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Auburn woman arrested on DUI charge after allegedly almost hitting deputy’s cruiser

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Logan County woman is facing multiple charges, including operating a motor vehicle under the influence. According to a uniform citation, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office was traveling Monday on West Ninth Street in Russellville when a vehicle almost caused a collision with the deputy’s cruiser. Deputies say they made contact with the driver, identified as 46-year-old…

Units respond to reported structure fire on Nugent Street

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – First responders are at the scene of a reported structure fire on the 100 block of Nugent Street. Multiple units from the Bowling Green Fire Department responded to the structure Tuesday morning. Details are limited at this time. This is a developing story. News 40 will provide additional details as they become available.

Bodies of missing Georgia firefighters located in Tennessee

COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WSAV) – Two Liberty County, Georgia firefighters who had been missing for about a week were found dead in Tennessee on Sunday. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says the bodies of Chandler Kuhbander and Raegan Anderson were found inside a car in Cocke County. They also found Anderson’s car. The Hinesville, Georgia Police Department had put out…

Fondtain Strikes Out Career-High Six Batters in Hot Rods 4-1 Win

Hickory, North Carolina – TJ Fondtain marked career-highs with 5.0 innings and six strikeouts in his first professional start, leading the Bowling Green Hot Rods (5-4, 41-34) to a 4-1 win over the Rome Emperors (5-5, 41-33) at AdventHealth Stadium on Monday in Rome, Georgia. Bowling Green struck first in the top of the first frame against Rome starter Mitch Farris. Brayden…

Americans expected to spend slightly less on food this Fourth of July

(CNN) – You may be spending slightly less on your Fourth of July cookouts and picnics this year. According to the National Retail Federation Survey, Americans are expected to spend $9.4 billion on Independence Day food items for 2024. This survey found that 87% of consumers plan to celebrate the fourth. Of those celebrating, they are expected to spend an…

Tickets on sale for Cocktails and Trails at Lost River Cave

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A yearly event returns next month at Lost River Cave. Cocktails and Trails is nearly a month away on Aug. 2, and tickets are sale now. The event includes a mix of nature and nightlife at the Historic Cavern Nite Club. Guests can enjoy various drinks, snacks and music as they take in the natural beauty…

Scottsville man found passed out on sidewalk charged with drug possession

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing drug charges. The Scottsville Police Department responded to a call to 500 West Main Street to an unresponsive man on Sunday. According to a citation, officers located Michael L. Stephens, 40 of Scottsville, passed out on the sidewalk. Officers were able to wake Stephens up. Stephens told officers he had not taken…

International Center of Kentucky selected for $71K grant to impact community

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The International Center of Kentucky is set benefit from the Lowe’s Hometown Community Impact Program, bringing them a $71,000 grant. According to a release by the International Center of Kentucky, the funds will go toward restoring a playground on its main office grounds at 806 Kenton St. in Bowling Green. This will benefit refugees and immigrants…