Winston-Salem, North Carolina – Duncan Davitt tossed a strong 5.2 innings, but it wasn’t enough as the Bowling Green Hot Rods (22-19) dropped the second game of a six-game series to the Winston-Salem Dash (20-21) on Wednesday at Truist Stadium. Winston-Salem found the scoreboard first against Davitt in the bottom of the second. Colby Smelley led off with a single and Jordan…
SOUTH-CENTRAL KENTUCKY – There are several ways you can honor local veterans past and present this Memorial weekend. On Saturday, May 25, the American Legion Post 29 is asking for your help in placing American flags on veterans’ graves at Maple Grove Cemetery. Granville Allen Post VFW Number 5837 is placing flags on all local veterans’ graves in Butler County….
FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police announced a new program aimed at providing young Kentuckians with a chance to interact with our state police. The Youth Academy Program is an innovative program focused on recruiting the future generation of law enforcement officers. This experience will provide young Kentuckians with an opportunity to interact…
HART COUNTY, Ky. – The Hart County Animal Shelter is currently under a code red, and they need your help. Right now, all adoptions are $50, and the shelter is facing mass overcrowding. They’re asking for anyone who can adopt, foster, transfer or volunteer to stop by the shelter. The Hart County Animal Shelter is open from 10 a.m. to…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is reporting an influx of scam calls with someone claiming to be an officer. According to a social media post by the sheriff’s office, victims are receiving phone calls where someone says they are in contempt of court for missing a court date and owe a sum of money to avoid…
RUSTON, La. – WKU Baseball dropped its opening game of the Conference USA Championships to FIU, 7-5, Wednesday morning at Pat Patterson Park. The third-seeded Hilltoppers will now face the loser of seventh-seeded New Mexico State and two-seeded Dallas Baptist on Wednesday at 9 a.m. CT in an elimination game. Junior Austin Haller and senior Jaylin Rae paced the offense with…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – News 40 gathered the final numbers on voter turnout for the 2024 primary election in our viewing area. The following are unofficial results, which you can access here. Allen County Registered Voters: 15,306 Ballots Cast: 1,671 Voter Turnout: 10.92% Barren County Registered Voters: 32,153 Ballots Cast: 3,354 Voter Turnout: 10.43% Butler County Registered Voters: 9,201 Ballots…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Louisville, Kentucky man is facing drug charges after being arrested in Bowling Green on Wednesday. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police conducted a traffic stop Wednesday morning and discovered that the driver had a suspended license. Troopers say after discovering this, they requested to view the license of a passenger, 48-year-old Robert…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department needs your assistance. Officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying subjects and a vehicle in a theft case (pictured below). The department asks those with information to call 270.651.6165 or 270.651.5151 and speak with Officer Jarrett Graber.
GLASGOW, Ky. – A local school district is being recognized nationally. On Wednesday, National Beta named Barren County Schools as a 2023-2024 National District of Distinction. The award is given to school districts that offer National Beta and induct qualifying students in all eligible grades. Barren County Schools is one of 64 districts nationally to receive this award. Superintendent Bo…
