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3 arrested following vehicle search in Warren County

Photo source: Warren County Sheriff’s OfficeWARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A vehicle search Monday morning led to three arrests in Warren County after authorities say they discovered a large amount of illegal drugs. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says it responded for a vehicle partially blocking the entrance to the Bowling Green Fire Department on Morgantown Road. Once deputies arrived, authorities…

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma 5K

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, Tommy is joined by Steven and Dionna Bartos to discuss the upcoming Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma 5K. Scleroderma is a deadly autoimmune disease and funding is needed to help try and bring an end to Scleroderma. You can sign up to sponsor this event as either an individual or and a business. For a link…

PET OF THE DAY – Callie

Today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, is Callie! Callie is a calm dog who loves her pets. Treats are definitely the way to her heart. If you are looking for a furry friend be sure to adopt Callie today from the Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society.

LIVING WELL -New Postpartum Depression Pill

It’s a common and serious, potentially life-threatening condition, but there’s now a new treatment for those in the US experiencing Postpartum Depression. The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill to treat this illness. In today’s Health Minute, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on the medication, and how it may help.

Tennessee man arrested after vehicle pursuit passes through Logan County

TODD COUNTY, Ky. – A Tennessee man remains in jail after authorities say he led a multi-county chase Saturday. The Todd County Sheriff’s Office says it assisted the Logan County Sheriff’s Office in an ongoing pursuit around midnight. During the pursuit, authorities say the vehicle reached speeds over 95 mph. Authorities say the pursuit continued on Russellville Road until a deputy…

Kentucky State Police responds to fatal collision in Barren County

GLASGOW, Ky. – Authorities say one man is dead following a collision between two vehicles in Barren County on Friday. Troopers say they responded just after 7:30 p.m. to the 5.5 mile marker of Scottsville Road near the intersection of Browning School Road, an area in Glasgow. The Kentucky State Police says it learned through a preliminary investigation that Chadwick…

Lutz Adds Marable to 2023-24 Roster

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Hilltopper Basketball head coach Steve Lutz announced the signing of 6-9 forward transfer BJ Marable to the 2023-24 Hilltopper roster. “We are excited to welcome BJ to the Hilltopper Family,” said Lutz. “He is a fabulous young man who will give us an explosive dimension on the front line. Triton won its conference and finished #14 in…

Take a look: Mammoth Valley Park experience starts this weekend

CAVE CITY, Ky. – Out with the old, and in with the newly renovated Mammoth Valley Park! The adventure park located off I-65 in Cave City has been apart of the South-Central Kentucky community since the 1970’s. Mammoth Valley Park co-owner, Robert Reynolds says that he remembers visiting the park as a child and was disappointed to learn that what…

NIL Store Announced as Official NIL Merchandise Provider for WKU Athletics; WKU NIL Store Opening Soon

CHICAGO – The NIL Store powered by Campus Ink has announced it has partnered with WKU Athletics as its official NIL merchandise provider, providing officially licensed merchandising opportunities and industry-leading payouts to every Hilltopper athlete. The NIL Store powered by Campus Ink will soon launch the WKU NIL Store, a complete NIL merchandise platform for WKU student-athletes specifically featuring officially licensed NIL apparel and jerseys. Every athlete signed up will possess a personalized digital…

Gov. Andy Beshear dedicates new homes to tornado survivors in Mayfield

MAYFIELD, Ky. (KFVS) – On Friday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear dedicated five new homes for some of the survivors of the deadly 2021 tornado in Mayfield. The Hope Initiative built the homes, which cost over $5 million. The Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund provided $500,000 toward that cost. Each family received welcome home kits from Kroger, and they included…