BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The plunging temperatures don’t seem so bad when you’re inside your nice toasty car. But if you run out of gas and heat while driving, it can become dangerous quickly. Wes Watt with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says you should always keep warm blankets or old jackets in the trunk. Watt also said always make sure to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Warren County Public School’s Dance Little Red went on virtually Thursday night over Zoom to raise money for Norton Children’s hospital. The two-hour high school version of Dance Big Red was filled with lots of dancing, hide and seek, speeches, games and more. They also heard from families from Norton’s who have children currently in the hospital. …
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Officials are urging people to make sure to remove any remaining ice or snow from the hoods and tops of their vehicles because solid sheets of ice that form on the tops of cars can create ice missiles that slide off of the tops of cars in motion and can hit other cars or pedestrians. This small…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The winter storm in Texas is leaving its mark here in Bowling Green. Gas prices are expected to rise 10 to 20 cents per gallon in the coming week. This is a result of the extreme cold in Texas causing refineries there to shut down. The price increase will depend on how quickly or slowly the affected…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Essential workers like healthcare workers and grocery store workers still have to drive to work during winter weather. One local man is doing everything he can to make sure that they get there safely. “I just wanted to make sure we got people out that needed to be out.” Steven Lane took to Facebook on Thursday morning….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Sledding in Kentucky only happens once in a blue moon but you have to be aware of the dangers of sledding in the snow as well. There have been several sledding related accidents this week in Warren County that have resulted in hospitalization. WNKY News talked with one of Med Center Health’s paramedics, Jim Williams, and he…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Med Center Health COVID-19 vaccine clinic closed on Monday and Tuesday this week due to the winter weather. But this leaves questions for people who were scheduled to get the second dose of the vaccine, as they are time sensitive. Monday appointments are rescheduled for Saturday, February 20. Appointments on Tuesday, February 16 are rescheduled for…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- In preparation for the second round of a winter storm arriving in Bowling Green on Thursday, residents are hitting local grocery stores to stock up on food and supplies. The shelves at Kroger and Walmart have taken a hit as people prepare for the snow. Melissa Eads with Kroger says that the items that seem to go…
GLASGOW, Ky.- Local 11-year-old Haylin Adams has placed fourth after competing in the National Kids Baking Championship on the Food Network. She competed against 11 other kids ages 10 to 13 years old for the numerous week-long series. The semi-finale episode took place on Monday night and the contestants were instructed to make a pie for the contest. Adams made…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- With the dropping temperatures and icy storms, homeless shelters are scrambling to accommodate the rising number of people seeking a sanctuary. “We had a man call us yesterday who said he’s been sleeping in his car for two months. which is acceptable if you can deal with it. But he said he’s just getting too cold,” said…
