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Mammoth Cave National Park closed due to winter weather

Photo Source: Mammoth Cave National ParkMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – The visitor center, cave tours and the Green River Ferry in Mammoth Cave National Park are closed on Sunday, Jan. 5 due winter storm conditions. Park officials say all secondary park roads, including Flint Ridge Road, are closed. For updates on the status of the park, visit their website at www.nps.gov/maca,…

WKU WBB: Lady Toppers Comeback Bid Falls Short

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball (9-5, 0-2 CUSA) nearly came back from a 14-point deficit with 3:04 left in the game, but fell short to FIU (5-8, 1-1 CUSA), 80-79, in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday afternoon. HOW IT HAPPENED WKU jumped out to an 11-point lead in the first quarter behind 4-of-5 shooting from beyond the arc to…

WKU MBB: Hilltoppers fall on the road at FIU

MIAMI – WKU men’s basketball fell short on the road at FIU, 85-66, on Saturday afternoon in Ocean Bank Convocation Center. With the loss to the Panthers, the Hilltoppers move to 10-5 overall for the season with a 1-1 mark in CUSA league play. Freshman guard Julius Thedford led the Tops’ scoring effort for the second straight game with 18 points off…

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 provides winter weather system update

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State highway crews from each county in District 3 will be reporting for duty late Saturday night and in the early morning in advance of a winter weather system. The National Weather Service Louisville has put the entire District 3 area under a Winter Weather Advisory, according to KYTC District 3. Hazardous driving conditions are…

Mammoth Cave National Park to delay opening due to winter forecast

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park is delaying opening hours for its visitor center and cave tours until 10:15 a.m. this Sunday due to expected winter conditions. Park officials say the weather could impact park roadways. The Green River Ferry will also delay opening until 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 5. Flint Ridge Road is currently closed to all…

Release: Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm System

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 4, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of a severe winter storm system set to affect much of the commonwealth. The storm is expected to begin Sunday, Jan. 5, and bring snow, freezing rain, ice and arctic temperatures. The storm could cause widespread power outages, and freezing temperatures will persist throughout…

Guthrie sworn in to serve Kentucky’s Second District for 119th Congress

WASHINGTON – Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-02) has released the following statement after being sworn in Friday to serve Kentucky’s Second District for the 119th Congress: “I am humbled at the honor and privilege of continuing serving our Kentucky communities for the next two years in Congress. I look forward to continuing to serve our constituents and provide key constituent services…

TVA and Muhlenberg County plant prepared for cold weather

Source: Tennessee Valley Authority at its Paradise Plant in Muhlenberg County. MUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. – The Tennessee Valley Authority is sharing how it has prepared to handle anticipated cold temperatures this weekend into next week. According to the TVA, it has taken several steps to be ready for winter weather events, including the investment of $430 million to enhance reliability…

Lady Toppers host FIU on Saturday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball returns to action on Saturday, Jan. 4 when the Lady Toppers host FIU. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. in E.A. Diddle Arena. AT THE GAME Kids Takeover – Kids who have previously signed up will be involved throughout the game in junior gameday positions. Tickets GAME INFO WKU (9-4, 0-1 CUSA) vs….

Tops continue CUSA campaign at FIU on Saturday

MIAMI – WKU men’s basketball continues its Conference USA slate of competition for the 2024-25 season on the road at FIU on Saturday, Dec. 4. Tipoff from Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, Fla. is set for 1 p.m. CT with ESPN+ broadcasting the event. The Hilltoppers enter the matchup facing the Panthers standing at 10-4 overall with a 1-0…