HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Hopkinsville couple is facing criminal child abuse charges after officers discover children living in a filthy home. The Hopkinsville Police Department responded to a welfare check of two children under 12 on Normal Dale Drive on Thursday. Officers located the parents, Felicia Cumbee and Joshua Pedigo, at the scene. Officers say they observed a filthy household…
Have you ever wondered what the city of Bowling Green could look like in ten, fifteen, maybe twenty-five years? That’s the question News 40’s own Julie Milam is asking Ryan Dearbone, a prominent local leader in our community for this week’s Community Driven. To participate in a conversation about your community, visit WhatCouldBGBe.com.
FRANKLIN, Ky. – Flooding is still impacting local counties in multiple ways, including water clarity in Simpson County. The City of Franklin is asking residents to reduce normal water usage for the next 24 hours due to flooding impacting the water clarity of Drakes Creek. The city says the creek is the source water for its water treatment plant. Official…
Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man is safe thanks to the efforts of multiple agencies during flooding in Warren County. According to the Richardsville Fire Department, firefighters received a water rescue call at the Beech Bend campground at 8:47 a.m. Sunday morning for a welfare check. The department says upon launching a boat, one man was…
Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office.FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has confirmed President Donald Trump approved his request for an emergency disaster declaration in Kentucky. According to Beshear, this will allow federal funding to be available to impacted areas following flash flooding Saturday. As of Sunday morning, Beshear stated there are 300 road closures across the Commonwealth. The governor says…
Credit: City of Bowling Green Public WorksBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green Public Works responded to several areas today. Public Works Director Andy Souza says crews responded to the 3400 block of Smallhouse Road to reports of a large pothole on Saturday evening. Souza says crews repaired the large pothole with a cold patch that quickly repairs…
CAVE CITY, Ky. – One person has died following a rollover crash in Barren County Saturday. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers received a call just before 10 a.m. for a single-vehicle collision. Troopers arrived on scene at the 54.9 mile marker on Interstate 65. During a preliminary investigation, troopers say they learned a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 driven…
Source: Warren County KY Government. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A weather system has dumped more than an inch of rain overnight in some counties of the local area, with icy conditions emerging on Sunday. According to the Kentucky Transportation Department, rain has moved out of the District 3 area, but colder temperatures are creating icy conditions and snow. Crews from…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – First responders say they have received reports of multiple water rescues on Saturday. The Simpson County Office of Emergency Management says one vehicle was in the water as rain continues to sweep through the local area. Additional details on this rescue have not been released at this time. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says it also responded…
HORSE CAVE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal car crash that has left one dead and another injured. According to KSP, troopers received a call just before 6 p.m. Friday for a possible fatal collision. Troopers arrived at the scene near the 5200 block of South Dixie Highway. Through a preliminary investigation, troopers say they learned…
