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Pet of the Day: Meet Valentine!

  Sponsored by Morgantown Bank and Trust For your Pet of the Day, Morgantown Bank and Trust would like you to meet Valentine! This adorable Boxer mix is estimated to be around one year old, still very much a puppy at heart. Valentine is described as a fun-loving girl who adores playing, especially a good game of tug-of-war. She’s also…

How to practice food safety during Fourth of July cookouts

(CNN) – The Fourth of July is nearly here. If you’re planning a cookout or get together, health officials are urging you to keep food safe. Every year in the U.S., there are an estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illness and 3,000 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Meredith Carothers with the USDA Food Safety…

Local events taking place this holiday weekend

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.  – If you aren’t sure where to spend the day this weekend before heading to local fireworks shows, News 40 has you covered. The following local events will be taking place this weekend, starting Friday, July 4: Hart County  Bonnieville July 4 Parade: The parade starts at 10 a.m., with a parade lineup starting beforehand at the…

City of Franklin releases firework hours

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The City of Franklin is reminding the community of its firework hours this week. On Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4, city officials say fireworks celebration hours are from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. To view fireworks events in the local area, click here.

UPDATE: Missing Bowling Green woman located safe

Source: Bowling Green Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Police say Sarah Ayers has been found safe. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is asking the public’s help to locate a missing woman. Officers say they are searching for 40-year-old Sarah Ayers, who has been reported missing. Ayers was last seen Wednesday behind The Mint. Police say…

Louisville man flees police, leaves 4-month-old child in car

Source: Louisville Metro Police Department. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Louisville Metro Police Department is searching for a man that allegedly fled police and left behind his 4-month-old child. According to police, Christopher A, Morris fled when LMPD attempted to conduct a traffic stop for a traffic violation on Wednesday. Now, officers say they are working to locate him after he…

Auburn police find bikes in random locations, none reported stolen

AUBURN, Ky. – Several bicycles have been located in random locations in Auburn. The Auburn Police Department says it recovered bikes that were dumped across the city this week. The department has not received any reports of stolen bicycles. If a bike has been stolen, contact the Auburn Police Department at 270.542.4149 with a description or serial number.

Bowling Green’s Duncan Hines Legacy Shines Nationally

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green’s very own Duncan Hines is receiving national recognition, thanks to the remarkable achievements of two local student groups who highlighted his legacy on a national platform. First, the Western Kentucky University Concrete Canoe team achieved a monumental feat, securing third place in the nation at the recent American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) competition….

Officials share Warren County fireworks ordinance

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Officials are reminding Warren County residents of the county fireworks ordinance as the holiday weekend approaches. According to officials, the Warren County ordinance states fireworks may only be used through July 6 between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. However, on July 4, officials say fireworks can be used between 10 a.m. and midnight. For safety reasons,…

WRECC working to restore power outage in Plum Springs

PLUM SPRINGS, Ky. – Crews are working to restore a power outage Thursday in the Plum Springs area. According to the Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, the outage affects 1,700 members. WRECC says it is working to restore power as soon as possible. To view the latest information on WRECC power outages, click here.