BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is investigating an overdose death involving an 18-year-old. According to the Bowling Green Police Department, officers were called to the overdose death of 18-year-old Acacia Rose Martinez on Jan. 21. News 40 has since confirmed with the Bowling Green Independent School District that Martinez had been a student at Bowling Green…
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is accused of identity theft in Christian County. On Friday, The Hopkinsville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with an improper license plate display Police say the vehicle had the odor of marijuana, leading to a search of the vehicle. Officers say they located a baggie of marijuana. Amy Myers,…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department has made an arrest after a vehicle collision into a home on Bunche Avenue. According to a release by the department, on Monday, a GPD officer observed a vehicle matching the description of a vehicle that had been reported stolen. Police say the vehicle initially stopped on S L Roger Wells Boulevard before…
WASHINGTON – Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-02) has announced the beginning of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Kentucky’s Second District. “I’m encouraging all high school students, who enjoy creating art, to participate in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Each year I enjoy hosting this competition, and I’m always impressed with the artistic talent of students across Kentucky’s Second District. Thank…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men’s basketball senior guard Don McHenry has been named Conference USA Player of the Week for the second time this season, the league announced on Monday. McHenry earns the weekly honor after helping lead the Hilltoppers to a 2-0 mark on the week, including a dominant 101-69 win over CUSA opponent New Mexico State on…
GLASGOW, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he was involved in a vehicle pursuit in Glasgow. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police observed a 1999 Ford Mustang traveling just before 4:45 p.m. on Highway 90 on Sunday. Troopers say they saw the vehicle did not display any registration and turned onto Quarry…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball and Softball have announced its home broadcasting schedules for the 2025 season. For the second-consecutive season, Hilltopper fans will be able to watch home baseball and softball games on ESPN+. In the second full year of Conference USA’s television agreement, the school-produced ESPN+ broadcasts are the same quality broadcast you’d seen on TV and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis Head Coach Greg Davis announced the signing of Barbara Olvera on Monday. “We’re happy to have Barbara coming aboard in the fall of 2025,” Davis said. “She’s one of the top players in South America. She’s an extremely crafty and versatile player. She’s left-handed, which is something we haven’t had in the last…
Source: Blood Assurance. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – During Black History Month, Blood Assurance is raising awareness of its need for African American donors to help meet a life-saving need. According to a release by Blood Assurance, sickle cell disease, which disproportionately affects African Americans, often requires frequent blood transfusions. The release says the best matches for these patients come from…
Source: Barren County Schools. GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County Schools has announced that Barren County High School students Kathrynn Dooley and Mary Claire Warren have been selected to attend the Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation Youth Tour in Washington, D.C., this summer. According to the district, the FRECC Youth Tour is a highly competitive program that offers outstanding high school…
