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Woodburn units respond to vehicle fire on I-165

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Woodburn units are on scene after a vehicle reportedly caught fire on Interstate 165. Woodburn Fire Department chief Bob Skipper confirms units responded Friday afternoon to the 2-mile marker of I-165 southbound. Skipper says the fire is now out. News 40 crews are reporting traffic delays in the area. We will provide additional updates as they…

June 27 is National HIV Testing Day

(CNN) – June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, a time to encourage people to learn their status. Early HIV diagnosis is critical, especially with advances in treatment for the disease. However, experts say many who have HIV are not aware they have it. In the U.S., about 1.2 million people have HIV, but about 13% of them don’t know…

4 total measles cases confirmed in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Health officials say four cases of measles have been reported in Kentucky this week. According to a release Friday by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, three cases are from the same household in Woodford County, while one case involves an unrelated case in Todd County. Health officials say the case in Todd…

BMW recalls 70,000 vehicles for crash risk

(CNN) – A mechanical glitch prompted in the recall of more than 70,000 BMWs. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, the electric drive motor software in these cars could shut down, resulting in a loss of drive power. The recall includes certain I4, I5, I7 and IX models. Officials say BMW dealers will fix the problem free of…

Todd County Health Department announces measles case in Todd County

TODD COUNTY, Ky. – A measles case has been confirmed in Todd County, according to the Todd County Health Department. A release on Friday announced the case has been identified in Todd County adult. According to the release, the resident recently traveled to an international location where there is an ongoing measles transmission. Health officials say measles is a respiratory…

Bowling Green man charged with drug trafficking after fleeing police

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing drug trafficking charges after police say he fled from a traffic stop. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Thursday due to a canceled registration status. Police say the driver had gotten out of the vehicle and was told…

Sunrise Spotlight: Fireworks at Barren River Lake!

In today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, Ashlee Wilson welcomed Shannon Hunt and Missy Towell to the studio! They joined us to share exciting details about some upcoming fireworks at Barren River Lake. Get ready for a spectacular display over the water! The Friends of Barren River Lake and Park are hosting their annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration on Friday,…

Russellville man charged with attempted murder, arson after house fire

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A Russellville man is charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting a home on fire. According to a release, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office and the Russellville Rural Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 6:33 p.m. Thursday at 199 Hancock Lake Road. Deputies say they learned 58-year-old Rodney Belcher of Russellville intentionally set fire…