BOWLING GREEN, Ky – According to Bowling Green Police Department Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward, authorities are responding to alleged shots fired at the T-Mart on Adams St. Details are limited at this time but, Officer Ward confirms they have someone in custody in connection with this incident, and no one has been shot. As more details become available, we…
ALBANY, Ky. – An Albany, Kentucky man has been arrested on charges involving a sexual abuse investigation. According to court records, 62-year-old James Shelton of Albany was arrested on an indictment warrant on Thursday, Oct. 9. Court records state an indictment was filed the same day, formally charging Shelton with human trafficking – forced labor, first-degree sodomy, first-degree sexual abuse,…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is working a reported two-vehicle wreck on Interstate 65 south. Authorities say this is a separate incident from an earlier wreck involving a vehicle that struck a KSP trooper’s cruiser. KSP Post 3 public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker says the collision occurred on I-65 south at the 38-mile marker Thursday evening….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Kentucky State Police trooper is being evaluated by medical staff after his cruiser was reportedly struck during a traffic stop. KSP Post 3 public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker confirmed Thursday afternoon that the KSP trooper’s vehicle was hit by a another vehicle while conducting a traffic stop today. Parker says the incident occurred on…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Federal Bureau of Investigation is now involved in an ongoing investigation into threats allegedly made to members of the Kentucky Parole Board. That’s according to Gov. Andy Beshear during Thursday’s Team Kentucky update. The threats occurred after inaccurate information was shared on the release of a Kentucky inmate, Ronald Exantus. “Despite repeatedly voting for Ronald Exantus…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green is announcing its inaugural cohort of the Downtown BGKY Ambassador Program. According to a release Thursday, the city says the free program connects Western Kentucky University students with “leadership, community services and professional development opportunities” in the downtown area. The program offers sessions featuring nonprofits, arts, entertainment, civic engagement, government services,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Motorcycle fans, listen up! Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky is teaming up with Harley-Davidson Bowling Green to help support DSSKY’s mission to purchase a new bus. DSSKY, a local nonprofit, supports those with Down syndrome and their loves ones through activities and services. Together, the duo is hosting a raffle for a chance to win a…
Source: Kentucky Lottery. CYNTHIANA, Ky. – One Kentucky man is celebrating a $50,000 scratch-off win. The Kentucky Lottery says Joshua Hubbard of Cynthiana made a routine scratch-off purchase that paid off. Hubbard bought the ticket at a local convenience store, Moonlight Food Mart, and was shocked when he discovered his big win, lottery officials say. “I normally buy the $5,000,000…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Scottsville Police Department is aiming to teach the community about improving child safety. The event, “How-To Stay Aware,” is part of the Allen County Public Library’s upcoming “How-To Festival.” The festival is set to take place Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library. During this time, Scottsville police will be on…
Cody Scott (left) and Michael Vance (right). EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – A wanted Barren County man is behind bars after authorities say he escaped an arrest earlier this week. According to a uniform citation, the Barren County Sheriff’s Office responded Tuesday to arrest 37-year-old Cody Scott of Park City on an indictment warrant. Deputies say after finding Scott at his…
