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Columbia man arrested for non-compliance with sex offender registry

COLUMBIA, Ky. – A Columbia man has been arrested for non-compliance with the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry, police say. The Columbia Police Department says 59-year-old Adler Derossett of Columbia, Kentucky was arrested Wednesday after he failed to comply with sex offender registration requirements. Police say the arrest follows an ongoing investigation initiated by Columbia police officer Travis Bell, which began…

Guide: where to find local back to school events

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As the next school year approaches, there are multiple back to school events scheduled throughout the local area. News 40 has included a list below of local events by county. Warren County  Wednesday, July 30: Back to School Splash at New Life Church from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. School supplies will be given away at the…

Auburn Rural Firefighters to host fundraiser on Aug. 2

AUBURN, Ky. – Auburn Rural Firefighters, Inc. is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 2. According to the department, the event will start at 5 p.m. with fried catfish or hotdog plates available for purchase. Fish plates will cost a donation of $10, while a hotdog plate will cost $5. In addition, music and entertainment will be provided by Clay…

Long-term closure set for U.S. 68 and KY 103 intersection in Auburn

AUBURN, Ky. – A long-term closure is expected to impact traffic in a section of Auburn. Transportation officials say a project to improve the intersection of KY 103 Wilson Avenue and U.S. 68X Main Street will create a long-term closure on KY 103 Wilson Avenue. This will close KY 103 Wilson Avenue at U.S. 68X beginning Monday, July 28 at…

$50,000 winning Powerball ticket sold online in Kentucky

Source: Kentucky Lottery. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Powerball ticket worth a $50,000 win has been sold online in Kentucky. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the winning numbers for Wednesday, July 23’s Powerball drawing included 2, 18, 19, 25, 35 and Powerball of 25. Officials say the winning ticket matched four white ball numbers and the Powerball. The Kentucky Lottery advises…

The Foundry hosts mile penny drive to teach service and teamwork

Source: The Foundry. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Foundry Christian Community Center has rallied together for change, one penny at a time. Last week, children at the community center’s summer camp worked on a mission to collect a full mile of pennies, learning teamwork along the way. With the support of staff, volunteers and board members, the community center says…

Mammoth Cave National Park discovers another new species of ancient shark

Source: Mammoth Cave National Park. MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – A new species of ancient shark has been discovered at Mammoth Cave National Park. The species, named Macadens olsoni, was found through fossil research, the park announced Thursday. “This discovery is a remarkable addition to our understanding of ancient marine life and underscores the importance of preserving and studying our natural…

Convicted felon found with drugs, pistol in Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man has been arrested after officials say they located a large amount of methamphetamine. According to the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force, 49-year-old James Moore of Scottsville was arrested Tuesday. Agents say they initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Moore on Union Chapel Road for traffic violations. During the traffic stop,…

Franklin man charged with leaving scene of accident involving motorcycle

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Franklin man is behind bars after a reportedly leaving the scene of an accident. According to a uniform citation, the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office responded Wednesday around 11:50 a.m. to a collision with injuries off of the 3100 block of Johns Loop Road. Upon arrival, deputies say they spoke to 54-year-old Brandon Roberts of Franklin. According…