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Man arrested after stolen vehicle located in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is behind bars after a stolen vehicle was located in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, Bowling Green police responded Monday to a report of a FLOCK camera hit on a stolen vehicle. Authorities say they observed the vehicle in the parking lot of Casey’s gas station at 810 Morgantown Road. Police say…

SKYPAC ranked among Pollstar’s Top-Grossing Theatres in the World

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center has been named one of the top-grossing theatre venues in the world by Pollstar, the live entertainment industry’s leading trade publication, ranking No. 115 worldwide in Pollstar’s 2026 Mid-Year Top 200 Theatre Grosses report. For the reporting period November 13, 2025, through May 13, 2026, SKYPAC generated $2,497,747 in gross…

Butler County felon faces charges after allegedly pointing gun, knife at neighbors

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – A convicted felon faces criminal charges in Butler County. According to a uniform citation, the Morgantown Police Department (MPD) responded to a report of a man pointing a gun and pulling a knife on his neighbors Friday evening on Helen Way. The victims told police that 48-year-old Ryan Lee Smith, of Morgantown, walked into his driveway possessing…

4-year-old dies after fireworks injury in Pulaski County

Source: LEX 18/Luttrell family. PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) – A 4-year-old child in Kentucky is dead following a fireworks accident over the weekend. According to a report by LEX 18, the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office confirmed Rhett Luttrell died Saturday night. Authorities say a tube of fireworks fell over as it was going off and hit the child, LEX…

Vehicle heavily damaged by fireworks in Hopkinsville

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Source: WKDZ. HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WKDZ) – A vehicle is destroyed after catching on fire in Hopkinsville on Saturday night, according to a report by WKDZ. WKDZ reports Hopkinsville police say the owner of the SUV “accidentally shot a firework into his own vehicle,” catching it on fire. The incident reportedly took place on South Main Street, according to WKDZ. WKDZ…

Authorities investigating shooting death of Taylor County student-athlete, arrest made

Photo source: State Senator Max WiseLEBANON, Ky. – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating the shooting death of a Taylor County student-athlete. According to a release, MCSO deputies responded to 1259 Penick Road in Lebanon early Sunday morning to a possible shooting. When deputies arrived, they located the body of 18-year-old JaRon J. Johnson, of Campbellsville. MCSO’s preliminary…

Man to appear in court after dogs allegedly thrown over fence in Logan County

Peter Everhart, 45, of Logan CountyRUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Logan County man facing charges in connection with three dogs that died after allegedly being thrown over a fence is set to appear in court this week. According to Logan County Sheriff Stephen Stratton, 45-year-old Peter Everhart of Russellville was arrested in relation to the incident, which occurred in October 2025….

Bowling Green man charged with assault in Edmonson County

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is behind bars after allegedly running into another man with his vehicle in Edmonson County. According to a uniform citation, the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to Green River Apartments at 1008 S. Main St. on Thursday afternoon regarding a physical altercation between two male subjects. Authorities say a caller stated a…

1 dead, 5 injured after Casey County crash

Credit: McKinney-Brown Funeral HomeLIBERTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Casey County. According to a release, KSP troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision on 7690 KY 70 near Pruitt Lane Sunday afternoon. KSP’s preliminary investigation shows that 69-year-old Ronnie Lee, of Liberty, was driving south on KY 70 in his pickup truck when it…

Man charged with DUI after reported crash into Horse Cave home

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges after allegedly crashing into a Horse Cave home while under the influence. According to a uniform citation, around 7 p.m. Friday, the Kentucky State Police was dispatched to a single-vehicle wreck where a vehicle had struck a house at 309 W. Main St. in Horse Cave. Authorities say upon arrival,…