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Kentucky State Police searching for missing Christian County woman

Source: Trooper Thomas/Kentucky State Police. CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is requesting the public’s assistance to locate a missing Christian County woman. According to a social media post by trooper Brayden Thomas, public affairs officer for KSP Post 2, troopers are searching for 39-year-old Emerald “Emmy” Raeann Forgette. Troopers say Forgette was last seen during the early…

Wanted man arrested on drug offenses in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A wanted man has been apprehended on drug charges in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department observed 32-year-old Jon Moss pulling into the T Mart parking lot on Adams Street on Tuesday. Police say dispatch confirmed Moss had an active arrest warrant. Authorities say they made contact with Moss and…

Glasgow man charged with fleeing police in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man is behind bars after authorities say he fled police in Bowling Green on Tuesday. According to a uniform citation, around 2 p.m. Tuesday, the Bowling Green Police Department observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed on Interstate 65. Police say the vehicle sped past an officer, leading the officer to attempt…

Wanted Wednesday: Wanted man known to be in Scottsville, Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is seeking a man wanted on drug-related charges. Troopers say they are searching for 52-year-old Kevin Kilmon. Authorities say Kilmon is known to frequent the Bowling Green and Scottsville areas. Kilmon is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall and 220 pounds with blue eyes and brown…

Columbia father charged with murder in shooting death of son

COLUMBIA, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is conducting a murder investigation in Adair County. According to a release, KSP Post 15 and the Adair County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting at a home on KY 55 South Tuesday at approximately 3 pm. Jordan Hadley, 33, of Columbia, was found at the home with serious injuries from an apparent…

Plano firefighters revive 2 dogs amid house fire

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Two pets are safe thanks to the efforts of first responders during an early morning house fire in Warren County. The Warren County Fire Department System says around 1 a.m. on Monday, firefighters were dispatched for reports of a detached home on fire to the back of a primary residence. Plano Fire Department, Alvaton Fire Department,…

Kentucky Lottery players kick off year with wins on ‘Instant Millionaire’ scratch-offs

Source: Kentucky Lottery. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky Lottery says players across the state rang in the new year with over $3.3 million in wins on scratch-off games. According to the Kentucky Lottery, several lucky players from Muhlenberg to Pulaski counties came to Kentucky Lottery Headquarters on Jan. 1 to cash in their wins. Pulaski County Lottery officials say the…

BikeWalk BG to offer free ‘One Sweet Ride’ on Feb. 7

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An upcoming opportunity will give the community the chance to celebrate Valentine’s Day a little early. On Saturday, Feb. 7, BikeWalk BG says it will be offering a free community bike ride called “One Sweet Ride.” Bicyclists should meet at the parking lot of Mary Jane’s Chocolates at 870 Fairview Ave. in Bowling Green at 10…

Menards in Bowling Green hosts food drive for local pantry

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Menards home improvement store located in Bowling Green is helping to serve the community by gathering donations. According to a release on Tuesday, Menards is serving as a drop site for a local food pantry through March. The release says the local location is excited to participate in this opportunity over the next three months….

Caverna Independent Schools to use NTI days this week due to illness

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – Due to illness, Caverna Independent Schools says it will be implementing non-traditional instruction for the next three days. These include Wednesday, Jan. 14, Thursday, Jan. 15 and Friday, Jan. 16. During this time, the district says students are expected to complete all assigned work and submit it as directed by their teacher. The district asks to…