Mrs. Joyce Faye Franklin, widow of Norman King Franklin, Sr. and formerly of Nortonville, Ky., died at age 83 in Franklin, Tenn., on November 2, 2026....

FRANKLIN, Ky. (WNKY) — Following Franklin City Commissioner Kelly Bush’s Mayoral Victory, News 40s Micah Henson spoke with Bush on his win. Bush ousted fellow commissioner Wendell Stewart and local business owner Doug Thompson with approximately 41% of the vote. During Bush’s conversation with News 40, he discussed topics on his success, the controversy of a proposed data center, and...

SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – Time is ticking for new elected officials to be announced in Simpson County. On the ballots, voters have the opportunity to cast their votes for the Franklin mayoral race, Franklin City Commission, the West District magistrate and more statewide positions.  Austin Johnson, the Simpson County clerk, said this is the time citizens can use their voice...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In this week’s edition of Topper Tuesday, presented by Franklin Bank & Trust, WKU associate athletic director Jared MacDonald joins News 40’s Cole Scott in the studio to talk about exciting events happening over at E.A. Diddle Arena. Both WKU men’s and women’s basketball hit the court in the opening week of the regular season, while...

Timothy A. Hill Sr., age 66, of Providence, KY, peacefully passed away on October 31, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 1...

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – The Elizabethtown Police Department is sharing more information after it says officers euthanized a pig at the request of its owner. According to a social media post by the agency, on Friday, Oct. 30, officers responded to the 400 block of Franklin Avenue regarding a pig that had escaped its enclosure. Police say the animal, which had...

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Portland, Tennessee woman is charged with theft in Simpson County. On Friday, Oct. 30, Franklin police say they responded to The Mint Gaming Hall in Franklin regarding a report of a stolen wallet. Authorities say the victim stated his wallet went missing while he was playing a machine. While observing surveillance footage, authorities say a woman...

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Franklin man is charged with multiple child sexual abuse offenses, including rape and grooming of a child. According to a uniform citation, on Saturday, Oct. 31, the Franklin Police Department was called due to a reported suspicious person near a mailbox. Authorities say upon further investigation, they learned the adult subject was waiting for the delivery...

STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 East Main Street in Glasgow remains closed between Franklin Street and Morgan Street, while construction limits the U.S. 3...

By James Brown Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Scotties closed the regular season with a 33-29 win at Franklin-Simpson. The Scotties improve to 9-1, and op...