BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The SOKY fair is getting underway next week, but due to COVID-19, it will look a lot different this year. The fair, usually known for its midway rides and animal showings, will not feature either this year. Due to social distancing, carnival rides were deemed unsafe, but the fair will feature many exciting attractions involving vehicles….
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police hosted another Cram the Cruiser event Friday, but this one, the first ever for the Butler County. Butler County Public Schools received much needed school supplies, sanitation items and also, earbuds for students who will be learning virtually this year. The cruiser was set up in front of the Dollar General Marketplace in Morgantown….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Three people were arrested following a late morning armed robbery in Bowling Green on Friday. According to Bowling Green police, Dalton Quinn, Baylen Wardlow and Ce’daisha Donan, are accused of robbing a woman while Quinn is accused of brandishing a gun during the incident in the 1000 block of the U.S. 31-W Bypass. Police later found…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – COVID-19 is affecting businesses both legal and illegal. Local detectives said travel bans and the decreased movement of people between national borders has lead to less methamphetamine availability on the streets driving up prices as demand remains the same. Drug busts are looking a little different now than they did six months ago, according to Bowling Green-Warren…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As many local students prepare to take online classes, cyber safety is something lots of parents are thinking about. Experts are reminding parents that numerous predators take to the internet every single day. So, what does that mean for your child? As children gear up for online classes, websites, apps and social media may be potential…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local court systems are experiencing a significant backlog of cases because of the coronavirus, but Wednesday there was a sign of progress. The first jury pool selection since the shutdown began Wednesday for the Warren County courthouse. Until then, the Warren County courthouse had not been able to convene a jury because of COVID-19 closures and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting after they received a call around 3:15. Police say Santos Pocasangre (42), of Bowling Green, was shot through a car windshield and then he attempted to drive himself to the hospital. The car came to a stop on Louisville Road near the U.S. 31-W Bypass…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – A local police department is reminding the public of gun safety after noticing a rash of gun thefts. The Franklin Police Department has noticed an increase in car break-ins with gun thefts in the past month. Right now, the police have at least nine open investigations for stolen firearms. Police say most of the cases have occurred in…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University is coming up with a new way to tackle concerns over COVID-19. WKU is setting up quarantining areas throughout campus to stop the spread of the virus. WKU Housing and Residence Life has set up designated dorm rooms around campus that will act as quarantine rooms for people exposed to or diagnosed with…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A high speed chase spanning three counties has landed one man in jail. Just after 8 a.m. Tuesday, Kentucky State Police spotted a 2020 Blue Kia Optima traveling 114 mph on Interstate 165 in Ohio County, according to a release from Kentucky State Police. When police tried to pull the car over, troopers said the driver…
