BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is currently investigating a fire believed to be caused by arson, fire officials say. The Richardsville Fire Department says it initially responded Saturday evening just before 5:30 p.m. for a structure fire at the 200 block of North Spruce Lane. Fire officials say the fire caused heavy smoke from multiple areas of…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Janice “Jingle” L. Bell was not only a Logan County native; he was also a hero. Bell died Friday, May 26 at the age of 101 at his home, according to the Logan County Post of American Legion. Janice Lee Bell was no stranger to service, having served in World War II. The Logan Post says Bell…
For today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, we met with Taryn Deckard. She spoke to us about the upcoming Points for Puppets tennis tournament! This two-day summer event draws a crowd of approximately 125 tennis players from all over the Commonwealth and is a part of the Central Kentucky Tennis Tournament series. Registration begins today and ends on June 13th. To register…
If you need someone to bring energy into your household, we have just the boy for you! For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, meet Emrys. This pit mix is only one year old and seems to have a bit of separation anxiety. This, of course, can be worked on but shelter workers…
For this week’s Tommy on the Town, News 40’s very own Tommy Modeszto and Meteorologist Darius Mack stopped by the Kentucky Mesonet. The Mesonet’s Outreach Manager, Shane Holinde, spoke to the boys about the set up of new technology. From new cameras to the launch of a brand new website, the Mesonet is doing it all! To learn about all…
As we all know, today is memorial day! A time when we honor those who died serving this country and also a time when many people cook out. But you don’t want a food-borne illness to ruin your holiday, in today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s, Morgan Hoover has ways to keep food safe this…
Photo source: Trooper Houk, Kentucky State PoliceMETCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is searching for a mother and her two children in an ongoing investigation. Authorities say Anissa Sprowles, 26, of Edmonton, along with her two children, 5-year-old Chelsey and 1-year-old Georgia, have not been seen since May 13. Anissa Sprowles was last seen at a residence in…
Photo source: Glasgow/Barren County Emergency ManagementGLASGOW, Ky. – A portion of Old Bowling Green Road in Barren County is currently closed due to a wreck, officials say. According to Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management, both lanes of Old Bowling Green Road between Veterans Outer Loop and Siddens Road are impacted by downed poles and power lines. First responders are on scene,…
Greensboro, North Carolina – Willy Vasquez blasted a game-tying, two-run homer in the top of the fourth, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods (19-22) gave up a run in the bottom of the 10th to the Greensboro Grasshoppers (23-20) in a 4-3, extra-innings loss on Friday at First National Bank Field. The Hot Rods offense pounced early with a run in the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Athlon Sports released its All-Conference USA Preseason Team Thursday and 15 WKU Football players were named on the various lists. Receiver Malachi Corley was also recognized as a Preseason All-American on Athlon’s fourth team. With 101 catches for 1,295 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2022, Corley had the most dynamic receiving season by a sophomore in WKU Football history. Corley was…
