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Richmond man wins $98,000 on Kentucky lottery ticket

Source: Kentucky Lottery. RICHMOND, Ky. – A Richmond man hit the jackpot on a Kentucky Lottery draw game ticket. Lottery officials say the man, who wishes to remain anonymous, bought a $2 Fast Play – BIG W!N ticket at a Kroger at Richmond Plaza. Officials say he bought the ticket using spare change. “I always get a Powerball ticket every…

Ice cream van driver charged after Hopkinsville crash

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Source: WKDZ Radio. HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WKDZ) – An ice cream van driver is facing charges following a reported hit-and-run crash on Tuesday afternoon. According to WKDZ, Hopkinsville police say 35-year-old Sean Chandler walked into the roadway on Rodney Drive to attempt to get the attention of an ice cream van driver. More here. Authorities say Chandler was trying to get…

Man charged in alleged cooking oil thefts from area restaurants

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is facing charges following reported cooking oil thefts from local restaurants. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police received a call around 3:24 a.m. Thursday regarding a box truck involved in used cooking oil thefts at several restaurant locations in Bowling Green. Troopers say it was reported witnesses saw the theft and…

Bowling Green man arrested following motorbike pursuit

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is charged in connection with a pursuit on Wednesday. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police measured 28-year-old Ryan Quinn of Bowling Green traveling 20 miles over the speed limit in a work zone on Morgantown Road on Wednesday afternoon. Troopers say Quinn was operating a motorbike at the time….

UPDATE: 2 dead, 3 injured in fatal Logan County crash

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Logan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash. Sheriff Stephen Stratton says multiple agencies responded to the 5500 block of Franklin Road to a fatal crash on Thursday morning. Stratton says two vehicles collided, leaving two dead and three injured. According to a release by the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, a Ford F-150 driven…

1 dead in suspected home invasion in Marion County

MARION COUNTY, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is conducting a murder investigation in Marion County. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office contacted KSP on Tuesday morning to investigate a fatal shooting at a home on Hourigan Lane. KSP responded to the scene and located Stephanie Keeling, 48, of Lebanon, dead from an apparent gunshot wound. The preliminary investigation shows two men…

Wetzel’s Pretzels opens first Kentucky location in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A national pretzel bakery is opening in Bowling Green. Wetzel’s Pretzels, known for fresh, hand-rolled pretzels, is now open inside the Walmart located at 150 Walton Ave in Bowling Green. The location is the first in the state of Kentucky and is owned and operated by Tina Boling, of Bowling Green. “Opening my first Wetzel’s location…

Med Center announces partnership with national electronic health record system company

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health announced a partnership with Epic, the nation’s leading electronic health record (EHR) system, on Wednesday. According to a release, Med Center Health’s Board of Directors approved the partnership, citing an investment in innovation and collaboration to improve healthcare and quality of life in the region. “Med Center Health’s partnership with Epic will improve…

McIvor named to Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award watch list

Photo source: WKU Athletics.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football quarterback Maverick McIvor has been named to the 2025 Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List, the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce and SPORTyler announced Wednesday. The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award honors the legacy of Texas legend Earl Campbell and his home community of Tyler, Texas. The award recognizes the…

Monroe County shooting leaves 1 Cave City man dead

TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Cave City man is dead following a shooting incident in Monroe County. Kentucky State Police responded to a call from Monroe County for assistance with a fatal shooting investigation at 9:30 pm on Monday. KSP’s preliminary investigation states Scott Eudy, 50, of Cave City, went to a residence on Sugar Creek Road and attempted to enter…