UPDATE 1 p.m.: GLASGOW, Ky. – Farmers RECC says it has made “good progress” on Tuesday, driving total outage numbers down to 1,700. The utility company says it will not stop working until every customer has power restored. In total Farmers RECC says it has counted 28 broken poles in its service area. Farmers RECC says it is still finding…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed the first weather-related death in Kentucky during the winter storm. According to a social media post by Beshear, a 72-year-old woman in Whitley County has died of hypothermia. Kentucky, I’ve got some sad news to share. We’ve confirmed one fatality in Whitley County with the passing of a 72-year-old woman…
Source: Graves County Sheriff’s Office. GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. – One person is dead and another is reportedly injured after a house fire in Graves County this past weekend. The Graves County Sheriff’s office says on Sunday, 911 calls were received around 11:20 a.m. regarding a residential fire at 12865 State Route 303. Deputies say Cuba Fire Department personnel faced “non-passable…
Source: Bowling Green Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Sunday night, several members of the Bowling Green community joined together to free a vehicle stuck on the side of the road. With current road conditions, it’s easy to see how a vehicle could end up in a tough situation. The Bowling Green Police Department says it found the stranded…
Source: Edmonton-Metcalfe 911. EDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County is among multiple locations offering a warm place after temperatures dropped even further overnight into Monday morning. According to Edmonton-Metcalfe 911, due to the cold temperatures and some residents being without power or heat, a warming center is open Monday, Jan. 26 at 3 p.m. The shelter can be found at Leftwich…
The Capitol at 416 E. Main Ave. in Bowling Green is one of multiple locations offering a warming shelter on Monday. This will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition, those in need of a warm place to stay can head to The Salvation Army at 400 W. Main Ave. in Bowling Green. For a full…
Photo source: Farmers RECCUPDATE: As of the 7PM outage update reported by Farmers RECC, nearly 2,200 members are without power. Offices will be closed on Tuesday to allow employees to focus solely on restoration efforts. GLASGOW, Ky. – Farmers RECC says 3,400 members are without service Monday morning. According to a release, this number is down from more than 6,000…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, we’d like you to meet two pups that will warm your heart on this cold day. Two Aussie-Heeler mixes at the Butler County Animal Shelter need a cozy, loving home. If their eyes and small paws don’t capture your heart, maybe this will…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says a scam is targeting Allen County residents during this weekend’s active winter system. According to a social media post by ACSO, area residents reported they were allegedly scammed out of money when purchasing firewood. ACSO asks all residents to be cautious when purchasing materials during weather events. If you believe you…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Municipal Utilities main office will be closed Monday due to inclement weather and road conditions. BGMU says water and electric crews will continue to respond to outages and emergencies and the Dispatch Center will continue to operate on a 24/7 schedule. Customers can report outages by calling 270-782-4302. For more information and to view…
