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Former Barren County Middle School teacher sentenced for sex crimes

GLASGOW, Ky. – Former Barren County Middle School teacher William Kyle Gardner will now spend 17 years behind bars for sex crimes committed with a 13-year-old student. Gardner, who was sentenced Monday, received the maximum penalty for the crimes committed in Barren and Metcalfe counties, according to the Barren County Commonwealth Attorney. Gardner was originally charged with three counts of…

New assault at Warren County Juvenile Detention Center leads to investigation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A separate assault incident has been reported at the Warren County Juvenile Detention Center. On Saturday around 6:30 p.m., officials say three juveniles in custody at the Warren Juvenile Detention Center attacked a youth worker. A release by the Department of Juvenile Justice says the juveniles then barricaded themselves inside an office by blocking the door…

Warren County deputy jailer arrested, charged with unlawful imprisonment

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Warren County deputy jailer was arrested on Jan. 30. An arrest citation says Bowling Green police responded the day prior to a disturbance on Village Creek Drive. According to the citation, Kevin Schmidt, 26, of Bowling Green told police at the scene he had pepper sprayed his wife and her new boyfriend, Zacary Mires. The…

Kentucky teacher allows skateboarding inside school

Source: WDRB via CNN NewsourceSHELBYVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – East Middle School in Shelby County is trying some new tricks in the education world. On Tuesday and Thursdays, students prepare for their mid-morning skateboard club. The students practice right outside of art teacher Zachary Hypes’ classroom. Hypes said he believes the activity benefits students. “If they can do it in skateboarding,…

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Sweethearts Challenge

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by German American Bank, we sit down with Cameron Levis live in studio to hear about how you can spend some time with a loved one this valentines day and possibly win some cool prizes at the Sweethearts Challenge this year.   For more information click here.

PET OF THE DAY – Kally

Today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, is Kally! Kally is a six year old lab mix, who could use a regular walking regimen and maybe a diet too. She is a very lovable and super sweet girl though and is look for her forever home. Be sure to adopt Kally from the Bowling…

LIVING WELL – How to Cope With Violent Videos

Violent videos, like the one of the arrest of Tyre Nichols are difficult to watch, but may also be hard to avoid. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Spring Hill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither has more on how to cope with the feelings these types of videos may bring, and how to talk to children about it.

CVS Pharmacy on Kentucky Street near WKU to permanently close

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Students on Western Kentucky University’s campus may need to commute to a different location for their prescription needs. The CVS Pharmacy at 1473 Kentucky Street near WKU’s campus has announced the pharmacy portion of the store will permanently close at the end of February. Residents and students who normally picked up their prescriptions at the pharmacy…

Police: 2 vehicles caught on video involved in diesel theft

Photo courtesy of Horse Cave Police DepartmentHORSE CAVE, Ky. – Police are working to identify two vehicles they say were involved in the theft of gasoline. On Sunday around 11:30 p.m., Horse Cave police say a Ford F-350 two-tone flatbed and a Dodge truck were caught on surveillance during the theft of diesel gasoline. If you know any information about…

Man charged with drug trafficking following traffic stop

Photo courtesy of the Allen County Sheriff’s OfficeSCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A man is facing drug charges following a traffic stop in Allen County. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop Sunday around 8:30 p.m. on Maysville Road. Police say a probable cause search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a plastic bag containing methamphetamine and another…