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Bowling Green man charged with DUI for second time this month
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is facing charges after authorities say he was driving under the influence for the second time this month. According to a uniform citation, officers were called to Cumberland Trace Road on Monday to investigate a driver who appeared to be intoxicated. When officers...
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. 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...
A nice and sunny Wednesday!
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Sunny, comfortable conditions will return today, though it may feel a touch cooler due to the north wind. Thursday will be a rinse and repeat of Wednesday before more scattered rain and storm chances move in on Friday. Saturday might be our one dry day...
PET OF THE DAY – MAX
Today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, is Max. Max is currently being treated for heartworms so he will need to take it easy for a while. He is a very friendly dog who loves people and other dogs as well. Be sure to adopt Max today from the Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society today.
Occasional showers tonight, pleasant Wednesday and Thursday
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - After a breezy, mild afternoon, more clouds will move in ahead of rain chances later this evening and overnight. A cold front will approach from the northwest and gradually move through the WBKO viewing area. Not everyone will see rain, but a few of us will pick up on a quick downpour or two tonight.
Missing 17-year-old found safe, police say
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A missing 17-year-old has been found safe, police confirmed Monday. The Bowling Green Police Department stated 17-year-old Alexia Abston went missing Sunday. Abston was first reported missing out of Bowling Green.
Kentucky becomes first state to decriminalize medical errors
Kentucky has become the first state to enact a law preventing healthcare workers from being criminally charged for medical errors. During the legislative session that ended last week, Gov. Andy Beshear signed HB 159, which prohibits healthcare providers from being criminally charged when honest mistakes are made on the job.
Man arrested after stealing truck from transmission shop
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) - Today, a 1998 Chevrolet pickup truck was taken from the ProMasters Transmission Center in Scottsville. The suspect was seen entering the driver’s side of the vehicle and then driving off with the vehicle. The truck was later found in Adolphus later on the same day.
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...
General Motors Bowling Green Assembly hosts flag raising to complete BeautifI-65 Project
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - A flag raising has been conducted at General Motors to mark the seventh flag installation of “BeautifI-65,” a beautification project aimed at boosting economic development, tourism, and showcasing patriotism in Bowling Green. “We call this’ BeautifI-65′ because we’re enhancing 10 1/2 miles of...
Firefighters respond to barn fire in Woodburn
WOODBURN, Ky. – Multiple fire departments responded Monday night to a barn fire in Woodburn. Around 8 p.m., Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department chief Bob Skipper confirmed an active structure fire off of Petros Road. Units from the Alvaton Volunteer Fire Department, Plano Volunteer Fire Department and Browning Fire Department...
Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Savannah Mills
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Savannah Mills is a devoted community advocate for those living with disabilities. As a committee member and co-founder of the PossAbilities Expo, she has played an instrumental role in providing essential resources for families with disabilities in Bowling Green and across the broader BRADD area.
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