Photo source: Kentucky Lottery(CNN) – A Kentucky man who ran out of gas stopped to fuel up and left winning $1 million. Michael Schlemmer said earlier this month, he ran out of gas and “coasted” into the gas station. He said he had $40 on him, so he bought $20 in gas and a single $20 lottery ticket. That ticket…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Morgantown locals have a newly opened park to enjoy just in time for the weather. A grand opening was held Saturday for the Charles Black City Park and 1813 Freedom Park. City leaders say if you want to have a peaceful picnic, play with your children or simply take a relaxing walk in nature, this is the…
(CNN) – Queen’s music catalog could break records when it sells. According to a source familiar with the acquisition, Universal Music Group is in talks to buy the catalog from Disney Music Group for $1 billion. The deal could close within a month. In December 2021, Bruce Springsteen sold his music for $500 million. That is the highest amount a…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is currently investigating a fire believed to be caused by arson, fire officials say. The Richardsville Fire Department says it initially responded Saturday evening just before 5:30 p.m. for a structure fire at the 200 block of North Spruce Lane. Fire officials say the fire caused heavy smoke from multiple areas of…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Janice “Jingle” L. Bell was not only a Logan County native; he was also a hero. Bell died Friday, May 26 at the age of 101 at his home, according to the Logan County Post of American Legion. Janice Lee Bell was no stranger to service, having served in World War II. The Logan Post says Bell…
For today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, we met with Taryn Deckard. She spoke to us about the upcoming Points for Puppets tennis tournament! This two-day summer event draws a crowd of approximately 125 tennis players from all over the Commonwealth and is a part of the Central Kentucky Tennis Tournament series. Registration begins today and ends on June 13th. To register…
If you need someone to bring energy into your household, we have just the boy for you! For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, meet Emrys. This pit mix is only one year old and seems to have a bit of separation anxiety. This, of course, can be worked on but shelter workers…
For this week’s Tommy on the Town, News 40’s very own Tommy Modeszto and Meteorologist Darius Mack stopped by the Kentucky Mesonet. The Mesonet’s Outreach Manager, Shane Holinde, spoke to the boys about the set up of new technology. From new cameras to the launch of a brand new website, the Mesonet is doing it all! To learn about all…
As we all know, today is memorial day! A time when we honor those who died serving this country and also a time when many people cook out. But you don’t want a food-borne illness to ruin your holiday, in today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s, Morgan Hoover has ways to keep food safe this…
Photo source: Trooper Houk, Kentucky State PoliceMETCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is searching for a mother and her two children in an ongoing investigation. Authorities say Anissa Sprowles, 26, of Edmonton, along with her two children, 5-year-old Chelsey and 1-year-old Georgia, have not been seen since May 13. Anissa Sprowles was last seen at a residence in…
