Photo credit: Hannah LyversBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Some congratulations are in order for News 40’s own Telia Butler, who has been selected as the 2025-26 recipient of the Talisman Award for outstanding contributions in communications. Butler has been the voice of Throwback Thursday at News 40 for nine years, but she also serves as the downtown development coordinator for Bowling…
Michael Cantrell and Zachary CantrellFRANKLIN, Ky. – Two Franklin men are facing drug trafficking charges following an investigation. According to the South-Central Kentucky Drug Task Force, agents, along with the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office, conducted a traffic stop on Sept. 22 on Filter Plant Road in Franklin. Authorities say the driver, identified as 39-year-old Michael Cantrell, and the passenger, identified…
Source: WKU. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. –Three Kentucky educators that have made a special impact on students’ lives are joining The Louis B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame this year. According to a release by Western Kentucky University, Lois Chandler, Julie Cowan and Jennifer Fritsch are members of the 17th class. They were selected by a statewide committee following an…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County Emergency Management is scheduled to test the area’s Community Outdoor Warning Sirens, or COWS, on Friday, Oct. 3. According to county officials, the test will occur at noon. The next expected test dates following this month are Nov. 7 and Dec. 5. News 40 will provide further updates as they are released.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Georgia Nut Company is recalling certain varieties of Tru Fru freeze dried products. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the voluntary recall issued on Friday is due to the presence of metal in the product. The products affected by this recall include Tru Fru Freeze Dried Strawberries in dark and white chocolate…
Source: USDA. (CNN) – Hillshire Brands is recalling some of its products. Federal inspectors with the United States Department of Agriculture made the announcement over the weekend. The company says it will recall 58 million pounds of corn dog and sausage on a stick products. The items could contain pieces of wood within the batter. The products were sold online…
Source: K105. CLARKSON, Ky. – A Grayson County teen was flown after a single-vehicle crash on Sunday morning. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, Anneta Fire Department and EMS responded to the crash at about 2 a.m. Sunday in the 8500 block of Peonia Road. More here. K105 reports that upon arrival, first…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One person has been flown following a motorcycle wreck on Interstate 65 northbound on Saturday. According to Kentucky State Police Post 3 public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker, the motorcycle operator was flown to TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. The motorcyclist’s current condition has not been released at this time. Parker says the incident occurred…
LEWISBURG, Ky. – A Logan County man is facing multiple charges after a reported assault case. According to a uniform citation, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded Sunday just before 1:20 p.m. for a report of a subject with a gun. Authorities say it was reported 55-year-old Roger Nash had pointed a gun at a victim. Upon arrival, authorities say…
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A Tennessee man is facing charges after a vehicle pursuit led law enforcement into Warren County on Friday. According to a uniform citation, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office received a call Friday afternoon regarding a black passenger car traveling at a high rate of speed eastbound through Logan County on Bowling Green Road. Authorities say the…
