GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Friday evening. Fire Chief Lucas Tinsley says firefighters responded to a structure fire at 107 Highland Park at 9:40 pm. When units arrived, they observed light smoke and flames in the home’s front window. The fire was located in the kitchen. Firefighters extinguished quickly. The kitchen sustained…
Have you ever wondered what the city of Bowling Green could look like in ten, fifteen, maybe twenty-five years? That’s the question News 40’s Michael Ridgeway asked local farmer Randy Mann in today’s Community Driven. To participate in a conversation about your community, visit WhatCouldBGBe.com.
FRANKLIN, Ky. – Flooding remains a major issue in Simpson County on Monday, with several roads still underwater and businesses seeing water reach their doorsteps. Areas like Hoy Park in Franklin are completely submerged as the community deals with the aftermath of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Simpson County Judge Executive Mason Barnes shared insight into the situation, explaining how…
MUNFRDVILLE, Ky. – Units responded to a structure fire on Monday in Hart County. According to Munfordville Fire and Rescue, units responded at around 1 a.m. to a report of a structure fire on Buell Avenue. Fire officials say law enforcement reports prior to their arrival state a manufactured home showed visible smoke and flames. Upon arrival, units achieved a…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County is under a declaration of emergency due to recent heavy rainfall. According to officials, Warren County judge-executive Doug Gorman executed the declaration on Monday, Feb. 17 due to effects of the excessive rain. This has created a variety of challenges for departments within the City of Bowling Green and Warren County government, according to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A neighborhood off of Brewster Lane near Morgantown Road is currently trapped by floodwaters, according to director of Bowling Green Public Works Andy Souza. Souza describes the incident as an emergency situation, prompting crews to find an easement that connects just off of the adjacent street off of Duchess Drive. Souza says public works crews will…
MURFREESBORO, TN – The Bluegrass Blazers, a homeschool basketball organization out of Bowling Green, claimed three conference championships on Saturday in Murfreesboro, TN. The Blazers are in the Midsouth Homeschool Athletic Conference and consist of seven competitive homeschool programs. The 14u Blazers team went into the tournament as the four seed and knew the road to the championship was going…
TROY, Ala. – WKU Softball finished the weekend a perfect 5-0 on Sunday with a 10-2 win over Alabama State. Freshman utility Macy Gregor hit the walk-off single for the Hilltoppers (6-4 overall) en route to their second run-rule in in as many days. In the circle, freshman right hander Erica Houge earned her second start of the season and…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – WKU women’s basketball (17-7, 8-4 CUSA) fell, 73-63, to Middle Tennessee (19-6, 11-1 CUSA) on the road on Saturday afternoon in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. HOW IT HAPPENED The first quarter was a high-scoring period for both teams with WKU taking the edge 24-20. Middle Tennessee scored first, but Destiny Salary tied it up with a layup. The Lady…
HART COUNTY, Ky. – Hart County’s fiscal court has approved an ordinance turning over Bonnieville roads to the county road system. According to the Hart County Fiscal Court, Ordinance 620.181 was read and approved during a meeting on Feb. 11. This follows Bonnieville officially dissolving in November of 2024 after a vote of residents within the former city of Bonnieville….
