WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – First responders were at the scene of a reported water rescue Monday off of the 1200 block of Goodrum Road near Middle Fork Drakes Creek in Warren County. Scanner traffic stated a kayak was reported as overturned. Multiple agencies responded and searched the area. Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower confirmed authorities were told the kayak was…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (May 13, 2024) – Following an overnight storm last week, only one state route in the District 3 area remains closed due to flooding. All other roads have reopened. Multiple roads were closed due to flooding following a storm system on Wednesday. The following counties have roads that are closed due to flooding. Allen County All state…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local law enforcement agency is getting ready to run/walk. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office Foundation will host a 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, May 18 at Phil Moore Park. Registration for the race is $50 and all finishers will receive a medal. Registration fees will benefit the Warren County Sheriff’s Office Foundation, a non-profit…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – One person has been arrested on drug charges in Morgantown, Kentucky. According to a social media post by Morgantown police chief Giles Taylor, officers conducted a traffic stop Sunday morning at the Church Street stop sign on W G L Smith Street regarding an incident from earlier Saturday night. Police say the individual was identified as Christopher…
SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – News 40 received submissions from around Kentucky and outside of the state sharing the experience of the Northern lights during the solar storm that swept across the U.S. Here are just some of the entries we’ve received so far: Smiths Grove, Kentucky. (Kathleen Overton) Bee Spring, Kentucky (Rachel Sloane Duncan) Bowling Green, Kentucky…
Mt. Lebanon Church Road in Warren County.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (May 11, 2024) – Following a storm system on Wednesday, multiple roads in the District 3 area remain closed due to flooding. Some roads have reopened. Road conditions change quickly during a flooding event. Motorists should not attempt to drive through possible high water. The following counties have roads that are…
Bowling Green, Kentucky – Jhon Diaz’s seventh inning homer jumpstarted the Bowling Green Hot Rods (17-14) to a 4-3, comeback victory over the Greensboro Grasshoppers (16-14) on Friday at Bowling Green Ballpark. Greensboro started the scoring in the top of the third inning against Bowling Green starter Trevor Martin. Shawn Ross worked a one-out walk and Lonnie White Jr. was…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University police are investigating an incident that happened on campus Friday night. Police tell us they are investigating an unlawful imprisonment. The incident happened around 7 p.m. Friday at a greenhouse on campus near Snell Hall. Police say they learned that at this location, a man allegedly approached the victim and began speaking to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – You don’t have to travel far this Mother’s Day to make mom feel special. You can enter News 40’s Mother’s Day Contest here. Winners will be announced Monday, May 13. We also compiled a list of local events taking place Mother’s Day weekend that the whole family can enjoy: Saturday, May 11 Mother’s Day Social at…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky primary election is just around the corner for voters, and for some, it has already started. Studies show that voters who are 50 and older decide elections, and AARP Kentucky is sharing how they can prepare to make an impact. Gary Adkins, volunteer state president with AARP Kentucky, shared why it’s important for voters…
