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1 dead after two-vehicle collision in Todd County

Image source: Todd County Sheriff’s OfficeTODD COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities say one person has died after a two-vehicle collision Saturday in Todd County. According to Sgt. David Hutcheson of the Todd County Sheriff’s Office, a green Chevy pickup driven by William Mayes of Elkton was traveling northbound on Tress Shop Road when it failed to stop at the intersection of…

Former Hot Rods Caminero, Manzardo headed to Futures Game

SEATTLE – Two former Bowling Green Hot Rods will be representing the Tampa Bay Rays at this year’s futures game. Junior Caminero and Kyle Manzardo both were selected to travel to Seattle and showcase their skills ahead of the All-Star game. Caminero was called up to Double-A Montgomery earlier this season, while Manzardo currently plays for the Durham Bulls.

Warren County Emergency Management provides update on heat advisory, safety tips

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The weather continues to dominate the conversations across south central Kentucky. Warren County is in a heat advisory until 8 p.m., but the high temperatures and humidity will be back again tomorrow. Warren County Emergency Management says that heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke can happen much quicker when temperatures are in the ’90s…

Man wanted on warrant for manslaughter

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police say a man is wanted on multiple warrants, including one for manslaughter. Police say Deandre Christian, 32, has not been located at this current time. In March, Christian was arrested in relation to an alleged fentanyl trafficking case. No further details surrounding the warrants have been released at this time. Christian may have…

Kentucky releases first statewide data report on domestic violence statistics

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The first statewide data report of domestic violence statistics shows some alarming numbers. In Kentucky, more than 45% of women and 35% of men experience intimate partner physical violence or rape in their lifetimes, according to a release by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet. Gov. Andy Beshear said these numbers are unacceptable. Beshear…

Scottsville man charged with distribution of child porn

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating an Allen County man accused of distributing child pornography. On Thursday afternoon, authorities say they arrested 34-year-old Chad Delucenay after an online undercover crime unit says he was sharing images of child pornography online. KSP says after searching a home in Scottsville, they collected Delucenay’s electronics for further examination. Delucenay is…

Feel Good Friday: Jelly Roll Fan Surprise

A Logan County boy got one of the best surprises he could ask for this week! Young Jelly Roll fan Greyson Walker is headed to SKyPAC soon to see the man that’s helped him through some tough times. News 40’s Michael Ridgeway has the story for today’s Feel Good Friday, brought to you by JC Kirby and Son.

Man, 12-year-old girl killed after tree falls onto vehicle in Morgantown

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Authorities say a man and a 12-year-old passenger died after a tree fell onto a truck in Morgantown. The Kentucky State Police says it was requested by the Butler County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the fatal incident around 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon. KSP says it responded to the scene near the 2000 block of Brooklyn Chapel Road….

Man dead after being struck by train on Robinson Avenue, police say

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police say they are investigating the death of a man struck by a train Friday morning. In a report, police say they got a call shortly before 5 a.m. that a man had been hit by a CSX train along the railroad tracks at Robinson Avenue. Police say upon arriving, they located 37-year-old Jesse…