LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A northern Kentucky man came close to winning bigger than ever and still walked away with a $1 million prize. According to a release by the Kentucky Lottery, the man, who wished to remain anonymous, had five matching numbers but not the Powerball on Saturday. The man purchased the ticket on the Kentucky Lottery’s website before he…
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – A Hardin County man is facing charges related to child sexual abuse material. The Kentucky State Police says it arrested Jacob Reynolds, 30, of Elizabethtown on Friday after an undercover online investigation. Reynolds is charged with three counts of distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor under the age of 12 and one count…
Photo source: Warren County Sheriff’s OfficeBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Authorities say they have identified two juveniles in a criminal mischief case at a local school. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says it learned the names of both individuals Thursday night. On Thursday morning, authorities say they responded to Plano Elementary School, where they found vandalism to the front right of…
July was the hottest month on record for the planet and we may not see much relief from the heat in August either. Rising temperatures can have a significant impact on many aspects of life, including your sleep! In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has an expert’s top ten tips for getting…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Wuerffel Foundation announced the Wuerffel Trophy Watch List for the 2023 season, consisting of 110 players with WKU quarterback Austin Reed, receiver Malachi Corley, and linebacker JaQues Evans featured on the list. The Wuerffel Trophy, college football’s premiere award for community service, and one of the most meaningful awards in collegiate sports, is named after Danny…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU women’s basketball will be playing in the 2023 Clean Simple Eats Gulf Coast Showcase November 24-26 in Estero, Florida, the tournament organizers announced on Thursday. The tournament field is made up of eight teams, including six teams that competed in postseason play last season. WKU will be joined in Estero by 2023 NCAA Runner-Up Iowa, North…
Photo source: 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort CampbellFORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – A Fort Campbell soldier charged with the murder of his pregnant wife will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Santiago was charged with the murder of his wife, Meghan, in 2021. Santiago was found guilty Tuesday during a military court martial trial…
Photo source: Warren County Sheriff’s OfficeBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Thursday morning, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office says Plano Elementary School was vandalized in several areas. Deputies say they responded to the school after reports of criminal mischief. Authorities say they believe the front right of the school, as well as the playground, were vandalized overnight. Warren County authorities say…
Photo source: CNN, Hyundai, Wheego(CNN) – Hyundai and Kia owners may want to start parking their vehicle outside. More than 91,000 newer vehicles are being recalled because of a fire risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the vehicles’ fuel pumps could overheat and start a fire. Affected models include Hyundai’s 2023 and 2024 Palisade and the 2023 Tucson,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Some Western Kentucky University students are doing their part in giving back to the community with an upcoming clinic. On Aug. 26 and Aug. 27, WKU students are partnering with nonprofit Remote Area Medical to host a health clinic to provide free dental, vision and other medical care to those in our community who are under…
