Author: WNKY Staff

Warren RECC power outages fall to 5,300

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – As of 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Warren RECC says they have around 5,300 members left without power. This means since Friday afternoon, crews have restored power for 85% of members. Warren RECC asks for patience as they continue to work on restoring power. During this process, the company says they will be able to turn the power…

BGPD: Man wanted in connection to fentanyl trafficking

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department says it is looking for information on a wanted man. Authorities say they are trying to locate Deandre Christian, who they say is wanted in relation to trafficking fentanyl. Christian is described as 5 feet 9 inches with brown eyes and weighing 180 pounds. If you know where he may be,…

Living Well: Eczema Problems

Eczema is found in about thirty percent of the population and mostly in children. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on what may help in the effort to prevent this skin condition.

SoKY’S Choice: Hardwood Heros

For this week’s edition of SoKY’s Choice, brought to you by JC Kirby & Son, we met with Stephanie Morton. She told us all about how you can get involved in this year’s annual Hardwood Heros. This event is held by the Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky Buddy House and benefits the non-profit organization. On Saturday, March 18th, you…

Sunrise Spotlight: Dance Little Red

For today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Alana Carpenter and Beatriz Oliveira Antunes. They told us about the upcoming Dance Little Red events and how you can get involved! For more information on where and how to sign up, you can click right here.

UPDATE: Mammoth Cave National Park visitor services to reopen Tuesday

Source: Mammoth Cave National ParkMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – All visitor services will reopen at Mammoth Cave National Park on Tuesday, March 7. These include cave tours, visitor center operations and the Green River Ferry. The Mammoth Cave Campground is open, but there will be no power at the comfort stations. Mammoth Cave National Park says Flint Ridge, Joppa Ridge, North…

Police: Man charged with DUI, drug possession in Logan County

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges after police say he drove under the influence of an illegal drug. On Friday around 4:44 p.m., the Logan County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy used a radar to clock a vehicle speeding around 23 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Police say upon contact, they noticed signs…

Beshear appoints Bowling Green woman to state role

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One Bowling Green woman has been appointed to a state role by Gov. Andy Beshear. Today, Sherry Murphy was appointed as a member of the Tourism Development Finance Authority for the state of Kentucky. Murphy currently serves as the executive director of the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. She is a graduate of Western…

Barren County declares state of emergency due to weather damage

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County and the City of Glasgow have formally declared a state of emergency due to damage from severe weather. The Barren County/Glasgow Office of Emergency Management says the choice will allow the county to operate outside of the approved budget for expenses due to the storm and days onward. Emergency management says large numbers of…