A state of the district meeting was held tonight in District 6 at the Old Alvaton High School. The meeting has been hosted for the past seven years by Sheriff Brett Hightower and District 6 Magistrate Ron Cummings. Officials say the event gives residents a chance to hear what the local government is working on and to ask questions directly….
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow City Council met for the first time this month, honoring a member of the police department. Walgreens corporate major crimes unit presented Detective Allen Ward with an award for his role in a large-scale investigation. Officials say Ward helped identify and apprehend a suspect linked to an organized retail crime ring that stole more than…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Norton Children’s Heart Institute worked with Daviess County High School, Burns Middle School and Meadow Lands Elementary School in March to designate them as Heart Safe Schools through Project Adam. Project Adam, which stands for automated defibrillator in Adam’s memory, was created in honor of 17-year-old Adam Lemel, who died from sudden cardiac arrest while…
GLASGOW, Ky. — The Grove: Outdoor Venue & Drinkery has announced the launch of its new student ticket program, the “Vibe For Five” initiative, designed to make live music more accessible to college students across the region and state. Through the Vibe For Five initiative, organizers say full-time college students can buy tickets to shows at The Grove for just…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky – The Bowling Green Police Department is reminding residents to register their bicycles. Police encourage cyclists to sign up for the department’s bicycle registry, which can help officers recover lost or stolen bikes and return them to their owners faster. To register, residents only need their bike’s serial number, which can be entered into the department’s database….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department partnered with the American Red Cross for a blood drive on Tuesday. BGPD hosts a blood drive twice a year due to the ongoing need for blood. The Red Cross reached out to the department to schedule its first drive of the year earlier than usual. The drive ran from 10…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As the weather gets warmer, causing animals to traverse more, the Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society recently gave advice on what to do if stray baby animals show up unattended near you. The Humane Society said that for domesticated animals, such as cats or dogs, the first plan of action should be to contact your…
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office has announced it is getting a new K-9. The new dog has been selected and will specialize in detecting explosives with the ability to track moving threats in crowded areas such as airports, stadiums, or schools. The Sheriff’s Office said this will be an improvement for the area because it will be the first K-9…
LEWISBURG, Ky – A dinner was held in Logan County to show appreciation for the people who helped fund the county’s new grain rescue equipment. County leaders decided the equipment was needed after a 2024 incident in which a man became trapped in grain. The fire department told News 40 the rescue took about three and a half hours, but…
GLASGOW, Ky – Barren County had a special visitor as Vice President JD Vance’s mother, Beverly Vance-Aikins, visited the area. Vance-Aikins attended the “Voices of Recovery” event, which focuses on connection, support and awareness surrounding addiction and recovery. The event featured tables from local organizations offering resources on addiction recovery and mental health. Vance-Aikins also shared her personal story of…
