Author: WNKY Staff

Beshear provides weather briefing and update

January 15, 2024

WNKY Staff,

Source: Gov. Andy Beshear. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear held a briefing on winter storms sweeping across the commonwealth Monday afternoon. Around 2 p.m., the governor said a second round of snow is expected on Monday afternoon and in the evening, and the heaviest snow totals are expected in eastern and southern regions. In addition, Warren and Simpson counties…

WKU cancels all classes on Tuesday

January 15, 2024

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – All classes on all Western Kentucky University campuses will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 16. This follows several school district closings in the local area as winter weather persists. For the latest school closings, you can visit our Closings and Delays page here, brought to you by Buck Electric, Inc. and Freedom Contracting.

Warren County Public Schools to be closed on Tuesday

January 15, 2024

WNKY Staff,

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County Public Schools announced Monday morning that the district will be closed on Tuesday, January 16. Students will instead have an NTI Day, the district says. For the latest school closings, you can visit our Closings and Delays page here, brought to you by Buck Electric, Inc. and Freedom Contracting.

Roads improving but still show hazardous conditions, transportation officials say

January 15, 2024

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has released an update on road conditions in the District 3 area. As of Monday shortly after 10:30 a.m., transportation officials say crews are still clearing roadways by priority route and that hazardous driving conditions continue. The U.S. National Weather Service Louisville issued a Winter Weather Advisory that still remains in effect…

Metcalfe County Schools to be closed on Tuesday

January 15, 2024

WNKY Staff,

METCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – The Metcalfe County Schools district announced it will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 16. Students will instead have NTI Day #1, the district stated. Students should follow instructions from their teachers. For the latest school closings, you can visit our Closings and Delays page here, brought to you by Buck Electric, Inc. and Freedom Contracting.

Arctic freeze continues to blast huge swaths of the US with sub-zero temperatures

January 15, 2024

WNKY Staff,

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A dangerous Arctic blast will continue sweeping across the U.S. on Monday and linger through at least midweek, prolonging a bitter cold that set record-low temperatures in parts of the country and threatens to further disrupt daily life, including an NFL playoff game and the first-in-the-nation presidential nominating contest in Iowa. The National Weather Service said…

Gov. Andy Beshear declares state of emergency due to winter storms

January 14, 2024

WNKY Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency as a result of winter storm conditions in the commonwealth. According to a release, this relates to the “severe temperature decreases,” as well as snow and ice that are expected in multiple locations. The governor’s office is reminding the public the storms could potentially disrupt utility systems and…

Miss Kentucky Mallory Hudson wins 3rd runner up in Miss America

January 14, 2024

WNKY Staff,

Source: Miss Kentucky Scholarship Organization.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Miss Kentucky Mallory Hudson is the third runner up in the Miss America competition. Hudson was announced as a top 5 finalist on the Miss America Facebook page shortly before 8:30 p.m. Sunday night. You can follow updates as Miss America posts details here. Congratulations to Miss Kentucky!

Friday Night Hoops – 1/12: Powered by Infinity Pipeline and JB Electric

January 12, 2024

WNKY Staff,

Week three of Friday Night Hoops is in the books! Maxwell Trink and Cole Scott break down the big high school games in our area.

Warming centers for the unhoused

January 12, 2024

WNKY Staff,

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:…