BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Tompkinsville man has been sentenced in relation to attempted online enticement of a minor. According to court documents, Matthew Warren Burkhard, 36, was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in federal prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release. Burkhard is charged with one count of attempted online enticement of a minor. Officials say…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr. was named to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Association announced Wednesday. The list includes 42 of the nation’s best defensive backs, representing nine conferences and one independent university. Johnson is one of three players from Conference USA…
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office responded Wednesday for a tractor-trailer that overturned. Authorities say the incident happened on Highway 1297 near the soccer complex. At this time, HWY 1297 is closed between Bob Lewis Road and Donnelly Drive. Crews are working to clear the roadway. News 40 will provide an update when further details are released.
HORSE CAVE, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges in relation to operating a motor vehicle under the influence in Hart County. According to a uniform citation by the Kentucky State Police, troopers were dispatched around 10:52 p.m. Monday for a reckless driver on Interstate 65 southbound. Authorities say the caller stated they saw a black passenger…
GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow road is set to be under construction. According to Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management, tile replacement construction will begin on Mt Pleasant Road on Thursday. Officials say the project will be done in phases. Construction will be from 8 am through 3 pm daily. Phase 1 will be between Roseville Road (KY-249) to Coomer Road. Officials…
GLASGOW, Ky. – A man is facing drug possession charges. A Glasgow police department officer located a man on Columbia Avenue with an active warrant on Tuesday. The man is identified as Steven Smith, 47. The officer says Smith was in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Smith was arrested and charged with possession drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana,…
SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – Warren RECC crews are working a power outage on Tuesday night. Tuesday evening’s storms caused two large outages in Logan and Simpson Counties, resulting in approximately 3,700 members losing power. Officials say they don’t have a timetable for restoration at this time.
Source: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 3. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A school safety improvement project is underway near Bristow Elementary School. The project includes a restricted crossing U-turn for the school, transportation officials say. This is set to open by the beginning of the school year. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 3 says motorists should be prepared for the school…
Source: Warren County KY Government. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Motorists should be aware of a road closure continuing through the end of the week. Riverwood Street from Brockley Way to Fairview Avenue is closed to traffic, according to the City of Bowling Green. The road section will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crews will be working…
Djordje Mihailovic gave the U.S. men’s soccer team an early 1-0 lead after scoring a superb, top bins free kick against Guinea in a group stage match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
