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UPDATE: Missing Metcalfe teen located safe

SUMMER SHADE, Ky. – Officials with Edmonton-Metcalfe 911 say Isaac Smith has been found safe. SUMMER SHADE, Ky. – The Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office says it is searching for a missing teen. According to Edmonton-Metcalfe 911, 15-year-old Isaac Smith is missing from Summer Shade. If you have any information, contact dispatch at 270-432-5646.

Duncan Hines Days announces new events this summer

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Duncan Hines Days has some new events to look forward to in summer 2025. The event takes place annually in Bowling Green each summer, celebrating the man behind the cake mix and his local ties. This year, Duncan Hines Days organizers say participants can look forward to the following: June 1: Tour de Duncan (title pending),…

BRASS, Inc. presented with $47,000 from Galentine’s Day Gala

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This year’s Galentine’s Day Gala raised $47,000 for Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. The nonprofit provides emergency and support services to those affected by domestic violence in Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties. BRASS, Inc. says it is grateful to both A&M Collective and Highland Stables for the generosity…

MCHS seniors showcase skills at KySTE Spring Conference

Source: Metcalfe County Schools. EDMONTON, Ky. – Two Metcalfe County High School seniors showed off their skills at the KySTE Spring Conference last week. School officials say Logan Gaskins and Landon Heckel were selected earlier in the year as STLP Engineers/Ambassadors. Both students provided technical support and showed their commitment to the STLP mission at the recent conference, the district…

Firefighters respond to reported fire on Glen Lily Road

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…

Metcalfe elementary students practice check-ups at Teddy Bear Clinic

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…

17 graduate from Kentucky State Police Telecommunications Academy

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…

Honor flight of Kentucky to transport veterans to Washington

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 Co. Sheriff’s Office receives funding to support training

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…

Local animal rescue asking volunteers to help clean streets for a cause

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…