Author: WNKY Staff

Transportation Cabinet encourages postponing visits to driver licensing offices

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is encouraging individuals to postpone visits to driver licensing regional offices. The cabinet says due to winter weather and staffing availability, some offices will reschedule Tuesday appointments. Online and mail-in license renewal options are offered at drive.ky.gov. The cabinet expects walk-in visits to resume later this week.

Vehicle collides with snowplow in Simpson County, three injured

SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – Sunday, at around 9 a.m., The Franklin Police Department responded to a vehicle collision involving a snowplow truck. The incident took place near the intersection of Nashville Road and Macedonia Road. According to the investigation, the Simpson County International snowplow truck pulled out into on-coming traffic on Macedonia Road. The truck hit a 2016 Buick SUV….

Kentucky attorney general activates price gouging hotline amid state of emergency

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Russell Coleman has activated a price gouging hotline following an announced State of Emergency Saturday in Kentucky. According to the attorney general’s office, Kentuckians who suspect price gouging during the winter storm can report it online by clicking here or by calling 1-888-432-9257. The Office of Attorney General Russell Coleman says Kentucky law defines price…

WATCH: Chapel Tinius represents Kentucky, competes for title of Miss America

ORLANDO, Fla. – Miss Kentucky Chapel Tinius competed Sunday night for the title of Miss America. According to MissKentucky.org, Tinius, a Bowling Green native and granddaughter of two WWII veterans, has heavy local ties, from her home church of First Baptist to being a graduate of Bowling Green High School. Her accomplishments and passion for the veteran community connects her…

Central City police searching for hit-and-run suspect

CENTRAL CITY, Ky. – The Central City Police Department is searching for a vehicle in a hit-and-run investigation. In a social media release, the department says a hit-and-run occurred at the 300 block of North 4th Street on December 28 at approximately 1:20 am. Police say a dark-colored SUV hit a parked vehicle and fled the scene. The SUV was…

Local humane society offering $25 spay and neuter services

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society is offering a deal in 2025 for spay and neuter services. The humane society says thanks to Cathy Bissell and the Bissell Pet Foundation, it will only be charging $25 to spay or neuter all dogs and cats under 80 pounds. The deal is possible because of Bissell’s Fix the…

Congressman Guthrie announces selections for House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Chief Counsels

Congressman Guthrie announces picks for House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Chief Counsels WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, announced the appointment of chief counsels for the subcommittee for the 119th congress. Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chief Counsel – Kate Harper Kate O’Connor Harper will serve as Chief Counsel…

Rep. Meredith to remain chair of Kentucky House’s Banking and Insurance Committee

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Michael Meredith, Kentucky House Representative District 19, will remain Chair of the Kentucky House’s Banking and Insurance Committee. On Tuesday, House Speaker David Osborne made the announcement. “It is an honor to be named to serve a second term as Chair of the House Banking and Insurance Committee,” said Representative Meredith. “This role comes with great responsibility,…

Man arrested in alleged attempted murder-for-hire of Graves Co. commonwealth attorney

GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. – One man has been accused of hiring people to kill the Graves County commonwealth attorney. The Graves County Sheriff’s Office says they got information that 38-year-old Brandon Cavette was attempting to hire individuals from the Houston Texas area to have the Graves County Commonwealth Attorney, Richie Kemp, killed. Cavette was arrested Thursday by Graves sheriff’s deputies…