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Barren County Judicial Center construction continues on schedule

Glasgow News 1 Staff Report

Source: Glasgow News 1. GLASGOW, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – A recent report by Glasgow News 1 is sharing the latest progress on the Barren County Judicial Center. According to Glasgow News 1, the Project Development Board says the structure, located in Glasgow, is on schedule to be completed in 2028. The report further states during a meeting on April…

Governor, White House order flags to half-staff to honor fallen firefighters

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Andy Beshear ordered all state buildings to lower flags to half-staff on Sunday to honor fallen firefighters. According to a release, the order is in accordance with the White House and Public Law 107-51. The public law recognizes the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service that takes place in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The joint resolution of Congress approved…

Ford investing $2 billion in Hardin County, over 2,000 new jobs

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky’s Governor provided an update on the former BlueOval SK facility in Hardin County on Thursday. According to a Team Kentucky Update, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the commonwealth and Ford have agreed to new terms for the development in the Glendale-based facility. Ford will invest $2 billion in the facility and create 2,100 new jobs for…

Bowling Green Offense Falls Quiet in 2-0 Loss to Rome

Rome, Georgia – Jose Urbina allowed one unearned run over 4.2 innings, while Emilien Pitre recorded his third multi-hit performance of the season as the Bowling Green Hot Rods (15-9) fell to the Rome Emperors (13-11) by a score of 2-0 on Thursday at AdventHealth Stadium in Rome, Georgia. Rome plated the first run of the game in the bottom…

Hilltoppers Drop Game One Against Blue Hens

NEWARK, Del. — WKU Softball came up short on Thursday, dropping game one 6-3 against Delaware. The Hilltoppers (36-11 overall, 18-7 CUSA) out-hit the Blue Hens five to three but were unable to capitalize. DELAWARE 6, WKU 3 HOW IT HAPPENED Delaware opened the game with three runs in the first inning with a two-RBI single and a bases-loaded walk….

Kentucky attorney general to pursue murder charges after bank robbery in Berea

Source: Background image: LEX 18 via NBC News Channel Orbit, center image: Trooper Kearny with KSP. UPDATE May 1 at 3 p.m.: Attorney General Russell Coleman stated Friday that his office will pursue state murder charges following the deadly bank shooting in Berea on Thursday afternoon. Coleman stated, “The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office is working collaboratively with federal authorities, and we…

Deputies arrest man during drug trafficking investigation in Bell County

Source: Bell County Sheriff’s Department. BELL COUNTY, Ky. – One man is facing charges resulting from a drug trafficking investigation in Bell County. According to a social media post by the Bell County Sheriff’s Department, on Monday, deputies and detectives arrested 39-year-old Patrick Gregory of Middlesboro, Kentucky on a federal arrest warrant. Authorities say Gregory’s charges stem from a joint…

Law enforcement investigates suspicious activity at 2 Russellville schools

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Law enforcement investigated a suspicious activity complaint at two schools in Russellville on Thursday afternoon. According to a social media post by Russellville Middle School, Russellville Independent Schools adjusted the afternoon dismissal at Russellville High School and Middle School following a report of suspicious activity. RIS says outdoor activities were moved indoors. Law enforcement monitored the area…

Police make arrests after alleged multi-state shoplifting hits Franklin Walmart

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Authorities say several people are behind bars after an alleged multi-state shoplifting case involved merchandise at a Franklin Walmart. According to a uniform citation, the Franklin Police Department was dispatched Wednesday to a Walmart on Nashville Road regarding active fraud occurring at the store. Police say the store advised an individual was using a fake receipt to…

Tucker named Simpson Elementary principal

Graphic source: Simpson County SchoolsFRANKLIN, Ky. – Simpson County Schools (SCS) named Josh Tucker as the new principal of Simpson Elementary School (SES) beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. According to a release, Tucker has served SCS as a teacher, Curriculum Specialist at Franklin-Simpson Middle School and as Assistant Principal at SES for 12 years. For more information on Simpson…