Author: WNKY Staff

DOJ warns ‘rainbow fentanyl’ could be targeted at teens

August 31, 2022

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(Source: KGO, PLACER COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY, TIGARD POLICE DEPT, CNN via CNN Newsource)SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) – Officials are warning about ‘rainbow fentanyl,’ which dealers could use to target teens. Nonprofit Fent-Check and the U.S. Department of Justice both say they see the opioid in two forms: powder that looks like side-walk chalk and brightly colored pills. Even a small amount…

Delavan Ag Pumps to create 30 jobs in Elkton with $2.3 million investment

August 31, 2022

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ELKTON, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear stated Wednesday that Delavan Ag Pumps is locating a new manufacturing facility in Todd County. The $2.3 million investment will bring 30 full-time jobs to the area, including positions in management, engineering and assembly. Delevan will have a location in the Marsh Building on West Main Street in Elkton, where production and warehouse operations…

Community Driven – Ryan Dearbone

August 31, 2022

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This week’s Community Driven sponsored by Rita’s Ice covers the Jackrabbit Jog. News 40 sat down with Ryan Dearbone to follow up on the race.

Gators chomp Raiders in Intense Volleyball Match

August 30, 2022

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SCORE Greenwood 3 vs. Warren East 0 (25-20, 25-17, 25-20)

Scott Waste Services announces new collection system

August 30, 2022

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Scott Waste Services is changing things up a bit with their new trash collection system. Site Manager Sam Upperman and District Manager Drew Marr told News 40 they are looking to reduce labor to employees and cost to customers with their new curbside pick up method. This week up to September 9th, the company will be…

Rand Paul names Small Business of the Week in Morgantown, provides update on campaign

August 30, 2022

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MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Today, News 40 caught up with Republican senator Rand Paul in Butler County as he was recognizing the Small Business of the Week. Congratulations to P-31 Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils and Homemade Products in Morgantown! Paul also released his first ad of the campaign season today. News 40 asked Paul what message the new ad will deliver…

Man arrested after machete assault in Glasgow

August 30, 2022

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GLASGOW, Ky. – A man is behind bars after allegedly wielding a machete during an assault on Saturday in Glasgow. The Glasgow Police Department stated they responded to a call and found that 31-year-old Eddie Cooper of Glasgow assaulted a woman with a machete before he ran on South Lewis Street. Police later found Cooper behind a building. The woman…

Man arrested in connection with 2020 fentanyl overdose in Logan Co.

August 30, 2022

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ADAIRVILLE, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges after spending roughly a year and a half as a fugitive after an overdose death in Logan County. In 2020, South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force agents stated they received a call of a possible drug overdose on Stagger Avenue. Authorities stated EMS arrived and declared 23-year-old Cody Elmore dead inside…

Beshear orders flags to half-staff for overdose victims

August 30, 2022

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear is directing that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Tomorrow is Overdose Awareness Day in Kentucky. In addition to lowering the flag, the Governor’s Mansion will be lit purple, the designated color to show support for overdose awareness, according to the governor’s…

Glasgow woman charged with DUI

August 30, 2022

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GLASGOW, Ky. – A woman is facing charges after authorities say she ran through a fence and hit a parked car while driving under the influence. Glasgow police arrested 71-year-old Lena Carver of Glasgow Sunday after receiving a call about an accident on Happy Valley Road. Police stated that, after an investigation, they found Carver was driving along Veterans Outer…