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Law enforcement investigating shooting death in Clinton County

ALBANY, Ky. – The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting death, according to a release. Sheriff Ricky Marcum says a 911 call was received Sunday afternoon regarding a possible domestic incident at home at 901 Sugar Valley Road in Albany. The release states that deputies were informed that a single gunshot was heard coming from inside the home….

Leitchfield man arrested after allegedly breaking into law office

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – One man is behind bars after authorities say he is accused of breaking into a Grayson County business. According to a uniform citation, Leitchfield police responded for a report of a disorderly male in a smoke shop parking lot. Authorities say while responding to the scene, they were notified the male was breaking into the Hines Law…

Mammoth Cave National Park seeks public comment on proposed rule for bicycle and horse use

Mammoth Cave Heritage Trail photo provided by Mammoth Cave National ParkMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. — The National Park Service is inviting public comments on a proposed rule that would amend special regulations for riding bicycles and horses within Mammoth Cave National Park. The proposed rule would allow the superintendent to authorize the following, according to a release by Mammoth Cave National…

Arizona man charged with trafficking fentanyl in Logan County

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges after allegedly possessing fentanyl in Logan County. The Russellville Police Department says it responded Sunday night to a report of an unresponsive subject, according to a uniform citation. Upon arrival, police say they located 37-year-old Joseph Motley of Cottonwood, Arizona unconscious in a vehicle off of West Ninth Street. Officers say…

Man arrested following reported shooting in Oak Grove

OAK GROVE, Ky. – One person is behind bars after an alleged shooting in Oak Grove. The Oak Grove Police Department says on Sunday around 11:38 a.m., dispatch received reports of a shooting and a victim sustaining a gunshot wound. Police say they quickly responded to the scene, where they say a victim stated 28-year-old Hakim Bowles of Oak Grove…

City purchases historic downtown property

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green has announced the purchase of a downtown property. According to a social media post by the city, an agreement has been reached for the city to purchase the old Potter Operate House located at 903 College Street, on the corner of E Main and College on Fountain Square. The city will…

BGFD responds to structure fire at Stadium Park Plaza

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department responded to a structure fire Monday morning. BGFD says crews responded to a fire alarm at Stadium Park Plaza at approximately 6:22 a.m. When units arrived, they found an active fire and an activated sprinkler system. BGFD says the fire is controlled and is currently under investigation.

2 charged with drug possession following traffic stop in Glasgow

Ballard and McCandlessGLASGOW, Ky. – Two men are facing criminal charges following a traffic stop in Glasgow. Glasgow Police Department Major Terry Flatt says officers conducted a traffic stop on New Salem Road Saturday. Maj. Flatt says the officers detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Officers say they located marijuana and a 9 mm handgun during…

State police searching for missing Muhlenberg teen

MUHLENBERG COUNTY – The Kentucky State Police is searching for a missing Muhlenberg County juvenile. Post 2 Public Affairs Officer Trooper Brayden Thomas says Peyton G. Speck, 17, was last seen on February 6 at approximately 1:30 pm in Powderly. Speck identifies as female and is approximately six feet tall and weighs around 160 pounds. She has brown hair and…