BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – ‘Tis the season for both giving and taking. News 40 brought you information about porch pirates just weeks ago as we prepare for Christmas, but what about those presents after your family members open them on Christmas Day? Thieves don’t stop stealing just because Christmas is over. In fact, some people actually go around searching for…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A historic bridge, closed for repairs for two years, is now opened. The bridge’s restoration cost around $300,000 as steel beams and the diagonal bracing was deemed structurally insufficient and needed to be replaced. There was also some concrete work at the piers that needed to be filled, according to Josh Moore, the director of Warren…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local preschool has opened their doors to kids in the community for free fun, food and hair braiding to help destress following the tornadoes. Tragedy can spark a lot of stress for both adults and children. So, The Foundry in Bowling Green is hosting a stress relief event Mondays through Thursdays until school starts back….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If your home, business or non-profit was damaged in the storm, the United States Small Business Administration is in town to help. They working on disaster relief following last weeks tornadoes that caused damage to thousands of buildings in the area. The SBA is helping people acquire loans from 1.4% interest to 5.6% interest to aid…
BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office is releasing information about a shots fired situation that took place on Friday on Ellis Cole Road. According to officials, Kenneth Buchanan, 50, of Bowling Green, shot at people twice and then left in a black Nissan Rogue, driven by his mother, Barbara Buchanan, 75, also of Bowling Green. The individuals on scene…
BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – Sunday afternoon, the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office was called to William Simmons Road concerning the possibility of a stolen U-Haul at a home. When deputies got there, they saw the U-Haul on the property. Law enforcement awaited the arrival of the homeowner, Terry Dale Finn, who pulled up to the driveway and then sped off, according to…
CAVE CITY, Ky. – Some unsuspecting drivers were surprised with a $50 bill instead of a ticket Tuesday after local businesses donated money to the Cave City Police Department to hand out to residents. Cars pulled over with children also got a few toys. Naughty or nice? When the police pull you over, you usually assume you have done something…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With the Omicron variant making its way into Kentucky, some people are expressing a concern about the holidays. The Barren River District Health Department is recommending the public take precautions before meeting with family to celebrate Christmas together this weekend. While getting vaccinated this week will not take full effect by Christmas, it is still recommended…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Salvation Army is set up inside of the Greenwood Mall to help families who were impacted by the tornadoes. Stationed inside of the old Lifeway Christian Book Store, volunteers taking names and giving out food, toys and other essentials to tornado survivors, according to Monica Horton with the Salvation Army. “Whether it’s in the midst…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With Christmas just around the corner, a number of local children are spending Christmas outside of their homes following the devastating tornadoes. So, the governor’s wife, Britainy Beshear, wanted to help. Last week she began a toy drive at the WKU Small Business Incubator campus where hundreds of toys were collected for local kids. The donations…
