren County Humane Society receives $200,000 grant
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) -On Wednesday afternoon, members of the Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society met with employees of Petco to receive a check for $200,000. The funding was provided through a grant from Petco’s national nonprofit, Petco Love. According to a press release from BGWCHS, Petco has invested...
Franklin police searching for missing teen
FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department needs your help to locate a missing teen. Police say 14-year-old Dominique Shepherd was last seen Thursday, June 6 around 1 p.m. The police department says Shepherd was last seen wearing brown shorts, a T-shirt and yellow crocs while carrying a black...
The Salvation Army of Bowling Green delivers doughnuts for National Doughnut Day
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- It’s National Doughnut Day, and doughnut makers across the area are seeing a steady flow of customers. Operating manager at Great American Donut Shop, Yong Thing, says, “Extra traffic today, a few more than we usually have for Friday, just I think because it’s National Doughnut Day.”
30-year-old Kentucky man arrested after climbing roller coaster hill
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKRC) - A 30-year-old Kentucky man was arrested after he climbed to the top of a roller coaster Friday. According to WBKO, 30-year-old Robert Cherry was arrested after he climbed to the top of the Kentucky Rumbler's highest hill. Per the outlet, at around 10:30 p.m., the Richardsville Fire Department, along with the Warren County Sheriff's Office, responded to Beech Bend Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
BG Freedom Walkers: Miss Juneteenth Pageant
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The second annual Miss Juneteenth Pageant is underway for the Bowling Green Freedom Walkers. BGFW is a community organization that aims to bring connection and encourage peace to locals. The organization holds several events throughout the year. To enter the contest, registration is $25 by...
Holley expands presence in WKU Innovation Campus
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - On Friday, Holley Performance Brands announced its plan to expand its presence at WKU’s Innovation Campus. The expansion will allow the automotive aftermarket company to bring its corporate functions together in a nearly 80,000-square-foot space, according to a press release. The company’s customer service...
Some rain possible this weekend
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The weather is going to remain nice and quiet tonight. More clouds and a few isolated showers are expected to return late Saturday morning and into the early afternoon. Better chances for showers and thunderstorms arrive overnight and into part of Sunday. Some of the showers are likely to hang around for part of the afternoon, but no severe weather is expected.
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