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Escaped Logan County inmate located in Bowling Green

Photo source: Logan County Humane SocietyBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Authorities say an escaped Logan County inmate has been located. According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, Bowling Green police took Clevon Stephens, 52, into custody at the Vette City Hotel in Bowling Green. Stephens is an inmate at the Logan County Detention Center, officials say. Stephens reportedly walked away Tuesday…

Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads kits sold at Target recalled

Photo source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission(CNN) – More than 50,000 water bead toys at Target are being recalled. That’s after one baby died and another was injured. The recall is for Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits from Buffalo Games. Affected kits include those sold nationwide in store and online from March to November last year. The…

Suspect wanted in Scottsville fraud case

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A suspect has been entered as a wanted person following a fraud case in Scottsville. Scottsville police say Konesia F. Pearson, 30, of Atlanta, Georgia has been identified as a suspect after police received a call on June 15 from Hoby Dye & Read Inc. concerning the theft of $22,345.11 by a fraudulent check. Through an investigation,…

WCPS hosting school bus staff recruitment fair

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Public Schools is giving the public a chance to try out driving a bus. The district is hosting a recruitment fair on Saturday, Sept. 23 in hopes of drawing in future school bus staff. The fair is expected to take place from 8 a.m. to noon at 800 Brookwood Drive in Bowling Green, where…

WCSO responds to fatal ATV wreck

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities say one person is dead following an ATV wreck in Warren County. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says it responded Wednesday night, along with other emergency officials, to a single-occupant injury involving an ATV near the 200 block of Drakes Creek Street. After arriving, officials say they located Gary E. Gillon, 56. Gillion was pronounced…

Living Well: New COVID-19 Vaccines

Updated COVID-19 vaccines will be available this week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency recommended the updated shots to the public yesterday. This means they’ll be covered by public and private insurance plans. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on how this vaccine is different…

Craig earns CUSA Co-Golfer of the Week honors

DALLAS, Tx. – Lady Topper Golf junior Catie Craig was named Conference USA Co-Golfer of the Week after winning the Jennifer Duke Invitational hosted by Cincinnati at the top of the week. The weekly honor is presented by Blenders Eyewear. Last year’s CUSA champion finished her dominating performance in Cincy with a 4-under 66 final round. Her 66 was the lowest round of…

WKU MBB Unveils Nonconference Schedule

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Men’s Basketball head coach Steve Lutz announced the Hilltoppers’ 2023-24 nonconference schedule on Wednesday. “I’m excited to have our nonconference schedule finalized,” Lutz said. “The schedule gives us six opportunities to play in front of our home fans inside Diddle Arena, but will also create a lot of opportunities to go on the road into tough…

Metcalfe Co. High School Golf Team wins 16th District Tournament

Pictured (L-R): Kruz Tucker, Noah Emmitt, Collin Shive, Ben Shirley, Kailin Birge, Coach Matt Reed. Photo source: Metcalfe County SchoolsEDMONTON, Ky. – The Metcalfe County High School Golf Team won big at the 16th District Tournament Tuesday, school officials say. Metcalfe County Schools says the team overcame Clinton, Cumberland, Monroe and Russell counties with a team score of 164. MCHS…