Author: WNKY Staff

National Weather Service confirms 2 tornadoes

December 11, 2023

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Damage in Logan County. Source: US National Weather Service Louisville Kentucky via Faceobook. WARREN COUNTY/LOGAN COUNTY/TODD COUNTY, Ky. – National Weather Service Louisville and National Weather Service Paducah have confirmed at least two tornadoes touched down Saturday, impacting Warren, Logan and Todd counties in Kentucky. According to NWS Louisville, preliminary damage survey results released on Sunday show the following for…

WCSO: 1 dead following rollover crash

December 9, 2023

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ALVATON, Ky. – One person is dead after deputies say a vehicle overturned Saturday morning in Warren County. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says it responded at about 6:32 a.m. for a single-vehicle rollover collision at the 6700 block of Buddy Miller Drive. Deputies say upon arrival, they located a vehicle on its roof next to a residence. The sheriff’s…

Multiple power outages reported following storms

December 9, 2023

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SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – Multiple power outages have been reported across the viewing area following storms Saturday afternoon. Shortly after 6 p.m., Pennyrile Electric confirmed 1,500 members without power, some of which are in Todd and Logan counties, and damage to multiple poles. Bowling Green Municipal Utilities has also confirmed several broken poles in Bowling Green, including off of Three…

TORNADO SHELTERS: where to go in south central Kentucky

December 9, 2023

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PLEASE NOTE: At the time this is being published, a confirmed tornado is tracked to be passing through Auburn, Kentucky and Logan County. Please do not go outside if you are in this area at this time. If you are in Warren County, please take shelter in a safe place and remain in place. Warren County Ephram White Park (2…

High School Basketball 12/8/23

December 8, 2023

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SCORES Barren County 42 vs. Warren East 36 Barren County 72 vs. Warren East 50 Bowling Green 56 at Glasgow 49 Bowling Green 82 at Glasgow 60

Magnetic ball toy recalled for choking hazard

December 8, 2023

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Source: CPSC.GOV via CNN Newsource.(CNN) – If you plan on Christmas shopping this weekend, federal safety regulators want to warn parents about a new toy recall. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled more than 700 units of colorful metal magnetic balls from XpressGoods. Consumers should immediately remove them from their child’s reach and contact the company for a refund….

Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accepting donations for Christmas

December 8, 2023

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A few simple donations could make someone’s Christmas this holiday season at Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. A little holiday magic can go a long way, and you can help add some cheer to the lives of nursing and rehab center residents, whether it be a gift bag or necessity. The center is accepting donations of…

Kentucky bourbon tax to impact businesses

December 8, 2023

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Source: WKYT via CBS Newspath. FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – The Kentucky Distillers Association says that starting Jan. 1, the European Union is set to hit their industry with a 50% tariff on all whiskey exports. Jack Mazurak with the Kentucky Distillers Association says this Christmas, their distilleries are hoping for a miracle. “To see really needlessly high tariffs re-imposed at…

TriStar Greenview, Blood Assurance hosting blood drive on anniversary of December tornadoes

December 8, 2023

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A blood drive that was held at the hospital less than 48 hours after the natural disaster on Dec. 11. Source: Blood Assurance. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Blood Assurance and TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital are hosting a blood drive Monday. Dec. 11 on the second anniversary of the December tornadoes that devastated the local area. On December 11, 2021, an…

Edmonton Christmas Parade postponed

December 8, 2023

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Source: City of Edmonton via Facebook.EDMONTON, Ky. – A change of schedule will impact those planning to attend the Edmonton Christmas Parade tomorrow. City officials say the parade is being rescheduled because of the expected rain and possible thunder storms Saturday. The parade is now being planned for Saturday, Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. Officials say the parade lineup and…