Closeup of parked car on a city street side with new winter rubber tires. Source: Envato/by by bilanol. HENDERSON , Ky. – The Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division is joining in for a national effort to improve road safety. According to the agency, Operation Safe Driver Week will last from July 12-18. During this time, law enforcement and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is part of multi-agency training taking place this week at Lost River Elementary. According to the agency, the public may notice emergency service vehicles on the property, with first responders going into and out of the school. This is only part of the training, authorities say. News 40 will provide additional…
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Christian County man is charged with drug possession following a pursuit that began in Logan County. According to a uniform citation, the Hopkinsville Police Department (HPD) was contacted by the Logan County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) regarding a pursuit that began in Logan County. LCSO told HPD that they believed the operator and the vehicle were in…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Houston Astros selected WKU RHP Mick Uebelhor in the 20th round of the 2026 MLB Draft on Sunday evening. With the selection, the Hilltoppers have had two players drafted this year and seven since the 2023 season. By being picked 601st overall, Uebelhor became the 65th Hilltopper to be selected into the MLB. He is…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital is receiving national recognition for stroke care. According to a release by the hospital on Monday, TriStar Greenview received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target Type 2 Diabetes quality achievement awards. The release says the recognition shows the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Milwaukee Brewers selected WKU RHP Gavin Perry in the 11th round of the 2026 MLB Draft on Sunday afternoon. Perry is the sixth Hilltopper to be drafted to the MLB in the Marc Rardin era at WKU. By being picked 341st overall, Perry became the 64th Hilltopper to be selected into the MLB. He is…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky, – A Bowling Green man is behind bars after several mailboxes were destroyed in the local area. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to a collision Sunday at 1:19 a.m. in the 300 block of Springhill Avenue. Upon arrival, police say they observed tire marks through multiple front yards, a destroyed concrete…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is facing charges after authorities say he nearly hit a vehicle while driving under the influence in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police observed a vehicle crossing over the center line several times on Campbell Lane around 3 a.m. Sunday. Authorities say the vehicle nearly caused a collision. Trooper…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department (GPD) is warning the public of an ongoing scam. According to a social media post from the department, scammers are calling victims and claiming that a family member or friend has been jailed. The scammers tell victims that they need to send money via gift cards or wire money. GPD says the scammers…
SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is investigating ongoing reports of rental fraud. SCSO says fraudulent rental listings are being posted on TikTok using photos of real properties in Franklin and Simpson County. Scammers are advertising homes for rent and instruct users interested in renting to text or call the same phone number. The same number…
