EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – After responding to an animal cruelty case last weekend and rescuing 79 dogs, the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office is rescuing one of their own. The animals rescued Sunday in Edmonson County are learning to love life after living in unimaginable conditions. “I’ve not seen anything like this in my entire life, like I said, the conditions…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One of the biggest events in bluegrass is back, and one local business is determined to make it the sweetest year. The 119th Kentucky State Fair is kicking off, and Gov. Andy Beshear reminds us of what the fair is all about. “This is such a special tradition, one that has given generations of Kentuckians the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Officials say a Tompkinsville man faces over 11 years in prison in connection with drug trafficking. According to the United State’s Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, court documents state Chad Emberton, 45, distributed 5 grams or more of methamphetamine to another person in June 10, 2022 and July 7, 2022. On Thursday, Emberton received a…
(From left to right) Bonnie Russell, Joshua Sanders, Brittney Childers and Dominick Woods have been arrested in connection with an alleged attempt to smuggle fentanyl-laced pills into the Hart County Jail. MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – Four people are facing charges after an alleged attempt to bring fentanyl-laced pills into the Hart County Jail. Hart County jailer Israel Bergenson says on July…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – BGMU is warning that water crews will be installing new service on a portion of State Street. On Wednesday, Aug. 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., officials say both lanes of State Street from East 10th Avenue to East 11th Avenue will be closed. Officials say crews will work as quickly and safely as possible.
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office has released further details surrounding a collision that sent two drivers to the hospital Wednesday. The BCSO says the collision took place at the intersection of North Jackson Highway and Hiseville Road. Authorities say they later learned a 2021 Nissan Rogue and was pulling off of Hiseville Road into the intersection…
More than 104-thousand Americans are on the national organ transplant waiting list. And every day at least 17 people die without the organ they need. That’s why scientists are working to find an alternative to traditional organ transplantation. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Whitney Scott has more on a procedure involving pig organs,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Volleyball fans in the Commonwealth were in for a treat Thursday night as No. 10 Kentucky hosted No. 24-ranked WKU for a free preseason exhibition. The showdown would ultimately end in a 3-1 win for the Wildcats. Kentucky won the first (25-19), third (25-21), and fourth (25-18) sets, while The Hilltoppers took the second (26-24) set. The two in-state foes…
MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – The Hart County Raiders are set to build off a successful 2022 campaign where the team posted a 9-3 record. The Raiders are led by head coach Chad Griffin, who is looking to bring home a district and region championship this upcoming season. The team has big time returners like Clark Rexroat, Joshua Dan Crump and Jaxson…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Soccer opened the 2023 season with a 1-1 tie against Tennessee Tech on Thursday night at the WKU Soccer Complex. “I really liked our ball movement for significant portions of the first half and the beginning of the second half,” said head coach Jason Neidell. “I think we petered out a little in the second half….
