AUBURN, Ky. – An Auburn woman is accused of leaving the scene of a wreck while under the influence. According to a uniform citation, on Wednesday evening, Auburn police were dispatched to a possible wreck on the 400 block of North College Street in Auburn. Authorities say a caller stated an SUV had hit multiple mailboxes and continued driving. Officers…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Titans confirmed the trade of All-Pro defensive tackle Jefferey Simmons to the Chicago Bears on Thursday. The Titans will trade Simmons and a 2028 fifth-round pick to the Chicago Bears for a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 first-round pick, and a 2027 fourth-round pick. Simmons is the 19th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft…
PLANO, Ky. – Multiple units responded to a reported structure fire Thursday on the 3500 block of Matlock Road in Warren County. According to the Warren County Fire Department system, units responded around 9:20 a.m. to a reported building fire in Plano. Upon arrival, crews confirmed a one-story detached shop had visible flames with vehicles and a camper nearby….
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is providing residents with resources to report suspected election fraud. According to a release, Coleman is reminding the state of an Election Fraud Hotline at (800) 328-VOTE or by visiting the election fraud website. “Free, fair and secure elections give every voter the opportunity to participate in our constitutional system and the…
Photo source: Macon County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE Oct. 29 at 10:56 a.m. SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Macon County Sheriff’s Office says Zachary Ward has been found safe. Original Story SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Macon County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing man. According to MCSO, authorities are seeking information about the disappearance of 37-year-old Zachary Ward, who was last…
🎃👻 10 YEARS OF THRILLS, CHILLS, & THROWBACK THURSDAYS! 🕸️ For a decade, News 40’s Telia Butler’s Throwback Thursday has uncovered the strange, spooky, mysterious, and downright unbelievable stories hiding in Southern Kentucky’s history! From haunted hospitals and ghostly bridges to unexplained encounters in familiar Downtown buildings, we’re celebrating Halloween with 5 of our favorite spine-tingling stories from the past…
Source: EnvatoBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local event is offering free ways for families to keep their children safe while driving. On Thursday, Nov. 5, Safe Seats Safe Kids says it is hosting a free car seat safety check from 1-3 .m. at Community Education at 1227 Westen St. in Bowling Green. During this time, the organization says families can…
GLASGOW, Ky. – A Kentucky teen is now formally charged in connection with a Glasgow crash that occurred last month. According to an indictment filed in October, 19-year-old Caden French of Burkesville drove a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol on Sept. 26. French currently faces two counts each of first-degree wanton endangerment and third-degree unlawful transaction with a…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A public health advisory has been issued for Old Springfield Reservoir near Springfield, Kentucky regarding the presence of a harmful algal bloom in the area. According to officials, observations and a sample collected on Oct. 26 confirmed the presence of the algal bloom. The reservoir is not utilized as a public drinking water source, according to the…
UPDATE Oct. 28 at 4:13 p.m. SOUTH-CENTRAL KENTUCKY – As Halloween weekend approaches, the one scare you want to avoid is the possibility of a fire getting out of control. According to the Commonwealth’s website on Wednesday, Oct. 28, active burn bans now include the following counties: Barren Laurel Logan Nelson Russell Washington These ban all open outdoor burning throughout…
