Author: Meghann Stamps

Massive cleanup efforts underway after severe storms hit SoKY

Fallen trees, power outages, and debris block roadways across the region

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Cleanup has only just begun here in South Central Kentucky. Widespread property damage damage was left in the wake of SoKY’s Friday storms. These strong gales even dropped Scottsville Road’s White Castle sign onto someone’s car. The powerful gusts left thousands in the area without power through much of Friday afternoon and evening. Bowling Green resident…

South Warren High School senior surprised with $20,000 Coca-Cola Scholarship

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Lunchtime at South Warren High School took an exciting turn earlier this week when Representatives from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation surprised one hard-working senior with a $20,000 scholarship. Ange Divine Irakiza Senga expected nothing more than some food and time with friends during her lunch break. Never did she predict she would leave with a $20,000…

KSP welcomes largest cadet class since 2014

$15K salary increase & recruitment efforts successful

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police has begun training their largest class of cadets in nearly a decade. Recently, KSP welcomed 103 new cadets, the largest number since 2014, to their Frankfort training academy. Due to the recent $15,000 salary increase for KSP sworn personnel and tireless efforts from the recruitment branch the state police now employ 22 percent…

Glasgow Police Chief Jennifer Arbogast to retire April 1st amidst controversy

Mayor asks Glasgow police chief to resign following multiple officer resignations

GLASGOW, Ky. -After 21 years serving Glasgow’s law enforcement, Glasgow Police Chief Jennifer Arbogast announced she will retire effective April 1. Glasgow Mayor Henry Royse tells News 40 he asked Arbogast to resign during a private, face-to-face conversation. Royse attributes his decision solely to the fact that 12 Glasgow police officers had resigned since January 1st this year. Royse, councilmembers,…

Forever young: local ‘leaplings’ share perks & challenges of February 29th b-days

Celebrating a leap day birthday: why it's worth the 1461 day wait

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On average, everyone shares their birthday with around 21 million people across the planet — unless, of course, you’re born on a Leap Day. It’s estimated that worldwide around 5 million people dubbed leap lings get to be a part of this exclusive birthday club. Bowling Green native Elizabeth Howard, who is celebrating both her 27th…

Celebrating Fire Chief Brian Lee’s 30 years of heroic service

A tribute to the Richardsville volunteer fire department chief who devoted his life to rescuing others

RICHARDSVILLE, Ky. – Here at News 40, we want to extend a huge thank you and congratulations to Fire Chief Brian Lee for your 30 years of service at the Richardsville Volunteer Fire Department. From the time he joined in 1993 at 18 years old, Chief Lee has volunteered his life to rescue others in need. In 2008, Lee earned…

The trailblazing leadership of Luska Twyman: Kentucky’s 1st black Mayor

GLASGOW, Ky. – Kentucky made history in 1968 when Luska Joseph Twyman was elected as the first African American city council member in Glasgow. His subsequent election to mayor paved the way for Black leadership across the state and nation. Born in 1913 in the small community of Hiseville Twyman was educated in the segregated public school system. As principal…

Celebrating local trailblazers: 26th Annual Black History Month Event

First full-scale Trailblazer ceremony since pandemic:

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Eleventh Street Baptist Church pews were full this past Sunday night for the community’s annual Trailblazers Black History Program. For the 26th year, the program celebrates local trailblazers who are ‘the Malcoms, the Martins, and the Rosas of Bowling Green’. This celebration honored upcoming African American achievers as well as those individuals who work tirelessly to…

Bittersweet celebration: Gasper Brewing celebrates last anniversary

White Squirrel gears up for grand opening this April

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This last Saturday, Gasper Brewing Company invited food trucks, local musicians, and beloved patrons across town to their second and final anniversary under its original name. White Squirrel Brewery will acquire Gasper’s Brewing’s space at 302 State Street, aiming to become bigger and better than ever before with their combined resources. Gasper Brewing Co.’s beloved owner…

Be heard: Governor Beshear’s Better Internet Initiative Listening Tour comes to Bowling Green

Bowling Green's mayor urges residents to join Governor Beshear's listening tour for fiber internet discussion

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Governor Andy Beshear will arrive in Bowling Green tomorrow, and he wants you to voice your high-speed internet priorities. Beshear, along with The Office of Broadband Development, and the Education and Labor Cabinet are conducting this Better Internet Listening Tour in 14 cities to develop the state broadband plan. Officials will use urban and rural community-level…