FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is searching for an escaped inmate. According to authorities, just after 10 a.m. Thursday, the Kentucky State Police received a call from the Simpson County Jail about an escaped inmate. Authorities say the escaped inmate has been identified as 50-year-old Christian Jones. Jones is described as a white male that is 5 feet…
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It’s now time for Sunrise Spotlight, and joining News 40’s Ashlee Wilson in the studio is Jennifer Bruton Sims, who is here to tell us about an upcoming art exhibit coming to SKyPAC.
HART COUNTY, Ky. – It is now time for your Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, and today we’d like you to meet RW. This sweet boy is full of love and energy and is ready to share it. RW loves to run around in the yard and play with his toys. He is…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is behind bars following a reported vehicle pursuit earlier this month in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, police arrested 26-year-old Nawatha Murrell Jr. in connection with the incident that occurred on April 12. Jail records state Murrell Jr. was arrested Tuesday, April 22. Police say an officer observed a vehicle begin to…
Editor’s note: A prior version of this story published the victim’s name as Jordan Danner of Bowling Green based on law enforcement details shared in a release. A release correction has since been sent to News 40 stating the victim’s name is Jordan Pippin of Horse Cave. MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Hart…
Bowling Green, Kentucky – Gary Gill Hill tossed 6.0 shutout innings, but the Bowling Green Bootleggers (8-10) bats fell quiet, losing 2-0 to the Greensboro Grasshoppers (14-4) on Thursday at Bowling Green Ballpark in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Both starters traded zeroes for six innings, with the Bootleggers stranding runners in scoring position for the second, third and fourth innings. Greensboro broke…
Source: Metcalfe County Schools. EDMONTON, Ky. – Congratulations are in order for two Metcalfe County High School seniors after their signings today for college basketball and marching band. According to Metcalfe County Schools, MCHS senior Kassady London signed a letter Thursday to play basketball for Brescia University. School officials say Kassady has 2,388 points as the second all-time leading scorer…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men’s basketball has announced the signing of North Texas transfer Grant Newell. A native of Chicago, Newell joins the Hilltoppers after starting all 36 games for UNT in 2024-25 and helping the Mean Green to a 27-9 final overall record with an appearance in the NIT Final Four. “We’re thrilled to add Grant to our Hilltopper…
NASVHILLE, Tenn. – Cage the Elephant, a GRAMMY Award Winning band formed in Bowling Green, will perform at a concert for a cause in Nashville. On May 5, the band is joining the talents of Kacey Musgraves, Brothers Osborne, Michelle Branch, Madi Diaz, Fancy Hagood, The Brummies and Lucie Silvas for “A Big Night for a Little Sister.” The concert…
