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3 charged following shots fired incident in Rockfield

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Several people are facing charges related to a shots fired incident in Rockfield. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says it responded to a shots fired call early Monday morning. Deputies say the complainant stated that the suspects fled the scene in a motor vehicle toward Russellville Road. The complainant stated he followed the vehicle and provided…

Roadway maintenance project continues in Logan County

Photo Credit: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 says a preventative maintenance project will continue in Logan County. The project is on U.S. 68 between U.S. 68X mile point 8.8) and KY 3519 Main Street mile point 10.2. Crews are working to extend the current pavement life of the road. Officials urge…

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – BGJHS Theatre Camp

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, Ashlee sits down with Shawn Quinn to discuss the summer theatre camp going on at Bowling Green Junior High School. The camp is for students is grade 3rd through 8th grade and take place from July 22nd to the 26th in the BGJHS Auditorium. Tickets cost $150 and are going fast so be sure to sign…

PET OF THE DAY – Tiger

Today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, is Tiger. Tiger is was a farm dog and is a very sweet boy. He loves people and other dogs but is unsure about cats. He loves to run around and is looking for a new forever home to go to. Be sure to adopt Tiger today…

LIVING WELL -Uterine Cancer Deaths on the Rise

For today’s Living Well, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has a look at the increase in uterine cancer deaths and what can be done to help prevent this concerning trend. Uterine cancer is one of the only cancers that has increasing death rates. Woman should regularly visit their doctor for check ups and exams. Uterine cancer is preventable and treatable if…

London man charged with assault following shooting incident

LONDON, Ky. – A London man is charged with assault following a shooting stemming from a road rage incident. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for shots fired on Saturday afternoon. The shooting was reported off East Laurel Road, KY 80. According to deputies, the alleged shooting was a result of a road rage incident. The sheriff’s…

Vehicle fire reported at Buc-ee’s

Photo courtesy of Buc-ee’s. SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – A vehicle fire is no longer active after igniting at the gas pumps at Buc-ee’s in Smiths Grove, according to police. Smiths Grove police chief Jason Franks confirmed Sunday that the fire was contained to the inside of the vehicle. No people were injured, however, Franks says the owner’s small dog died…

Deputies respond to single-vehicle crash in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Deputies responded Saturday night for an injury crash on Kentucky 185 in Warren County, according to Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower. Hightower confirmed a single vehicle crashed into a tree at the scene. He says the driver was transported to the hospital. Details are limited at this time. News 40 will provide additional information as it…

Morgan Records Four-Hit Game in Hot Rods 3-2 Victory

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Tre’ Morgan recorded his third four-hit game at the High-A level, as the Bowling Green Hot Rods (9-4, 45-34) defeated the Rome Emperors (5-9, 41-37) 3-2 on Friday at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Hot Rods scored in the bottom of the second facing Emperors starter Blake Burkhalter. Colton Ledbetter singled and stole second, putting a runner in scoring…

UPDATE: Man identified in fatal Park City crash

UPDATE (7.5.24) – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office says Jeffery Denton, 55 of Glasgow, was traveling south on Louisville Road at the time of the crash. During the investigation of the crash, the Sheriff’s office says a witness shared that a Mercury passenger car operated by Denton veered off the left side of the road and struck a tree head-on….