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UPDATE: Grayson Co. man who allegedly posted photos of local women, teens to porn site arrested

UPDATE (May 7, 2025, 10:51 a.m.) – A Grayson County man is facing additional charges in an ongoing investigation after he allegedly posted photos of local women to a pornography site. According to a uniform citation, Zackery Robinson, 29, of Caneyville faces additional charges that include seven counts of promoting a minor under 16 in a sex performance, five counts…

UPDATE: Identity of man killed in motorcycle crash released

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is investigating a fatal crash. According to Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward, the accident happened on Old Morgantown Road near The Registry on Monday evening at approximately 8 pm. The operator of the motorcycle involved, Charles D. Girdler, 42, of Bowling Green, sustained fatal injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

Semi-truck rollover closes lane on I-65 south

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A southbound lane on I-65 is closed following an injury accident. Kentucky State Police Public Affairs Officer Katan Parker says a semi-truck rolled over on I-65 southbound near mile marker 36 on Monday evening. According to scanner traffic, a utility pole was knocked over. One person sustained a minor injury in the rollover. Parker says the…

Man arrested in Hart Co. on distribution of obscene matter to minors offense

HART COUNTY, Ky. – A wanted man has been apprehended in Hart County on multiple offenses, including distribution of obscene matter to minors. According to jail records, 34-year-old Justin Morrison was arrested Monday on charges of procurement or promote use of minor by electronic means and distribution of obscene matter to minors, first offense. Morrison was previously wanted on these…

BG man wanted on rape, sodomy charges captured after 18 years in Florida

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Bowling Green fugitive that has evaded law enforcement for nearly 18 years has been captured in Florida on charges that include rape and sodomy. According to Kentucky State Police public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker, 49-year-old Donnie A. Phelps of Bowling Green has been arrested in Pinellas County, Florida on charges of first-degree rape, victim…

Franklin pharmacist, wife sentenced in theft and health care fraud case

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Franklin pharmacist and his wife have been sentenced for multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit health care fraud. Both Joseph Huff, 46, and Jenifer Huff, 46, were sentenced last week for engaging in a conspiracy to commit theft of medical products, conspiracy to unlawfully distribute controlled substances, conspiracy to commit health care fraud and health care…

Mental health event to take place at Lisa Rice Public Library

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An event focused on mental health is set to be held this Wednesday, May 7 at the Lisa Rice Public Library. The Mental Health for All Fair aims to help bring awareness to mental illness and suicide prevention while allowing attendees to connect with mental health professionals and resources for their well-being. The event, in association…

Warren County Public Library executive director receives national recognition

Source: Warren County Public LibraryBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Congratulations are in order for Court Stevens, the executive director of the Warren County Public Library. Stevens has been named a 2025 Mover and Shaker by Library Journal in the Community Builders category, according to a release Monday by WCPL. The library says this national honor recognizes Stevens’ “visionary leadership and creative strategies…

Green River Ferry Road South to close temporarily for ferry vessel transport

Source: Mammoth Cave National ParkMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Drivers in the Mammoth Cave National Park area will want to be aware of a temporary road closure on Tuesday. According to park officials, Green River Ferry Road South in Mammoth Cave National Park will close from its intersection with Mammoth Cave Parkway to the Green River Ferry parking area from 10…

Inmate escapes in Seattle airport during transport to Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for an inmate that escaped while in transport to Bowling Green. According to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, a manhunt is ongoing for an inmate who escaped custody at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport on Sunday. Sedrick T. Stevenson, 28, was being transported to Bowling Green when he broke free from the contracted agent,…