LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – Authorities are investigating a death in Grayson County. According to K105, an unresponsive male was found inside a vehicle on Kelly Street in Leitchfield Thursday afternoon. The vehicle was located in a driveway. The man did not reside at the home. The Leitchfield Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene. The 54-year-old man was pronounced dead…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office charged 20-year-old Cameron Botkins of London with 5 counts of first-degree rape Thursday. Investigators say Botkins allegedly engaged in sexual relations with a 13-year-old female victim. Botkins was lodged at the Laurel County Correctional Center on unrelated charges when the charges were filed. The investigation is ongoing.
Envato ElementsALLEN COUNTY – The Allen County Fiscal Court (ACFC) is accepting life jacket donations. ACFC sponsors four life jacket loaner stations at Barren River Lake in conjunction with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, according to a social media post. Life jackets of all sizes can be donated at 201 West Main Street, Suite 5, during operating hours. Magistrate Wendell Spears…
Photo source: Russell County Search & RescueRUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. – Russell County Search & Rescue responded to a water rescue Tuesday evening. Crews were notified of two overdue kayakers. Upon arrival, crew members located the two kayakers on land and overturned kayaks. Crews made contact with the kayakers and safely returned them to their cabin. Russell County Search & Rescue…
Source: Hopkinsville Police Department. HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Hopkinsville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance to identify individuals after a recent case of city property damage. Police say they would like to speak with the individuals involved after the incident occurred at Debow Park on July 29. If anyone recognizes either of these individuals or has information that…
Source: Madison County Animal Shelter. CONTENT WARNING: This story contains information about animal abuse and animal deaths. Viewer and reader discretion is advised. BEREA, Ky. – The Madison County Animal Shelter is working to learn more after it says cats and kittens were found taped inside of a tote. The shelter says it received a complaint about the tote, which…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky attorney general’s office says it is working to uphold convictions of two men sentenced in connection with the disappearance and death of Crystal Rogers. Rogers, a Bardstown mother of five, was last seen alive on July 3, 2015, officials say. According to a release Thursday, officials say a Kentucky judge and juries sentenced 55-year-old Steve…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is behind bars on a burglary charge related to a theft at a local vape shop. According to a uniform citation, Bowling Green police responded around 3:11 a.m. Thursday to a burglary alarm at Smoke Zone at 801 Campbell Lane. Authorities say upon arrival, they could see a front door with broken…
Source: Canva. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Health services for Bowling Green Independent School District students and employees will be provided by CAYA Collaborative Care, Inc. beginning Aug. 1 for the 2026-27 school year. According to BGISD, the agreement ensures comprehensive medical care remains accessible across the district. The district says the health services program started in 2019 when BGISD partnered…
Source: Barren County Schools. GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County Schools has named Susan Pace as the new principal of Eastern Elementary School. According to the district, Pace brings more than 20 years of experience in education and has served students and schools in a variety of instructional and leadership roles throughout her career. She began her journey in public education…
