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FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced on Monday that his Office of Trafficking and Abuse Prevention and Prosecution (TAPP) launched a statewide human trafficking awareness and training campaign titled “Your Eyes Save Lives.” According to a release from the attorney general’s office, the campaign combats human trafficking by raising awareness of the signs of human trafficking and empowers…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – A Morgantown man was arrested on Saturday and is accused of possessing and trafficking in methamphetamine. According to a media release, Anthony Shane Hazelwood, 30, was initially pulled over by an Edmonson County Sheriff’s Deputy after deputies said he did not stop at a stop sign or signal a turn. Dispatch also confirmed that the vehicle’s license…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Thursday, the Governor delivered his combined State of the Commonwealth and Budget Address in a virtual speech recorded in his office due to coronavirus restrictions and delayed a day by the attack on the U.S. Capitol. “Tonight, I address both a state and a country that are hurting,” Gov. Beshear said during his address. “Hurting from…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced nearly 5,000 new COVID-19 cases in the commonwealth’s second-highest daily report – yesterday’s report was the highest-ever – and the state’s highest positivity rate since May 5. The Governor has announced 10,653 cases in just two days. “We are in a dangerous place. It is now clear that we are seeing…
SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – On Tuesday, January 5th, a Simpson County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on Scottsville Road. According to a press release, the vehicle failed to dim it’s headlights as it passed the deputy. Deputy Wight made contact with the driver, Robert Wilson, 50, of Bowling Green. During the investigation, Deputy Wright located multiple different types of…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. — Around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, the Scottsville Police Department, Allen County Fire Departments, Bowling Green Fire Department Canine and other emergency responders were dispatched to a structure fire on Veterans Memorial Highway. According to a media release from the Scottsville Police Department, fire investigator, Officer John Williams gathered information about a potential arson. According to the release,…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced Thursday that an investigation led by his Department of Criminal Investigations resulted in the re-arrest of a Louisville man on new human trafficking charges. In June, the Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Investigation Unit charged Christopher M. Bauda, 34, with human trafficking of a minor less than 18 years of age, promoting a…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health Foundation announced the establishment of the Malchow Orthodontic Endowment Fund. The fund is made possible through a $1 million donation by retired Bowling Green orthodontist Glenn Malchow, DMD. The fund will help provide quality orthodontic care for children of families with financial need in Warren and surrounding counties. Services will be provided by…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the highest-ever daily report of COVID-19 cases in the commonwealth and the highest positivity rate since May 5. “Today’s numbers show how critically important a centralized effort and response is to defeating this virus,” said Gov. Beshear. Before announcing Wednesday’s COVID-19 report, the Governor released a statement on the events unfolding…
