WBKO Television Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter weather or severe conditions strike South Central Kentucky, residents rely on WBKO 13 for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding school schedules. As the primary ABC/FOX/NBC affiliate for the Bowling Green region, WBKO provides a comprehensive system for tracking delays and cancellations.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Stay Updated

WBKO offers multiple platforms to ensure you never miss a schedule change. Because conditions can change rapidly between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM, it is best to use a combination of these sources:

  • The WBKO News App: The fastest way to get alerts. You can set up “Push Notifications” specifically for school closings.

  • The On-Air Ticker: During 13 News First at Sunrise, a scrolling ticker at the bottom of the screen provides a running list of every district and private school currently affected.

  • WBKO.com: The dedicated Closings and Delays page features a searchable database updated in real-time by school superintendents.

Common Scheduling Terms

Superintendents in districts like Warren County, Bowling Green Independent, and Barren County use specific terminology to communicate safety plans. Understanding these can help you plan your morning:

Term Meaning for Students
Closed / NTI Day Physical buildings are closed. Students may be required to participate in “Non-Traditional Instruction” (online learning) from home.
1-Hour / 2-Hour Delay School starts exactly 60 or 120 minutes later than the normal start time. Bus pickup times are shifted by the same amount.
Early Dismissal Schools close early due to incoming weather. WBKO will broadcast the specific “release times” for elementary, middle, and high schools.

Why Decisions are Made

The decision to close school is never taken lightly. WBKO’s First Alert Weather team works closely with local officials who monitor several factors before the sun even rises:

  1. Road Conditions: Monitoring ice on backroads and bridges that buses must traverse.

  2. Temperature/Wind Chill: If wind chills drop into dangerous territory (typically below -10°F), schools may close to protect children waiting at bus stops.

  3. Facility Safety: Ensuring schools have power, heat, and clear parking lots for staff and student drivers.

Pro-Tip: Many districts now use NTI (Non-Traditional Instruction) Days. When you see “NTI” listed next to a school on WBKO, it means the physical building is closed, but students are expected to complete assignments via Google Classroom or pre-distributed packets.


Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Kentucky from WBKO Television. WBKO is an ABC-affiliated television that covers programming on news, weather, sports, and community events in South Central Kentucky.

WBKO, virtual and VHF digital channel 13, is an ABC/Fox/CW+-affiliated television station licensed to Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States and serving south central Kentucky. The station is owned by Gray Television.-Wikipedia



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