Tommy Modeszto

Bowling Green

Anchor and Reporter at WNKY-TV (Bowling Green, KY)

Reporter and News Anchor of News 40 @ Noon @wnkytv. opinions are my own.

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Local reaction to selection of a new Pope

5 days ago | wnky.com | Tommy Modeszto

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Catholics around the world are still celebrating the selection of a new pope. To the surprise of many in the United States, and around the world, Cardinal Robert Prevost was selected as the new holy father to the Catholic Church on Thursday afternoon. Taking the papal name of Pope Leo XIV, the first ever American pope hails from Chicago and entered seminary after the eighth grade.
Grayson County sheriff discusses man arrested for online sex crimes

6 days ago | wnky.com | Tommy Modeszto

GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – Residents of Grayson County are still confused, angered and concerned with the events that have transpired within the past week. Twenty-nine-year-old Zackery Robinson of Caneyville was arrested on multiple charges, including five counts of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor. Robinson stalked multiple women online, taking photos for their personal social media pages and placing them onto a pornographic website, according to authorities.
Protecting you and your family from online dangers

1 week ago | wnky.com | Tommy Modeszto

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As technology advances, the needs for security advances with it. News 40 sat down with a cyber security expert to discuss the best ways to protect yourself when browsing the internet and posting on social media.
Bowling Green community agencies hosting block party at H.D. Carpenter Park

1 week ago | wnky.com | Tommy Modeszto

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Tuesday, Bowling Parks and Recreation, Neighborhood Community Services and the Bowling Green Police Department will be hosting a community block party. The block party be taking place at the H.D. Carpenter park in Bowling Green and offer free food, music and family fun for everyone who decides to join in. They will be hosting other block parties throughout the summer as well.
Sen. Rand Paul discusses tariffs and relationship with Canada

1 week ago | wnky.com | Tommy Modeszto

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Tariffs are still on everyone’s mind, from the business owner to the consumer, and Sen. Rand Paul is still critical of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Last Wednesday, Paul would introduce a resolution against the tariffs to the Senate, which failed and received a split 49 to 49 vote. And while the senator says the vote failed, it did succeed in some ways as Trump would scale back a few tariffs, specifically with China and India.
Sen. Rand Paul honors retiring Murray State President Dr. Bob Jackson

1 week ago | wnky.com | Tommy Modeszto

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This morning, Sen. Rand Paul hosted an event at his office in Bowling Green honoring the career of Dr. Bob Jackson, the president of Murray State University. Jackson will be stepping down as president of Murray State and will be taking on a new role as president emeritus. Originally taking the office as interim president in 2018, Jackson officially became president in 2019.
Getting your teens ready for the road this summer

1 week ago | wnky.com | Tommy Modeszto

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As the school year ends and prom and summer break nears, teens will be on the road celebrating their new freedom. However, for the parents out there, it’s important to have some conversations with your children before they make a decision that could impact their life or someone else’s. Parents should take the time to talk with their children, explaining the dangers of driving under the influence and driving while distracted.
Western Kentucky University unveils future plans for Cherry Hall renovation

1 week ago | wnky.com | Tommy Modeszto

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – After over 50 years, an iconic building on Western Kentucky University’s campus will be getting a new look with a multi-million dollar renovation. Cherry Hall, one of the oldest buildings that sits on WKU’s campus, will be undergoing a renovation to bring a new look to the university’s most famous academic building.
Robert E. Spiller Veterans Center choses official logo designed by Glasgow veteran

1 week ago | wnky.com | Tommy Modeszto

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Robert E. Spiller Veterans Center is getting ready to open its doors soon and has now chosen an official logo for the veterans center. There are a few veterans centers around Kentucky, and each has its own unique logo. The logo chosen by the Robert E. Spiller staff was designed by U.S. Marine Sgt. Jonny Sherbert of Glasgow. One administrator with the veterans center says that, out of dozens of submissions, Sherbert’s was the best one.
FEMA sets up disaster recovery center in Butler County

2 weeks ago | wnky.com | Tommy Modeszto

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – Some good news is here for Butler County residents who may have suffered damage during the April flooding. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is set up at the Gasper River Association of Baptists, helping residents who took damage to their homes or businesses during the historic flooding that we saw. Butler County was one of the hardest hit counties in the state, and recently, President Donald Trump approved individual assistance for Butler County residents.