Angel Tree ProgramGLASGOW, Ky. – It’s never too early to start planning for Christmas. That’s what the Salvation Army is doing later this month with three days of Angel Tree sign-ups. Families in need can register, allowing others to “adopt” an angel on a tree to provide gifts to that child that otherwise may go without. To sign up, you…
GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man has been apprehended in connection with a sexual abuse investigation. According to court records, a warrant of arrest on indictment was served on Sept. 3., leading to the arrest of 36-year-old Wayne Groce of Glasgow. Groce is indicted on multiple charges, including first-degree rape, incest and first-degree sexual abuse. This follows an indictment being…
(CNN) – You may want to check your freezer. A salmonella outbreak has been linked to some home delivery meals. The selected meals were made by Metabolic Meals and were delivered during the week of July 28. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 16 people across 10 states have fallen ill, including seven that had to be…
Photo source: Junior Achievement of South Central KentuckyBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky announced new leadership on Monday. Kalyn Vick, of Bowling Green, has been selected as JA’s Director of Education. According to a release, Vick will oversee educational programming in Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky. Programs focus on preparing over 10,000 students for work…
EDMONTON, Ky. – An Edmonton man is facing several charges related to an incident that occurred Friday. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police was assisting the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office to serve a warrant at a residence on Dry Fork Road in Edmonton. Authorities say 33-year-old Lonnie Thompson of Edmonton was wanted for multiple arrest warrants and…
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is conducting a murder investigation in Pike County. According to a release, KSP responded to a 911 call regarding an unresponsive man in the Hell Community of Pike County on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Troopers responded to Allegheny Road and discovered a man dead near the road. KSP’s initial investigation showed that Brent Wooten,…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man faces human trafficking and possession of child sexual performance materials in Allen County. According to a release, the Scottsville Police Department and the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at the home of Jeffery Stinson, 60, of Scottsville, on SE 2nd Street in Scottsville on Monday. Electronic devices allegedly used…
Source: Kentucky Lottery. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Three lucky winners in Kentucky are celebrating winning thousands of dollars from Saturday night’s Powerball drawing. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the tickets were sold for the recent $1.8 billion jackpot drawing, the second largest in United States history. The winning tickets included the following: A $100,000 ticket purchased at Kash Stop Four at…
HART COUNTY, Ky. – Hart County is no longer under a burn ban. According to an executive order Monday, Sept. 8, the burn ban is rescinded effective immediately. The order states sufficient rainfall has reduced dry conditions. News 40 will provide additional details on burn bans as they are released.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is accused of impersonating Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower during a recent incident. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police was contacted just after 5:30 p.m. Saturday in reference to an individual receiving a voicemail from a male subject stating he was Hightower with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities…
