ROCKFIELD, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded Friday afternoon to a reported Warren County school bus accident along the 2300 block of Petros Browning Road in Rockfield, Kentucky. Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower confirmed units were responding shortly after 4 p.m., with one unit on scene. The sheriff’s office says that section of road is closed at this…
SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. – A wanted man who allegedly has involvement in a Warren County case has been taken into custody. On Wednesday, the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office responded to an anonymous tip to the location of Steven Carter of Westmoreland, Tennessee. Acting on the tip, B Squad deputies located Carter on Clyde Wix Road in Westmoreland, authorities say. Carter…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities have obtained DNA related to a shooting on Ella Way in Bowling Green, Kentucky that happened on April 22, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. WNKY News 40 has confirmed with Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower that a search warrant for DNA related to the shooting was obtained. The identity associated with the DNA…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Graves Gilbert Clinic has announced the launch of the Graves Gilbert Clinic Health Walk. According to a release by Graves Gilbert, the Health Walk is in partnership with Lost River Cave and Bowling Green Ballpark, home of the Hot Rods. The program will be free and open to the public, aiming to promote physical activity, community…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences has announced the recipients of this year’s WKU Distinguished Educator Awards. According to a release by the university, the awards honor exemplary preschool through 12th grade educators within WKU’s service region in Kentucky who demonstrate remarkable dedication and contributions to their profession. Now in its fifth year,…
Jacklyn Brooks (right) and her best friend Mandi Griggs at Kentucky Lottery headquarters in Louisville. Source: Kentucky Lottery. MUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. – A Powderly, Kentucky woman is celebrating an over $70,000 win after playing a Kentucky Lottery Instant Play game. On May 1, Jacklyn Brooks wagered $2 on the Bluegrass Bucks game. After a bonus round, a release by the…
Bowling Green, Kentucky – Duncan Davitt tossed the first complete game for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (20-16) since 2019 in a 1-0 win in game one, and the offense exploded in game two for a 7-1 win in a doubleheader sweep of the Brooklyn Cyclones (18-18) on Thursday at Bowling Green Ballpark. In Game one of the doubleheader the Hot Rods…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball and New Mexico State split today’s doubleheader with the Aggies winning game one, 5-4, and the Hilltoppers taking game two, 11-9. The Hilltoppers move to 33-20 (14-9 CUSA) while the Aggies move to 25-26 (10-13 CUSA). With a win in game two, WKU has officially clinched the No. 3 seed in the Conference USA Championships,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – News 40 sits down with Mike Lindsey, Republican candidate for Commonwealth’s Attorney in the 49th Judicial Circuit.
FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Simpson County educator is being recognized nationally for his commitment to education. On Thursday, Simpson County Schools superintendent Tim Schlosser was announced as a 2024 Jostens Renaissance Hall of Fame inductee. Schlosser was surprised with his induction announcement at a ceremony at Franklin-Simpson High School. The Hall of Fame honors educators who show exceptional leadership…
