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Pedestrian dies after allegedly being hit by truck in Henderson

Credit: Henderson County EMAHENDERSON, Ky. – A pedestrian has died after allegedly being hit by a vehicle driven by a teen in Henderson. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers responded for a vehicle versus pedestrian fatal collision that occurred Tuesday night in the 300 block of South Green Street in Henderson. Authorities say they were notified of the crash…

New principal named at Metcalfe County Middle School

Source: Metcalfe County Schools. EDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County Schools has announced LeAnne Bell will be the next principal of Metcalfe County Middle School. “I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the next principal of Metcalfe County Middle School,” Bell said. “I look forward to this next chapter, working alongside an amazing staff to serve our…

Butler County community organizations receive donations from local bank

Photo source: Morgantown Bank & TrustMORGANTOWN, Ky. – A Butler County-based bank is giving back to two community organizations. According to a release, Morgantown Bank & Trust donated $4,775 each to the Butler County Boys & Girls Club and the Butler County Animal Shelter at a check presentation Tuesday. The donations were made possible by a recent auction of furnishings…

Man charged after allegedly resisting arrest, fleeing police in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man is behind bars on multiple charges after allegedly fleeing law enforcement in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, a Bowling Green police officer responded Tuesday evening to Bowling Green Police Department headquarters at 911 Kentucky St. regarding a citizen assist. Upon arrival, police say the caller, identified as 29-year-old Bobby Nhep, was in…

Man allegedly flees police in Kentucky and Tennessee, arrested in Russellville

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A man was arrested in Russellville after allegedly fleeing police through multiple counties and states. According to a release, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office was requested by the Todd County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) to assist in a vehicle pursuit on Tuesday at approximately 4:15 pm. The pursuit began in Greenbrier, Tennessee. The Greenbrier Police Department attempted…

Woman charged with DUI after 2 crashes in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly crashing while driving under the influence in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported collision in the 6500 block of Cemetery Road. Upon arrival, authorities say a driver, identified as 41-year-old Heather McPeak of Scottsville, was seen exiting through…

Man charged with illegal possession of 12 guns in Russellville home

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – One man is facing charges after police say he illegally possessed 12 guns in Russellville. According to a release by the Russellville Police Department, on Tuesday, officers searched a home located at 111 Sarah Lane in Russellville. Authorities say they learned a convicted felon, 54-year-old Anthony Rittenberry, bought a gun recently. During the search, police say they…

Tompkinsville man arrested after allegedly stealing a truck while under the influence

TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Monroe County man was arrested after allegedly stealing a truck while under the influence. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), a truck was reported stolen on Ebenezer Road Tuesday morning. During the investigation, MCSO received information that the truck was seen in the Fountain Run and Flippin areas of Monroe County. Deputies responded to…

Wanted Wednesday: John R. Brown

SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is asking the community’s help to locate 49-year-old John R. Brown. Authorities say Brown is wanted on two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Troopers say his last known locations are Cross Plains, Tennessee and Franklin, Kentucky. Brown is described as 6 feet…

Flewelling Leads Offense in 4-2 Win Over Spartanburgers

Spartanburg, South Carolina – Nathan Flewelling went 2-for-4 with two RBI, while Jacob Kisting tossed 4.0 scoreless innings to start, leading the Bowling Green Hot Rods (56-25, 9-7) to 4-2 win over the Hub City Spartanburgers (39-43, 5-11) on Tuesday at Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The Hot Rods plated the first run of the game in the…