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Southern Coil Solutions launches new rail-served facility, SCS-02, at Kentucky Transpark

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Thursday, Southern Coil Solutions announced its newest facility, SCS-02, is officially online and fully operational with direct rail service, making the company the first to receive rail access via the ITA (Bowling Green ITA) spur in the Kentucky Transpark in Bowling Green. According to a release by the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, SCS-02…

Polanco and Mateo Power Hot Rods Over Emperors 6-5

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Narciso Polanco and Angel Mateo both blasted two-run homers, completing a come-from-behind win, powering the Bowling Green Hot Rods (3-2) past the Rome Emperors (3-2) on Wednesday night, 6-5 victory at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Emperors scored a run against Hot Rods’ starter Garrett Gainey in the top of the first inning. Eric Hartman launched a solo…

Kentucky State Police investigate alleged assault at Madison Co. Detention Center

RICHMOND, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it is investigating an alleged assault at the Madison County Detention Center. Troopers say they were contacted on March 27  just before 8 a.m. in reference to an alleged assault that occurred at the Madison County Detention Center involving a detention center employee and an inmate. Authorities say preliminary information indicates KSP…

Glasgow Pride Festival announces return for 3rd annual celebration

Source: Canva. By nancydowd from Pixabay. GLASGOW, Ky. — The organizers of Glasgow Pride are announcing the official return of the Glasgow Pride Festival, scheduled for May 31 at Beaver Creek Park. This is the third year of the festival, according to organizers, who describe the event as a celebration for “the LGBTQ+ community, their families and allies throughout south-central…

Beshear signs legislation to lower utility and mortgage costs

Home For Sale Real Estate Sign and House. Source: Envato/by by Andy_Dean_Photog. FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear signed Senate Bills 57 and 157 to potentially lower utility costs and mortgage rates. According to the governor’s office, utility costs could be lowered through a nuclear energy development pilot program. “Decisions at the federal level are causing costs to…

Bowling Green crews continue work on large sinkhole

Source: City of Bowling Green.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Crews continue to work on a large sinkhole that has impacted part of Cambridge Drive in Bowling Green. Last Monday, Cambridge Drive at Grinstead Way closed due to the reported sinkhole. The city says the project will take at least another month as crews make repairs and ensure the area is safe….

Fundraiser gathering donations for Glasgow shooting victim’s family

GLASGOW, Ky. – Following the loss of a woman and her unborn child, a local family is picking up the pieces. A shooting Monday in Glasgow left 22-year-old Ava Woodcock with life-threatening injuries, which authorities say led to her death and that of her unborn child. According to the Glasgow Police Department, the shooting occurred off of Cleveland Avenue. Since…

UPDATE: Road in Barren County reopens following road project

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A portion of Dripping Springs Road in Barren County has reopened after cross tile replacement, officials say. According to a social media post by Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management, Dripping Springs Road between Happy Valley Road and Carden Road closed Wednesday morning. Emergency officials say the project was near the Oakwind Road area. News 40 will provide…

Community Outdoor Warning Sirens to be tested in Warren County on Friday

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Community Outdoor Warning Sirens in Warren County are scheduled to be tested this Friday, April 10. According to a social media post by Warren County Emergency Management, the test will take place at noon. This is a reminder to residents that this is only a test and does not indicate severe weather.  

3 new Publix locations announced for Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Three new Publix Super Market locations are coming to Kentucky. Each location will feature a 54,964 square-foot Publix Super Market and an adjacent Publix Liquors, a release stated Wednesday. The stores are expected to create job opportunities for around 150 employees each. According to the release, the following locations are expected to open across three cities:…