Author: WNKY Staff

Gov. Beshear activates price gouging laws for fuel

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order Thursday declaring a state of emergency and activated the state’s price gouging laws to provide protection from highly priced gasoline and motor fuels. Kentucky consumers can report price gouging to the Office of the Attorney General, and price gougers can be held accountable under state law, according to a release…

Update: WCPS employee terminated from position following arrest

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Public Schools district has released a statement regarding the employment of Rachel Smith: “WCPS has now terminated Ms. Smith’s employment with the district.” Original Story BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An employee at Warren County Public Schools has been arrested and put on leave after facing charges related to sexual abuse involving at least…

WCPS employee arrested on charges related to sexual abuse involving minor

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An employee at Warren County Public Schools has been arrested and put on leave after facing charges related to sexual abuse involving at least one minor. According to a citation by Bowling Green Police Department, police began investigating the case on June 15 when a parent of a juvenile told police that a school official at…

Electricity bills to increase; those using more power to feel biggest impact

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – While higher bills can be expected during summer heat waves, BGMU and Warren RECC customers should be aware of another factor that may affect their bills this summer. On July 1, the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Fuel Cost Adjustment will almost double, costing about 2 cents per kilowatt hour more than last July. Families who use 1,000…