Background image: Canva. BELFRY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police has arrested five individuals on drug charges following a traffic stop in Pike County. According to the Kentucky State Police, authorities seized a large amount of suspected illegal drugs during the stop on June 25. Troopers and investigators with the Kentucky State Police say they conducted a traffic stop on…
Photo source: Aviation Heritage ParkBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This Fourth of July, the Aviation Heritage Park & Museum is opening the Freedom Gallery, a space honoring three distinguished military aviators with connections to our region. According to Cara Pitchford with the Aviation Heritage Park & Museum, the military aviators being recognized include Lt. Col. Gerald Roark, United States Air Force,…
Source: WNBC. NEW YORK (WNBC) – Two people have been arrested after climbing the Empire State Building in New York City on Wednesday in an apparent act of love. According to WNBC, when the pair reached the top of the 1,454-foot building, they unrolled a gigantic banner and fastened it to the antenna. The banner read, “When the power of…
CLAY COUNTY, Ky. – Units responded for a reported structure fire in Clay County on Tuesday. According to a social media post by the City of Manchester Fire Department, around 9:49 p.m., Manchester units were dispatched to a large building fire at 1030 KY – 638. Upon arrival, firefighters say they located heavy smoke conditions coming from the front of…
Source: Kentucky Lottery. RICHMOND, Ky. – A Richmond woman’s stop turned into a big win when she uncovered a top scratch-off prize of $30,000. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the woman stopped at a Mount Vernon C-Store and bought a Kentucky Humane Society Scratch-off. Lottery officials say she plans to share the win with her English Bulldog by getting his…
GLASGOW, Ky. — Barren County Schools has been awarded a $12,240 grant from the WHAS Crusade for Children to purchase specialized equipment for students with diverse abilities. According to the district, the grant was awarded through the WHAS Crusade for Children’s 2026-27 grant program. Funds will be used to purchase specialized seating and desks, along with additional adaptive equipment, including…
UPDATE July 2 at 2 p.m. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County Emergency Management says the Community Outdoor Warning Siren test scheduled for Friday, July 3 is canceled due to possible storms. News 40 will provide further updates as they are released. To follow the latest forecast, download the WNKY News 40 Weather App, presented by Greenwood Ford Lincoln Mobile…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – An Allen County motorcyclist is facing numerous charges after a police pursuit. According to a uniform citation, a detective with the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force observed a motorcycle traveling on KY Highway 980 with no visible registration plate on Tuesday afternoon. The detective says the motorcyclist, 42-year-old Matthew Stratton of Scottsville, failed to stop, fled…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is sharing the latest status of roads impacted by flooding that occurred Friday through Sunday. According to transportation officials, as of Wednesday, July 1, multiple roads remain impassable due to flooding. The list below does not contain city or county-maintained roads that could also be impassable, officials say. Drivers should not try…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police Post is reminding drivers of traffic safety checkpoints. According to a release, KSP uses checkpoints to deter law violations and keep the public safe. The checkpoints will be located in high-visibility areas and will focus on operator impairment, vehicle equipment deficiencies (confirming appropriate vehicle registration and insurance) and driver licensing, according to…
