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Nashville man charged with fleeing police in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Nashville, Tennessee man is facing multiple charges after an alleged high-speed pursuit in Bowling Green Friday night. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police observed a vehicle traveling 112 miles per hour in a 70 mph zone on Interstate 65. Authorities say when they attempted to stop the vehicle, it turned off all…

Beaver Dam police seek information on truck involved in hit-and-run

BEAVER DAM, Ky. – The Beaver Dam Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run. According to BDPD, a blue Dodge Ram pickup truck collided with a motorcycle on North Main Street near McDonald’s. Officers say after the collision, the truck fled the scene south on Main Street. No injuries have been reported at this time. Information on the vehicle can be…

Bonnieville man charged with attempted arson involving barn

BONNIEVILLE, Ky. – A Bonnieville man is facing an attempted arson charge after allegedly planning to burn a barn down. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police received a call regarding a male breaking windows at a home and trying to burn a barn with gasoline. Authorities say the male was identified as 22-year-old Blake Boleware of Bonnieville….

KYTC announces traffic pattern change in Monroe County

MONROE COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is set to begin work on intersection projects in Monroe County. According to a release, crews will begin work on a traffic pattern change at the intersection of KY 163 (Tompkinsville Bypass) and KY 100 (Center Point Road) on Monday. KYTC says the new traffic pattern will remove truck climbing lanes in…

Bowling Green Fire Department responds to fire at Stadium Park Plaza

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Stadium Park Plaza Sunday. BGFD Public Information Office Elyse Jonker says units responded at 3:19 pm. Firefighters located and controlled a small fire in the storage room of The Underground Deli. The parking structure was closed for a short time, according to an announcement during…

Cave City police to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

CAVE CITY, Ky. – The Cave City Police Department says it will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints from Aug.1-31. According to the department, checkpoints will be conducted between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m. Police say the checkpoints will be clearly marked, and officers will be enforcing laws related to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol,…

Kentucky State Police seeking information related to incident near Richardsville Road

Credit: Background image: Canva. Middle images: The Kentucky State Police. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it is seeking information regarding an incident along Highway 185 near Richardsville Road on Tuesday. Authorities say they are working to identify individuals who may have had contact with a male walking in that area Tuesday around 12:30 a.m. Troopers say…

Barren River Lake now at summer pool level, opening beach dates pending

STAFF REPORT, Glasgow News 1

Source: James Brown/Glasgow News 1BARREN COUNTY, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – Although Barren Rive Lake is officially at normal summer pool level, visitors may need to wait a little longer to swim at the lake’s beaches. According to a report by Glasgow News 1, the lake is “552 feet above mean sea level,” which is considered the summer pool level…

1 transported to Nashville hospital after I-24 crash

by Scott Brown, WKDZ

Source: Viewer submitted image courtesy of WKDZ. CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. (WKDZ) – One person was transported to a Nashville hospital following a crash Thursday on Interstate 24, according to a report by WKDZ. WKDZ reports the wreck occurred on I-24 near the Julian/Newstead exit, closing two lanes of the interstate. According to WKDZ, Christian County Sheriff’s Office Information Officer John…