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BGPD: Davis begins physical therapy, ‘has a positive outlook on his recovery’

Photo source: Bowling Green Police DepartmentBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department says officer Matt Davis has started physical therapy during his ongoing recovery. In a social media post Tuesday afternoon, the police department stated Davis is continuing physical therapy in the near future. The department continued, stating, “Officer Davis has been making great progress and continues to…

Green River Ferry and Flint Ridge Road to temporarily close

Source: Mammoth Cave National Park. MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park says its Green River Ferry will be closed from 6 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 26. Officials say the closure is due to maintenance for the cooling fans on the ferry engine. Flint Ridge Road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 28…

Mammoth Cave National Park asking for public opinion on land and trail management

Source: Mammoth Cave National ParkMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park wants your opinion on the development of their upcoming Land and River Trails Management Plan. Mammoth Cave says the plan will help to protect long-term sustainability of park trails by providing strategic direction to guide trail maintenance, investment and construction over the next few decades. “The park’s goal…

Living Well: Summer-to-School Transition

Can you believe it’s already the last full week of July? As August creeps up, it’s time to start thinking about heading back to school. Health experts say preparing now before classes start can help lessen the stress of a new school year. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more with…

Reed and Evans Earn CUSA Preseason Awards

DALLAS – Redshirt senior quarterback Austin Reed has been selected Conference USA’s Preseason Offensive Player of the Year while junior linebacker JaQues Evans was tabbed Preseason Defensive Player of the Year, league officials announced Monday afternoon. Reed is coming off a 2022 season in which he was the leading passer in all of college football with 4,746 yards. The Florida native…

IRS ends unannounced visits to taxpayers

Photo source: CNN, IRS(CNN) – On Monday, the IRS announced it is ending most unannounced visits to taxpayers by its revenue officers. The agency said the purpose is to cut down on public confusion and enhance safety measures for taxpayers and employees. With very few exceptions, unannounced visits will now be replaced by mailed letters to schedule meetings. It’s part…

Further details released in homicide investigation at the Muse apartments

Photo source: Bowling Green Police DepartmentBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has released a report surrounding the death of a Western Kentucky University student after police say she was shot Sunday night. Police say they responded for an assault in progress at the Muse apartment complex at 1799 Russellville Road around 10:09 p.m. According to the report,…

Trader Joe’s recalls cookies due to potential presence of rocks

Source: Trader Joe’s (CNN) – Some cookies from Trader Joe’s have been recalled. Trader Joe’s Almond Windmill Cookies and Dark Chocolate Chunk Almond Cookies have been removed from store shelves and destroyed. The company says their supplier told them that rocks could be in the cookies. If you have any Almond Windmill Cookies or Dark Chocolate Chunk Almond Cookies from…

3 indicted on manslaughter, neglect charges in death of Bowling Green woman

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Three people have been indicted in relation to the death of a Bowling Green woman. According to court documents, Alexander Leonard, 49, Lonnie Leonard, 55, and Tiffany McCoy, 38, have been formally charged for the offenses of first-degree manslaughter and knowingly abuse or neglect of adult by person. The charges stem from the death of Jazzmyne…

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Bowling Green Cars and Coffee

In today’s Sunrise Spotlight, we are joined by Michael Seymour and Chandler Snodgrass to tell us about all the fun that happens every month with Bowling Green Cars and Coffee. This event is held the last Saturday of every month from 8am until 11am at the National Corvette Museum. The event is free to the public for both those showing…