Author: WNKY Staff

Greenwood, South Warren ranked among top county high schools

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – U.S. News World Report has released its list of the Best Kentucky High Schools, and two local schools ranked in top spots for Warren County. According to the report, Greenwood High School came in at No. 1, while South Warren High School ranked at No. 2 for Warren County. Overall, Greenwood came in at No. 16,…

How recent temperatures will impact fall foliage

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Fans of the fall season may be wondering what fall foliage will look like heading into the next couple of weeks. WKYT reports cooler temperatures have been more normal over the past few weeks, In fact, in the Lexington area, every daily low temperature has been below average at Blue Grass Airport for over the past…

Multiple agencies respond to structure fire on Boiling Springs Road

Source: Warren County Fire Department System. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A Warren County home is damaged following a structure fire that broke out Friday afternoon. According to Richardsville fire chief Brian Lee, Richardsville units were dispatched just after noon to a reported structure fire in the 600 block of Boiling Springs Road. Upon arrival, units reported visible smoke from the…

Turn lane project in Warren County begins Monday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A road project in Warren County begins Monday. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says a project to improve safety at the intersection of Kentucky 234 Johnny Webb Boulevard and Kentucky 880 Lovers Lane in Warren County begins on Monday, Sept. 15. Drivers should expect lane closures during nighttime hours. Officials say the expansion of the turn lanes…

Kentucky nurse saves drunk raccoon from dumpster

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) – One raccoon is alive and well thanks to the quick actions of a Kentucky nurse. After finding a raccoon drunk and drowned in a water-filled dumpster, a determined nurse pulled out all the stops, administering life-saving CPR to the ailing animal. WLEX reports Misty Combs was working at the Letcher County Health Department when her…

Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Magnolia Street, police say

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police are on scene after a pedestrian was reportedly hit by a vehicle. Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward says officers responded to the 1100 block of Magnolia Street on Friday. Details are limited at this time. News 40 is on scene and will provide additional updates as they are released.

Jerry Seinfeld Live coming to SKYPAC on March 13

Source: SKYPAC. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Jerry Seinfeld Live is coming to the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center. According to SKYPAC’s social media, the Jerry Seinfeld Live New Show will be here on Friday, March 13, with the show beginning at 7 p.m. Jerry Seinfeld is an American comedian and actor, widely known as the creator of the hit sitcom…

Coffee prices surge in past year, experts say

(CNN) – Coffee prices are on a double-espresso caffeine high. Retail costs went up more than 20% in August compared to 12 months prior, according to the Consumer Price Index. That’s the biggest year-over-year leap for coffee since October 1997. Economists say the Trump administration tariffs on coffee-exporting countries like Brazil are playing a huge factor in the cost hike….