For this week’s Feel Good Friday brought to you by JC Kirby and Son, News 40’s Micheal Ridgeway talks with the man behind the brand to find out what his preferences would be in restaurants today in honor of Duncan Hines Days.
A new dispute has erupted over Kentucky’s sweeping transgender law. It revolves around one word in a section banning sex education topics, including sexual orientation from discussion in classrooms. The dispute boils down to a single word choice by lawmakers. They used “or” rather than “and” in the sex education section, leading to big implications over how it’s interpreted. As…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Hilltopper Basketball head coach Steve Lutz announced the signing of grad transfer Rodney Howard to the 2023-24 roster. “We are very excited to welcome Rodney to The Hill,” said Lutz. “He is a wonderful young man who comes from a terrific family. On the court, he has the ability to score the ball in a variety of ways and will…
Photo source: Bowling Green Area Chamber of CommerceBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Mark Williams Properties is celebrating its progress Thursday for Phase II of the River’s Landing Edge subdivision. The subdivision, located near exit 28 off of Interstate 65 in Bowling Green, saw recognition during a groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event took place off of Cherry Blossom Road in the…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Bowling Green electric company has been approved by FEMA for more than $2.4 million for repairs. According to a release by FEMA, the funding is for damaged property resulting after severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that occurred from Dec. 10-11 in 2021. During this time, FEMA says the tornado outbreak caused extensive damage to Warren RECC’s…
Photo source: Metcalfe County Schools EDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County Schools has named Joseph Eaton as the next principal of Metcalfe County High School. Eaton will be taking over for Clint Graham, who accepted a position with the Kentucky Department of Education. According to a release by Metcalfe County Schools, Eaton just finished his second year as an assistant principal…
Photo source: CNN, Taco Bell(CNN) – You could be seeing something new on Taco Bell’s menu. Taco Bell says it is now testing a vegan version of their popular Crunchwrap entrée. The new version includes a plant-based protein, topped with two vegan sauces, wrapped in a crunchy tostado shell. Right now, only three locations are serving the vegan Crunchwrap, one…
CAVE CITY, Ky. – Two people are facing multiple charges after authorities say they led a high-speed chase. According to a citation, Kentucky State Police Post 3 was contacted Monday by Franklin police in relation to a stolen vehicle that was traveling northbound on Interstate 65. Authorities say the vehicle had a live tracker on it, which KSP dispatch was…
Photo source: Central City Police DepartmentCENTRAL CITY, Ky. – A man has turned himself in after being sought by law enforcement for several offenses, police say. The Central City Police Department says Dwuan Shrewsberry is now in custody. Shrewsberry had an active warrant for kidnapping of a minor, abandonment of a minor, theft by unlawful taking of a motor vehicle…
Photo source: Glasgow Police DepartmentGLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow police responded for an unusual call to the parking lot of Edmonton State Bank. Police say Thursday that the caller contacted the Glasgow Police Department about a turtle at the location. After assistance from an officer, authorities say the turtle rode in a police cruiser to safety. The turtle was not injured…
