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Bowling Green man arrested on drug charges in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing drug possession charges in Glasgow. Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says officers responded to Water Plant Road to a complaint of a suspicious man on Monday. Officers located John Turner, 34, of Bowling Green, sitting in a grassy area near the road. Turner was searched, and officers…

Trick-or-treating guide for south-central Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – October is in full swing, and south-central Kentucky has no shortage of planned events. Below you will find News 40’s guide to all things trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treating, with events taking place throughout the month. Allen County White Plains Baptist Church Trunk-or-Treat: Saturday, Oct. 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. at 329 Franklin Road. Victory Hill Church…

Kentucky Parole Board threatened after incorrect details shared on inmate’s release

Source: WKYT via CBS Newspath. FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating reported threats made to Kentucky Parole Board members following inaccurate information being shared on what led to the release of Ronald Exantus. The Kentucky State Police says the Kentucky Parole Board did not release Exantus but instead “unanimously voted for him to remain in prison.” However,…

3 confirmed dead after plane crashes in Florida after leaving Kentucky

Source: Trey Kramer/WUFT/UGC via NBC News Channel Orbit. LEVY COUNTY, Fla. (WUFT/UGC) – Three people are confirmed dead after a plane that departed Kentucky crashed in Florida on Sunday. According to the Levy County Sheriff’s Office, deputies, along with the Williston Fire Department and Levy County Department of Public Safety, responded to a plane crash with fatalities. The National Transportation…

Martin Automotive Group celebrates 40 years with $200K scholarship donation and gala

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Martin Group celebrated four decades of business with a benefit gala, raising $200,000 for the Western Kentucky University scholarship endowment established in 2000 by Cornelius and Gail Martin. According to a release Monday, the endowment supports current and future WKU students. Cornelius A. Martin, founder of the Martin Group, served WKU’s Board of Regents from 1994…

Kroger recalls pasta salads due to possible listeria

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. KENTUCKY – The Kroger Co. is issuing a voluntary recall of some pasta salads sold at its stores due to possible listeria contamination. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the recall affects the store’s Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad. Both products were sold multiple states, including Kentucky, Alaska,…

$50K winning Powerball ticket sold in Kentucky, 4 other tickets unclaimed

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A winning Powerball® ticket was sold in Kentucky during Saturday night’s drawing. Saturday night’s winning Powerball numbers included 3, 7, 47, 67, 68 and a Powerball of 2. The winning ticket was purchased at Thorntons at 10515 Preston Highway in Louisville. In addition, Kentucky Lottery officials say four winning Powerball tickets from the recent $1.8 billion jackpot…

Cave City woman arrested after allegedly attempting to meet minor for sex

CAVE CITY, Ky. – A Cave City woman is facing a charge after allegedly attempting to meet a minor for sex. According to a uniform citation, the Barren County Sheriff’s Office received information on Oct. 1 that 30-year-old Krystal Sims of Cave City had “communicated with an underage male juvenile for the purpose of meeting to have sex.” Authorities say…

Moe’s Southwest Grill opens on Lovers Lane this week

Tortilla Chips with different SaucesSource: Envato/ foodstockBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new Moe’s Southwest Grill location is getting ready to welcome Bowling Green residents. According to the restaurant’s public relations team, a Moe’s is opening at 1056 Lovers Lane, Suite 300 this Friday, Oct. 10 at 10:30 a.m. The popular chain features burritos, quesadillas, tacos and more. According to a…

Bowling Green man charged with fleeing police in vehicle

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is behind bars following a vehicle pursuit on Friday. According to the Bowling Green Police Department, officers were attempting to find 38-year-old Alen Kuvac of Bowling Green Friday afternoon on a warrant for his arrest. After seeing Kuvac driving a truck near Plano Road, police say they attempted to conduct a traffic…