BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The National Corvette Museum (NCM) announced the addition of Michael Jordan’s 1993 Corvette ZR-1 to its Pop Culture and Corvette Exhibition on Thursday. The 1993 Corvette ZR-1 was featured in ESPN’s 2020 miniseries “The Last Dance” in episode 8. Jordan can be seen emerging from the Corvette following his “I’m Back” fax announcement, marking his return…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Four members of the WKU women’s golf team were honored with Conference USA postseason awards, the organization announced on Thursday. Reagan Ramage was named Freshman of the Year, Adam Gary was named Coach of the Year, Sydney Hackett earned First Team All-CUSA honors, Ramage was named to the second team and Leah Edwards was named to…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Andy Beshear announced the Kentucky State Police will receive more than $172,000 in federal grant funding to support sexual offense investigations. According to a release, the federal funding, originating from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, will enhance the KSP Sexual Assault Kit Initiative’s work to analyze sexual assault kits and DNA testing to identify suspects. The…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman signed Governor Andy Beshear’s executive order to freeze the state gas tax on Thursday. “I’m proud to help Kentucky families keep more money in their pocket,” said AG Coleman. On Tuesday, AG Coleman issued the following statement in response to the executive order. “Of course, Kentuckians should have lower gas prices. But…
CHALYBEATE, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing criminal mischief and drug charges following an incident in Edmonson County Monday. According to a uniform citation, the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1875 Wingfield Church Road to a report of a woman saying an unknown man was sitting on her porch and under a tree. When deputies arrived, they…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – AFKA Aluminum Solutions, an aluminum manufacturing company, broke ground on its first U.S. facility on Thursday morning. According to the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, the groundbreaking marks a milestone in the Uzbekistani manufacturer’s operations in the United States. AFKA is the first Uzbekistan-based company to operate in the United States. The aluminum manufacturing company…
COLUMBIA, Ky. – A Wayne County woman is facing an assault charge after allegedly giving a child a tattoo. According to a uniform citation, Kentucky State Police troopers responded to a child abuse complaint at 230 Bridgepoint Circle in Columbia on May 4. Troopers located 27-year-old Brook McDaniel and her 22-month-old child. An allegation was made that McDaniel had given…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office released the date for the next active traffic safety checkpoint Thursday. Sheriff Brett Hightower says the checkpoint will be active on May 22 between 8:30 pm and 12:00 am at four possible locations. 9200 Block Nashville Road 6000 Block Cemetery Road 2000 Block Richardsville Road 8000 Block Smiths Grove Scottsville Road…
ROCKPORT, Ky. – A Muhlenberg County man is charged with drug possession in Ohio County. According to the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office, deputies executed a search warrant at a residence on Main Street in Rockport Wednesday evening. Deputies located suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, and related drug paraphernalia during the search. 35-year-old Thomas Richie, of Central City, was arrested and was lodged…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell announced the winners of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) annual Poster and Essay Contest Thursday. The theme for this year’s contest is “Bluegrass Roots, Agriculture Strong,” honoring the Commonwealth’s nickname. Shell says the KDA received 711 entries from across the state. The winning entrants each receive a $100 awards Kentucky Agriculture…
