PRINCETON, Ky. (WKDZ Radio) – One man is facing a murder charge in connection with a reported shooting in Princeton. WKDZ Radio reports 20-year-old Hector Miguel Pena of Princeton has been arrested on a charge of murder. According to WKDZ, Pena turned himself in to law enforcement on Thursday. More here. Princeton police say a shooting occurred in the 300…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is stepping up to help students and families navigate the financial aid process. SKYCTC will host two FAFSA Festival events in November to provide personalized assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA. FAFSA Festival Event Details Thursday, Nov. 6, from 3 – 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This Saturday, one simple action can help prevent an opioid addiction. On Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will allow community members to discard prescription drugs that may be left in their medicine cabinets. According to a release by the Bowling Green-Warren County Drug Task Force, the “majority…
MANCHESTER, Ky. – A pedestrian has reportedly died after being struck by two vehicles on a highway in Clay County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were notified by Clay County 911 of a vehicle and pedestrian collision on U.S. Highway 421 North at the junction of Young Drive on Wednesday. Authorities say a preliminary investigation shows that around…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU will unveil the statue of WKU Volleyball Head Coach Travis Hudson on Nov. 8 at 2:30 p.m. CT outside of Gate 2 at E.A. Diddle Arena. Hudson is in his 31st season on The Hill and joined WKU’s Athletics Hall of Fame on Nov. 16, 2024. He has amassed 797 career wins, surpassing Ed Diddle…
(CNN) – More than 6 million eggs are being recalled for possible salmonella contamination. That’s according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Officials say the Black Sheep Egg Company recalled hundreds of thousands of egg cartons last month after testing found seven strains of salmonella. Those eggs were distributed to retailers and wholesalers nationwide under various brand names. Separately,…
Editor’s note: This information is subject to change depending on the government shutdown and information released by the Team Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. News 40 will continue to update this story as these details change. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As Kentuckians await to learn more about how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will look in November, multiple…
Source: Bowling Green Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A popular annual event is almost here. On Friday, Oct. 24, hundreds of families and trick-or-treaters will line up at the Bowling Green Police Department for its annual Trunk-or-Treat. The event draws multiple community organizations, who gather with officers to pass out candy for a yearly tradition. The trunk-or-treat will last…
Source: Bowling Green Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One brave child stopped by the Bowling Green Police Department for a special visit. Elliot, pictured above, is a young child facing a rare illness, resulting in brain and spinal surgery. That hasn’t stopped Elliot, though, who joined Bowling Green police for a day of smiles. He joined police to sit…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Sen. Mitch McConnell has issued a statement following the death of former Warren County sheriff Jerry “Peanuts” Gaines. McConnell stated: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Warren County Sheriff Jerry ‘Peanuts’ Gaines. Sheriff Gaines devoted nearly four decades to serving the public—making him the longest serving sheriff in Kentucky history. An accomplished…
