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Living Well: How to Tell if it’s RSV, COVID or the Flu

We’re heading toward respiratory virus season again and while illnesses like the flu and r-s-v — These viruses tend to start spreading in October but the U.S. is already seeing some sicknesses starting to tick up. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on how to help identify viruses — if…

WKU police investigating social media ‘threat’ against Hugh Poland Hall

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU says police have cleared Hugh Poland Hall. There is no active threat at this time. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University police are investigating what they say is a threat made against Hugh Poland Hall on social media. According WKU, as of about 5:38 p.m. Friday, residents of Hugh Poland Hall are advised to…

Logan County Tobacco and Heritage Festival event lineup released

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Logan County Tobacco and Heritage Festival is right around the corner. Before you know it, Logan County will step back in time to the events of Jesse James, along with a host of family-friendly activities. If you haven’t been to this yearly gathering, Logan County brings the community together for several weeks of events, spanning from…

Former Columbia police chief sentenced in theft of city funds

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The former City of Columbia chief of police has been sentenced in relation to the theft of city funds. Court documents state Jason Dewayne Cross, 46, of Columbia, Kentucky, stole over $25,000 from the Columbia Police Department evidence room and drug purchase fund between February 2020 and February 2021, the United States Attorney for the Western…

Former Park City mental health counselor sentenced in relation to child exploitation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A former Park City mental health counselor has been sentenced in connection to child sexual exploitation materials. According to the United States Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky, Carl Anthony Puleo, 55, was sentenced Friday for one count each of receiving, distributing and possessing child sexual exploitation materials. Officials say as part of an investigation,…

Beshear announces funding to tackle youth crime and enhance safety

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday his administration is awarding $445,000 to assist in reducing juvenile crime in Kentucky. The governor’s office says in a release that the funding will be used to address mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment,  reentry services and school programs with the intent to prevent justice system involvement. They also hope this…

Road closure to impact traffic around TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital

Photo source: City of Bowling GreenBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A road project is expected to cause some closures near TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital next week. City officials say the intersection of Westen Avenue and Ashley Circle is expected to be closed beginning Monday at 7 p.m. This will be due to a paving project, officials say. Motorists approaching from Campbell…

Living Well: Natural Disaster Preparedness Month

As Hurricane Lee churns off the east coast, the threat to New England and Atlantic Canada is growing. No matter what type of natural disaster or emergency Americans face. It’s critical to be prepared beforehand and those who are older may have a hard time making arrangements. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan…

Escaped Logan County inmate located in Bowling Green

Photo source: Logan County Humane SocietyBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Authorities say an escaped Logan County inmate has been located. According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, Bowling Green police took Clevon Stephens, 52, into custody at the Vette City Hotel in Bowling Green. Stephens is an inmate at the Logan County Detention Center, officials say. Stephens reportedly walked away Tuesday…