Author: WNKY Staff

Warming centers for the unhoused

Bowling Green and Glasgow, Kentucky are offering warming center options for those without housing or heat next week. Temperatures are expected to reach below-zero with a wind chill factor, which can pose a dangerous risk. The City of Bowling Green shared several locations that will be open to the public, all from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on designated days:…

KYTC secretary issues declaration of emergency for incoming weather

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet secretary Jim Gray has issued a Declaration of Emergency suspending hours of service and stoppage at weigh stations for commercial vehicles transporting needed supplies in areas affected by an incoming arctic front. The order is effective starting Jan. 12. This includes those transporting gasoline, propane, diesel fuel, fuel oil and kerosene to affected locations,…

Circuit lost at South Industrial Substation, BGMU says

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Municipal Utilities confirmed Friday afternoon that a circuit was lost out of the South Industrial Substation. BGMU reported the outage around 2 p.m. Crews also responded for potential lines down on Pioneer Drive. Drivers are encouraged to travel safely if they must be out today.

Warren RECC working power outage in Edmonson County

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Crews are on the way to an outage affecting around 900 members in Edmonson County, according to Warren RECC. The utility provider said around 1:30 p.m. Friday that the outage is in the southern region of the county. The cause of the power outage has not been released at this time. Crews will work to restore…

Man arrested on indictment warrant for rape, sexual abuse in Butler County

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Police say a man has been arrested on an indictment warrant for multiple charges related to sexual abuse. According to Morgantown police, officers located and arrested Rodney Woosley on Sunday on an active indictment warrant for multiple counts of third-degree rape, first-degree sexual abuse and unlawful transaction with a minor – illegal sex act under 16 years…

Drug task force makes several arrests in January

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Several people have been arrested as a result of drug investigations in local counties, drug task force agents say. The South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force says during the beginning of January, agents were working several investigations. Officials say they seized more than an ounce and a half of crystal methamphetamine, 4 ounces of marijuana, psilocybin (hallucinogenic)…

Beshear closes government buildings ahead of weather

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has closed all executive branch state office buildings Friday due to anticipated weather conditions. Beshear closed the buildings at 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Beshear stated that “storms coming in will likely impact families across the commonwealth. Please stay weather aware and safe!” This includes…

Metcalfe County Schools dismisses early due to wind advisory

METCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – Metcalfe County Schools has dismissed early due to expected wind conditions. According to Metcalfe County Schools, classes dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Friday. The district says all after school activities are canceled aside from all “A” Classic, which is still pending. You can follow updates on the district’s Facebook page here.  You can also view the latest…