Author: WNKY Staff

Rock group Cage the Elephant releasing new single at midnight

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. –  Bowling Green rockers Cage the Elephant have announced an upcoming release for their new album. The band took to social media on Thursday, Jan. 18, stating its latest single, “Neon Pill,” is making its debut at midnight. The group’s last album release, which brought listeners “Social Cues,” was in 2019. You can follow the band’s release…

I-65 northbound in Barren County closes due to fuel spill

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says a diesel spill impacted traffic Thursday morning on Interstate 65 in Barren County. Troopers say the incident happened near the 53 mile marker. The source of the spill was a commercial vehicle, according to KSP. Authorities stated shortly after 8:45 a.m. to expect delays. However, an update on current road closures…

Kentucky representative says removal of first cousins from incest statute was ‘inadvertent change’

FRANKFORT, Ky. – State Rep. Nick Wilson, a Kentucky representative for District 82, has released a statement following the filing of House Bill 269 with the removal of first cousins from an incest statute. Wilson posted the statement to Facebook Wednesday, saying it was “an inadvertent change” during the drafting process that removed first cousins from relationships under that statute….

Aldi eliminates plastic bags from all U.S. stores

Source: CNN via CNN Newsource. (CNN) – Aldi customers will no longer be able to purchase plastic bags. The discount grocery retailer has stopped carrying plastic shopping bags at all 2,300 U.S. stores. The retailer aims to promote sustainability by reducing the use of plastic bags and encourage customers to bring their own bags. Aldi’s CEO says the company became…

Warren County Public Schools closed on Thursday

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County Public Schools announced the district will be closed Thursday, Jan. 18. The district says this will be a NTI Day for students. For the latest school closings, you can visit our Closings and Delays page here, brought to you by Buck Electric, Inc. and Freedom Contracting.

TVA lifts request for energy conservation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Tennessee Valley Authority has lifted its request to use less electricity thanks to residents conserving energy. BGMU stated Wednesday afternoon that efforts from the service area to use less electricity helped prevent the situation from becoming critical. Customers were asked yesterday to conserve power during an increased demand. Winter storms have dropped temperatures to dangerous…

Bowling Green house fire results in death of pets

Source: Richardsville Fire Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An early morning fire on Monday resulted in the death of multiple animals, fire officials say. The Richardsville Fire Department says units responded at 4:35 a.m. that morning to Sunny Acres Mobile Home Park. Firefighters say they were on the scene within 10 minutes, arriving at the home with visible flames from…

Additional warming centers available Thursday through Sunday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green has released an updated list of additional warming centers open this week. For those who are unhoused or without heat in their home, the following locations will be available: The Salvation Army at 401 West Main St. from Jan. 17-21 during daytime hours. Christ Episcopal Church at 1215 State St. on…

City of Bowling Green unveils new Riverfront Park master plan

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A master plan for a park project seven years in the making was unveiled Wednesday for downtown Bowling Green. According to a release by Bowling Green’s Downtown Development Division, the plan was revealed during Wednesday’s Board of Commissioners retreat at Sloan Convention Center.  The park is expected to have over 20 outdoor adventure and festival features…