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3 arrested on sexual abuse charges in Fleming County

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating sexual abuse allegations in Fleming County. According to KSP Post 8 Morehead, a new report of sexual abuse allegations was received during an active investigation of James Barnes Sr. Barnes fled to Alabama in 2023. James Barnes Troopers responded to River Road and interviewed 39-year-old Joseph McClure, of Flemingsburg, on Tuesday….

T.J. Regional Health announces scholarship winners for 2026

BOWLING GREEN, Ky – T.J. Regional Health went on to announce their 2026 Education scholarship winners. This program is focused on high school seniors who are looking to pursue a career in the health-related field. Stacey Biggs, EVP of Marketing, Planning and Development, said, “We were incredibly impressed by the quality of the applicants again this year. Choosing just three…

NWS Louisville preliminary results show EF-1 in Ohio County

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. – The National Weather Service Louisville says preliminary results show an EF-1 tornado struck Ohio County overnight. According to a social media post by NWS Louisville, the tornado occurred to the northeast of Hartford, Kentucky. NWS Louisville says the maximum wind speed was 100 miles per hour. The NWS Louisville is sharing updates as damage surveys take…

NWS Louisville reports preliminary results show EF-0 hit Hart County

HART COUNTY, Ky. – The National Weather Service Louisville says a preliminary damage survey shows an EF-0 hit Hart County overnight. According to NWS Louisville, it occurred northwest Hart County to the east of Millerstown, Kentucky. The NWS says the maximum wind speed reached near 80 miles per hour. This follows after Hart County Emergency Management Director Tony Keithley confirmed…

Hopkinsville police make arrests in alleged burglary case

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Two men are charged with burglary in Hopkinsville. According to a uniform citation, 21-year-old Deonquez Jordan-Ray of Hopkinsville and 20-year-old Jabaree Hinton of Clarksville, Tennessee were arrested on April 24. Police say on March 2, both subjects “unlawfully” entered or remained in a residence “with the intent to commit a crime.” During this time, authorities say Jordan-Ray…

Owensboro police searching for missing 16-year-old girl

Source: Owensboro Police Department. OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Owensboro Police Department is asking for help to locate a missing 16-year-old. Police say 16-year-old Arienonna Thompson has been missing from Owensboro since April 24. Thompson is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall and 125 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. If you have information on the whereabouts of Thompson,…

Boyce community outdoor warning siren out of service

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Boyce community outdoor warning siren is reportedly out of service following overnight storms in Kentucky. According to a social media post by Warren County Emergency Management, the siren was damaged by the storms Monday night. Emergency officials say there were no activations county wide, however, the Boyce unit sounded at 2 and 4 a.m. Technicians…

Hart County emergency officials report nearly a dozen trees down

Source: Andre Barbour. HART COUNTY, Ky. – Following overnight storms in Kentucky, Hart County emergency officials say they received reports of multiple downed trees. According to Hart County Emergency Management Director Tony Keithley at 6:50 a.m., approximately a dozen trees were blown down or had fallen in the area Monday night. Keithley said local fire department and rescue squad crews…

WKU Board of Regents approves $350 million “Elevate WKU” student housing partnership

WKU Board of Regents approves public-private partnership transaction for $350 million “Elevate WKU” student housing partnership BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A major residence project at Western Kentucky University is moving forward. According to a release, the WKU Board of Regents approved a public-private $350 million residential partnership with Gilbane Development Company and its affiliates for the operation, management, and improvement…

City of Bowling Green reports sinkhole collapse

Photo source: City of Bowling GreenBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green Public Works is responding to a sinkhole collapse. Director Andy Souza says a reported sinkhole at the intersection of Kiwanis Drive and Shawnee Way collapsed Tuesday. Souza says a water line is damaged. Kiwanis Drive will be closed until further notice as crews make repairs. Shawnee…