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Overnight lane closures scheduled on Happy Valley Road

STAFF REPORT. Glasgow News 1

Source: Glasgow News 1. GLASGOW, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – Drivers heading through Glasgow this weekend should be prepared for overnight lane closures and delays on Happy Valley Road, according to a report by Glasgow News 1. The report states a safety project is occurring along Happy Valley Road. Glasgow News 1 says transportation officials are warning drivers to expect…

2 dead after two-vehicle crash in Maysville

MAYSVILLE, Ky. – Two people are dead following a two-vehicle crash in Maysville. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were requested to assist on scene of a fatal collision on Thursday around 6:30 p.m. on KY 11 near the intersection of Waters Edge Way. Authorities say a preliminary investigation shows 81-year-old Roger Jolly of Maysville was driving southbound on…

Man found dead from possible drowning at Lake Cumberland

Source: Canva. RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. – One man is dead after a reported potential drowning at Lake Cumberland Wednesday. The Russell County Coroner’s Office says it responded to the Caney Fork Creek area of Lake Cumberland Wednesday around 5:30 p.m. for an apparent drowning. According to officials, 28-year-old Joshua Tyler Wethington of Casey County was pronounced dead. Wethington was transported…

What to know about the latest local traffic impact report

Source: Canva. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The expected traffic impacts in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area for July 17 through July 24 are listed below. All work is subject to change. Interstate 165 A project to completely restore and preserve the I-165 bridges over the Green River (mile point 32.6) in Butler County continues. Motorists have switched onto…

Woman dead after rollover crash in Knott County

SASSAFRAS, Ky. – One woman is dead following a crash early Friday in Knott County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers received a call shortly before 4 a.m. regarding a single-vehicle collision on KY-15 in the Sassafras community. Authorities say a preliminary investigation shows 39-year-old Melisa Slone of Garner was driving a vehicle southbound on KY-15 when the vehicle…

Lemonade Stand Challenge raises support for Isaiah 117 House

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Something sweet is officially starting Friday, July 17 in Logan County. The 2026 Lemonade Stand Challenge is taking over Logan County, one stand at a time. According to organizers, sales support Isaiah 117 House of Logan/Simpson/Butler County. The nonprofit says it helps support foster children during what can be an uncertain time as they await moving…

CASA of South Central Kentucky to host Mini-Golf Tournament

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – CASA of South Central Kentucky is hosting a Mini-Golf Tournament next week on Wednesday, July 23. The tournament will last from 3-9 p.m. at The Shack Mini Golf. When you play, you’re doing more than enjoying the evening—you’re helping CASA advocate for children in the community. According to CASA:  Every player receives a free scoop of…

Jury recommends life sentence for man in child sex abuse case

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A jury is recommending a life sentence for a man in a reported sexual abuse case involving a child. According to the Office of Attorney General Russell Coleman, following a two-day jury trial, 27-year-old Preston Coffey now faces a potential life sentence after being found guilty of first-degree rape, victim under 12, and first-degree sex abuse, victim…

Woman transported after crash in Grayson County

Source: K105.GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. (K105) – One woman was transported to a hospital after a crash in Grayson County on Wednesday, according to a report by K105. The report further states Leitchfield police and EMS responded to the crash around 3:45 p.m. in the 1600 block of Brandenburg Road. According to K105, authorities learned another vehicle rear ended a vehicle…

FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce sample was false positive, recall issued

Source: Canva. UPDATE July 20:  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration stated in an update Sunday that lab results showed a false positive in detection of cyclospora in a Taylor Farms de Mexico lettuce sample. The update was released after the FDA stated last week that consumers should avoid shredded lettuce at Taco Bell locations in several states. However, despite…