SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – A Smiths Grove man is behind bars after an alleged assault case involving a teen. According to a uniform citation, the Barren County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched on Friday night to a report of a 17-year-old that had been assaulted. Authorities say the victim had been transported to T.J. Samson Community Hospital by a neighbor. Upon…
GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he drove past a cruiser that was attempting to block traffic. According to a uniform citation, a Glasgow officer had parked a cruiser and activated its lights to block traffic for a wrecker to load a vehicle on Columbia Avenue on Sunday night. Police say while blocking…
The Lindsey Wilson College Singers perform at the annual Cave Sing event at Mammoth Cave National Park in Rafinesque Hall. NPS PhotoMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park is hosting its 46th annual Cave Sing on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. According to the park, this free holiday event will include musical performances inside of the cave by…
HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. — One man is dead and another is facing a murder charge following a reported shooting in Harlan County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers responded Saturday at around 4:10 a.m. after receiving a 911 call reporting a shooting on Coldiron Branch in Cumberland. Troopers say they arrived on scene, along with Lifeguard Ambulance. Upon arrival,…
Source: Trooper Katan Parker. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A large amount of food donations will go to those in need thanks to this year’s Cram the Cruiser. The Kentucky State Police Post 3’s annual event on Saturday brought in a large amount of donations, according to KSP Post 3 public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker. Parker thanks the community for…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Local law enforcement is providing a reminder to those planning to travel this week for Thanksgiving. The Glasgow Police Department says millions of people are expected to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Police say this is one of the busiest times of the year on the road, making safety a priority. Authorities say to always buckle…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Multiple area fire departments responded to a house fire over the weekend in Morgantown. According to the Fourth District Fire Department, units from Fourth District, Fifth and Morgantown responded Sunday to Possum Hollow Road for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, fire personnel say they discovered a fully involved house fire. Units were able to extinguish the…
Update (4:30pm) – Sheriff Brett Hightower says the road way has reopened. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – First responders are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Warren County. Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower confirmed to WNKY News 40 that the crash happened at 5600 Morgantown Road. Hightower says the accident involved entrapment and injuries have been reported. The roadway…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green nonprofit was awarded a sizeable grant to help families in the community. Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center, a 501c3 agency, received a $2,500 grant from J.M. Smucker Company on Friday. The grant will be used to purchase gas cards for families who are experiencing a crisis. Executive director of the Barren River…
(CNN) – Right now, the Supreme Court is weighing President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to implement tariffs. However, in the meantime, soybean farmers are among those feeling the impact of the trade war, even as China has agreed to purchase soybeans from the U.S. as part of recent trade negotiations. John Bartman, a fifth-generation soybean farmer in Illinois,…
