MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – A Hart County man will serve three decades in prison following a child sexual abuse investigation. According to a release from the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office and Hart County Commonwealth’s Attorney, 25-year-old Christopher Hawkins, of Hardyville, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Friday. Hawkins pleaded guilty to use of a minor in sexual performance (class…
STURGIS, Ky. – A suspect is dead and a deputy remains hospitalized following a shooting in Crittenden County. Authorities say the KSP Critical Incident Response Team was requested to investigate the shooting that occurred on Thursday around 5 p.m. CDT. Troopers say a preliminary investigation found the Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office and the Kentucky Department of Community Based Services responded…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball (16-14; 4-6 CUSA) fell to Liberty (20-9; 7-3 CUSA) 8-3 on Thursday evening at Nick Denes Field. HOW IT HAPPENED In the first four innings of play WKU managed four hits, led by Lane Arroyos who had a double and a single, but weren’t able to scratch a run across in the early workings…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Softball earned their third-straight series win on Thursday with two wins over Sam Houston. The Hilltoppers (26-8 overall, 10-4 CUSA) defeated the Bearkats (24-17 overall, 9-5 CUSA) in a 9-1, run-rule win in Game One and a 6-1 win in Game Two. WKU’s hitters combined for five home runs and a total of 22 hits…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Fire Department System is responding to a structure fire in the 1300 block of Plano Road Thursday evening. Plano Fire Chief Kevin Bailey says units responded to the scene at approximately 5:30 pm. Units located a detached garage on fire. The garage and two vehicles are a total loss. Bailey says the heat…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A health walk series is returning for its third year in 2026. Lost River Cave and Graves Gilbert Clinic announced the return of their Health Walks on Thursday. The walks are designed to provide more focus on building health and community connection, according to a release. LRC and GGC say new activities will be introduced this…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A recent economic impact study shows that a Bowling Green performance arts facility brings in millions in economic activity. According to a release, the Kentucky League of Cities conducted an economic impact study that shows that the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKYPAC) generates an estimated $16.8 million in total economic activity in South Central Kentucky….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple agencies responded to an accident with entrapment on Thursday. According to a social media post, the Warren County Fire Department System says units were dispatched to the intersection of Rich Pond Road and Nashville Road to a multi-vehicle accident with entrapment. Units from the Bowling Green Fire Department, Browning Fire Department and Woodburn Volunteer Fire…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is in custody after a multi-state search. According to a release, the Bowling Green Police Department arrested 41-year-old Matthew Wayne Hicks on multiple arrest warrants on Tuesday. BGPD says the Gallatin Police Department in Tennessee contacted them to request assistance in locating Hicks. GPD told officers that Hicks targets and takes advantage…
Photo source: Warren County Emergency ManagementBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Fire Department System responded to an unknown hazardous materials incident on Wednesday afternoon. According to a social media post, units responded to Boiling Springs Road on a report of a 500–1,000-gallon propane tank that was open next to a grain silo. Engines from the Richardsville Fire Department and…
