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BGPD: Restaurants receive bomb, shooting threats in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Police Department stated they responded to bomb and shooting threats made over the phone Saturday at several businesses in Bowling Green. On Saturday, May 21, officers responded to Wingstop at 2435 Nashville Road after a caller stated around 6:42 p.m. that she was called by an unknown suspect who told her that 10 bombs…

Program-record three Hilltoppers named to NFCA All-Region Team

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – WKU Softball saw a program-record three Hilltoppers named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Region Team, the organization announced Thursday. Taylor Davis (outfielder), Shelby Nunn (pitcher) and Taylor Sanders (third baseman) all landed Third Team honors following highly successful 2022 campaigns. The trio helped WKU to a 38-13 overall record and 17-7 mark in Conference USA games. The Hilltoppers’ .745 win percentage…

Clarksville man arrested on child sexual material charges

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Police arrested a man on charges related to online sexual material involving minors following an investigation. The indictment follows an investigation opened by the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 3. Throughout the investigation, Suiter was identified as the subject responsible for multiple electronic crimes involving juvenile victims, according to a release by Simpson County Sheriff’s Office….

Barren County bridge reopens following weight limit issues

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Bridge on Berry Store Road over Buck Creek in Barren County is now reopened. A three ton weight limit is now posted for the bridge. For reference, this weight is less than an average school bus. The bridge had formerly been given a weight limit of 18 tons. Please use caution in the area.

Multiple shots hit car in Russellville

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Russellville Police Department stated that a woman’s car was shot at on Thursday. On May 19th around 8:45 p.m., Logan County Sheriff’s Office deputies did a traffic stop with Kaylee Ashby of Russellville. Police stated that Ashby said her vehicle had just been shot at in the area of East 2nd St. Russellville Police Department conducted…

Police: 17-year-old charged with murder in MTSU shooting, victim identified

Credit: Murfreesboro Police Department Facebook page. MURFREESBORO, Tenn.  – Murfreesboro Police Department stated a 17-year-old has been identified and charged in a recent graduation shooting. Police stated that the 17-year-old was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for the fatal shooting that took place after a Riverdale High School graduation at Middle Tennessee State University Wednesday, May 18. According to…