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Community Driven: Farm Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For this week’s Community Driven, brought to you by The Mint Gaming Hall, Nothing Bundt Cakes and American Bank and Trust, we have in studio today Jason Musser, who’s here to tell us all about Farm Day and plans for the event’s future!  

Which Thanksgiving foods can go through TSA?

(CNN) – Millions of Americans will fly during the Thanksgiving weekend, and some passengers visiting family or friends want to bring food with them. Well, the Transportation Security Administration has some tips on what foods people can bring in carry-on bags. They include baked goods, meats, like turkey or ham, either frozen, cooked or uncooked, stuffing, casseroles and cooked macaroni…

It’s time to decide: turkey or ham, which is the best?

(CBS News) – It’s time for the annual Thanksgiving debate – turkey or ham? Kelly O’Grady with CBS News has the story on the dinner table debate. Turkey has long been the undisputed, heavyweight champion of Thanksgiving. But now, another holiday underdog is making a play for the plate. It’s ham. According to a survey by Jennie-O, nearly 40% of…

Local law enforcement provides tips to avoid package thefts from ‘porch pirates’

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says with increased deliveries this time of year, porch pirates are looking for the ideal opportunity to take advantage. However, authorities say there are some steps you can take to keep your gifts and other deliveries safe. Residents are encouraged to track packages and bring them inside as soon as possible. In…

Man charged with drug offenses in Bowling Green after traffic stop

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Louisville man is facing multiple drug offenses in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle traveling on Morgantown Road near the intersection of Veterans Memorial Boulevard around 1 a.m. Wednesday. Authorities say they conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle for a traffic-related offense. While speaking with…

1 injured in 2-vehicle accident in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department investigated a two-vehicle accident. Major Terry Flatt says officers responded to a collision on Columbia Avenue on Tuesday. Officers say Ada Bowles was attempting to exit the Hardees Parking Lot onto Columbia Avenue. Bowles’ vehicle drove into the path of a vehicle driven by Betty Franklin. Franklin was driving southbound on Columbia Avenue….

2 injured in Glasgow collision

GLASGOW, Ky. – Two are injured following a vehicle collision in Glasgow. Glasgow Police Department Major Terry Flatt says officers responded to a crash on Cleveland Avenue on Tuesday. Officers say Travis Butler was driving westbound when he looked down at something inside the vehicle. Butler told officers that when he looked back up, he could not avoid hitting another…

Bowling Green Battle of the Bells continues, donations open now

Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office/Salvation Army. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you remember those red kettles that come out every Christmas with bells ringing, then you’ll recognize the latest friendly competition underway in Bowling Green. WNKY News 40 recently covered Salvation Army’s kick off of its Kettle Campaign with “Battle of the Bells.” The fundraiser aims to support the mission…

Nashville man charged with fleeing police in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Tennessee man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he fled police in Simpson County on Monday. According to a uniform citation, a call came in around 9:35 p.m. about a reckless driver on Interstate 65 southbound at the 17-mile marker. A deputy with the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office states they positioned their cruiser to find…

Traffic stop leads to Madisonville drug bust with infant in back seat

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Two people are behind bars after authorities say they found drugs in the back of a vehicle near an infant. According to the Madisonville Police Department, 39-year-old Stacey Dillard of Hopkinsville and 38-year-old Destiny White of Madisonville were arrested Monday and charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, second or greater offense (methamphetamine), first-degree possession of…