WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Officials are sharing where you can report a sinkhole spotted within the city limits of Bowling Green or within Warren County. According to officials, you can report a sinkhole that has opened up in city limits by calling 270-393-3444. Those that are located outside city limits in Warren County can contact 270-843-5360 and select option 3….
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed a fifth flood-related death in Kentucky Tuesday. According to Beshear, the fifth death is a 50-year-old man from Bullitt County. In addition, four other deaths have resulted, including that of a woman in Nelson County, a child in Franklin County, a man in McCracken County and a man in Trigg County. “Four days…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – The City of Morgantown is under a state of emergency. According to the executive order by Morgantown mayor Billy Phelps, Morgantown has sustained “catastrophic damage” due to recent flooding. The document states this has impacted public and private property, infrastructure and services. The executive order was signed by Phelps on April 7. On Monday, News 40 traveled…
(CNN) – More than 20,000 pounds of Johnsonville Bratwurst has been recalled due to reports of plastic contamination. The American sausage company notified the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service that it received two complaints from customers about finding plastic material in the meat. So far, there are no reports of injuries. Johnsonville’s cheddar-flavored bratwurst is…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has released body camera footage from a recent theft arrest that involved eight Corvettes. On March 22, Deantae Cortez Walker, 21, Westland, Michigan was arrested in connection with multiple Corvette thefts from the GM Assembly Plant. He faces charges of receiving stolen property $10,000 or more, third-degree fleeing or evading police…
BUTLER, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a possible drowning death in Pendleton County. On Monday, KSP Post 6 says it responded to a possible drowning after a citizen reported seeing a body in floodwaters. The body was wearing a life jacket. KSP says the Pendleton County Search and Rescue Team recovered the body of Robert E. Singleton, 66,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you are already beginning to rebuild and need a second option or professional help, the City of Bowling Green is warning you to research before you reach out. City officials say you should only use licensed contractors and can find that database on the website above or by calling 270-781-3135. They say you should be…
SHELBYVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating allegations made against a jail employee. KSP Post 12 says it was requested to investigate a complaint at the Shelby County Detention Center on April 4. The allegations were made against a jail employee who allegedly committed inappropriate behavior toward a female inmate on April 1. Detectives say the jail employee, while…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Now that the rain has stopped and we’ve seen a look at the damages across the Commonwealth comes the recovery process. If you’re starting to clean up your yard or flooded home, there are a few things to keep in mind. After a flood, officials say it’s important to prioritize safety by avoiding floodwater, as there…
BELFRY, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a shooting death in Pike County. On Saturday, KSP says it received a call regarding a shooting in Belfry. KSP says investigators arrived at a parking lot of a business on State Highway 319 and discovered a subject that had been shot. The preliminary investigation indicates Greely Hurley, 30, of Stopover, was…
