BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Firefighters responded Friday evening to a reported fire off of Glen Lily Road. According to Bowling Green Fire Department public information officer Katie McKee, Friday afternoon, BGFD was dispatched to a reported structure fire on Glen Lily Road. Smoke was noted in the area. Upon arrival, the on scene crew located the source of the smoke…
Source: Metcalfe County Schools. EDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County Elementary School students took their favorite stuffed animals in for check-ups Friday during a Teddy Bear Clinic. The program was held thanks to the Metcalfe County High School HOSA Club of Future Health Professionals. School officials say students dressed in scrubs, gloves and masks to help with the health assessments, which…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Seventeen graduates of the Kentucky State Police Telecommunications Academy are being recognized by Gov. Andy Beshear, including a former member of the News 40 team. “Today, you embark on a commendable journey of public service, one that will provide light in the darkness to so many Kentuckians in their times of greatest need,” Gov. Andy Beshear…
KENTUCKY – The next honor flight of Kentucky is less than 50 days away and provides a chance for you to honor one veteran with an incredible trip. The honor flight will fly World War II, Korean and Vietnam War veterans to Washington, D.C. for a one-day all-expenses-paid visit to the national memorials that are dedicated to honoring their serivce….
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office will benefit from recent funding to support training of its personnel. According to Barren County government officials, representatives with the Kentucky Association of Counties presented Barren County sheriff Kent Keen with a grant award of nearly $6,500. Officials say the grant aims to fund initiatives that “reduce insurance claims and lawsuits…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Southern Paws Animal Rescue in Logan County is asking for a helping hand to raise funds for rescue cats. According to the animal rescue, it needs some help cleaning five miles of Russellville streets to raise money. Rescuers say this is a great chance to earn volunteer and community service hours. They say all supplies will be…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is addressing a concerning trend being seen by law enforcement. Sextortion can start on any site, app, messaging platform or game where people meet and communicate. According to the Glasgow Police Department, first contact with the criminal will be a threat in some cases. Police say the person may claim to already have…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A yearly national program is bringing a STEM competition to Allen County-Scottsville High School. According to an Allen County Schools PR entry by public relations director Don Meador, the Science Olympiad is open each spring for students to compete. He says students from both Allen County-Scottsville High School and James E. Bazzell Middle School have participated in…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Sixteen people are indicted on charges related to either reentering the United States after deportation or illegal possession of a firearm. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, the indictments were returned on Wednesday. This includes the following, according to the indictments: Moises Archaga-Garcia, 46, a citizen of Honduras, was charged with reentry…
ASHLAND, Ky. – A man is facing charges following an investigation by the Kentucky State Police into inappropriate communications with a minor. According to KSP, troopers arrested 28-year-old Harlee Estepp on Wednesday. Troopers say the investigation began in 2022 after law enforcement received information about Estepp’s interactions with a juvenile. Authorities say the incidents under investigation are connected to events…
