BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s a struggle that deputies see often – those with mobility issues coming into the Warren County Justice Center and having a harder time getting around. Though it is not their jurisdiction necessarily, deputies of the Warren County Sheriff’s Office work court security, and every now and then a person with mobility issues, such as those…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – It’s an exciting day at the Mint Gaming Hall with a new sports betting location by Circa Sports goes live. Monday was the opening of the Circa Sports book’s physical location, which they say will rival their sports book site in Las Vegas within the next 12 months. Construction is underway right now and with this collaboration,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In a unique approach to community engagement, the Bowling Green Police Department’s Community Engagement Department went around Bowling Green giving jeep owners a pleasant surprise. It was a playful idea to hopefully bring some Monday joy to people while also scouting for potential new recruits. Officers drove around the city finding parked jeeps to sit a…
SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – After a damaging storm over Memorial Day weekend, FEMA is in Simpson County surveying damage and trying to provide storm damage relief for residents. News 40 spoke to Simpson County judge-executive Mason Barnes, who said FEMA will be in town for the next few weeks evaluating damage, knocking on doors and helping people to register for…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Attorney General Russell Coleman visited Bowling Green on Thursday for a vest demonstration, hoping to narrow the search on outfitting Kentucky Law Enforcement with updated equipment. News 40 spoke to Attorney General Coleman who told us that a staggering 20% of Kentucky’s law enforcement either don’t have or are currently using expired body armor. Due to…
BOWLING GREEN. Ky. – On Thursday, the South Central Workforce Development Board met to discuss phase three of its annual four phase plan – reaching job seekers. In the meeting, they discussed various sectors, such as new Americans, young people ages 16 to 24 who are not in school or not currently working, and veterans. In addition, a big point of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This weekend was a big one for Bowling Green’s own Vette City Roller Derby, securing their place as the best team in Kentucky for now. They’ll have to defend their treasure once again in November, but right now the team is flying high after a big win of 176 to 40 in Evansville, Indiana. The women…
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Logan County School District had its first day back in session Wednesday and got some new gear as well. Thanks to a grant from the Barren River District Health Department, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office was able to secure 14 “bleed control” kits that contain eight smaller personal kits inside complete with things like scissors…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – There’s a lot of police in town but don’t worry, they’re not here to pull you over. The Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police is an organization that includes every police chief in the state, and once a year they all come together to fellowship and discuss matters that impact their livelihood. The conference typically takes…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Back-to-school season is here, and the whole of Barren County will have a little lifestyle change in the coming days. News 40 spoke to major Terry Flatt, who serves as the Public Information Officer for the Glasgow Police Department, about staying safe during commuting hours. He gave us some tips per a media release from GPD….
