DALLAS, Texas – Three legendary WKU Hilltoppers were named to the Conference USA Hall of Fame Class of 2025 on Wednesday. Football’s Brandon Doughty, as well as Volleyball’s Travis Hudson and Jessica Lucas, join Volleyball’s Alyssa Cavanaugh (Class of 2023) in the CUSA Hall of Fame. Doughty becomes WKU’s first football player in the CUSA Hall of Fame after his record-setting…
(CNN, KING) – It’s one of the summer’s biggest weeks for online sales. Amazon is kicking off its Prime Day deals this week. Discounts began on July 8 and last through July 11. Other retailers are also slashing prices to compete, but all of those purchases mean packages are outside of your door, and it’s an opportunity for thieves. Richard…
(CNN) – So far, click-to-cancel for subscriptions is a no-go. A U.S. appeals court has blocked a rule that would have required businesses to make it as easy for consumers to cancel subscriptions and memberships as it is to sign up. The rule would have applied to everything from gym memberships to digital streaming and E-commerce to cable TV service…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -As summer temperatures go up, so can your energy bill. The Tennessee Valley Authority is offering several programs this summer to offer personalized energy saving advice. These include a DIY home energy assessment and rebates to offset the cost of efficient upgrades. And the best part? Experts say it’s completely free. Ashley England, an energy efficiency expert…
CALHOUN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal McLean County crash. McLean County Dispatch contacted KSP at 5:20 pm to respond to a one-vehicle collision at the 13000 block of KY 56 near Beech Grove on Tuesday. KSP’s initial investigation shows Brad Jones, 59, of Marion, was driving a tractor-trailer eastbound on KY 56. KSP says Jones exited…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is facing charges after police say he fled an attempted traffic stop on Tuesday. According to Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on 50-year-old Elmo Stewart of Bowling Green, however, he failed to stop. Ward says officers disengaged during this time. Later, police say…
GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is facing multiple charges in connection with a sexual abuse investigation. According to a uniform citation, 32-year-old Kyle Ankney of Glasgow was arrested Wednesday, July 9 on charges of first-degree rape, victim under 12 years of age, first-degree sodomy, victim under 12 years of age, and incest with a person less than 12 years…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems announced a $17 million expansion of its Simpson County facility that will create 76 new full-time jobs. According to the governor’s office, the expansion will increase the company’s product lines, including for electric wiring harnesses for vehicles. In addition, officials say SEWS will add onto its warehousing….
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A road in Scottsville is reopening Wednesday to traffic. The Scottsville Police Department says Highway 101 between East Poplar Street and East Cedar Street will open at 1 p.m. News 40 will provide additional traffic updates as they are released.
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A portion of Siddens Road at the bridge is closed to traffic in Glasgow until further notice. According to Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management, drivers should use caution in the area due to construction equipment being present. Officials say a bridge repair is taking place. Do not cross or pass the barricades due to the active construction…
