LEWISBURG, Ky. – Logan Aluminum, Inc. and Lewisburg Elementary School are participating in the 2 Million Cans Recycling contest in an effort to recycle millions of empty aluminum beverage cans. According to a release by Logan Aluminum, the contest, which will run through April 30, 2025, is a partnership with Can Manufacturers Institute and Recycling Is Like Magic! “Lewisburg School…
LEWISBURG, Ky. – Two parents are facing charges related to a child abuse case in Logan County. According to a uniform citation, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded for a welfare check on Monday in Lewisburg. Deputies say they were told a small child was living at a residence in poor condition. Upon arrival, deputies say they learned the residence…
KENTUCKY – Kentucky’s governor has been recognized by a national media outlet. TIME announced its TIME100 Next 2024 list on Wednesday. Governor Andy Beshear was selected to the list that recognizes many of today’s most influential leaders who are individuals who are not waiting long in life to make an impact. “I’m honored to be included on the 2024 #Time100Next…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County Elementary Schools will be participating in a friendly recycling competition starting this week. Kicking off Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. at Briarwood Elementary School, area schools will team up with local scrapyards to teach kids that cans don’t belong in the trash. The initiative will include 15 schools in Bowling Green through the BALL…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has been sentenced following a reported domestic assault at Mammoth Cave National Park. According to a release by the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, Rakan F. Elsalem, 40, of Bowling Green was sentenced Tuesday to three years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Officials say…
Source: City of Bowling Green. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green has received Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. According to a release on Tuesday by the city, this is the 13th consecutive year the city has received the award. The release states the award reflects “the commitment of the governing body and staff to…
Source: Western Kentucky University. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame is adding two educators to its acclaimed ranks this year. Arthur C. Hale and Linda Kingsley are the members of the 16th class. These distinguished individuals, selected by a statewide committee, will be formally inducted during the 2024 Hall of Fame ceremony at…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County Emergency Management says a test of the Community Outdoor Warning Sirens for this Friday has been rescheduled. Originally set for Friday, Oct. 4, the test will now occur on Friday, Oct. 11. This is out of respect for Bowling Green Fire Department engineer, Stephen Rosebrook. whose death was recently announced. News 40 will continue…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The City of Glasgow has announced the promotion of Lucas Tinsley to fire chief of the Glasgow Fire Department. According to a release by the department Tuesday, Tinsley, who has worked with the department for 12 years, previously served as battalion chief for the past two years. His appointment follows the retirement of former fire chief William…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A portion of KY 185 is reopened to one lane after the Warren County Sheriff’s Office says it responded to assist with a medical emergency Tuesday. Earlier this afternoon, the road closed in both directions at the bridge over the Barren River near Old Richardsville Road. One person was transported by EMS for treatment. Further details…
