GLASGOW, Ky. – A man is facing drug charges in Glasgow. Glasgow Police Department Major Terry Flatt says officers responded to a suspicious person complaint at the Save-A-Lot parking lot on Sunday. When officers arrived, they located James E. Birge, 47, who allegedly possessed suspected methamphetamine and a glass pipe inside a small tin box. Birge was arrested and charged…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to beat Nevada 31-16 on Saturday at Houchens-Smith Stadium. The Hilltoppers collected touchdowns from running backs George Hart III and La’Vell Wright to take the lead in the final frame, and Matthew Henry put the finishing touches on the victory with a 48-yard kickoff return for a…
(CNN) – The U.S. Postal Service has announced its 2025 holiday season mailing dates. For customers in the lower 48 states, cards and gifts should be sent by Dec. 17 for ground advantage and first class mail. For priority mail, it’s Dec. 18. For priority mail express, it’s Dec. 20. You can find more on the recommended shipping and mailing…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An arrest has been made following a shot fired incident near Western Kentucky University early Friday morning. The Western Kentucky University Police Department has confirmed 24-year-old Zachariah Ditmore of Bowling Green has been arrested in connection with the incident that occurred off of College Street. Ditmore is charged with nine counts of first-degree wanton endangerment –…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Several burn bans remain in place as of Friday, Sept. 19. Dry conditions persist in multiple areas throughout Kentucky, raising the risk of wildfires. Officials say burn bans normally prohibit the following: Burning of forest, grass, crops, woodlands, marshes or other similar areas. Burning leaves or debris. Campfires, bonfires and warming fires. Open pit cooking and…
BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple agencies responded Friday afternoon to a reported combine fire in Butler County. According to a social media post by the Fourth District Fire Department, the agency was alerted about the combine fire off of the 200 block of Daugherty Road just before 1:50 p.m. Morgantown, Fifth District and Fourth District units responded to the scene….
MOREHEAD, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is conducting a murder investigation in Rowan County. KSP Post 8 public affairs officer trooper Zach Haney has confirmed the incident is developing. Details are limited at this time. Haney says it is not related to an escaped inmate being sought by law enforcement in the Mason County area. News 40 will provide…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Fire Department System is taking another step forward to protect the community. On Thursday, the department stated on social media that it is working alongside Medical Center EMS leadership, the county medical director and department leadership to finalize the purchase of EpiPens. The department says it will use the EpiPens for training and…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Those receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, or SNAP, are impacted by this week’s latest development involving their personal data. Gov. Andy Beshear has announced Friday that a U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order blocking the U.S. Department of Agriculture from unlawfully accessing personal data of those receiving SNAP benefits. On Friday, U.S. District…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The annual Jacksonian Festival is expected to impact traffic in Scottsville this weekend. According to the city, the event, which takes place Saturday, Sept. 20, will cause parking on the square to be closed. From midnight on Friday, Sept 19 until 5 p.m. Saturday, all vehicles must be parked in available parking lots located behind buildings on…
