Police: Bowling Green man led high-speed chase on motorcycle

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Barren County deputy jailer is behind bars after authorities say he was involved in a theft. The Kentucky State Police responded Tuesday after a request from the Barren County jailer to investigate a theft complaint. Troopers responded to the Barren County Detention Center. KSP says,...

ADAIRVILLE, Ky. – Police placed two brothers from Logan County under arrest in separate incidents just days apart. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says it was dispatched on Jan. 27 after Anthony Heatherly got into a physical fight with his brother, Timothy Heatherly, at their mother’s home on North Main Street in Adairville.

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office says it is working to identify the victims of a deadly crash. On Tuesday around 5:11 a.m., the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched for a traffic collision at 250 Round Pond Church Road. Authorities say deputies arrived and...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – While typically a sign of spring, tire-devouring potholes are proving to be a year-round threat. One AAA study found One in 10 drivers experience pothole damage to their cars last year. AAA East Central Safety Advisor Lynda Lambert said, “In 2021, AAA Americans paid almost...

LEWSIBURG, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says Logan County Fiscal Court is receiving funds for a road project. KYTC District 3 says $12,120 will help with drainage structure repairs on Iron Mountain Road in Logan County. Transportation secretary Jim Gray says this will assist to maintain “safe connections...

FRANKLIN, Ky.-After over 50 years, the Franklin Drive-In is closing. The owners posted a statement on Facebook, saying the business had been sold and would no longer operate as a drive-in. Bowling Green couple Chase and Jennifer Saxton have fond memories of the drive-in. “So on the first date we...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is warning car buyers of a few dealerships selling cars with salvaged titles to unsuspecting victims. WCSO Sheriff Brett Hightower told News 40, “It’s been brought to our attention over the past year and a half that we have some different dealerships that may be selling cars to people unsuspecting that they might be buying a vehicle that’s not ready to be driven, but has a salvage title.”

For today’s edition of What’s Happening SoKy, we met Crystal Akers. She told us about a youth supporting group right here in Bowling Green, called BG Teen! The goal of BG Teen is to provide opportunities in Bowling Green, Kentucky for teens to build community and have fun in inclusive, safe, supportive spaces. You can support BG Teen this Valentine’s Day by spending $5 to give a teen in our community a positive affirming message. To learn more about this program and BG Teen, you can click here.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In downtown Bowling Green, you can find Mary Jane’s Chocolates, who just got featured on “Only In Your State.”. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Only in Your State listed seven old school chocolate stores in the commonwealth, the trail taking you across almost 500 miles of the state. From Bellevue to Louisville, over to Frankfort and Lexington, then over to Maysville and curving over to Bowling Green before ending in Paducah.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Kentucky State Police say a Trooper Teddy is the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day!. Every purchase of a bear allows KSP to buy more bears for children in crisis. This could be a child in a domestic situation, sexual abuse, or suffering from a serious illness. The...

It is the end of an era for a local drive-in movie theater. The Franklin drive-in announces the theater has been sold and will no longer operate as a drive-in. The theater was built in the late 1960s. The owners say it has been in their family for the last 33 years.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Sabrina Whitney Loving is the first African American to retire from the Warren County Public Library. “I started in 1979,” said Loving. At just 18 years old and in search of a job, she walked down to the courthouse to talk to the late judge Basil Griffin. He encouraged her to apply to the library.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Bowling Green city taxes could be increasing next year. “We have to find a way to generate more revenue in order to continue providing the services that our citizens have come to expect by living in this community,” said BG City Commissioner Melinda Hill. The city is...

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we met Scar! This short-haired black kitty came into the shelter as a stray but has plenty of love to give. He’s two years old and would be the perfect lap cat for someone who needs a snuggle buddy. You can adopt this cuddly boy at the Bowling Green, Warren County Humane Society. Scar and all his other available shelter friends can be viewed, here.

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Cupid. Or as you may know him better, Harlan Holmes! He spoke to us about the upcoming Share the Love 5k coming to Bowling Green this weekend. You can run with your sweetheart this Saturday, February 11th at 9:00 AM. Folks participating are encouraged to dress up as cupid and come out to spread the romance.