Warren County Public Schools. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A Warren Central High School student is being recognized for her achievements. According to Warren County Public Schools, Surya Rasuli of WCHS has been named the Kentucky regional affiliate winner of the 2025 National Center for Women and Information Technology Aspirations in Computing High School Award. News 40 congratulates Surya on her…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – A water rescue was conducted in Simpson County on Thursday morning. Simpson County Office of Emergency Management says it responded to a vehicle stalled in floodwaters at 5:40 am. According to officials, this occurred at the intersection of Witt Rd. and Kummer Rd. The agency says a motorist drove past orange barrels and attempted to drive through…
Source: Micah B. Henson. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – All Western Kentucky University campuses will be closed Thursday, Feb. 20. WKU says classes are canceled on this date. For the Winter Weather Communications Plan, click here.
BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – One man is safe thanks to rescue efforts from Butler County first responders and emergency management. On Monday, the Butler County Rescue Squad says several rescue squad members, along with emergency management officials, gathered at the Green River, searching for a man who was not seen for several days. Officials say the man had been staying…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At the request of the Tennessee Valley Authority, two local utility companies are asking members to conserve power. Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation and Bowling Green Municipal Utilities are asking its members to reduce non-essential electricity between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Thursday and Friday. WRECC says this will help power providers across the Tennessee…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Some of the community turned out on Wednesday to enjoy the snow in Bowling Green. News 40 stopped by some popular spots when snow rolls in and found out how locals were making the most of the day. One of those stops included “Hospital Hill.” One local says, “Actually, it’s my first time ever on…
(CNN) – Food contamination is becoming more widespread, and in many cases, severe. According to a report published by the Public Interest Research Group, most illnesses in 2024 were linked to just 13 outbreaks. That’s despite more than 300 food recalls last year. Researchers say salmonella, listeria and E. coli were the most common reasons for food recalls. Nineteen people…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Coyote sightings across Kentucky may increase this winter and spring as the animal’s mating season takes place. According to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, coyote winter mating season typically lasts into March, while pup rearing takes place in spring and early summer. “People may worry when they think there are coyotes living near them, but there’s usually no…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man could face 20 years in prison after setting fire to a Bowling Green Wendy’s. On Feb. 17, court documents state a guilty plea was entered for Michael Sheehan, 40, of Bowling Green on second-degree arson. Nearly a year ago, a fire occurred at a Wendy’s on U.S. 31-W Bypass in Bowling Green, which caused…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society is asking you to remember your pets outdoors as dangerously cold temperatures approach. The humane society is encouraging the public to take care of their pets in these conditions. If you are concerned about the living conditions of a pet, you can contact 270-393-4000 for Bowling Green city limits or…
