GALLERY: Storm damage in the local area
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – News 40 has gathered multiple images of damage in the viewing area following two rounds of storms on Sunday. Take a look:
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UPDATE: Missing Edmonson County teen found safe
EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office says Hannah Easterday has been located safe and is with family. Original Story EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing juvenile. Deputies say Hannah Easterday’s current location is unknown as of Monday afternoon. She is described as having brown hair, blue eyes and weighing…
Farmers RECC provides outage update
Source: Farmers RECC.GLASGOW, Ky. – Crews continue to work to restore power after severe weather on Sunday in Kentucky. According to Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, they have been busy replacing multiple broken poles, putting up wire spans and clearing downed trees. They currently have around 3,100 members without power, Farmers RECC says. The company says its workforce has nearly…
Troopers searching for suspects after pursuit reaches speeds of 130 mph
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – State troopers are investigating after a Friday night pursuit reached Butler County. According to a release by the Kentucky State Police, troopers were conducting a traffic safety checkpoint in Hart County on Friday around 10:09 p.m. when they saw a 2015 Mercedes GL3. Troopers say the driver was identified as 28-year old Anthony Manning of Hopkinsville,…
At least 5 dead after Kentucky storms, state of emergency declared, governor says
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on the impact of Sunday’s severe storms across Kentucky. On Monday, Kentucky Emergency Management director Eric Gibson and Kentucky Transportation Cabine secretary Jim Gray joined the governor at the state’s Emergency Operations Center in Frankfort to provide updates. Beshear stated deaths occurred in the city of Louisville as well as Hardin,…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews deployed in multiple counties
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has sent crews to multiple counties after a multi-round storm system Sunday. Downed trees, flooded roads, downed power lines and damaged traffic signals are reported to be widespread across multiple counties, according to KYTC District 3. Motorists should use caution during travel. Do not attempt to drive across possible high water, and…
Power outages could take several days to restore, utility companies say
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Some people may be without power for several days after severe weather, according to local utility companies. Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation stated Monday that it could take multiple days to restore power to 11,000 members. Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation says members should be prepared for complete restoration to take at least until Friday. It…
Portion of Cumberland Trace closed due to downed lines
Source: Warren County KY Government. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Cumberland Trace is closed to all traffic between Cumberland Trace Elementary and Cumberland Ridge subdivision due to several broken poles and lines, according to BGMU. Bowling Green police shared the information Monday morning following severe weather in the area. Please do not attempt to drive across power lines. Motorists should seek…
UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Post 3 phone service is now operational
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Post 3 located in Bowling Green says Monday that its phone lines are back to being operational. Sunday night, KSP Post 3 reported all of its phone lines were down due to severe weather. Troopers established contingency phones lines while service was out. News 40 will continue to provide the latest updates on…
Governor issues State of Emergency
KENTUCKY – Severe weather is gripping the Commonwealth this weekend. On Sunday evening, Governor Andy Beshear issued a State of Emergency. The governor issued a statement on his Facebook page. “Severe weather continues to move through the commonwealth with multiple reports of wind damage and tornadoes. I have issued a State of Emergency to ensure the communities impacted have the…
