FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – During his first administration, President Donald Trump enacted tariffs on steel and aluminum for the European Union. This led to taxes on U.S. products in response, including a 25% whiskey tariff. From 2018 to 2021, Kentucky’s distillery industry took a notable hit on exports when this tariff was in place, and industry leaders told lawmakers that…
(WSPD) – The battle over abortion continues in Kentucky. Just this week, two statewide groups took strong stances. Both sides of the issue are seeking changes to the current state laws centered around it. The pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Paducah led the KBC’s resolution seeking to completely abolish abortion in the state, specifically chemical abortions. Meanwhile, this…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Wendy’s that was at the center of an arson investigation is now days away from reopening on U.S. 31-W Bypass in Bowling Green. News 40 previously covered the arrest of a man charged with arson, burglary and other offenses related to the incident back in March. The arrest stems from a fire that occurred at…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) – A grieving Kentucky mother is pleading for answers after her son died earlier this month. On Nov. 1, 28-year-old Clay Wooten was admitted to the University of Kentucky hospital in Lexington as he experienced a mental health episode, according to his mother, Lauralee Yocom. She says plans were in place to transfer him to Eastern…
ROCK HILL, S.C. – WKU Cross Country wrapped up the 2024 Season at the NCAA Southeast Regional Friday Morning at Winthrop Farm Meadows in Rock Hill, South Carolina. In the final meet of the season, Mary Dye and Kinley Kunkel represented the Red and White in the women’s 6k race. HOW IT HAPPENED Competing in their sixth meet of the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Friday, Western Kentucky University held a ribbon cutting for its new College of Health and Human Services Community Health Sciences Complex. The new facility will house several key centers and resources dedicated to advancing research, education and training in health and wellness. Some of these research centers at the facility include child education and research,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Friday, the Warren County Conservation District celebrated 80 years of serving the community. The reception was an opportunity to connect with WCCD staff and supervisors, as well as learn more about WCCD’s services. The conservation district works to serve Warren County year round and provides a number of services, such as a community garden, free…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, better known as Visit BGKY, proved last night the bureau is not just green but bronze, silver and gold. Visit BGKY earned one gold, eight silver and 10 bronze awards for projects related to tourism from the Kentucky Travel Industry Association. Visit BGKY’s executive director Sherry Murphy received…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – One person has died following a reported crash in Simpson County on Friday. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers with Post 3 responded to a single-vehicle crash near 1400 Cedar Bluff Road in Simpson County. Troopers say a preliminary investigation shows a 1998 Freightliner tractor-trailer driven by Clarence Hoover, 32, of Scottsville was traveling on Cedar…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One person has been transported for treatment following a wreck along the 5800 block of Scottsville Road Friday. Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower confirmed there were no life-threatening injuries as a result of the collision. Hightower says one person was transported to a local hospital and treated. News 40 crews were at the scene and reported…
