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Son of woman accused of manslaughter in child drowning death testifies in Logan County

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RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The trial of Lindsey Dover, charged with second-degree manslaughter in the drowning death of a two-year-old girl she babysat, continued Wednesday in Logan County. The Commonwealth Attorney’s first witness is Kendra Buettner, Dover’s next-door neighbor on Pleasant Drive. Buettner told 7th Judicial Circuit prosecutor Neil Kerr that Russellville Police Department Detective Nichole Bibb contacted her on her…

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Owensboro man arrested, over 190 child sexual abuse videos uncovered

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OWENSBORO, Ky. – An Owensboro man faces dozens of counts after police say they uncovered over 190 videos of child sexual abuse materials. The Owensboro Police Department says as part of an online investigation, 26-year-old Mason H. Kazlauskas of Owensboro was arrested on Tuesday morning. Authorities say Owensboro police detectives identified Kazlauskas as a suspect, and he was taken into…

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Former leader to serve as interim Metcalfe Co. Elementary principal

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Source: Metcalfe County Schools. EDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County Schools has named an interim principal for Metcalfe County Elementary School. Jamie Howard, a name that is familiar to students, teachers and the community, served as principal of Edmonton Elementary for over four years before finishing her career at the district’s central office and retiring in 2022, the district says. MCS…

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KSP: Troopers seeking info in Perry County robbery

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Source: KSP/Trooper Gayheart. HAZARD, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is working to identify a suspect in a recent armed robbery in Perry County. Just before noon Central Standard Time on Tuesday, troopers say the robbery occurred in the Hazard community on Upper Second Creek Road. Authorities say the victim was returning home when an unidentified male subject, armed with…

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Traffic expected to be impacted by Glasgow Market on the Square

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GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow drivers should be prepared for some traffic changes this Saturday. Glasgow police are sharing that the Market on the Square on Saturday, Sept. 27 will create several road closures. These will include East Main Street from North Race Street to North Broadway, South Green Street starting near U.S. Bank and extending to East Main Street, and…

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Bowling Green investigation leads to discovery of drug ‘stash house’

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Source: Bowling Green–Warren County Drug Task Force.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A drug stash house is out of operation following a recent investigation in Bowling Green. The Bowling Green-Warren County Drug Task Force says it joined forces with the Bowling Green Police Department, Kentucky State Police and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office to work a drug trafficking investigation in the area….

Traffic Alert
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Overturned tractor-trailer reported in Lewisburg, traffic impacted

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LEWISBURG, Ky. – South Main Street in Lewisburg is closed due to an overturned tractor-trailer, authorities confirmed Wednesday. Logan County sheriff Stephen Stratton says the road will be closed for another two hours as of roughly 11 a.m. The incident reportedly occurred along the 700 block of South Main Street. This is a developing story. News 40 will provide more…

Burn Ban
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Updated list of burn bans lifted

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BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Following rain, several burn bans have been lifted in the area. According to the Team Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, the following burn bans have been lifted in local counties: Allen Barren Edmonson Hart Logan Metcalfe Todd Warren County, with new restrictions Warren County officials say judge-executive Doug Gorman rescinded the full burn ban Friday, however, there…

Mail Scam
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Simpson County law enforcement warns of package delivery scam

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FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community about a scam involving delivered packages. According to authorities, a “brushing scam” can involve a package being delivered that was not ordered. Inside, the package may have a note with a QR code. Deputies say scammers are mailing the packages, which can show Amazon on them or another…

Road Rage
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Grayson Co. Sheriff’s Office asking for assistance in road rage incident

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GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance after a reported road rage incident. According to a release by the sheriff’s office, the incident occurred Tuesday at about 6:45 p.m. when a burgundy Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling east on the Western Kentucky Parkway. Authorities say a dark colored SUV traveling in the same direction appeared…

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