GLASGOW, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal Barren County crash. KSP Post 3 Public Affairs Officer Katan Parker says the agency responded to a collision in Barren County at just after 3 pm on Edmonton Road at Veterans Outer Loop on Monday. Parker says an initial investigation shows a vehicle operated by James Deichmueller, 82, from Selma,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In this week’s Topper Tuesday, courtesy of our friends over at Franklin Bank & Trust, News 40’s Cole Scott takes the desk with WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart to take a look back on all the top moments from the past athletic year. Stewart also shares more on a future project that will headline the beginning…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — On Monday, Bowling Green City Commissioner Dana Beasley-Brown issued a statement emphasizing the urgent need to uphold the constitutional rights and human dignity of Ernesto Manuel-Andres, a local teenager who remains in federal custody despite meeting legal criteria for release. “Here in Bowling Green, we’re reminded how important it is to protect the fundamental rights that…
BOWLNG GREEN, Ky. – A highway safety improvement project is set to begin on U.S. 68 in the Browning community area of Warren County. Transportation officials say the project will construct a restricted crossing U-turn at the intersection of U.S. 68 and KY 242. Drivers should expect lane closures throughout the entire construction process. The RCUT intersection is an innovative…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing drug charges after a search at his home on Monday. The Scottsville Police Department says it worked with the Allen County Sheriff’s Office to execute a search warrant off of the 500 block of S E Third Street in Scottsville regarding an illegal narcotic trafficking. Authorities say they located 66.6 grams of…
MONROE, La. – The Department of Homeland Security has blocked the release of a recent Bowling Green graduate. According to a release by Fugees Family, on Monday, the DHS blocked 18-year-old Ernesto Manuel-Andres’ release despite a “federal immigration judge’s order that he should be freed on bond.” RELATED: Teranga Academy graduate in ICE custody, family and school staff show concern…
DURHAM, N.C. – Hilltopper outfielder Ryan Wideman was named to the Baseball America All-America Second Team, the publication announced last week. Wideman is the fifth Hilltopper to be selected as a Baseball America All-American, joining Jake Sanford (2019), Wade Gaynor (2009), Lorenzo Ferguson (1997) and Chris Turner (1988). This is Wideman’s first Second Team All-American nod and fourth All-American recognition…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An Illinois man is facing multiple charges following a pursuit in Warren County on Sunday. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers received a call just before 6 p.m. about a possible injury collision on Interstate 65 at the 30-mile marker. Authorities say before arrival on scene, they received another call stating that 22-year-old Christian Smith…
LONDON, Ky. – One man has been arrested after the discovery of homemade explosives in Laurel County. According to a release by the Kentucky State Police, troopers requested assistance from its hazardous devices unit after a trooper encountered a potential explosive situation on Kentucky 490. Troopers say an item was burning in the road when the trooper was approached by…
AUBURN, Ky. – This outage has been restored. AUBURN, Ky. – The Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation has reported a power outage Monday affecting 1,285 members in the Auburn area. WRECC says crews are working to restore power as soon as possible. The cause of the power outage has not been released at this time. News 40 will provide additional…
