WBKO-TV (Bowling Green, KY)

WBKO is a television station that broadcasts on virtual and VHF digital channel 13 and is affiliated with ABC, Fox, and CW+. It is licensed to Bowling Green, Kentucky, and serves the south central region of the state. The station is owned by Gray Television. WBKO's studios are situated on Russellville Road (US 68/KY 80) near the William H. Natcher Parkway in Bowling Green. Its transmitter can be found along KY 185 and Richardsville Road in the northern part of Warren County, where it shares a tower with WKYU-TV, a PBS member station broadcasting on channel 24.

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Bowling Green Police respond to shooting near Bypass

2 days ago | wbko.com | Gabrielle Bunton

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Bowling Green Police are currently responding to a shooting. According to Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward, officers are at the corner of 10th and the Bypass to investigate. Details are limited at this time. This is a developing story. Copyright 2025 WBKO. All rights reserved.
Clay Street in Hartford blocked due to water leak

2 days ago | wbko.com | Gabrielle Bunton

HARTFORD, Ky. (WBKO) - A water leak has caused a road closure in Hartford. Clay Street (KY 1543) has been blocked from the 1.1-mile point to KY 69 (1.2 mp). Ohio County Water is in the process of making repairs, but is expected to have the roadway blocked for up to three hours. Clay Street (KY 1543) in Hartford will be blocked from the 1.1-mile point to KY 69 (1.2 mp) due to a water leak.(Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)Copyright 2025 WBKO. All rights reserved.
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife urges people to remain safe while boating

2 days ago | wbko.com | Gabrielle Bunton

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) - With America’s birthday approaching, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources game wardens will be increasing patrols across the state to help keep the state waterways safe. The effort is in conjunction with “Operation Dry Water,” a national campaign that was designed to educate the public about the dangers of boating under the influence (BUI).
Crash blocks U.S. 231 in Ohio County

2 days ago | wbko.com | Gabrielle Bunton

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (WBKO) -A crash in Ohio County has blocked U.S. 231. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the highway is completely blocked at Russell Road (24.1 mm) just south of the Daviess-Ohio County line. The blockage is expected to last three hours. Drivers are being detoured from U.S. 231 to Crossroads Drive to KY 2151 (Pleasant Ridge Lane) to English Road, which will take them back to U.S. 231. A crash in Ohio County blocks U.S. 231.(KYTC)Copyright 2025 WBKO.
East Locust Street open after road in Scottsville collapses

3 days ago | wbko.com | Gabrielle Bunton

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) - A street is open after a road in Scottsville collapsed. On June 16, multiple streets were shut down near downtown Scottsville after a road collapsed. City officials say the collapse is at the bottom of E Locust Street next to the former Bloink Chiropractic. East Locust Street is back open. At this time, it is unknown what caused the road to collapse. Copyright 2025 WBKO. All rights reserved.
Bowling Green-Warren County MPO seeking public input on draft of transportation plan

3 days ago | wbko.com | Gabrielle Bunton

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The Bowling Green-Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is seeking public input on the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). The organization is working with a consultant, Gresham Smith, to update the plan. The MTP identifies the use of federal funds for transportation priorities and projects that improve safety and mobility for people who drive, walk, bike, use public transportation, or move goods and services within and through the area.
One dead after single-vehicle collision in Muhlenberg County

3 days ago | wbko.com | Gabrielle Bunton

MUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. (WBKO) - A Hopkins County man is dead after a fatal single-vehicle collision. On June 24 at 6 a.m., the Muhlenberg County Sheriff’s Office responded to KY 973 at the intersection of Rust Lane for an accident. After an investigation, the sheriff’s office determined that 23-year-old Austin Skimehorn of White Plains was driving a concrete truck east on KY 973 near the intersection of Rust Lane in the Rosewood Community of Muhlenberg County.
KY 973 back open after being closed due to crash near Rosewood

3 days ago | wbko.com | Aaron Weeks

MUHLENBERG CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials say KY 973 is back open after being blocked by a crash near the 3-to-3.1-mile points in Muhlenberg County, near the community of Rosewood. According to a press release, the blockage was between KY 2270 and Rust Lane. The road was closed for a little over an hour. Copyright 2025 WFIE. All rights reserved.
Highway Safety Improvement Project to begin in Warren County

4 days ago | wbko.com | Gabrielle Bunton

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. (WBKO) - A Highway Safety Improvement Project (HSIP) is set to begin on U.S. 68 in the Browning Community area of Warren County. The project will construct a Restricted Crossing U-Turn (RCUT) at the intersection of U.S. 68 and KY 242. Drivers should expect lane closures throughout the entire construction process. According to KYTC, the RCUT intersection is an innovative solution designed to enhance overall safety and efficiency at specific intersections.
One dead after collision in Barren County

4 days ago | wbko.com | Gabrielle Bunton

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. (WBKO) - One person is dead after a two-vehicle collision in Barren County. According to Katan Parker, the Public Information Officer for Kentucky State Police, state police were called about a two-vehicle collision on Edmonton Road and Veterans Outer Loop. One person has died. No other injuries have been reported. This is a developing story. Copyright 2025 WBKO. All rights reserved.