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1 transported following collision in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – One person has been transported for injuries following a collision in Barren County. The Glasgow Police Department says it responded Saturday to Woodlawn Avenue regarding a vehicle collision. Following an investigation, police say they learned a vehicle driven by Eric Turner of Glasgow was traveling westbound on Woodlawn Street. Police say the vehicle traveled across an oncoming…

Former WKU women’s basketball player charged in DUI crash

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A former Western Kentucky University basketball player is facing charges following a crash at a local residence. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded around 10:46 p.m. Sunday to the intersection of Chestnut Street and 13th Avenue for a collision. Police say upon arrival, they saw a vehicle that had driven over…

New York Times Bestselling authors to stop in Logan County

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – There’s a chance to meet local and bestselling authors in Logan County. On Monday, April 28, you can meet Carmen Agra Deedy and Linda Sue Park, along with a local book illustrator named Emilie Gill. Deedy is a New York Times Bestselling author, and Park is a 2002 Newberry Medal and New York Times Bestselling author….

Man charged with DUI after injury collision in Grayson County

Source: K105. GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – A Butler County man is facing charges after a crash near Caneyville injured one person. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, Caneyville Fire Department and EMS responded to the wreck Saturday at around 11:30 p.m. in the 3300 block of Morgantown Road. More here. K105 reports based…

Bowling Green man charged with DUI, reckless driving

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges related to operating a vehicle while under the influence. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle traveling around 2:23 a.m. on Campbell Lane. Deputies say the vehicle was not able to maintain its lane and crossed the center line. Upon contact the driver…

Scottsville woman charged with drug trafficking near school

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville woman is facing multiple charges, including trafficking drugs near a school. According to the Scottsville Police Department, police conducted a traffic stop Saturday around 9:48 a.m. for a traffic related offense. The driver was identified as 40-year-old Heather L. McPeak of Scottsville. Police say McPeak was driving on a suspended license and was under the…

Smith’s three-run double boosts Bowling Green to 8-6 win

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Spurred by a five-run eighth inning, including an Aidan Smith three-run double, the Bowling Green Hot Rods (9-10) took an 8-6 win over the Greensboro Grasshoppers (14-5) on Friday at Bowling Green Ballpark in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Bowling Green started the scoring in the bottom of the third against Greensboro starter Connor Wietgrefe. Adrian Santana singled…

WKU Baseball drops series opener at FIU

MIAMI, Fla. – WKU Baseball dropped the series opener to FIU 3-1 on Friday night at FIU Baseball Stadium. HOW IT HAPPENED • FIU got on the board first with a sacrifice fly in the second inning. • The Panthers doubled their advantage to 2-0 in the fourth with a solo home run. • Another run scored for FIU with…

Kentucky receives $100 million in tobacco settlement funds

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Friday that Kentucky has received over $100 million for this year’s Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement payment. Officials say in 1998, Kentucky, along with 51 states and territories, reached the agreement with major cigarette manufacturers. Coleman’s office states the agreement resolved state lawsuits against these companies for Medicaid and other health costs connected…