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Simpson County School District shares statement about alleged student incident

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Simpson County School District has released the following statement regarding an alleged incident involving a student: “On Thursday, April 18, 2024, at approximately 3:35 p.m. a student incident occurred as two students were riding a Simpson County School bus. The bus monitor immediately intervened to stop the incident. The parents of both students involved were contacted…

New aircraft mechanic school cuts ribbon at CVG Airport

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated Epic Flight Academy on the opening of its new aircraft mechanic school at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. According to a release by the governor’s office, the academy held a ribbon cutting for the FAA Part 147 aircraft mechanic school. Epic Flight Academy also has a location in New Smyrna Beach,…

Deputies searching for person involved in potential shooting

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says it is working to find and identify a second person in relation to a shooting. The agency says he may be injured. He was last seen at the IGA on Nashville Road around noon or 12:30 p.m., deputies say. Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower said, “We were looking to try…

Glasgow man arrested after burglary at Los Mariachis

Source: Glasgow Police Department. GLASGOW, Ky. – A man has been arrested after an overnight burglary at Los Mariachis in Glasgow, Kentucky. The Glasgow Police Department says it responded Monday to the Los Mariachis on West Main Street. Police say they discovered a broken window at the restaurant, along with a large hole in the wall a suspect made while…

2 schools no longer on lockout due to potential hit-and-run, shooting

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – South Warren High School and Rockfield Elementary School went under a lockout due to a hit-and-run and possible shooting near the school Monday, school officials say. Both school offices confirmed near 1:46 p.m. that they are no longer on lockout. According to a message to families from SWHS principal Matt Deaton, this incident was not on…

The SKyPAC announces Air Supply concert this fall

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Get ready for a night with “The One That You Love”. The SKyPAC welcomes Australian soft-rockers Air Supply on Friday, October 11. The duo makes a stop in Bowling Green as part of their 45th anniversary year tour. Elected to the Australian Recording Industry Association Hall of Fame in 2013, Air Supply is known for no….

Person sought by deputies in custody after possible shooting

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Deputies say the individual is now in custody. News 40 will provide additional details are they become available. RELATED: Deputies searching for person involved in potential shooting Original Story BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says it is trying to locate a witness to a possible shooting. According to deputies on Monday, the…

Bowling Green Fire Department to conduct annual airport drill

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you notice Bowling Green firefighters out at the Bowling Green-Woodhurst Airport this week, the department is warning this is only a drill. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, firefighters will complete classroom reviews of runways and taxiways, airport information and drill incidents throughout airport property. The Bowling Green Fire Department says the classroom portion is at…

Glasgow police chief confirms death of sergeant’s wife in crash

TAYLOR COUNTY, Ky. – Chief Guy Howie with the Glasgow Police Department has released a statement confirming the death of a Glasgow sergeant’s wife in a collision over the weekend. Howie stated Monday that Tracy York-Murrell, the wife of Sgt. Cameron Murrell, was killed in a vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon in Taylor County. According to a release by the…

PET OF THE DAY – YOGI

Today’s Pet of the Day brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust is Yogi! Yogi is a very sweet boy who loves to exercise and run around. He does like to jump fences and is a bit of an escape artist but love to cuddle with his humans and is friendly with everyone. Be sure to adopt Yogi today…