Credit: City of Bowling Green Public WorksBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green Public Works responded to several areas today. Public Works Director Andy Souza says crews responded to the 3400 block of Smallhouse Road to reports of a large pothole on Saturday evening. Souza says crews repaired the large pothole with a cold patch that quickly repairs…
CAVE CITY, Ky. – One person has died following a rollover crash in Barren County Saturday. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers received a call just before 10 a.m. for a single-vehicle collision. Troopers arrived on scene at the 54.9 mile marker on Interstate 65. During a preliminary investigation, troopers say they learned a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 driven…
Source: Warren County KY Government. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A weather system has dumped more than an inch of rain overnight in some counties of the local area, with icy conditions emerging on Sunday. According to the Kentucky Transportation Department, rain has moved out of the District 3 area, but colder temperatures are creating icy conditions and snow. Crews from…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – First responders say they have received reports of multiple water rescues on Saturday. The Simpson County Office of Emergency Management says one vehicle was in the water as rain continues to sweep through the local area. Additional details on this rescue have not been released at this time. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says it also responded…
HORSE CAVE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal car crash that has left one dead and another injured. According to KSP, troopers received a call just before 6 p.m. Friday for a possible fatal collision. Troopers arrived at the scene near the 5200 block of South Dixie Highway. Through a preliminary investigation, troopers say they learned…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Carlos Vasquez’s walk-off, RBI double in extra innings capped a doubleheader sweep for the Hilltoppers as they defeated Illinois State 9-7 and 4-3 on opening day at Nick Denes Field. GAME ONE • WKU scored first on a sacrifice fly from Anthony Westbrook in the bottom of the second inning. • Illinois State took the lead…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – News 40 reporter Michael Ridgeway spent some time this Valentine’s Day learning what the community loves about Bowling Green. While love in the air, Bowling Green’s story extends beyond just the holiday. Join us on News 40 as we spotlight individual communities and what they love most about BG and What BG Could Be? by visiting…
TROY, Ala. – WKU Softball wasted no time getting on the board in either game on Friday as the Hilltoppers (3-4 overall) scored a total of 10 runs in the first two innings of both games against Southeast Missouri and Eastern Illinois. The Tops would go on to win the first against SEMO (0-2 overall) 6-0, and the second against…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Valentine’s Day disaster occurred for a local flower shop. BG Bloom Room off of Morgantown Road had to halt all deliveries Friday after a shocking act of vandalism. The shop owner says a delivery driver, allegedly frustrated over the wait time, punched through the front door, causing nearly $6,000 worth of damages. The unexpected incident…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Western Kentucky University alumnus and former faculty member has made a gift to support WKU students, along with the Department of Military Leadership and Science in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. According to a release, Lt. Col. Michael Boos served as an assistant professor of military science in the WKU College of Education…
