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Crime, News

Bowling Green man arrested after alleged van theft

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is behind bars after an alleged van theft out of Meade County. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department received a call on Wednesday reporting reckless driving near 13th Avenue and Magnolia Street. The van involved had been stolen out of Meade County, authorities say. Police say as they…

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Emergency management director to retire, Warren County announces creation of Department of Public Safety

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County announced the retirement of Emergency Management Director Ronnie Pearson at Thursday’s fiscal court meeting, according to a release. Pearson’s retirement will be effective August 1. “Ronnie Pearson has been a tremendous asset to Warren County and our emergency services community,” said Judge/Executive Gorman. “His leadership, professionalism, and commitment to preparedness have strengthened our ability…

Murder Investigation
Crime, News

Man charged with murder after Bowling Green man found dead in Hopkinsville

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HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Hopkinsville police say a man has been charged in the death of a Bowling Green man. According to the Hopkinsville Police Department on Wednesday, 44-year-old Terrance Christian of Hopkinsville is charged with murder after the death of 34-year-old Clifford Barber of Bowling Green. On Tuesday, July 28 around 6:16 a.m., officers say they responded to a report…

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Logan County Fiscal Court approves one-year data center moratorium

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LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A one-year moratorium is now in place on potential new data center construction in the unincorporated parts of Logan County. A resolution, which was passed on Tuesday, July 28 during a fiscal court meeting, includes a 12-month moratorium, which, according to the resolution, is declared “on the construction development, and/or operation of data centers within the…

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Kentucky News, News

2 sustain ‘serious injuries’ in wreck at Glasgow intersection

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Source: Glasgow News 1.GLASGOW, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – Authorities say two people are seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Kentucky Street and Myrtle Street, according to a report by Glasgow News 1. On Wednesday, Glasgow News 1 reported Glasgow Police Chief Guy Howie confirmed the injuries involved were serious “but not believed to be life-threatening.”…

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U.S. 31-W project near Kentucky Transpark now open

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Source: KYTC District 3.WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A project to widen U.S. 31-W in northern Warren County near the Kentucky Transpark is now open, officials say. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3, all construction zone barrels are removed, and drivers are able to use the new lanes in both directions. The project is not entirely complete, however, since…

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Kentucky News

‘Sean of the South’ to perform at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

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Source: Canva. HODGENVILLE, Ky. — Writer and performer Sean Dietrich is scheduled to perform at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park in Hodgenville as part of its Freedom 250 Connections series. According to the National Park Service, on Saturday, Sept. 26, Dietrich, also known as “Sean of the South,” is bringing an evening of music, storytelling and humor to his…

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Crime, Kentucky News, News

Detective shares new details in investigation into death of 1-year-old in Allen County

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SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Additional details have been released amid an ongoing investigation into the death of a 1-year-old in Allen County. On Wednesday, Detective Ryan Dillon with the Allen County-Scottsville Criminal Investigation Unit released further information regarding the conditions in the home and current steps in the investigation process. On Monday, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office and Scottsville Police Department…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Hot Rods Storm Back to Beat Grasshoppers 9-7 In Extras

Hot Rods Media Release
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Greensboro, North Carolina – Tony Santa Maria and Justyn-Henry Malloy combined for six RBI, powered by a two-home run game from Santa Maria, to rally the Bowling Green Hot Rods (69-27, 22-9) to a 9-6 win over the Greensboro Grasshoppers (59-38, 18-13) at First National Bank Field in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Grasshoppers plated the opening run in the bottom…

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Kentucky News, News

Local fire department reflects on impact of farm safety leader Dale Dobson

WNKY Staff,

Source: Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is mourning the loss of Dale Dobson, who oversaw the department’s Farm Safety Program. According to Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell, Dobson served under four commissioners before Shell appointed him as director of Farm Safety and Rural Health. Shell says Dobson built the department’s Farm Safety Program…

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