FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin-Simpson Industrial Authority (FSIA) received national recognition. According to a release, Site Selection magazine ranked Franklin as tied for 9th among micropolitans in the 2025 Governor’s Cup rankings. FSIA says 2025 was a record-breaking year for the Franklin and Simpson County region, with more than $605 million in new investment and nearly 1,000 new jobs created….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball (8-20, 4-13 CUSA) fell to Missouri State (19-11, 11-6 CUSA), 65-38, on Thursday night in E.A. Diddle Arena. HOW IT HAPPENED Torri James, Tia Shelling, Trinity Rowe, Zsofia Telegdy and Salma Khedr were the first five on the court for WKU for the eighth consecutive game. It is the 11th time this season the…
BARREN COUNTY – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a collision. According to a release, BCSO responded to an injury accident on Scottsville Road near the intersection of Katybeth Lane on Thursday. The initial investigation shows that a truck, driven by Donnie Carr, was traveling northbound on Scottsville Road when the truck experienced a suspected mechanical failure. Carr lost…
RICHMOND, Ky. – Authorities say a vehicle struck a Kentucky State Police cruiser after running a traffic light on Thursday in Madison County. The Kentucky State Police says it was notified just before 7:15 a.m. Thursday of a two-vehicle collision on Lexington Road near the Interstate 75 exit 90 overpass in Madison County. According to troopers, a preliminary investigation reveals…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says a cyber incident has impacted some of its employees and their family members. On Thursday, the agency shared a release stating that on March 5, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office mailed notification letters to four individuals regarding the incident. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office further states it provided the following…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Multiple units responded to a reported vehicle fire in Butler County Thursday. According to the Fourth District Fire Department, crews responded to 2222 Beaver Dam Road to assist Morgantown fire personnel with a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, first responders confirmed heavy fire coming from the front of the vehicle. The fire was quickly brought under control, first…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear is among leaders from 23 other states that have joined a lawsuit to block the Trump administration’s latest round of tariffs. According to a release by the governor’s office on Thursday, the tariffs are causing “increased prices for the American people and businesses.” Officials say the case challenges President Donald Trump’s “most recent efforts…
UPDATE (8:25 pm) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the eastbound lanes of the Western Kentucky Parkway and KY 604 have reopened. The westbound lanes of WK Parkway from Ohio County are expected to be blocked for two to three hours. — OHIO COUNTY, Ky. – The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash. According to a social…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Warren County Public Library is hosting the South Central Kentucky Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Ceremony on Saturday, March 14, at 5 p.m. at the Capitol. Organizers say the event will recognize outstanding creative work by middle and high school students from across the region. According to the library, the ceremony celebrates regional winners…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow is celebrating after achieving a historic milestone, ranking No. 9 in the nation among micropolitan communities in the 2025 Site Selection Governor’s Cup rankings, based on the number of economic development projects announced during the year. According to a release by the Barren County Economic Authority, the ranking is the highest placement Glasgow has ever had by…
