WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – With possible severe weather predicted for our local area, it’s important to stay aware with multiple resources. In a social media post, Warren County Emergency Management reminded the public not to rely on tornado sirens. These sirens are not designed to be heard indoors and should not be relied on when indoors, officials say. Instead, here…
The average age of a first-time mother has reached a record high of 27 years in 2021. That’s the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The numbers show many women are waiting to have children, but advanced maternal age can come with some risks. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s…
Dallas, Texas – The most decorated volleyball player in WKU Volleyball program history, Lauren Matthews, has been awarded Conference USA’s Michael L. Silve Female Athlete of the Year from the 2022-23 athletic season, announced Wednesday. The Michael L. Silve Athlete of the Year award is the highest individual honor awarded by Conference USA. The award is named after C-USA’s founding commissioner, Mike Silve, and is determined…
Photo source: Giles Taylor PDMORGANTOWN, Ky. – A Butler County man has been arrested after police say they found several different narcotics and a weapon. Chief Giles Taylor of the Morgantown Police Department says officers responded to a complaint Tuesday off of Jim Embry Drive for an individual beating on the door of a residence and refusing to leave. That…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County Emergency Management has issued a heat advisory and air quality alert for the county. EMA officials say they expect heat indices to reach 105 degrees on Thursday and Friday, with locally higher values possible. Because of this, officials say heat illnesses can set in quick, and the heat advisory will be in effect until…
Photo source: CNN, KTKA(CNN, KTKA) – For the July fourth holiday weekend, you could get some beer “almost free.” Bud Light is offering a rebate of up to $15 on a 15-pack of Budweiser, Bud Light, Budweiser Select or Budweiser Select 55. That could amount to practically free beer in areas where a 15-pack sells for less than $15. The…
EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Edmonson County is under a state of emergency after severe weather swept through our viewing area. Edmonson County judge-executive Scott Lindsey says the declaration has been in place since Sunday, when over 7,000 outages were reported in that area. Lindsey says the county will continue until cleanup efforts end. The county road department, volunteer fire departments…
Photo: Logan County Humane Society, FacebookRUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Logan County Humane Society has released a statement concerning upcoming changes beginning next month. The humane society confirms the yearly contract between the Logan County Humane Society and the county will not be renewed as of July 1 on a yearly basis, but it will be renewed on a monthly basis….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing person. In a social media post, the Bowling Green Police Department said Jerry Bouchard has been missing since 8:45 p.m. Monday night. Bouchard was last seen in the area of Commonwealth Boulevard at Louisville Road wearing a red t-shirt. Police say…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As of 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Warren RECC says crews have lowered the power outage number to 2,100 members. So far, the electric utility, along with help from other crews, has restored power for at least 25,900 members. If you are facing hot weather and still remain in a power outage, here are some tips on how…
