Author: WNKY Staff

BREAKING: Gov. Beshear declares State of Emergency due to severe weather in KY

January 1, 2022

WNKY Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky: Gov. Andy Beshear declared a State of Emergency today due to a powerful severe weather system generating heavy rain, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail and strong straight-line winds impacting much of Western, Eastern and South Central Kentucky. The severe weather caused flash flooding, loss of power and damage of public infrastructure and private properties. Heavy rain bringing totals of 2 to 5 inches…

BREAKING: Ashton Parc apartment residents asked to evacuate

January 1, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky: Bowling Green fire officials are asking residents in Ashton Parc apartments to leave the area after a severe storm moved through the area Saturday afternoon. News40 is on the scene and reports several trees are down and one apartment building has major damage. Power is out throughout the complex and debris covers the area. Emergency crews…

BREAKING: Storms move through Warren County causing significant damage

January 1, 2022

WNKY Staff,

WARREN COUNTY, Ky: Severe storms moved through the Bowling Green area Saturday around 12:00pm and leave significant damage along Scottsville Rd. Several structures, including Thorton’s Furniture and Hobby Lobby, are damaged. Reports of debris and trees are in the roadways. Emergency crews are are on the scene. News40 will continue to update this developing story.

Severe Winter Weather Causes Power Outages For Nearly 1,000 People

RIGHT NOW: Warren RECC – 6,000 members have no power

January 1, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren Rural Elec Co-Op Corporation Power Outage Map says roughly 6,000 members are without power right now. Stay tuned for updates.

Parks & Rec Departments To Introduce Adaptive Water Sports Program

Water currently overflowing Barren County roadways

January 1, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Water is currently over the following roadways in Barren County: Highway 70 at the Barren-Metcalfe line. Merry Oaks-Railton Road near Howser Road. Highway 1297 near South Barren VFD Substation. 847 Goodnight Hiseville Road Poynter Road Closed to Through Traffic – Cross-tiles washed out. Sexton Lane Oak Ridge School Road Crews have been dispatched to these…

WKU WBB Wins C-USA Opener with Career Nights from Abdelgawad and Meredith

December 31, 2021

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU women’s basketball and Southern Miss played at a blistering pace on Thursday night with the Lady Toppers taking a 98-88 win against the Lady Eagles to improve to 1-0 in Conference USA play and 8-4 overall. “Southern Miss has always been a really well-coached team and they don’t make a lot of mistakes so you have…

Feel Good Friday – The Mint Gaming Hall

December 31, 2021

WNKY Staff,

For Today’s Feel Good Friday, we sit down with John Wholihan and discuss the newly-opened Mint Gaming Hall in Bowling Green. For more info, click here.

SoKY Speaks – New Year’s resolutions

December 31, 2021

WNKY Staff,

With the end of the year arriving, many people are making plans and setting goals for their 2022. SoKY Sunrise’s Lexi Schweinert hit the streets of downtown Bowling Green to learn about your New Year’s resolutions.

Sunrise Spotlight – Checking in with FEMA

December 31, 2021

WNKY Staff,

On Today’s Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by German American Bank, Troy York joins us in-studio to give an update on tornado relief efforts. For more info, click here.

Health News – How pets can help with 2022 goals

December 31, 2021

WNKY Staff,

Resolutions for the new year are easy to make, and — most times — difficult to keep. But if your goal is to be healthier in 2022, your pet may be able to help. Today’s Health News has more.