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Free resources and services offered at B.G. Neighbors Service Fair
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- A wide variety of organizations like United Way, B.G Neighbors Aid Network and many others came together to provide a one-stop-shop for people to gain access to resources and services they may not be able to get on their own for free. Emily Witthuhn, a member of...
More rain in the forecast for Friday
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Thursday evening looks dry, but a few isolated showers are possible on the late night. Scattered showers do increase on Friday. A few rumbles of thunder possible, but no severe weather in the forecast. Heavy rain and isolated flooding will be the main issue. The...
Pet of the Day: Butterscotch
For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Butterscotch. This energetic boy loves to play hard and get outside according to the shelter. They also say he’s good with kids, cats, and other dogs. Butterscotch would...
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...
Bowling Green joins the West Kentucky BBQ Belt in time for National BBQ Day
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – Bowling Green restaurants Split Tree BBQ and Smokey Pig have joined the West Kentucky BBQ belt, a newly-established Kentucky Tourism destination. The belt, now consisting of 18 Kentucky cities, was created to promote and preserve the unique craft of Bluegrass barbecue, according to a news release from Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Butler County man arrested on drug possession charges during traffic stop
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – One person has been arrested on drug charges in Morgantown, Kentucky. According to a social media post by Morgantown police chief Giles Taylor, officers conducted a traffic stop Sunday morning at the Church Street stop sign on W G L Smith Street regarding an incident from earlier Saturday night.
All-Area Softball and Baseball Awards Teams Released
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – News 40’s Cole Scott shares which players from across South Central Kentucky were named to the inaugural WNKY All-Area Awards Team ahead of postseason play. The full teams are listed below. BASEBALL:. 1B – Weston Carroll, Glasgow, Senior. 2B – Evan Schallert, Bowling...
Bowling Green Fire Department looking to add lateral transfers
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department is starting a new hiring process to make sure they are are to fill vacancies and keep up with the ever growing population of Bowling Green. Lateral transfers are when a firefighter from a another station in the state transfers...
Police searching for teen in Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police say they are looking for a missing teen. In a social media post on Wednesday, the Bowling Green Police Department says 16-year-old Teresa Miller was last seen on River Street. Police say she was last seen wearing an oversized blue sweatshirt, blue...
BG Parks & Rec to launch Westside Developmental Baseball
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department will launch Westside Developmental Baseball this summer. For ages 9-14, there will be organized baseball at Pedigo Park on Normalview Drive. There are two divisions, Division 1 for ages 9-11 and Division 2 for ages 12-14. Coaches and mentors...
Four Things You Need To Know: Thursday, May 16th, 2024
Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know!. Meteorologist Darius Mack says we’re finally seeing a break from the rain today, but it’s a foggy start to your Thursday so make sure you go slow when leaving home this morning. Today, early...
Crime Stoppers: Police looking for suspect who stole cell phone from employee
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Bowling Green Police are looking for a male who stole a cell phone from an employee at a local convenience store. According to police, a Hispanic male stole a cell phone from an employee of AM Express on Three Springs Road on April 25. The...
Pet of the Day: Bandy
For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Bandy. This one-year-old sweetie is a social butterfly. Bandy gets along with everyone, which means kids, other dogs, and even cats!. He would be the perfect addition to your...
Going bananas: Big Banana Car visits Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Bowling Green drivers got a shock this week as a giant piece of fruit rolled down Nashville Road. The Big Banana Car has been traveling the country and made its way through Kentucky. Steve Braithwaite, owner of the Big Banana Car, has been driving his...
Some showers and storms Tuesday
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Expect bouts of rain through Tuesday. Some heavy rain is possible, but no severe weather in the forecast. Winds inside of thunderstorms could gust up to 25mph. Rain showers continue for at least part of the morning Wednesday. With more clouds and showers around, highs...
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