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Christmas Pet of the Day: Bruiser

Published: December 25, 2025 16:33

For your Christmas Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, we would like you to meet Bruiser! He is a Pitbull mix and is around 7 years old. Bruiser does have the holiday spirit and loves to dress up for any occasion. This boy is…

Throwback Thursday: Southern Kentucky’s radio voice, Odis Blanton

Published: December 25, 2025 13:00

Exactly a century ago, Odis Blanton was born in Edmonson County. It was 1925, and the country was in the thralls of the roaring 1920s. Even all the way to rural Kentucky’s countryside, where families would gather around the radio for their nightly…

Poppy’s Pop-In: Christmas at The Kidz Club

Published: December 25, 2025 00:40

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For this week’s edition of Poppy’s Pop-in, presented by Flora Templeton Stuart, Poppy popped into The Kidz Club to share some holiday joy.

WKU Player of the Week: Hilltopper forward Grant Newell

Published: December 24, 2025 22:15

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This week’s WKU Athletics Player of the Week is Hilltopper men’s basketball forward Grant Newell! Newell in two games at home last week averaged 20 points, 7.5 rebounds and 0.5 blocks. The senior from Chicago put up a career-best…

Christmas Eve Powerball jackpot sits at $1.7 billion

Published: December 24, 2025 22:13

(CNN) – This Christmas Eve, a $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot is up for grabs. CNN reports the grand prize shot up to this amount for the game’s next drawing, taking place on the night of Wednesday, Dec. 24. While no one hit the jackpot Monday night, nine…

Name released of victim in fatal Mount Olivet Road crash

Published: December 24, 2025 21:20

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The identity has been released of the victim of a fatal crash that occurred in Warren County on Tuesday. According to Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower, the driver that died following the crash has been identified as 40-year-old…

Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in Horse Cave

Published: December 24, 2025 16:58

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – One person has died after being struck by a vehicle in Horse Cave. Kentucky State Police Post 3 public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker confirmed troopers received a call at 7:22 p.m. Tuesday to respond to the scene. According to…

Wanted Wednesday: Man facing charges of forgery, wanton endangerment

Published: December 24, 2025 16:12

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is making a renewed call to locate a man who may be in the Allen County area. According to the Kentucky State Police, 33-year-old Benjamin Carter is wanted on charges of…

4 Things You Need to Know: December 24, 2025

Published: December 24, 2025 15:05

The Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive today from 10:30 to 4:30 at the Holiday Inn University Plaza. Settle into the season with a cozy Christmas-themed yoga class today At Be Happy Yoga & Salt Cave, starting at 3:15. Call 270-799-8070 for more…

Pet of the Day: Odin

Published: December 24, 2025 14:52

For your Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, we would like you to meet Odin! Odin is one year old. He is house trained and great with other dogs and cats! He loves to learn and shows how smart he is! Odin is ridiculously cute, when…

Glenview Christian Church holds annual live nativity event

Published: December 24, 2025 03:11

GLASGOW, Ky.- On Tuesday evening in Glasgow, Glenview Christian Church held its annual live nativity event on the day before Christmas Eve to get everyone in the holiday spirit and remind them about the true meaning of Christmas. Members of the Glasgow…

Hilltoppers turn the tables in second half, win 2025 New Orleans Bowl

Published: December 24, 2025 02:52

NEW ORLEANS – Tuesday night, WKU football took part in its seventh straight bowl game appearance, facing off with the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in the 2025 New Orleans Bowl, and following a second-half comeback, the Tops leave ‘The Big Easy’ with a 27-16…

Residents receive holiday joy at Massey Springs Senior Living

Published: December 24, 2025 00:48

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Highland Stables Social Club is spreading holiday cheer. The group turned its December meeting into a fundraiser so it could make a surprise visit to Massey Springs Senior Living on Tuesday and present the residents with gifts,…

No true bill returned by grand jury for man arrested in KSU shooting

Published: December 24, 2025 00:22

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) – On Tuesday, a Franklin County grand jury decided not to indict a father accused of shooting two people at Kentucky State University earlier this month. That’s according to a report by WLEX on Tuesday. Kentucky State University…

Staying alert of hazards in children’s toys during Christmas

Published: December 23, 2025 23:26

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Norton Children’s Hospital is emphasizing the dangers of button batteries that may come in toys children receive for Christmas. Within the past month, Norton Children’s emergency department has seen two button battery cases, but neither…

Alvaton fire engine replaced after being struck on I-65

Published: December 23, 2025 23:21

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A new fire engine is now available to the Alvaton Fire Department after one was totaled from being struck on the interstate earlier this year. According to a social media post by the Warren County Fire Department System, a prior fire…

Maintaining your heart health during the holidays

Published: December 23, 2025 22:56

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – While the holidays are a time meant to be filled with joy, it is important to be mindful of the stress you put on your heart. Norton Healthcare claims more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than any other time…

Mary Jane’s Chocolates receives overwhelming support since reopening

Published: December 23, 2025 22:37

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Since reopening its doors last week, Mary Jane’s Chocolates has seen so much business and success that it has even sold out of some of its products. In just five days since its reopening, business has been booming. Many members of the…

15-year-old arrested, charged in Louisville murder case

Published: December 23, 2025 22:34

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A 15-year-old has been taken into custody in connection with a murder case in Louisville. According to the Louisville Metro Police Department, the agency’s homicide unit has arrested and charged a 15-year-old female with murder…

Finding healthy balances this holiday season

Published: December 23, 2025 22:16

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The holidays are often filled with celebrations, rich meals and late nights, but health experts say small, intentional choices can help people enjoy the season without sacrificing their well-being. According to Sarah Widener, a…

Free holiday movie marathon returns to Capitol

Published: December 23, 2025 22:10

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Families looking for a free way to spend time together this holiday season can head to The Capitol by Warren County Public Library for a full day of classic animated films. The Capitol’s annual “Warming Movie Marathon” returns…

What’s open locally on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Published: December 23, 2025 22:02

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Several restaurants will be open in the Bowling Green area on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. According to the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the following dining options will be open on at least one of the next…

New family court judge for Edmonson, Warren to be sworn in Tuesday

Published: December 23, 2025 20:51

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Rebecca Adams Simpson will be sworn in Tuesday, Dec. 30 as the new family court judge for Edmonson and Warren counties. The ceremony will take place in Bowling Green in Courtroom C on the fourth floor of the Warren County Justice Center.…

Cave City farmer among those sentenced in crop insurance fraud case

Published: December 23, 2025 17:31

CAVE CITY, Ky. — A Cave City farmer, 69-year-old Larry Walden, has been sentenced to 52 months of incarceration after pleading guilty to conspiring to commit money laundering by committing crop insurance fraud, officials say. According to a release by the…

4 Things You Need to Know: December 23, 2025

Published: December 23, 2025 15:50

Moms can relax in a yoga class today at SOKY Center at 10 am. You can bring your kid, only preschool aged kids, to enjoy the workout and meet with the community. And for kids ages pre k to 5th grade, an art class will be taking place at the Bob Kirby…

Topper Tuesday: WKU football head coach Tyson Helton in New Orleans

Published: December 23, 2025 15:04

NEW ORLEANS, LA. – In this week’s edition of Topper Tuesday, brought to you by our friends over at Franklin Bank & Trust, WKU football head coach Tyson Helton and News 40’s Samantha Money are in the Big Easy to preview the Hilltoppers matchup with Southern…

1 dead following crash in Warren County

Published: December 23, 2025 14:39

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash. Sheriff Brett Hightower says deputies responded to a single-vehicle injury collision with possible entrapment early Tuesday morning. The crash happened at the…

‘Pints for Public Media’ raises $30,000 for WKU Public Media

Published: December 23, 2025 04:41

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A community-led music fundraiser is turning live performances into lasting support for WKU Public Media. Organizers and supporters gathered Monday night at White Squirrel Brewery for a ceremonial check presentation following Pints for…

Allen County-Scottsville High School holds “Patriot Pantry” Drive-Thru

Published: December 23, 2025 02:21

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Allen County–Scottsville High School hosted its “Patriot Pantry” drive-thru event Monday, providing food assistance to members of the community in need. ACS partnered with Feeding America to operate the Patriot Pantry, which is available…

Steps to help avoid illnesses during holiday travel

Published: December 23, 2025 00:07

(CNN) – If you are planning to travel over the holidays, it may be wise to take extra steps to look after your health. Experts say crowded areas like airports or celebrating with others indoors increases your risk of being exposed to respiratory viruses.…

English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP announces J.A. Sowell as new partner

Published: December 22, 2025 23:47

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP announced Monday that attorney J.A. Sowell has been named a partner of the firm, effective January 1, 2026. According to a release by ELPO Law, Sowell joined ELPO Law in August 2017 and has become…

Jim Beam announces plans to pause production at Kentucky distillery

Published: December 22, 2025 23:24

CLERMONT, Ky. (CNN) – Kentucky bourbon maker Jim Beam has announced plans to pause production at its main distillery in Clermont. The move will take place on Jan. 1. Part of the issue involves supply. Kentucky has more than 16 million aging barrels of…

Alvaton units respond to reported rollover crash

Published: December 22, 2025 22:48

ALVATON, Ky. – First responders were at the scene of a reported rollover injury crash this past weekend. According to Alvaton Fire Department, on Sunday night, Alvaton units were dispatched to a rollover crash at the 26-mile marker on Interstate 65…

Red Cross urges holiday blood donations in south-central Kentucky

Published: December 22, 2025 21:40

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The American Red Cross is asking residents in Logan and Warren counties to donate blood during the holiday season, when travel and winter illness can reduce donations while hospitals continue to need lifesaving blood products.…

Multiple units respond to Glasgow structure fire

Published: December 22, 2025 18:30

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow firefighters responded to a structure fire early Monday morning. According to a release by the Glasgow Fire Department, Glasgow units responded around 7:18 a.m. to the 100 block of Grandview Avenue for a structure fire. The release…

Overturned truck closes highway in Grayson County

Published: December 22, 2025 18:10

WAX, Ky. – A traffic advisory has been issued in Grayson County. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 4, Elizabethtown, says KY 88 is blocked in both directions just west of Wax and KY 479 due to an overturned truck, according to a social media post.…

4 Things You Need to Know: December 22, 2025

Published: December 22, 2025 18:03

Warren County Public Library is hosting the eighth annual Music for the Solstices with a Celtic Celebration at the Capitol. That is today at 7 p.m. Christmas in the country! Get ready for a festive night of fun with Lookout Express Train Ride or New…

Full-Time Broadcast Production Studio Technician

Published: December 22, 2025 18:03

Position: Studio Tech Date Available: Immediately Job Description: Downloads and edit footage into the designated format and presentation style for broadcast according to station standards & procedures. Creates/edits graphics/lower thirds, as necessary,…

Bowling Green man allegedly steals van, arrested after possible theft

Published: December 22, 2025 17:54

BOWLING GREEN, Ky – A man has been apprehended in Bowling Green after allegedly stealing a mini van. According to a uniform citation, a Bowling Green Police Department officer was conducting an extra patrol at Regency Place Apartments on Sunday due to an…

Bowling Green woman charged with DUI, leaving scene of accident

Published: December 22, 2025 17:05

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One woman is behind bars following a crash in Bowling Green on Friday night. According to a uniform citation, on Dec. 19 around 10:54 p.m., the Kentucky State Police was dispatched to a crash on Interstate 165 southbound near the…

Trigg County home a ‘total loss’ following weekend fire

Published: December 22, 2025 16:30

TRIGG COUNTY, Ky. (WKDZ) – A home is heavily damaged following a fire in Trigg County Saturday night. According to WKDZ, Trigg Lyon firefighters say they were dispatched to a wall on fire. More here. Upon arrival, WKDZ reports firefighters located an attic…

1 dead in fatal Knox County crash

Published: December 22, 2025 16:11

GRAY, Ky. – On Saturday, Dec. 20, the Kentucky State Police received dispatch to a two-vehicle collision on U.S. 25-E around 6:30 p.m. in Knox County. Authorities said the investigation indicates that a tractor-trailer crossed the southbound lane of travel…

1 dead in fatal Hardin County crash

Published: December 22, 2025 15:41

WHITE MILLS, Ky. – The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash. HCSO deputies responded to a two-vehicle collision Saturday afternoon in the White Mills area. Hardin County EMS provided medical assistance to a female at the scene, who…

Community gathers to honor Mike Murphy

Published: December 22, 2025 14:27

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Bowling Green came together Saturday, December 20, to honor the life of Mike Murphy, a longtime community leader remembered for his faith, mentorship, and dedication to the city. Warren County Judge-Executive Doug Gorman said…

Pet of the Day: Ladybug

Published: December 22, 2025 14:25

For your Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, we would like you to meet Ladybug! This cute ball of fur is 4 years old. She has been in the shelter for 269 days as of Monday, 12/22/2025. Ladybug loves people and does great with other…

Glasgow police investigate 2-vehicle collision

Published: December 22, 2025 14:14

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department investigated a crash on Sunday. Major Terry Flatt says officers responded to the intersection of East Main Street and North Broadway Street to a two-car collision injury accident. The investigation reveals that…

WNKY News 40 Weather Forecast

Published: December 21, 2025 23:47

WARMER TEMPERATURES ARE BACK! Following the cold air that passed through Thursday night, we saw a return to chilly temperatures for the start of our weekend. However, the warmth returned quickly yesterday, with highs reaching 10 to 15 degrees above…

Hilltoppers volunteer in cleanup of Bucktown Marsh in New Orleans

Published: December 21, 2025 04:45

NEW ORLEANS, La. – Saturday morning, the WKU football team spent part of their day volunteering in the community at the Bucktown Park. The team split up into two groups, with some Tops working on sodding around the trees while the others headed straight…

Hilltopper football arrives in New Orleans

Published: December 20, 2025 05:36

NEW ORLEANS, La. – WKU football touched down in the Big Easy on Friday, leaving behind a chilly Bowling Green and arriving to a warm 65-degree welcome from Louisiana. After accepting their invitation to the 2025 New Orleans Bowl earlier this month, the…

WKU hosts annual Teddy Bear Toss; donations go toward Toys for Tots

Published: December 20, 2025 04:48

BOWLING GREEN, Ky – Western Kentucky University’s men’s basketball team took the court against Tulsa on Friday night, but the action wasn’t limited to the game itself. During halftime, fans packed E.A. Diddle Arena for the annual Teddy Bear Toss, a…

Franklin Simpson Parks and Rec hosts 4th annual Nights of Lights display, announces new playground for 2026

Published: December 20, 2025 04:42

FRANKLIN, Ky. – An annual Simpson County favorite is back, and this year, it’s setting the stage for a big 2026 for Franklin Simpson Parks and Recreation. “This is our fourth year of the event, and it keeps growing each year, thanks to the generous…

Former Lady Cougar volleyball star Aubrey Sears to transfer to WKU

Published: December 19, 2025 23:42

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Thursday, former star Logan County Lady Cougar Aubrey Sears announced on her social media that she will be playing much closer to home next fall, transferring to become a part of the WKU Hilltopper squad. View this post on Instagram A…

Adam Scruggs selected to fill board member seat for 2026

Published: December 19, 2025 23:26

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – At a special called meeting on Thursday, the Logan County Board of Education selected Adam Scruggs to fill the upcoming vacancy on the board. According to a release by Logan County Schools, the seat is currently held by Lynette Baker,…

Norton Children’s Hospital has Christmas photoshoot for NICU babies

Published: December 19, 2025 18:35

LOUISVILLE Ky. – Norton Children’s Hospital spent part of its week spreading some holiday cheer. The NICU nurses volunteered their time to provide a Christmas photoshoot for the babies and their families. The staff put up Christmas decorations and dressed…

Hart County Sheriff’s Office warns of local scam

Published: December 19, 2025 18:33

HART COUNTY, Ky. – The Hart County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a scam in Hart County and surrounding areas. According to the sheriff’s office, a caller is stating they work for the sheriff’s office and is requesting for money to be wired…

Laurel County man charged in relation to child sexual abuse material

Published: December 19, 2025 18:10

LONDON, Ky. – A Laurel County man is behind bars in connection with a child sexual abuse material investigation. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers arrested 31-yearold Lloyd Vincent Riley shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday. Troopers say they…

18-year-old formally charged in Glasgow crash that killed teens

Published: December 19, 2025 17:17

GLASGOW, Ky. – An 18-year-old has been formally charged following an October crash that claimed the lives of three teens in Glasgow. According to court records, 18-year-old Asa Howard of Edmonton has been indicted on three counts of murder, three counts of…

4 Things You Need to Know: December 19, 2025

Published: December 19, 2025 16:32

Take your pick from a variety of Christmas movies screening at the Capitol theatre this weekend. Tonight at 5pm, see the 1951 classic film “A Christmas Carol,” followed by “It’s A Wonderful Life” at 7pm. Saturday, you can catch Gremlins at noon, National…

Feel Good Friday: Amazing Gracyn and the power of perseverance

Published: December 19, 2025 14:22

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Before you hear her story, you hear Gracyn. She’s talkative. Quick to laugh. Full of energy. The kind of presence that fills a room long before anyone notices a wheelchair or a diagnosis. At 11 years old, Gracyn has already…

Pet of the Day: Atlas

Published: December 19, 2025 14:21

For your Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, we would like you to meet Atlas! This bundle of happiness loves to meet new people! He loves to play fetch, yet his favorite thing to do is stand up on his back legs, put his paws on…

High school hoops scoreboard: 12/18/2025

Published: December 19, 2025 04:56

GLASGOW, Ky. – The 15th District basketball matchups officially began Thursday night, and we’ve got a look at one lights-out matchup between the Allen County-Scottsville Lady Patriots and the Barren County Trojanettes. Girls Basketball Allen…

Storm damage forces road closures in Todd County

Published: December 19, 2025 02:23

TODD COUNTY, Ky – Drivers in Todd County are being urged to use caution after storm damage caused multiple road closures Thursday evening. According to officials, two major routes are currently blocked following severe weather that moved through the area…

How Kentuckians are impacted by health insurance changes

Published: December 19, 2025 00:00

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Medicaid members can now change their managed care organization at any time and are no longer limited to a specific open enrollment period. Lawmakers considered several bills last week related to Medicaid, but none of them passed. On…

The beginning of a busy holiday travel season starts this weekend

Published: December 18, 2025 23:47

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This weekend marks the start of one of the busiest travel periods of the year, not just here in south-central Kentucky but across the country. AAA estimates about 122 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home this holiday…

Truck strikes two pedestrians, leaves scene in Ohio County

Published: December 18, 2025 21:15

OHIO COUNTY – The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office is requesting information on a vehicle and suspects in connection with a hit and run. OCSO says deputies responded to a hit-and-run call in the 6000 block of US Highway 231 South at approximately 1:40 pm on…

Salad dressings recalled due to possibly containing ‘foreign objects’

Published: December 18, 2025 20:59

Ventura Foods LLC is recalling some of its salad dressings that were distributed in multiple states, including Kentucky, due to concerns of the products containing “foreign objects.” According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, more than 3,500 cases…

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