ALVATON, Ky.- As the political season heats up, candidates are inviting the community to events across South Central Kentucky to share their campaign goals and meet with voters. 6th District Magistrate candidate Justin Gearlds hosted a meet and greet at Boyce General Store in Alvaton Friday evening. Gearlds seeks to unseat incumbent magistrate Ron Cummings, who has served two terms,…
Photo: K105LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife has determined the cause of death for geese in a Grayson County park. Leitchfield Mayor Harold Miller told K105 that four geese were found dead at Beville Park in February. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife was contacted and began investigating the deaths. On Tuesday, Leitchfield Parks and Recreation Director Trent VanMeter told…
UPDATE: FLORENCE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police has confirmed 9-year-old Jenny Dim has been found dead. Further details have not yet been released. News 40 will provide additional information as it is made available. Original Story FLORENCE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police issued an IAN Alert for a missing girl in Boone County on Friday. KSP says 9-year-old…
A Texas-based travel-center chain has received the Better Business Bureau’s lowest possible rating at most of its locations. According to a CBS News report, the BBB issued an “F” grade to Buc-ee’s after identifying a pattern of “not addressing customer complaints.” Buc-ee’s does not have assistance phone numbers on its website and emails go unanswered, according to a BBB claim….
GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County School officials investigated a threat on Tuesday. The threat was determined to be non-credible. Barren County Schools issued the following alert to families at 12:38 p.m.: “Third period was extended while administrators investigated an issue. The investigation is now complete, and students will follow a normal schedule for the remainder of the day. Thank you…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Veterans Day observance was held at Western Kentucky University. On Tuesday morning, community members gathered at Guthrie Bell Tower for the annual wreath-laying ceremony to honor those who have served and currently serve in the armed forces. The event included a moment of silence and an address by WKU President Dr. Timothy Caboni, who thanked…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is seeking information on the location of a missing teenager. GPD says Hippocrate Malenga, 17, was last seen on Brittany Lane at 4:38 pm on Friday. Malenga was wearing a green hoodie, blue jeans, and black and white tennis shoes. His primary language is Swahili, and he speaks some English. If located, call…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – A man is facing charges after allegedly attacking an employee of a Simpson County business. The Franklin Police Department says it responded Wednesday to Dollar General at 501 North College Street to a complaint of an assault. An employee told officers that Sola Arikawe, 46, was on store property for several days. Store employees provided water and…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal collision in Allen County. KSP Public Affairs Officer Katan Parker says the Allen County Sheriff’s Office contacted KSP just after 6 am on Saturday about a fatal collision. Parker says troopers arrived at the intersection of Clare Road and Franklin Road to start the investigation. KSP believes a vehicle driven…
