Author: WNKY Staff

Warming shelters available now in Warren, Barren and Allen counties

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warming shelters are currently available in Bowling Green, Cave City and Scottsville. In Warren County, the following shelters are available: Salvation Army 400 West Main Avenue – Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101 Contact: 270-843-3485 Room at the Inn Contact: 270-599-6401 Tru by Hilton – Stranded Travelers This location is not offering free rooms – however, they are…

TVA: ‘Once-in-a-generation storm’ causes return of rotating outages Saturday morning

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Tennessee Valley Authority and local power companies have been taking action to maintain a stable power grid for everyone in the community. The temperatures seen Friday brought an unprecedented demand for power. Around 5 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24, the companies returned to using rotating 15-minute outages. You may have noticed power go off several…

Multiple wrecks reported on I-65 amid icy road conditions

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Local authorities are urging drivers to stay inside and avoid road travel if possible today. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office and Kentucky State Police are working multiple wrecks on Interstate 65 near mile markers 38 and 40 northbound. KSP trooper Daniel Priddy says all three lanes are blocked near mile marker 40. Authorities are warning I-65…

BGMU to have crews ready for possible power outages

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Something to keep in mind during the dangerously cold temperatures – there could be some power outages. We spoke with BGMU representatives, who told us even though it’s a holiday weekend, crews will be out to fix any power outages that may occur. “You know, it doesn’t matter if it’s a holiday or a weekend. We…

WKU Dominates South Alabama to Win 2022 New Orleans Bowl Championship

NEW ORLEANS – Led by its electric offense and dominant defense, WKU defeated South Alabama, 44-23, to win the 2022 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Championship Wednesday night at the iconic Caesars Supderdome. The Hilltoppers put up 677 yards of total offense on the night, including 522 yards passing. Those 522 yards set a New Orleans Bowl record, marking the best…

UPDATE: Local stores, organizations closed due to inclement winter weather

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With the incoming dangerous winter weather, many shops and businesses are closing up early for the week. Mammoth Cave, the Glasgow Transit Bus, the Warren County Public Library and a roundup of local stores and agencies are closed Friday to avoid the bad weather. On Friday, Dec. 23, the following businesses and organizations are closed: Spencer’s…

Man arrested following stabbing on Glen Lily Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man is behind bars after police say a victim was stabbed in Bowling Green this morning. Thursday morning, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to a report of stabbing on the 200 block of Glen Lily Road. Upon arrival, officers found a victim with several stab wounds. The victim, Miguel Domingo Bartolo, was transported to…

Feral cats in winter weather? Local humane society offers advice

Photo courtesy of Bowling Green-Warren County Humane SocietyBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – When frigid temperatures hit, it may raise concern for some local residents about feral cats living nearby. The Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society says it wants to reassure the community these cats are great at surviving. “Do not worry for them in extreme weather the same way you might…