EUGENE, Ore. – WKU track and field concluded its 2026 outdoor season on Wednesday night as Sam Crenshaw and Kameron Horton represented the Hilltoppers at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships at historic Hayward Field. Crenshaw opened competition for WKU in the men’s pole vault final, clearing 5.35m to finish tied for 22nd in the nation in…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – Simpson County first responders rescued a toddler following search June 9. According to a release, the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office received a missing child complaint in the 4300 block of Schweizer Road at approximately 5 pm. Upon arriving at the scene, deputies discovered that a two-year-old and a family dog had gone missing. Simpson County EMS, Franklin/Simpson…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green community is recognizing its growth and a major milestone with a new addition. The Club at Olde Stone neighborhood is celebrating 20 years in the community and has unveiled a new United States flag at its entrance. Olde Stone unveiled a new 30-foot-by-50-foot American flag that will fly on a 130-foot flagpole at…
Source: Sara Hennion. EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – A single-vehicle crash has been reported in Edmonson County on Monday. According to Sheriff James Edward Vincent with the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred on Main Street involving a vehicle and utility pole. Vincent says traffic is slow moving at this time. He says drivers should expect repairs to take around…
Photo source: Canva. MANCHESTER, Ky. – One man has been hospitalized after a reported shooting in Clay County, authorities say. According to Trooper Scottie Pennington with the Kentucky State Police Post 11, troopers received a shots fired complaint on Saturday at a residence on Portersburg Road in Manchester. Authorities say the caller stated a family member was at the home…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – One person is dead after authorities say a possible drowning occurred in Laurel County. According to Laurel County sheriff John Root, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to conduct a welfare check regarding a body discovered floating in water off of Kentucky 1956 at about 11:55 a.m. CST on Saturday. Upon arrival, authorities say they…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky Kids on the Block hosted their inaugural Great Puppet Sprint presented by German American Bank Saturday morning. The event was held at Jim Roberts Community Park in Franklin and featured three races for children 14 and under. Over 100 kids participated in the three races. Runners received a finisher’s medal, a tech shirt and a…
SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – The Smiths Grove Fire Department rescued a calf from a sinkhole Saturday evening. According to a social media post, firefighters responded to a report of an animal incident at approximately 7:19 pm. Firefighters determined that the calf had fallen into the sinkhole and began attempted to extract it. Chief Brandon Eadens excavated the area and other…
PORTLAND, Tenn. – The Portland Police Department (PPD) responded to a domestic assault complaint leading to a pursuit Friday. According to a social media post, officers arrived at a home in Portland to investigate the incident. The officers determined that the suspect, 38-year-old Joseph McDorman, fled the scene. McDorman was located in a vehicle and fled police. Officers say they…
EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – A recent economic report says tourism is thriving in Edmonson County. According to the Edmonson County Tourism Commission, the 2025 Economic Impact report states the county’s tourism brought in $16.5 million in economic impact. This contributed to the total $14.6 billion generated in the Commonwealth, the tourism commission states. According to the tourism commission, this makes…
