PAINTSVILLE, Ky. – Two people are facing charges after they reportedly asked burglary victims to remove the password from a stolen laptop. According to a uniform citation, the Paintsville Police Department was contacted by victims of a reported theft just before 6 p.m. on Sept. 9. Authorities say they met with the victims, who stated they had been communicating with…
MAYFIELD, Ky. – An 11-year-old child has been charged with terroristic threatening after a reported threat toward Mayfield Middle School on Thursday. The Mayfield Police Department says it received a call at 6:10 a.m. this morning about a juvenile making threats toward the school. Mayfield police say they quickly identified, located and detained the suspected juvenile. Following interviews and considered…
Source: FBI Salt Lake City/@FBISaltLakeCity. SALT LAKE CITY – The Federal Bureau of Investigation is asking for assistance to identify a person of interest following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The shooting occurred Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University. Further details surrounding the shooting can be viewed here. The above images were posted to X on…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is receiving a Workforce Invest Grant by the Tennessee Valley Authority to support collaborative efforts in manufacturing and education. “The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to receive the TVA Workforce Invest Grant, to equip our students with industry-recognized certifications and hands-on experience in automation, robotics and…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One person is being treated for traumatic injuries following a crash Wednesday in Warren County. According to the Warren County Fire Department System, units from Hadley and Browning fire departments responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 10,000 block of Morgantown Road. Fire personnel say the vehicle sustained heavy damage, with one female driver inside of…
FRANKFORT, Ky. — In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Gov. Andy Beshear is directing that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Sunday, Sept. 14, out of respect for Charles James “Charlie” Kirk, who was fatally shot at a speaking engagement in Utah on Wednesday. Thegovernor also directed that flags be…
Source: Sumner County Sheriff’s Office. SUMNER COUNTY, Ky. – The Sumner County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s assistance to locate a suspect in connection with an armed robbery investigation. Authorities say the incident occurred on Sept. 9 around 8 a.m. off of the southbound side of Highway 109 before Crestview Cemetery. According to deputies, the suspect was last seen…
TODD COUNTY, Ky. – All areas of Todd County are back under a burn ban until further notice. The executive order bans all open burning outdoors due to the risk for wildfires. News 40 will provide an update as burn bans are lifted or implemented in the viewing area.
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A burn ban for Warren County is in effect for the remainder of September. According to an executive order, the ban will remain in effect all month long. The order states this is due to a lack of rain in recent weeks, leading to an increased risk for wildfires. The order states that it bans all…
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. – Two men are reportedly missing after last being seen near a boat ramp in Pulaski County. The Somerset Pulaski County Rescue Squad is asking for the public’s help to locate two missing men, who were last seen at the Cave Creek boat ramp. The men are described as about 60 years old, 6 feet tall and…
