PRESTONSBURG, Ky. – Remains found in Floyd County have been identified as a missing Kentucky woman. The Kentucky State Police says troopers received a call from Prestonburg 911 on Tuesday regarding the discovery of human remains in the Prestonburg community of Floyd County. Authorities say investigators responded to the area along Kentucky Route 1428, where they found human remains near…
Source: Warren County Public Schools. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Daryl Woods has been selected as the next principal of Henry F. Moss Middle School. According to Warren County Public Schools, Woods has been a dedicated educator for 24 years, serving most recently as the principal of the Warren County Area Technology Center. Previously, he served as principal of Drakes Creek…
Source: WKDZ.HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WKDZ) – A man has been flown to a Nashville hospital for treatment after a forklift accident Thursday morning. According to a report by WKDZ, the accident occurred on West 15th Street in Hopkinsville. WKDZ reports Hopkinsville Fire Department spokesman Capt. Payton Rogers says the agency was dispatched to Mize Machine Shop regarding a 68-year-old man who…
CARLISLE COUNTY, Ky. – A western Kentucky man is facing charges related to alleged online solicitation of a minor. According to a social media post by the Carlisle County Sheriff’s Office, 22-year-old Jeremiah Rudolph of Bardwell was arrested after a multi-agency investigation. Authorities say Rudolph is facing multiple felony warrant charges stemming from an investigation that started in Panama City…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball (22-20) defeated Austin Peay (20-21) 6-4 on Wednesday night at Nick Denes Field. Cael Frost paced the Hilltopper offense, matching a career best three hits, logging the go-ahead RBI in the seventh inning. Jacob O’Day earned the win on Wednesday in relief, tossing 2.0 scoreless innings while striking out five in the process. HOW…
UPDATE (2:45 pm) – Adair County Schools officials say law enforcement has cleared the campus and normal operations have been resumed. ACS says law enforcement will remain on campus for security. COLUMBIA, Ky. – Adair County Schools and law enforcement responded to a potential bomb threat Thursday afternoon. According to a social media post by ACS, the district received a…
FRISCO, Texas – The WKU women’s golf team clinched the Conference USA Championship for the second consecutive season on Wednesday at the Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco, Texas. The Lady Toppers defeated second-place Delaware by seven strokes. Freshman Reagan Ramage claimed the individual title, becoming WKU’s third individual champion in the last four seasons (Sydney Hackett, 2025 and Catie Craig,…
Source: Bowling Green Independent School District. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For the sixth consecutive year, Bowling Green Independent Schools says it has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education Award from The NAMM Foundation. According to the district, this prestigious designation recognizes the district’s unwavering commitment to providing high-quality, equitable music education as a core component of a…
UPDATE: According to court records, Dedrick Beck was arrested after a search warrant was executed at a home on West Madison Street in Franklin on Wednesday evening. Beck faces additional charges of trafficking in marijuana ( 8 oz to < 5 lbs.), 2nd > offense, drug paraphernalia – deliver/manufacture, illegal possession of a legend drug, endangering the welfare of a…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department responded to a reported collision Thursday morning. According to Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward, the wreck occurred at the intersection of Nashville Road and Pine Grove Boulevard. Further details are developing at this time. News 40 will provide additional information as it is released.
