RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – It’s the first industry in the Russellville West Industrial Park and sure to bring more in the coming years. Kentucky Aluminum Processors, or KAP, is a joint venture by the Tennessee Aluminum Processors and co-owner of Logan Aluminum, Tri-Arrows Aluminum. The venture is to create a facility to recycle industrial and commercial aluminum to pour back into…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department is holding its second self-defense class now and already starting sign-ups for its third and final class in November. On Saturday, Sept. 14, eight mother-daughter teams will meet up at the department to learn how to defend themselves against attackers should the situation ever arise. News 40 spoke to major John Thompson with…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – Staff of the Simpson County Detention Center have brought something new to the to the facility to continue investing in the inmates. The South Central Workforce Development Board has visited the local jail the past two weeks to help bring in another element of goals that inmates can attain, with a work ready boot camp. This week,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At the Realtor’s Association of Southern Kentucky’s monthly meeting, the organization donated some funds to a cause they support wholeheartedly, Operation Pride. Operation Pride is a Bowling Green non-profit that simply looks to make those who call Bowling Green home, proud and pumped up about their community. The organization’s beautification efforts for Warren County have not…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Recently, the Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet awarded money to a variety of non-profits, some of which are in the South Central Kentucky region. Of the awarded organizations, CASA of Southern Kentucky, Barren River Area Safe Space, Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center and Hope Harbor, News 40 spoke to Hope Harbor Executive Director Melissa…
CAVE CITY, Ky. – It’s a first for both an officer and the dog, a new addition to the K9 unit in Cave City. Newly certified K9 Officer Jacob Kersey and Dutch Shepherd puppy Mako made their first drug arrest on Saturday, August 31 after Mako positively identified the presence of meth and marijuana in a vehicle. Officer Kersey said…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s a bittersweet moment for parks staff, but it has been a good season for the Russell Sims Aquatic Center. As summer ends, so do many outside activities like swimming, and with the closing of Russell Sims Aquatic Center comes both fond reflections and anxious preparations. News 40 spoke to Cameron Levis about the closing day,…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Officials have released further information after one person died following a house fire in Glasgow. On Saturday, July 20, the Glasgow Fire Department responded in the early hours of the morning to a house fire at the 100 block of Hummingbird Lane in Glasgow, arriving to see smoke coming from a front room of the residence. Upon…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is in Bowling Green this week, setting up shop at 180 River Place Ave. Aug. 29 through Aug.31 of this week from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can “ketchup” with the professional hotdogger who pilots the vehicle. “Pickle Pip” and “Mustard Maddie” rolled into town earlier this week to bring buns…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green-Warren County Bar Association gathered Wednesday to fellowship as well as dole out some awards. The annual ceremony is a time for old friends to catch up, give acceptance speeches and of course bond over the common strife that can be litigation. Three attorneys walked out with a new award Wednesday afternoon. News 40…
