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Two charged with child abuse involving toddler in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two people have been charged with criminal child abuse in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded for a welfare check at a residence Monday evening. Police say a caller stated she was concerned for a toddler’s welfare. Authorities say the caller stated she had been told by the child’s…

Death investigation underway after fatal fire in Summersville

Source: Summersville Volunteer Fire Department. SUMMERSVILLE, Ky. – The Green County Coroner’s Office is conducting a death investigation after a fire in the Summersville community of Green County. According to the Summersville Fire Department, a fatal fire occurred on the 400 block of William E. Lobb Drive shortly after midnight on Tuesday. Officials say upon arrival, firefighters located a mobile…

Hopkins County man allegedly flees police on stolen motorcycle through Butler, Warren counties

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – A Madisonville man faces criminal charges after allegedly fleeing police on a stolen motorcycle Monday afternoon. According to a uniform citation, a Kentucky State Police trooper was driving northbound on Interstate 165 when a motorcycle without a license plate was observed. The trooper says a traffic stop was conducted and the operator of the motorcycle pulled over…

Bowling Green man charged with robbery, terroristic threatening

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is behind bars after an alleged robbery in Bowling Green on Monday. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to Amy Court Monday night for a reported disturbance. Police say a caller stated a male was chasing a female and threw a shovel through their window while trying to enter…

UPDATE: Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Hardin County

COLESBURG, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a collision that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. According to a release, the collision happened on Interstate 65 southbound near the 100-mile marker in Hardin County. KSP received a call at approximately 4:30 am (EDT) regarding a pedestrian in the roadway who was struck by an SUV driven by…

Bowling Green man charged with multiple drug offenses

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple drug offenses. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded Tuesday morning to a reported domestic disturbance off of Glen Lily Road. Deputies say 56-year-old Ricky Pierce of Bowling Green was located and detained at a residence due to allegations he had pointed a gun at…

Glasgow pharmaceutical distributor under Immediate Suspension Order by DEA

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow pharmaceutical distributor is facing an Immediate Suspension Order by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, According to a release by the DEA, the order was issued Tuesday to Richie Pharmacal. The release further states the order “immediately suspends a DEA registrant’s authority to handle controlled substances due to imminent danger to public health or safety.” Martin…

Multiple fire departments respond to two structure fires in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Fire Department System responded to two fires on Monday. According to a release, Alvaton and Plano Fire Departments received a dispatch to a home at 285 Lakeside Way in the Rivergreen subdivision to a reported fire alarm. When units arrived, firefighters located an active fire in the attic that spread to the roof….

Bowling Green man charged with harassment, terroristic threatening

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges after a reported harassment incident at Midtown at WKU apartments. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded early Sunday morning at 5 a.m. for a report of harassment in progress. Police say dispatch received several calls, all advising that a male subject, later identified…

2 plead guilty in illegal buck disposal investigation in Logan County

Photo source Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law EnforcementADAIRVILLE, Ky. – Two individuals pleaded guilty to illegal disposal of bucks in Logan County. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement says Game Warden Tevor Lowe responded to a complaint of multiple deer being dumped on Thomas Road in Adairville on November 19, 2025. According to a release, the investigation resulted in two…