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Judge executives issue state of emergency for local counties

(Ryan Leach/WNKY)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Judge executives for both Warren and Simpson counties have issued a state of emergency. Warren County judge-executive Doug Gorman says this is due to trees and powerlines on homes, blocked roads, accidents with entrapment, gas leaks and structure fires. Simpson County judge-executive Mason Barnes says Simpson County has also faced trees down and power outages….

UPDATE: Beshear confirms 3 deaths due to weather

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has confirmed three deaths, one in Simpson County, one in Edmonson County and one in Logan County, as a result of today’s severe weather. The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of the victim in Simpson County as David Ramsey. Police say Ramsey was found unresponsive at the scene and was pronounced…

1 dead in fatal collision in Breckinridge County

IRVINGTON, Ky. – Police say one man is dead following a collision in Breckinridge County. The Kentucky State Police say an investigation shows a 2014 Honda passenger car driven by Jacob Gardner, 21, of Irvington was traveling West on U.S. 60. A 2021 Mack Truck driven by Corey Calloway, 39, of Rockport, Indiana was traveling east on U.S. 60, when…

Warren RECC, BGMU responding to large power outages

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren RECC is working a large power outage in the area due to the severe weather. Warren RECC said they are now working multiple outages within their territory, including Simpson County and Bowling Green. In total, Warren RECC says as of 4 p.m., the number of outages across their territory climbed to affecting 38,000 members. The…

Tornado shelters in viewing areas

Emergency management for the following counties has posted tornado shelters available in the case of severe weather: Warren County Basil Griffin Park: 2055 Three Springs Road (two at this park) Michael Buchanon Park: 9222 Nashville Road (two at this park) Ephram White Park: 885 Mt. Olivet Road (two at this park) Phil Moore Park: 7101 Scottsville Road (one at this…

Beshear declares state of emergency in advance of severe storms

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency ahead of expected dangerous weather. According to the governor and National Weather Service, severe weather could include damaging winds with the possibility of flooding and tornadoes. Winds could reach up to 55 to 70 mph, the governor says. Beshear says at least 400 members of the National…

Man charged with murder after remains identified in Metcalfe County

EDMONTON, Ky. – A man is facing a murder charge after police say remains found in Metcalfe County were identified as a missing person. The Kentucky State Police says the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office asked for their assistance regarding a missing person investigation on Aug. 11, 2022. KSP says Corey Nathan Hart, 35, of Greenfield, Wisconsin, had been reported missing….

Sunrise Spotlight: Collage 101 at the Downing Museum

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Emily Hendricksen. She spoke to us about an upcoming creative workshop being held at the Baker Downing Museum! Tickets are $20 but all proceeds go to future workshops and to the museum itself. You can tour the museum for free typically, so this is a…

Feel Good Friday: Arcadia Senior Living Ladies Superbowl Tiktok

For today’s Feel Good Friday, brought to you by JC Kirby & Son, we met some ladies who have made headlines! A group of ladies at a local assisted living facility is determined to prove tiktok isn’t just for the younger generation. News 40’s own Lexi Schweinert sat down with these rising stars to see how they’re handling their newfound…