BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In partnership with Jewelry Barn, WKU Athletics has announced the “Golden Shot” promotion for students for next Saturday’s Football and Men’s Basketball games. Students who attend both games – Hilltopper Football vs. Jacksonville State (3 p.m.) and Hilltopper Basketball vs. Marshall (7 p.m.) – will be entered into a drawing for a chance to make a…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A longstanding assistance campaign needs your help this holiday season. The Salvation Army is asking the community to volunteer as bellringers. The need for assistance programs has increased significantly in 2024. Bellringing is underway throughout locations in the region and will continue through Christmas Eve. Proceeds collected in Red Kettles will provide assistance for families and…
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A man wanted in connection with multiple drug charges has been apprehended, authorities say. The South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force says Joshua Russell Toth, 43, has been arrested and transported to the Logan County Detention Center. RELATED: WANTED: South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force seeking man on multiple charges Toth faces charges of first-degree possession…
Source: WKU Athletics. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball is off to a 4-0 start for the first time since 2005-06 and returns home to E.A. Diddle Arena for three games in an eight-day stretch over the Thanksgiving holiday. For Wednesday’s (Nov. 27) matchup against Tennessee State, WKU Athletics has announced a 4 for $20 ticket deal geared towards…
CAMPBELLSBURG, Ky. – A multi-vehicle collision in Gallatin County leaves one dead. Kentucky State Police Post 5 says it responded to a vehicle collision on Tuesday on Highway 42. KSP’s investigation shows a Mack dump truck, operated by Stacey Rigdon of Batavia, OH, was traveling east and crossed the center line, and struck a Honda Accord. The Honda Accord exited…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Columbia man faces stolen firearm and drug possession charges. A Kentucky State Police trooper says a traffic stop was conducted near the 35 mile-marker of I-65 southbound on Thursday. The license plate of the vehicle was covered by aftermarket trimming. The trooper identified the driver as Darin Holland, 58 of Columbia. According to the trooper,…
ABILENE, Texas – WKU women’s basketball is off to a 4-0 start to the 2024-24, marking the ninth time in program history a Lady Topper team has won their first four games of a season and the first time since 2005-06. The Lady Toppers (4-0) jumped out to an early lead against Abilene Christian (2-4) behind a 13-0 run in…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department is currently at the scene of a reported structure fire off of the 1700 block of Duchess Drive. Details are limited at this time. As of 6:30 p.m., BGFD public information officer Katie McKee says the fire is under control. News 40 will continue to bring you the latest updates as…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear awarded over $2.1 million to benefit Kentucky survivors of domestic violence. According to a release by the governor’s office, a total of $2,118,743 will go to 30 organizations across the Commonwealth, including Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. and Hope Harbor, Inc. in Bowling Green. The release says the funding is awarded…
Source: James Baird/December 2022. FRANKFORT, Ky. – The first wintry weather mix is expected Thursday afternoon into Friday morning for much of Kentucky. Transportation officials are reminding Kentuckians to practice safe driving habits. Drivers are encouraged to remain aware of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet snow fighting crews that may be on the roadways. Right now, officials say forecasts for northern and…
