Source: WEKT. RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. (WEKT) – A Russellville man is charged with burglary in connection with stolen barn wood. According to WEKT, the barn wood was taken from a barn on Short Cut Road in Todd County on July 13. More here. The Todd County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were able to identify the suspect in 43-year-old Patrick Crafton using…
GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is facing a slew of charges after an altercation involving a gunshot. The Barren County Sheriff’s Office says it responded to the 5400 block of Oil Well Road Thursday evening to a complaint of a gunshot victim. According to a uniform citation, one of the victims, Evert Houchens, said his brother, 36-year-old Wesley Houchens…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It may seem like summer break started yesterday, but many kids are already preparing to go back to the classroom. It won’t be long until school bells will be ringing, and students will fill the classroom. However, before that happens, some children and young adults will need to see their healthcare provider for a school physical….
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
