Author: WNKY Staff

Traffic expected to be impacted by Glasgow Market on the Square

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow drivers should be prepared for some traffic changes this Saturday. Glasgow police are sharing that the Market on the Square on Saturday, Sept. 27 will create several road closures. These will include East Main Street from North Race Street to North Broadway, South Green Street starting near U.S. Bank and extending to East Main Street, and…

Bowling Green investigation leads to discovery of drug ‘stash house’

Source: Bowling Green–Warren County Drug Task Force.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A drug stash house is out of operation following a recent investigation in Bowling Green. The Bowling Green-Warren County Drug Task Force says it joined forces with the Bowling Green Police Department, Kentucky State Police and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office to work a drug trafficking investigation in the area….

Overturned tractor-trailer reported in Lewisburg, traffic impacted

LEWISBURG, Ky. – South Main Street in Lewisburg is closed due to an overturned tractor-trailer, authorities confirmed Wednesday. Logan County sheriff Stephen Stratton says the road will be closed for another two hours as of roughly 11 a.m. The incident reportedly occurred along the 700 block of South Main Street. This is a developing story. News 40 will provide more…

Updated list of burn bans lifted

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Following rain, several burn bans have been lifted in the area. According to the Team Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, the following burn bans have been lifted in local counties: Allen Barren Edmonson Hart Logan Metcalfe Todd Warren County, with new restrictions Warren County officials say judge-executive Doug Gorman rescinded the full burn ban Friday, however, there…

Simpson County law enforcement warns of package delivery scam

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community about a scam involving delivered packages. According to authorities, a “brushing scam” can involve a package being delivered that was not ordered. Inside, the package may have a note with a QR code. Deputies say scammers are mailing the packages, which can show Amazon on them or another…

Grayson Co. Sheriff’s Office asking for assistance in road rage incident

GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance after a reported road rage incident. According to a release by the sheriff’s office, the incident occurred Tuesday at about 6:45 p.m. when a burgundy Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling east on the Western Kentucky Parkway. Authorities say a dark colored SUV traveling in the same direction appeared…

At least 4 hospitalized after ‘explosion’ at Kentucky dairy plant

Source: WKYT. LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) – Multiple people are injured following an explosion at a Kentucky dairy plant. According to WKYT, an emergency management director says a “cleaning chemical barrel exploded.” The incident took place at a Borden Dairy plant in London. WKYT reports four people have been transported to the hospital Wednesday to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries, including…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Man wanted on flagrant non-support charge

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is asking assistance to locate a man who has ties to Bowling Green and Morgantown. Authorities say 38-year-old Craig Anthony Hudson is wanted on charges of flagrant non-support and persistent felony offender, first offense. Hudson is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall and 180 pounds with…

Mother of 2-year-old drowning victim takes stand in day two of manslaughter trial in Logan County

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The criminal trial of Lindsey Dover, a babysitter charged with manslaughter in the drowning death of a 2-year-old girl, continued Tuesday. Day two of the trial began with the testimony of Dr. Emily Dennison, Medical Examiner Assistant with the Davidson County Medical Examiner’s Office. 7th Circuit Commonwealth’s Attorney Neil Kerr asked Dr. Dennison for the final determinations…

Road project to begin in Glasgow this week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A project to resurface U.S. 31-EX (Business District) South Green Street in the City of Glasgow is expected to be begin this week. According to transportation officials, crews are scheduled to begin milling U.S. 31-EX from U.S. 31-E to E. Washington Street Tuesday night. This phase will take several nights to complete, officials say. The Kentucky…