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Logan County high school teacher arrested on sodomy, sexual abuse charges

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Logan County teacher is now behind bars after an investigation into alleged sexual abuse involving a student. On Thursday, the Kentucky State Police Post 3 received information about allegations of a teacher at Logan County High School. Police say he was having “an inappropriate relationship with a student.” An investigation resulted in the arrest of Benjamin…

Sunrise Spotlight: Critter Ridge Sanctuary

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank Studio, we met with Angela Cox. She’s with the Critter Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary, a Kentucky based wildlife rehabilitation facility. Angela told us all about how we can help our local wildlife without getting too close or inviting them into our home. For a full list of certified rehabilitators,…

Living Well: Dry January

We may be almost a week into the new year but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on those resolutions just yet! In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, we learn how you can kickstart your year with an alcohol free January.

Man dies in motorcycle collision on Louisville Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is dead following a motorcycle collision on Louisville Road in Bowling Green. The Bowling Green Police Department was dispatched at around 1:01 p.m. Thursday for an injury collision between a Honda motorcycle and a Ford 550 pulling a tandem axel black dump trailer. Authorities say they responded to the scene at the 4000 block…

Beshear delivers State of the Commonwealth Address

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – In his State of the Commonwealth Address last night, Gov. Andy Beshear said the commonwealth has a bright future ahead for 2023. “2023 provides a special opportunity for the state and for this legislative session to change everything for the better,” Beshear said. “To be the generation that puts aside partisanship and ushers Kentucky into a…

KSP Post 3 announces traffic safety checkpoint reminder

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police would like to remind the public of traffic safety checkpoints. KSP says these traffic safety checkpoints, along with patrols at known problematic areas, help deter drivers from violating laws. KSP says these efforts are to promote safety for the public on the roadways. The goal of traffic checkpoints is to provide for…

2 arrested after record amount of crystal methamphetamine seized in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A record seizure of crystal methamphetamine in Warren County is no longer bound for Bowling Green after an ongoing investigation. According to the Warren County Drug Task Force, authorities developed information of a possible load of narcotics heading to Bowling Green. Detectives and the Kentucky State Police Interdiction Team found the vehicle in question returning to…

Sunrise Spotlight – Dr. Carl Kell

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by German American Bank, we sit down with local Author Dr. Carl Kell, to hear all about his new book! Today, he discussed with us his book, “Goodnight…Whispers of the Heart”. Kell retired from the Department of Communication at Western Kentucky University in 2016 after 43 years. His previous books include “The Exiled Generation,” “Against the…

Living Well – New Covid Subvariants

As we start 2023 many health experts believe watching out for new coronavirus variants will be increasingly important to slow the spread of Covid-19 in the new year. This, as Omicron subvariants continue to circulate around the world. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither has more on why many are turning their attention to…