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Man wanted on warrant for manslaughter

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police say a man is wanted on multiple warrants, including one for manslaughter. Police say Deandre Christian, 32, has not been located at this current time. In March, Christian was arrested in relation to an alleged fentanyl trafficking case. No further details surrounding the warrants have been released at this time. Christian may have…

Kentucky releases first statewide data report on domestic violence statistics

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The first statewide data report of domestic violence statistics shows some alarming numbers. In Kentucky, more than 45% of women and 35% of men experience intimate partner physical violence or rape in their lifetimes, according to a release by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet. Gov. Andy Beshear said these numbers are unacceptable. Beshear…

Scottsville man charged with distribution of child porn

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating an Allen County man accused of distributing child pornography. On Thursday afternoon, authorities say they arrested 34-year-old Chad Delucenay after an online undercover crime unit says he was sharing images of child pornography online. KSP says after searching a home in Scottsville, they collected Delucenay’s electronics for further examination. Delucenay is…

Feel Good Friday: Jelly Roll Fan Surprise

A Logan County boy got one of the best surprises he could ask for this week! Young Jelly Roll fan Greyson Walker is headed to SKyPAC soon to see the man that’s helped him through some tough times. News 40’s Michael Ridgeway has the story for today’s Feel Good Friday, brought to you by JC Kirby and Son.

Man, 12-year-old girl killed after tree falls onto vehicle in Morgantown

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Authorities say a man and a 12-year-old passenger died after a tree fell onto a truck in Morgantown. The Kentucky State Police says it was requested by the Butler County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the fatal incident around 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon. KSP says it responded to the scene near the 2000 block of Brooklyn Chapel Road….

Man dead after being struck by train on Robinson Avenue, police say

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police say they are investigating the death of a man struck by a train Friday morning. In a report, police say they got a call shortly before 5 a.m. that a man had been hit by a CSX train along the railroad tracks at Robinson Avenue. Police say upon arriving, they located 37-year-old Jesse…

Living Well: Viral Dangers with Mosquitos

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says mosquitoes kill more people than any other animal. They spread diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and west nile virus. This week, the CDC issued an alert of locally acquired cases of malaria in Florida and Texas. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover…

Jones’ Early Homer Powers Hot Rods to 7-3 Win Over Braves

Rome, Georgia – Brock Jones recorded his seventh homer, adding to the Bowling Green Hot Rods (3-2, 34-32) 16 hits that pushed them to a 7-3 victory over the Rome Braves (2-3, 32-39) on Thursday at AdventHealth Stadium. Bowling Green began the scoring in the top of the first against Rome starter Daniel Martinez. Jones rocketed a line drive over the right…

Federal judge in Kentucky blocks gender-affirming care ban

Source: WLEX, WAVE, CNN(WAVE, WLEX, CNN) – In Kentucky, a federal judge temporarily blocked a ban on gender-affirming care for youth on Wednesday, saying the treatments are medically appropriate and necessary for some transgender children. The ruling stops Senate Bill 150 from taking effect while other courts hear challenges to the law. The bill would have prohibited transgender minors from…