Author: WNKY Staff

Lady Toppers face Kennesaw State on the road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball will take on Kennesaw State on Saturday to close out a two-game road swing for the Lady Toppers. GAME INFO WKU (10-5, 1-2 CUSA) at Kennesaw State (5-8, 0-2 CUSA) Saturday, Jan. 11 | 1 PM (CT) | Kennesaw, Ga. | KSU Convocation Center Watch: ESPN+ Listen: ESPN 102.7 in Bowling Green or…

T.J. Regional Health announces closures amid snowy conditions

GLASGOW, Ky. – T.J. Regional Health has announced closures Friday amid current weather conditions. According to T.J. Regional Health officials, T.J. Regional Health clinics and the T.J. Health Pavilion will close today by 11 a.m. or when the last patient is complete. Patients who have appointments affected by the changes will be contacted to reschedule, officials say. T.J. Urgent Care…

Barren Co. Sheriff’s Office closed early

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office has closed early at 10 a.m. due to weather conditions, officials say. Deputies continue to be out on the roads patrolling, according to Mike Houchens, public information officer with the BCSO. To follow the latest closings and delays, visit WNKY.com/closings.

Lady Toppers grind out win at Jax State

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – WKU women’s basketball gutted out a Conference USA road win in a defensive battle at Jacksonville State, winning 51-44 on Thursday night in Alabama. The two teams went into the fourth quarter tied, but WKU (10-5, 1-2 CUSA) pulled away in the end to defeat Jax State (7-6, 1-1 CUSA) for the Lady Toppers’ first conference win…

Beshear urges Kentuckians to stay safe in expected winter conditions

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear is asking Kentuckians to be weather aware as forecasts state 3 to 6 inches of snowfall could happen beginning around midnight in western Kentucky. Officials say the snowfall is expected to move east across the state on Friday. However, they say ice is not anticipated at this time. The snow will impact commutes, primarily…

Planners of Kentucky Statewide Rail Plan to host virtual meetings to seek feedback

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Transportation planners are seeking public feedback for the Kentucky Statewide Rail Plan. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, feedback on the current draft can help guide and inform decision-makers on future rail service improvements across the state. “Whether you’re a rail user, a business owner or resident, your input matters to help plan the future of both…

UPDATE: Local warming shelters to open doors during winter weather

SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – If you know someone who needs a place to take shelter from severe temperatures, there are several organizations in south-central Kentucky that can help. Lifeskills, Inc. serves every single south-central Kentucky county and is serving as a warming center Friday, Jan. 10 until 4:30 p.m. Allen County  Another option is the Victory Hill Dream Center in…

Mammoth Cave National Park closed on Friday due to winter weather

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park’s visitor center, cave tours, administrative offices and the Green River Ferry will be closed on Friday, Jan. 10 due to winter storm conditions expected to move through the region. All secondary roads in the park will close on the evening of Thursday, Jan. 9 ahead of incoming winter weather, park officials say….

More than 80 Kentucky counties to benefit from $2M in tourism funding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that tourism organizations in over 80 Kentucky counties will benefit from $2 million in funding. The funds are available thanks to the Regional Marketing and Matching Funds Program, officials say. The program provides local tourism organizations with financial assistance to support marketing. “Kentucky’s $13.8 billion tourism industry is essential to our economic success,…

SKYCTC announces Award of Excellence winners

Bowling Green, Ky. – Each year, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College recognizes faculty and staff who demonstrate exemplary work ethic, extraordinary impact, and a positive connection with students and colleagues through the Awards of Excellence. These awards were presented to individuals in the categories of Outstanding Support Staff, Administrative Staff, and Faculty. Nominees were submitted by their peers, and…