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UPDATE: Bowling Green Police Department 911 lines restored

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department confirmed Monday morning that its 911 lines are restored. Police say the public can text or call in the event of an emergency. The non-emergency number is 270-393-4000. Original Story BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Bowling Green Police Department says it is experiencing issues with its 911 lines. On Sunday night, the…

Pedestrian struck, killed in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating the death of a pedestrian. Public Affairs Officer Katan Parker says the Barren County Sheriff’s Office contacted KSP about a fatal collision on Saturday at approximately 11 pm. Troopers arrived at Burkesville Road near Green Valley Road in Glasgow to begin the investigation. The preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle traveling east…

UPDATE: Police locate missing Glasgow man

UPDATE: The missing man has been located safely. —- GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is searching for a missing man. GPD says Kirby Read was last seen at 10 pm on Friday on Western Hills Road. Read may be wearing a t-shirt, shorts, a hoodie, sandals, or shoes. Read is 6’0 and weighs 150 pounds. He has curly…

UPDATE: Woman missing from Rockcastle County found safe

LONDON, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says 33-year-old Megan Cromer has been found safe. This follows an Ashanti Alert that was sent out Saturday morning. Original Release: LONDON, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police has issued an Ashanti Alert for Megan Cromer, a 33-year-old adult missing from Rockcastle County since Saturday, June 28 at approximately 5:51 a.m. Cromer is…

Several roads reportedly flooded in local area

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple roads are reportedly flooded in the local area into Friday evening. Currently, roads reported to be impacted include Rapids Road and Hickory Flat in Simpson County. In addition, some roads in the Plano area of Warren County are starting to have water across them. Drivers should turn around and avoid crossing water covered roads.

Calloway County man remains missing 6 months later

CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. – A Calloway County man remains missing six months later. That’s according to an update by the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday. Authorities say 31-year-old Jessy Casey was last seen on Dec. 26 in the area of New Concord. Since then, the sheriff’s office has said Casey is not wanted on any warrants and that the…

Woodburn units respond to vehicle fire on I-165

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Woodburn units are on scene after a vehicle reportedly caught fire on Interstate 165. Woodburn Fire Department chief Bob Skipper confirms units responded Friday afternoon to the 2-mile marker of I-165 southbound. Skipper says the fire is now out. News 40 crews are reporting traffic delays in the area. We will provide additional updates as they…

June 27 is National HIV Testing Day

(CNN) – June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, a time to encourage people to learn their status. Early HIV diagnosis is critical, especially with advances in treatment for the disease. However, experts say many who have HIV are not aware they have it. In the U.S., about 1.2 million people have HIV, but about 13% of them don’t know…