FRANKLIN, Ky. – The City of Franklin is warning drivers that a road closure is expected to impact traffic on Wednesday, June 18. Franklin officials say South Railroad Street will be closed from Morris Street to 400 South Railroad Street from around 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Officials say this will be for fire hydrant installation. Drivers should use caution…
BEATTYVILLE, Ky. – A woman that died in an apparent murder-suicide has been identified as a Kentucky social worker that served the Commonwealth. According to the Kentucky State Police, Lee County Sheriff Joe Lucas notified KSP Post 7 on Monday around 3:22 p.m. that he had located two dead individuals during a welfare check at a home on Sally Davis…
WALLINGFORD, Ky. – A Fleming County man has died after he was unable to escape a house fire. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were contacted by Fleming County Dispatch at approximately 7:40 a.m. Tuesday requesting assistance regarding a structure fire. Authorities say a preliminary investigation determined John Niece, 69, of Wallingford was inside his home when the residence…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Graves Gilbert Clinic and Ascension Saint Thomas have announced a formal clinically integrated alliance agreement to launch a new outpatient-centered health care system. According to a release on Tuesday, this collaboration has a mission to meet the changing needs of the growing regional population. The release further states the joint effort will “enhance access to…
PARK CITY, Ky. – First responders are at the scene of a two-vehicle collision on Park City-Glasgow Road near the intersection of Stovall Road. According to Barren County Sheriff’s Office public information officer Mike Houchens, deputies were still on scene of the wreck just after 3:30 p.m. Please avoid the area during this time and use an alternate route. News…
Source: Kentucky Lottery. CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – What felt like a dream became a reality for one Campbellsville man. According to the Kentucky Lottery, Braxton Skaggs won $30,000 after playing a Kentucky Lottery Instant Play game online. Lottery officials say Skaggs told them he jumped on his phone recently and put $50 in his online account to play with, “I just…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Hilltopper Athletic Foundation’s Big Red Raffle has an exciting grand prize, all to benefit WKU student athletes. According to a release, the local initiative will give raffle ticket buyers the chance to win a 2025 red Corvette or a $35,000 cash alternative. For another year, Cheetah Clean is serving as the title sponsor of the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Warren County man is facing several charges after a motorcycle pursuit in Bowling Green on Saturday. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police saw a motorcycle traveling on Interstate 165 north with no taillight. Troopers say they tried to conduct a traffic stop, but the motorcycle began to speed after it initially slowed…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department says utility poles are being repaired along South Green Street. Police say utility crews responded Tuesday to set up utility poles along the street from Leslie Avenue to Bunch Avenue. This follows damage to poles by fallen trees overnight, authorities say. News 40 will provide updates as they are released.
FRANKLIN, Ky. – Authorities say a sinkhole has opened up in Simpson County along Interstate 65 southbound. Kentucky State Police public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker says the sinkhole was located Tuesday at the 3-mile marker southbound. He says traffic is not impacted during this time. Parker says the sinkhole is off of the right side of the roadway. News…
