BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 is getting prepared for another Winter Weather Advisory. Transportation officials are warning about possible freezing rain, ice accumulation and minor accumulation of snow. The U.S National Weather Service Louisville says the new advisory will last from 11 a.m. Thursday through 6 p.m Friday As a result, travelers should be prepared…
Source: Western Kentucky University, www.wku.edu.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University’s Housing and Residence Life sent out an email Thursday, Jan. 18 notifying students residing in Hilltopper Hall that they will need to relocate by early February. Since some of the masonry work on the outside of Hilltopper Hall had shifted out of position, this prompted an investigation into an…
PLUM SPRINGS, Ky. – Former Plum Springs mayor 45-year-old Shedrick “Shed” Johnson plead guilty Thursday to charges related to wire fraud, officials say. According to information filed by the United States Attorney on Jan. 2., Johnson was charged with “devising a wire fraud scheme” that lasted for nearly two years where he surpassed “his authorized access by withdrawing funds belonging…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Russellville Independent Schools shared a statement Thursday regarding what it calls “misinformation” about heat not working in the district’s buildings. The district stated that all of its buildings have heat at this time. According to the district, one heating unit malfunctioned in the Russellville High School band room – however, this is being worked on by maintenance….
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…
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…
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….
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, 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.
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…
