Author: WNKY Staff

TVA power service returns to normal

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An update is now available after local residents were asked to conserve power during chilling temperatures. According to Bowling Green Municipal Utilities, a tight power supply situation at the Tennessee Valley Authority has eased. BGMU and the TVA say consumers can resume normal use of electricity. Officials say cooperation from more than 10 million electric consumers…

Spayed and Aid of Logan Co. hosting Love and Paws Food Donation Drive

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Right now, you can give back to Spayed and Aid of Logan County with the Love and Paws Food Donation Drive. This event runs until Friday, Feb. 28. The organization says they stock their pantry 100% through donations, so when the donations run out, so does the service. Right now, they are low on food and hope…

Portion of Double Springs Road to close Tuesday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green road will close for repairs next week. BGMU says both lanes of Double Springs Road will close between Coombs Drive and Grissom Court on Tuesday, February 25. Electric crews will be replacing a damaged utility pole. BGMU says the closure will begin at 8:30 am. The expected project completion time is 4:30 pm.

Toys for Tots to host free book giveaway

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Toys for Tots is looking to give back to our community through an upcoming free book giveaway. The giveaway will be held on March 1 from 10 a.m. t0 noon at the Warren County Public Library’s Bob Kirby Branch. You can join Toys for Tots officials for free books and a story time with the Toys…

Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department to host pancake breakfast fundraiser

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – You can give back to the Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department, all while enjoying a delicious breakfast. The department is hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, March 1 from 6 to 11 a.m. There will be a raffle, where you could win a $50 gift card to Chaney’s Dairy Barn. Tickets for the raffle are $1…

Norton Children’s Hospital designated as National Safe Sleep Hospital

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Norton Children’s Hospital announced a big certification this week. On Tuesday, Norton Children’s Hospital became a National Safe Sleep Hospital, certified by the Cribs for Kids Foundation. This program recognizes hospitals and hospital systems for their commitment to infant safe sleep. Officials say this recognition is the result of years of dedication and countless hours from their…

Bowling Green man’s wife picks ticket worth $50,000 win

Source: Kentucky Lottery. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is thanking his wife after she picked out a scratch-off ticket and won $50,000. According to the Kentucky Lottery, Jeremy Owen says he was stopping for gas at Chevron Gas in Bowling Green when he decided to buy the Kentucky Lottery’s Deluxe Crossword Doubler Scratch-off ticket. Owen says he…

1 dead following collision in Lincoln County

STANFORD, Ky. – One woman is dead following a collision in Lincoln County on Friday. According to the Kentucky State Police, the fatal collision occurred just before 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of U.S. 27 and East Main Street in the Stanford community. Troopers say a preliminary investigation has found a 2004 Buick driven by Sandra Arie, 75, of Creve…

TRAFFIC ALERT: I-65 set for rolling roadblock

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Motorists will experience slowdowns on I-65 on Friday morning. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 says a rolling roadblock at the I-65 southbound exit 40 at 8:45 am. Crews are repairing a major pothole that developed this morning. WNKY News 40 will bring you more information as it becomes available.