Author: WNKY Staff

Mammoth Cave National Park to delay opening on Feb. 19 due to winter storm

Source: Mammoth Cave National ParkMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. –Mammoth Cave National Park will delay opening the visitor center, cave tours and park offices until 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 due to a predicted winter storm. All secondary roads, including Flint Ridge, are closed. The Green River Ferry is also closed due to high water. Park road crews will assess conditions…

UPDATE: Lanes reopen after non-injury accident on I-65

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Traffic saw an impact Tuesday on Interstate 65 northbound between the 27 and 28 mile marker. According to scanner traffic, a collision has occurred in this area between a tractor-trailer and vehicle. Kentucky State Police public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker says no injuries have been reported at this time. Parker says all lanes have reopened….

Highway crews prepare for winter weather storm system in District 3

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Residents and those planning to travel through Kentucky should remain aware of incoming winter weather. State highway crews in every county within District 3 are preparing for another round of winter weather. The U.S. National Weather Service Louisville has placed every county in District 3 under a Winter Storm Warning from 6 p.m. tonight through Noon…

Vehicle strikes pole, knocks out power

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An accident has left residents without power. BGMU says a vehicle struck an electrical pole on Riverwood Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Officials with BGMU say customers can expect a power outage lasting four to five hours. A portion of the avenue will be closed while crews work on repairs.

Franklin police searching for theft suspect

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department is searching for a suspect linked to vehicle break-ins. The department says an individual attempted to gain access and stole items from vehicles Sunday morning. Police say the break-ins were captured on video cameras in the area. Authorities are urging the community to lock vehicles and remove all valuables. If you have information…

National Weather Service Louisville confirms EF-1 tornado damage in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The National Weather Service Louisville has confirmed EF-1 damage surveyed in Franklin. According to NWS Louisville, the damage has been located on Neosheo Prices Mill Road during a preliminary investigation. Preliminary findings found at least EF-1 damage and peak winds at 90 miles per hour approximately 5.5 miles southwest of Franklin, NWS officials say. Surveyors are still…

Bowling Green police raise awareness of IRS scam

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is warning the public about a scam circulating through text messages. According to police, the text claims the Internal Revenue Service wants to give the recipient money. This is a scam, according to police. The text may show up under an email address, and it will mention how you are eligible…

SNAP benefits available to replace food lost during recent storms

If you are a SNAP benefit recipient and lost your food due to a power outage from last weekend’s round of severe weather, you may be able to get replacement benefits. The Kentucky Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program says that households that lost food due to the Feb. 15 storms and flooding have until Wednesday, Feb. 25 to request replacement benefits….

Glasgow Farmer’s Market groundbreaking postponed

GLASGOW, Ky. – The groundbreaking for the future Glasgow Farmer’s Market has been postponed. Due to weather, the business will now have a groundbreaking at a later date. The event was originally scheduled for Feb. 19 at noon on West Main Street. News 40 will provide additional details as they become available.

Glasgow man charged with assault of police officer

GLASGOW, Ky. – One man has been charged with assault of a police officer in Glasgow. According to the Glasgow Police Department, officers responded on Monday to East Cherry Street for a domestic complaint. Police say upon arrival, they made contact with Shawn Coleman, 50, of Glasgow, who they say became combative with officers, striking one in the face area….