Photo source: Kentucky Transportation CabinetFRANKFORT, Ky. – On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced more than $21.9 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster funds have been secured to reimburse cities, counties and utilities for expenses due to severe weather in 2019, 2021, 2025 and 2026 as well as a Bowling Green hospital for protective measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. “From…
Source: Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Stock Yards Bank & Trust celebrated the opening of its first full-service Bowling Green branch Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce, local business and community leaders. Located at 360 E. Eighth Ave., Suite 305 in downtown Bowling Green, the new branch builds on…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Pita’s Place, a Kentucky recovery residence serving women rebuilding their lives after addiction, is hosting its second annual RESTORED benefit concern on Saturday, Oct. 3. The event is scheduled to take place at the Knicely Conference Center in Bowling Green. Presented by Flora Templeton Stuart, organizers say RESTORED 2026 will bring together nationally recognized gospel artists,…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – A man and a local mother are facing child abuse charges in Franklin. According to the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office, a recent investigation started on August 24, 2026 after a report of child abuse. As a result, authorities say James Wesley Witucki Adkins was arrested and charged with fourth-degree assault, child abuse. In addition, the victim’s mother,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Post 3 continues to honor Trooper Hayden Phillips. KSP Public Affairs Officer Trooper Katan Parker shared a statement on what would have been Trooper Phillips 29th birthday on Wednesday. “Happy Heavenly Birthday to our brother Hayden Phillips. He would’ve been 29 years old today. Rest easy Hayden, you will always be in our…
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Authorities responded to a single-vehicle crash that resulted in significant damage to a building. According to Hopkinsville Fire/EMS (HFE), emergency personnel responded to the collision just before midnight Tuesday. When personnel arrived, they located a vehicle that left the roadway and crashed into the wall of a business. Officials say the male driver climbed out of the…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Trooper Hayden Phillips’ children will return to the baseball field tonight, and organizers are asking the community to support them at their baseball games. The games will be played at Jackie B. Browning Park at Field 2 and Field 6 starting at 7:15 p.m. “While there are no words that can take away the pain these little…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – The City of Franklin will lower flags to half-staff to honor Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was killed in the line of duty Monday. Franklin Mayor Larry Dixon signed a proclamation recognizing and honoring the service and sacrifice of Trooper Phillips. Flags will be flown at half-staff from Sept. 30 through Oct. 4.
UPDATE Sept. 30 at 11:45 a.m. GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County Family YMCA says due to resulting smoke and water damage from a fire Wednesday, it will remain closed until 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5. The YMCA further states professional remediation will take place around the clock to ensure a safe opening. In addition, the organization says its childcare…
UPDATE (Sept. 30 9 a.m.) – Kentucky State Police Post 3 Public Affairs Officer Katan Parker tells WNKY News 40 that Trooper Hayden Phillips’ handcuffs were used in the arrest of murder suspect Emonnie Branch. — SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) is investigating the fatal shooting of a trooper on I-65. According…
