Source: Barren County Sheriff’s Office. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County sheriff Kent Keen and Glasgow police chief Guy Howie have issued statements regarding a recent social media post in circulation. The statement by Keen includes the following: “This is Kent Keen, Barren County sheriff. I normally do not respond to social media posts; however, a recent post has been…
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A burn ban has been issued for all of Logan County. On Tuesday, Aug. 26, an executive order issued by Logan County judge-executive Phillip Baker banned all outdoor burning in Logan County until further notice. This is due to predicted weather conditions and the extreme danger of forest fires in the county. The ban is effective…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is now taking applications for its next cadet class for future troopers. That’s according to an announcement on Tuesday by Gov. Andy Beshear and KSP. The release states KSP is offering increased salaries for sworn officers starting at $69,500 annually and a competitive hybrid retirement system with a sick leave buyback program. “The…
EDMONTON, Ky. – An Edmonton man is facing charges in a reported sexual abuse case. According to a uniform citation, the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office responded Monday to the 2600 block of Randolph Road regarding 64-year-old Teddy Gibson of Edmonton trespassing on property. Deputies say the caller stated she entered the home to visit the female victim and saw Gibson…
EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Edmonson County is now on a growing list of burn bans amid dry conditions. On Tuesday, Aug. 26, an executive order declared an emergency burn ban for all of Edmonson County. According to the executive order by Edmonson County judge-executive Ronald Scott Lindsey, the ban prohibits all open burning during periods of forest fire hazards or…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Drivers in Glasgow should be aware of an upcoming closure on the public square. The Glasgow Police Department says on Wednesday, Aug. 27, the north side of the square will close at 4 p.m. due to the Glasgow/Barren Community Pep Rally. This area will remain closed until the event ends and is cleaned up. Drivers should use…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is investigating an assault and burglary. Major Terry Flatt says officers responded to Short Street to an assault complaint on Sunday. Officers contacted a victim at the scene. The male victim told police Huchin Guillermou Ulises, 31, entered the home and assaulted him. Ulises was found at a home on Bunche Avenue and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Good news is in store for this year’s Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society Adopt-a-thon. The event reportedly raised a total of $40,000 to support local shelter pets. WNKY News 40 brought back the Adopt-a-thon this year with a two-hour telethon for pet adoptions and financial donations. This was a long-running event in Warren County, but it…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – A boil water advisory is in effect for some residents of Franklin. This follows reported water line damage on Monday, which crews are working to repair. The advisory is in effect for residents that live on Edgar Street, Johnson Street, the 800 block of West Madison Street and The PADS Apartment Complex. The city says the Kentucky…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced applications are now open for more than $2 million in federal funding to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. According to a release by the governor’s office, the funding is possible through the Violence Against Women Act. “Domestic violence is something far too many Kentuckians experience,…
