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Hart County Animal Shelter closes after storm damages facility, knocks out phones and internet

HART COUNTY, Ky. (WNKY) – The Hart County Animal Shelter remains closed to the public after Tuesday evening’s severe storms damaged the facility and knocked out phone and internet service. According to the Hart County Fiscal Court, no animals were injured during the storm. Strong winds caused mainly exterior damage to the shelter, damaging fencing around outdoor kennel areas, while…

City of Edmonton shares debris pickup details

EDMONTON, Ky. – The City of Edmonton is sharing details on debris pickup following severe weather Tuesday evening. According to the city, crews will be offering debris pickup between Monday, July 27 through Monday, Aug. 2 within city limits. Residents are advised to bring limbs to the edge of the street, similar to fall leaf pickup. No whole trees or…

Bicyclist sustains serious injuries after crash in Hopkinsville

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A bicyclist sustained serious injuries after a crash in Hopkinsville Tuesday. According to Hopkinsville Fire/EMS (HFE), personnel responded to the intersection of Fort Campbell Boulevard and Country Club Lane for a reported collision. Crews arrived at the scene and located an individual who was ejected from an electric bicycle after being struck by a motor vehicle. The…

2 firefighters injured after battling house fire in Big Clifty

BIG CLIFTY, Ky – Two firefighters sustained injuries while battling a blaze in Grayson County. According to K105, multiple fire departments and emergency personnel responded to a house fire in the 1100 block of Lacon Skaggs Road at 9:10 pm Tuesday. After arriving on the scene, firefighters attacked a fully involved blaze in the basement. Officials say the fire spread…

WEDNESDAY UPDATE: Farmers RECC restores service for thousands, over two thousand remain without power

UPDATE (7/22/26) 8:30 AM – Farmers RECC says crews restored power for 2,600 members overnight. 2,600 members remain without power Wednesday morning. East Kentucky Power Cooperative will be changing out a transformer in the Knob Lick substation, serving Metcalfe County, according to a release. — GLASGOW, Ky. – Farmers RECC says 5,200 members are currently without power. The electric cooperative…

KSP reports flooding on I-65 in Hart County

Photo source: Kentucky State PoliceHART COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is reporting flooding on Interstate 65 Tuesday evening. According to Trooper Katan Parker, the left lanes of northbound and southbound at the 61-mile marker between the Horse Cave and Munfordville exits are flooded. Parker says motorists should travel with caution and use the right two lanes in each…

Emergency crews respond to Grayson County community following report of possible tornado

GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – Emergency crews responded to the Broad Ford area of the Wax community after receiving reports of a possible tornado Tuesday evening, according to K105. K105 News Director Ken Howlett confirms that multiple homes suffered heavy damage. One person was transported for treatment after a garage collapsed, according to K105. A WNKY News 40 reporter is responding…

Trees, power lines reportedly down in Hart County

Source: Canva. HART COUNTY, Ky. – Hart County Emergency Management says it is receiving reports of downed trees and power lines within the county. According to emergency management, this has been reported across multiple roadways. The public is advised to use extreme caution if anyone must travel. Drivers should never attempt to drive through downed power lines. If your route…

3,300 reported to be without power in Hart County

HART COUNTY, Ky. – Nearly 3,300 households are currently without power in Hart County, according to Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation. According to the Farmers RECC outage viewer, 423 customers are without power in Grayson County and 78 in Edmonson County. In addition, Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation reports 368 customers without power in Grayson County, 199 without power in…

1 dead, 1 injured after crash in Monroe County

TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – An 18-year-old woman is dead after a single-vehicle collision in Monroe County. According to Kentucky State Police, troopers responded to the collision on KY 63 (Old Glasgow Road) just before midnight Monday. KSP’s preliminary investigation indicates that 18-year-old Garrett Tingle, of Tompkinsville, was driving north on KY 63. KSP says Tingle’s vehicle exited the roadway, struck an…