Author: WNKY Staff

Mammoth Cave National Park Heritage Trail to close for project completion

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – A popular Mammoth Cave National Park trail will close for project completion. Mammoth Cave National Park says the Heritage Trail, Old Guides Trail, and visitor center pedestrian bridge will close for nine months on Monday, January 6. The park says the closure will allow the Heritage Trail Rehabilitation Project to be completed. The project is expected…

Fountain Square Ministries to provide holiday meal and warm clothes

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Tonight, Fountain Square Ministries is opening its doors for those in need of warm clothes and a hot meal. The organization is hosting a community new year’s celebration. Starting at 6 p.m., those in need can get a family holiday meal, coats, blankets, hat and gift boxes while supplies last. This is on Jan 2 at…

VH Dream Center to open warming center due to incoming temperatures

Source: VH Dream Center via Facebook. SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Temperatures tonight are projected to be in the 20s. That’s why the Victory Hill Dream Center is opening its doors for those who need shelter from the cold. Shelter officials say check-in is required and must be completed before 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 2. You can that either in person at…

Lineman injured while removing tree from power line in Wolfe Co.

WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. – A lineman is facing serious injuries after removing a tree from a power line in Wolfe County Sunday night. Officials with the Licking Valley Rural Electric Cooperative say a section of the tree flew up and hit the lineman. First responders with the Wolfe County Sheriff’s Department and Wolfe County Volunteer Fire Department responded to the…

Warren County Coroner’s Office shares 2024 report

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Coroner’s Office has released its annual report for 2024. According to the report, 2024 saw nearly half as many overdose deaths, and an increase in motor vehicle accident deaths. Of those 15 fatal overdoses, the report says seven were with fentanyl. All other categories remained relatively unchanged from 2023 and 2022 in Warren…

Hilltoppers announce 9 signings for 2025 Class

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football has announced the signings of nine players as part of the 2025 class. The nine new players join a group of 14 players that signed with the program in early December. That initial group included nine defensive players and five offensive players. The nine signees announced Monday include six offensive players and three defensive…

Firefighters respond to structure fire in Hopkinsville

Source: Hopkinsville Fire/EMS. HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – More details have emerged about a New Year’s Day structure fire in Hopkinsville. Firefighters from two stations worked a fire along Vera Drive, adjacent to West Second Street, on Wednesday. Firefighters say they were called out after law enforcement patrolling the area noticed smoke. Firefighters say they arrived within three minutes and found a…

TJ Samson Hospital welcomes first baby of 2025

GLASGOW, Ky. – TJ Samson Community Hospital is celebrating the arrival of the first baby born in 2025. The hospital says Grayson Lewis Anderson, child of Andrea and Patrick Anderson of Burkesville, was born at 12:18 pm on Wednesday. Anderson weighs 4 pounds, 15 ounces. Dr. Catherine Feese is the delivering doctor. The staff at TJ Samson provided the family…

Kentucky State Police Post 3 issues traffic checkpoint reminder

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Post 3 reminds motorists of traffic safety checkpoints in South Central Kentucky. KSP says the checkpoints promote high visibility safety and deter individuals who violate laws. Post 3 serves Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Simpson, and Warren County. Traffic safety checkpoint locations can be found at www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/post3checkpoints.

Hart Co. Animal Shelter hosting code red adoption event

Photo source: Hart County Animal ShelterHART COUNTY, Ky. – The Hart County Animal Shelter says it’s under a code red, and it’s asking for the community’s help. The animal shelter says you can start the year off on the right paw at their code red adoption event this Saturday. Code red means the shelter is at capacity and has no…