Author: WNKY Staff

Barren County Sheriff’s Office investigating possible accidental shooting

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting. On Thursday at approximately 7:24 p.m., deputies responded to a call of a shooting at a residence on Arnett Grove Road. When deputies arrived, they woman had suffered a gunshot. The woman was flown to UofL Health Hospital for treatment. According to officials, the initial investigation determined that…

WKU Athletics announces return of Big Red’s Summer Reading Challenge

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU ATHLETICS) – WKU Athletics is excited to launch the second year of Big Red’s Summer Reading Challenge, a program that will enable qualified kids in the Bowling Green and surrounding communities to earn free tickets to a 2024 WKU Football game. Big Red’s Summer Reading Challenge is designed specifically for kids in grades 1-8 who attend…

FRIDAY UPDATE: KYTC provides update on road conditions

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Wednesday’s storms continue to impact South Central Kentucky. According to KYTC District 3, several roads remain closed, with some reopening. Road conditions can change quickly during flood events. Officials encourage motorists to drive safely. A list of road closures can be found below. This is not a final list. Allen County KY 585 (mile point 7.06)…

WKU Softball wins to advance to CUSA Tournament Semifinal

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – WKU Softball earned their way to the CUSA Tournament Semifinal in a back-and-forth battle against LA Tech, which resulted in a 10-6 victory for WKU Thursday afternoon at the NM State Softball Complex. With the win, the Tops are now slated to face host NM State tomorrow at 1 p.m. CT. Sophie Weber hit her first…

Dog saved from camper after flooding in Tennessee

Source: WSMV). GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A man walked through flood waters to rescue a dog from a camper in Tennessee on Wednesday. The man went to one of the campers and first attempted to open the door without any luck. He then used a table to go through the window of the trailer and climb through to get the…

Green River Ferry closed due to rising water levels and debris

Source: Mammoth Cave National Park. MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Due to rising water levels and hazardous debris, the Green River Ferry will close effective immediately and remain closed on Friday, May 10. For information on water level of the Green River, visit the US Geological Survey’s water level monitoring station webpage. For the most up to date information about the…

Bowling Green avenue to close for repairs

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Motorists take note. 12th Avenue in Bowling Green between Kenton and Chestnuts Streets will close Monday, May 13 with the potential for closure on Tuesday, May 14. Crews will be repaving the road. City officials encourage motorists to watch for detour signs.

Flooding remains after storms hit local area

Mt. Lebanon Church Road in Warren County.SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – Multiple locations in the local viewing area are experiencing flooding following storms Wednesday. News 40 crews surveyed nearby counties to capture the impact on roadways. The following roads have sections that are flooded as of Wednesday morning: Highway 1332 in Allen County. Pope Road in Allen County. Highway 585 (Old…

KYTC announces Smiths Grove road projects near Buc-ee’s

Photo Credit: KYTC District 3BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Road improvements are coming to Smiths Grove. According to officials with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3, contractors are working to widen and make improvements to KY 101 near Interstate 65. The construction will widen the northbound and southbound I-65 off-ramps at the Exit 38 interchange. New traffic signals will be installed at…

UPDATE: Scottsville man found dead in floodwater

ADOLPHUS, Ky. – On Thursday at approximately 10:15 a.m., the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, Scottsville Police Departments, volunteer firefighters and the Allen County Rescue Squad responded to the 100 block of Blankenship Road on call to an overturned vehicle in water. Deputies located a white vehicle in the water approximately fifty yards off the roadway. Deputies did not locate subjects…