Author: WNKY Staff

Where to donate your Christmas tree this year

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Christmas may be over, but that doesn’t mean your Christmas tree still isn’t useful. Whether you prefer to keep the tree up a little longer or take it down as the new year approaches, you can donate your natural tree for a new purpose. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife says their tree recycling program…

Butler Co. Animal Shelter in need of donations after pipe bursts

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – The Butler County Animal Shelter is in need of assistance after an emergency situation struck on Christmas. The shelter said in a release Sunday that cold temperatures caused their pipes to burst, flooding the building. The Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society asked volunteers to help, and animals are now in emergency foster care. Butler County Animal Shelter…

Family spends Christmas Eve and Christmas holiday at firehouse

Source: Twitter @BUFAirportBUFFALO, N.Y. (CNN) – This will forever be a memorable Christmas for a family from Buffalo, New York. They were among dozens of people who became stranded when a blizzard hit the city on Friday. The family of six lost power in their home, so they decided to head to a hotel for the night, but they got…

BGFD, Toys for Tots bring gifts to children Christmas morning

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Children in Bowling Green saw some extra joy Christmas morning with the arrival of toys. The Bowling Green Fire Department, Marines and volunteers started their day early to carry bags of gifts to around 250 children living in the Housing Authority. The group gathered with Sgt. Claus at 6:45 a.m. to bring some magic to the…

Road conditions remain hazardous in local areas

North Jackson Highway conditions around 9 a.m. Monday morning in Barren County. Photo courtesy of Glasgow-Barren County Emergency ManagementBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you’re thinking of heading out this morning, you may want to remain cautious. Since snow began falling, local emergency management groups and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 are warning drivers to adjust driving behavior if you…

LIVING WELL – 5 Tips to Stay Sober Over the Holidays

The holidays have come and gone, but the choices made during are still with us, and when that choice concerns your sobriety the question of whether you purchased the right gift is the last thing on your mind. In todays Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, here are five tips to help make the choice to say sober…

PET OF THE DAY -Noelle

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, we have Noelle. This sweet girl is only six months old and loves to cuddle. She’s still looking for her forever home at the Bowling Green, Warren County Humane Society.

BGFD responds to house fire on Christmas Day

Photo courtesy of the Bowling Green Fire DepartmentBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Fire Department units responded to a house fire on Sunday afternoon. At 2:33 p.m. on Dec. 25, BGFD responded for a possible structure fire on Ironwood Drive. Two children inside the home made the call saying the house was on fire and evacuated, according to officials. BGFD…

KSP responds to 81 collisions during winter storm conditions

Photo courtesy of KSP trooper Daniel PriddyBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This holiday weekend, first responders have assisted with a high number of wrecks as a result of the winter storm. Kentucky State Police trooper Daniel Priddy says KSP Post 3 responded to 81 collisions on Friday. They also responded to 60 motor assists, and that number could increase. Also on…

Collisions, traffic backups result in closures on I-65, I-71

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Areas along Interstate 65 southbound in Hart County at the 63 mile marker and Interstate 71 northbound near mile marker 62 are shut down at this time. KSP trooper Daniel Priddy says I-65 southbound at the 63 mile marker is currently shut down due to multiple collisions. In addition, there are reports of ice around the…