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Vehicle hits Bowling Green home, 1 arrested on DUI charge

UPDATE: Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower confirms the driver is identified as 42-year-old Lee Doyle. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Officials say one person has been arrested after crashing into a home in Bowling Green. According to News 40 staff, first responders were at the scene of the incident on the corner of Stone Avenue and Upper Stone Avenue. Sheriff Brett…

Kentucky State Police investigating missing juvenile case in Wayne County

Source: Kentucky State Police. MONTICELLO, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is currently working the case of a missing teen in Wayne County. Troopers say Jason S. Woodworth, 16, of Monticello went missing from his residence around 11 p.m. on Feb. 3. KSP says it was contacted Thursday regarding his disappearance. According to authorities, the teen’s mother last spoke to…

Daniel Cameron announces U.S. Senate bid

KENTUCKY – Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has launched his Senate bid. Cameron shared the announcement with a post to X on Thursday, Feb. 20, the same day it was announced Sen. Mitch McConnell will not be seeking reelection in 2026.   Kentucky, it’s time for a new generation of leadership in the U.S. Senate. Let’s do this. pic.twitter.com/YRXAm4Busv…

WKU BASE: series against Lafayette adjusted

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Due to inclement weather in Bowling Green, this weekend’s series against Lafayette has been adjusted. Instead of Friday, the two teams will now open the series on Saturday beginning at 3 p.m. CT before playing a doubleheader on Sunday starting at 1 p.m. CT with both games being scheduled for nine innings. Updated Schedule: Saturday, Feb….

McConnell remarks on final Senate term

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks Thursday on the Senate floor: RELATED: Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker “I’ve never liked calling too much attention to today’s date, February 20th. But I figured my birthday would be as good a day as any to share with…

Applications open for flood relief assistance in Kentucky

The National Association of Realtors Relief Foundation and Kentucky Realtors are providing  $150,000 in relief funding to help those whose homes were damaged or destroyed during the recent storms and flooding throughout Kentucky. Relief funds can be applied toward assistance with mortgage or rental payments, as well as lodging assistance for those who were displaced due to the natural disaster….

Mammoth Cave National Park announces road closures

Source: Mammoth Cave National ParkMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – After opening on a delayed schedule this morning at 11:30 a.m., Mammoth Cave National Park is sharing how weather is impacting its roads. All secondary roads, including Flint Ridge and the Green River Ferry remain closed, park officials say. Park road crews are currently working to safely clear roadways. Please drive with…

Gov. Beshear provides weather update for Feb. 20, confirms 15 deaths

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has provided an update as winter weather continues across much of Kentucky. On Thursday, the governor said the state is moving from the emergency search-and-rescue phase to the stabilization phase. “I want to take a moment to recognize how, in Kentucky, we always look out for our neighbors, and I have seen this once…

District 3 flooded road report released for Feb. 20

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Transportation officials have released the latest list of flooded roads within the viewing area. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, roads across District 3 are beginning to open after closing from weekend flooding. The Interstate 165 northbound off-ramp at exit 26 in Butler County has reopened, officials say. Additional roads beyond the list provided by officials…