HORSE CAVE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal car crash that has left one dead and another injured. According to KSP, troopers received a call just before 6 p.m. Friday for a possible fatal collision. Troopers arrived at the scene near the 5200 block of South Dixie Highway. Through a preliminary investigation, troopers say they learned…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Carlos Vasquez’s walk-off, RBI double in extra innings capped a doubleheader sweep for the Hilltoppers as they defeated Illinois State 9-7 and 4-3 on opening day at Nick Denes Field. GAME ONE • WKU scored first on a sacrifice fly from Anthony Westbrook in the bottom of the second inning. • Illinois State took the lead…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – News 40 reporter Michael Ridgeway spent some time this Valentine’s Day learning what the community loves about Bowling Green. While love in the air, Bowling Green’s story extends beyond just the holiday. Join us on News 40 as we spotlight individual communities and what they love most about BG and What BG Could Be? by visiting…
TROY, Ala. – WKU Softball wasted no time getting on the board in either game on Friday as the Hilltoppers (3-4 overall) scored a total of 10 runs in the first two innings of both games against Southeast Missouri and Eastern Illinois. The Tops would go on to win the first against SEMO (0-2 overall) 6-0, and the second against…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Valentine’s Day disaster occurred for a local flower shop. BG Bloom Room off of Morgantown Road had to halt all deliveries Friday after a shocking act of vandalism. The shop owner says a delivery driver, allegedly frustrated over the wait time, punched through the front door, causing nearly $6,000 worth of damages. The unexpected incident…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Western Kentucky University alumnus and former faculty member has made a gift to support WKU students, along with the Department of Military Leadership and Science in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. According to a release, Lt. Col. Michael Boos served as an assistant professor of military science in the WKU College of Education…
Source: WKU News. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents convened for its first quarterly meeting of the year on Friday, approving new academic programs, awarding University Distinguished Professor status to two faculty members, and recognizing a generous philanthropic contribution. New Academic Programs The Board approved three new academic offerings set to launch in Fall 2025: Bachelor…
GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow Police Department officer who is currently on suspension has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. Public information officer Major Terry Flatt says the Glasgow Police Department responded to the 100 block of Milton Ave. at 6:30 a.m. on Jan. 18. Flatt says the department received a complaint of domestic violence involving Vickery….
OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Owensboro Police Department is asking the community to avoid the 3600 block of Chickasaw Drive as it works a warrant service call. Police say they are assisting the U.S. Marshals at the scene. The department says as U.S. Marshals were attempting to serve a warrant, a fugitive exited the residence then went back inside and barricaded…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Three people are facing charges after being arrested in Bowling Green on warrants. According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, deputies apprehended three fugitives Thursday night on the 2600 block of Chandler Drive. Following a traffic stop, deputies say they located suspected fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and paraphernalia in the possession of 43-year-old Andrea Webb of Bowling…
