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Franklin police searching for theft suspect

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department is searching for a suspect linked to vehicle break-ins. The department says an individual attempted to gain access and stole items from vehicles Sunday morning. Police say the break-ins were captured on video cameras in the area. Authorities are urging the community to lock vehicles and remove all valuables. If you have information…

National Weather Service Louisville confirms EF-1 tornado damage in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The National Weather Service Louisville has confirmed EF-1 damage surveyed in Franklin. According to NWS Louisville, the damage has been located on Neosheo Prices Mill Road during a preliminary investigation. Preliminary findings found at least EF-1 damage and peak winds at 90 miles per hour approximately 5.5 miles southwest of Franklin, NWS officials say. Surveyors are still…

Bowling Green police raise awareness of IRS scam

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is warning the public about a scam circulating through text messages. According to police, the text claims the Internal Revenue Service wants to give the recipient money. This is a scam, according to police. The text may show up under an email address, and it will mention how you are eligible…

SNAP benefits available to replace food lost during recent storms

If you are a SNAP benefit recipient and lost your food due to a power outage from last weekend’s round of severe weather, you may be able to get replacement benefits. The Kentucky Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program says that households that lost food due to the Feb. 15 storms and flooding have until Wednesday, Feb. 25 to request replacement benefits….

Glasgow Farmer’s Market groundbreaking postponed

GLASGOW, Ky. – The groundbreaking for the future Glasgow Farmer’s Market has been postponed. Due to weather, the business will now have a groundbreaking at a later date. The event was originally scheduled for Feb. 19 at noon on West Main Street. News 40 will provide additional details as they become available.

Glasgow man charged with assault of police officer

GLASGOW, Ky. – One man has been charged with assault of a police officer in Glasgow. According to the Glasgow Police Department, officers responded on Monday to East Cherry Street for a domestic complaint. Police say upon arrival, they made contact with Shawn Coleman, 50, of Glasgow, who they say became combative with officers, striking one in the face area….

State of emergency declared in Simpson County

SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – A state of emergency has been declared in Simpson County. According to an executive order, Simpson County judge-executive Mason Barnes declared the state of emergency in response to the recent severe weather event that occurred. The order states multiple state and county roads have flooded, along with properties. Simpson County emergency responders will be directed to…

Beshear provides update on severe weather, 14 fatalities reported

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on severe weather affecting the Commonwealth. On Tuesday, the governor reminded Kentuckians that snow and below-zero temperatures are expected across much of the state this week. “If you can’t turn your heat on by this afternoon, you need to call a family member or friend and go stay with them. If…

Police searching for suspect after shooting in Clarksville

Source: Clarksville Police Department. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Police say they are searching for a suspect after multiple people were injured in a shooting in Clarksville. According to the Clarksville Police Department, officers responded around 7:39 p.m. on Monday to Tennova Healthcare after three gunshot victims arrived at a hospital. Police say the victims included a 3-year-old girl with a non…

Nelson Co. man charged after chicken-fighting event discovered

BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a Nelson County man after receiving a tip to a chicken-fighting event. KSP Post 4 in Elizabethtown say it responded to Pottershop Road on Monday. Troopers and detectives say they located a chicken-fighting event was active. The property owner, Aaron Thompson, 37, was arrested and charged with cruelty to animals – 2nd…