BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky’s Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher was in Bowling Green Tuesday to talk about the future of education in the Commonwealth. During his town hall, he discussed the proposed assessment and accountability system that he’s working on, which includes things like vibrant learning and local accountability. This plan would help the lowest performing schools in the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving a bicyclist. Officers responded to a collision on Louisville Road near Moorman Lane around 7:30 on Saturday morning. 46-year-old Terry Zweig was killed in this accident. The vehicle left the scene and now police are still searching for the person involved. Bowling Green Police Department…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society is set to expand in the next few years to better serve their community. The land that they are on, which is located between Louisville Road and River Street, was half owned by the Humane Society, with the other half owned by the city. Now, the city has deeded…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Saturday at Warren Central High School, they’ll be honoring the latest class of their athletic Hall of Fame. This year’s class includes seven Dragon athletes who have been legendary in their sport. Track and field’s Kenny Chandler, Lady Dragon basketball’s LaCresha Cotton, Warren County High School basketball star Mike Kitchens, Warren Central basketball star Matt Maresca,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Her-story was made on Thursday as Warren County swore in its first-ever female Deputy Coroner. Cheyenne Asher has been with JC Kirby & Son for the last couple of years, but she’s been in her field for about eight years… and now, she’s the first woman to serve in the position in the county’s history. Coroner…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One local man, as part of a 4H service project, collected donations for a local nonprofit, and now, he’s presented what he collected along with a huge check. Joshua Martin is a second semester student at SKYCTC, and he’s making a huge impact on his favorite nonprofit, New Beginning Therapeutic Ridings. He’s donating $1,000 and some…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Public Schools held their annual MLK Celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Students from all schools came to South Warren High School to celebrate Dr. King’s life through song & speakers. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Martha Sales, the Dean of Students at Western Kentucky University. During her speech, she talked about…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One local organization is looking to teach parents about the foster care system in Kentucky. SAFY of Bowling Green held an intro to foster parenting class at their office, where interested parents could learn a little more about the process of fostering children. They got to meet with staff members, including case managers, and hear from…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In October of 2023, News 40 brought you the story of an elementary school teacher who received $25,000 from the Milken Foundation in the form of an award presentation at his school. That teacher, Shane Baker of Jennings Creek Elementary School in Bowling Green, has now picked up another accolade: being named to the International Literary…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Recently, the News 40 Sports Team brought you a look at the Warren County Wrestling team. Well, their meet on Saturday is against another team from South Central Kentucky that’s also new. Russellville High School has created a wrestling team, and their first match was on Thursday in Christian County. Three Panthers out of nearly 25 picked…
