Author: Morgan Hoover

UPDATE: 1 detained, 1 dead in Glasgow shooting

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow police say a shooting took place on North Race Street around 7:30 on Friday night. Major Terry Flatt tells News 40 that one person has been detained. One victim was transported to T.J. Samson Community Hospital. Flatt has confirmed the victim has died as of Friday night. The investigation is still ongoing. UPDATE: Further details released…

Franklin Drive-In announces closure

It is the end of an era for a local drive-in movie theater. The Franklin drive-in announces the theater has been sold and will no longer operate as a drive-in. The theater was built in the late 1960s. The owners say it has been in their family for the last 33 years. Owners credit their location on a busy highway…

Former LMPD officer responds to backlash surrounding local GOP event

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The officer involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor is responding to recent outrage after he spoke to a Bowling Green Republican Women’s club last week. Jonathan Mattingly was invited to speak to the club at Anna’s Greek Restaurant. Restaurant goers say they were subjected to hearing Mattingly’s presentation, which some say included video footage…

Richardsville Fire Department celebrates 50 years!

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – 50 years ago, five men met in a small garage in the Richardsville community and decided to start a volunteer fire department. Today, that department has grown much much larger. Over the weekend, the department celebrated their 50th anniversary with a cookout for the community. Many came out to grab a bite to eat with the…

Downward Dog with ‘Dog Yoga’ at BGWC Humane Society

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Many took advantage of the sunshine over the weekend with dog yoga! The Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society teamed up with Be Happy Yoga and Salt Cave to offer dog yoga on Saturday. While practicing your downward dog, you could also love on some pups that are available for adoption right now at the humane society….

Local author launches new parks and recreation themed children’s book

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Families are no doubt enjoying a new book this week, signed by local author and parks and recreation leader, Cameron Levis. At Lost River Cave on Sunday, lots of folks gathered to pick up copies of Levis’ newly published book, “Home is Where Your Park Is”. He wrote the book in honor of his grandfather and…

Plastic shortage impacts local small business

BOWLING GREEN,Ky. – Supply chain issues brought on by the covid pandemic continue to wreak havoc on local businesses. Now inflation and soaring gas prices are only adding insult to injury for small business owners. Mike McKinney, who owns the comic book store The Archives in Bowling Green says his business continues to be impacted by the lack of a…

Reed Breunig crowned WKU’s 2022 Coming Home King

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Reed Breunigof Springfield was crowned Western Kentucky University’s 2022 Coming Home King on Saturday night. Breunig, the son of Larry and Pam Breunig, is a Healthcare Administration major and was sponsored by Phi Mu. He was one of 21 candidates for Coming Home King. First runner-up was Matthew Brown of Shepherdsville. Brown, the son of Ross…

Bowling Green man charged with 150 counts of child pornography

  BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is charged with 150 counts of possessing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor under 12. William Bennett, 35, was arrested Tuesday. According to his arrest citation, detectives found during their investigation that Bennett had obtained or viewed over 150 images and videos which depicted nude females between the ages…