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Bowling Green man charged after reported drug bust at Vito’s Dispensary

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is behind bars after a reported drug bust at a local dispensary. According to a release by the Bowling Green – Warren County Drug Task Force, the drug task force received several complaints that led to an investigation into Vito’s Dispensary located at 160 River Place Avenue in Bowling Green. Authorities say…

Bowling Green woman charged with criminal abuse of infant

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is charged with criminal abuse of an infant. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to a welfare check around 4 a.m. Sunday near Pascoe Boulevard and Pointe Avenue. Police say a caller stated a woman was lying on the ground next to a “baby car seat” and…

Lucky For Life Winning ticket sold in Warren County, remains unclaimed

Source: Kentucky Lottery. FRANKFORT, Ky. – A winning lottery ticket purchased in Warren County is unclaimed. According to a release, Kentucky Lottery officials are looking for a Lucky for Life player who is holding a ticket worth $25,000 a year for life. The Kentucky Lottery says the ticket was purchased at Jr Foods located at 3380 Louisville Road in Bowling…

Bicyclist killed in vehicle versus pedestrian collision in Hopkins County

DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal collision involving a Hopkins County bicyclist. According to a release, KSP Post 2 received a dispatch to the 4400 block of Charleston Road in Dawson Springs on the morning of Feb. 18. There were reports of a fatal collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. KSP’s initial investigation…

Kentucky Educational Development Corporation to reinstate Lifetouch as preferred vendor

A macro shot of a camera. Source: Envato/ by wirestockBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Educational Development Corporation has announced it has decided to reinstate Lifetouch as a preferred vendor for school photography. According to KEDC, the decision follows a “comprehensive and deliberate review process.” Earlier this month, KEDC had suspended use of Lifetouch services. KEDC states it understands some…

Franklin man charged following reported drug bust at residence

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Franklin man is behind bars following a reported drug bust within Simpson County. The South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force states on Monday, drug task force agents conducted a search warrant at a residence on West Cedar Street in Franklin. During this time, authorities say they located a marijuana grow operation of 25 plants, along with…

Man arrested after pursuit reportedly reaches over 100 mph in Grayson County

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – One man is behind bars following a reported pursuit that ended in Grayson County Monday morning. According to a report by K105, the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office and Leitchfield police were notified by Ohio County dispatch at 1:27 a.m. of an ongoing pursuit with speeds “over 100 miles per hour” at the 80-mile marker eastbound on Western…

‘Common’ jury duty scam targeting Grayson County, authorities say

GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community about a circulating jury duty scam. Authorities say the scam is a common one, where scammers call residents of Grayson County about a missed jury duty court date. The caller uses the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office as a caller ID, deputies say. Authorities say jury duty forms…

Kentucky attorney general’s lawsuit against TikTok to proceed

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Monday that a Scott County judge has denied TikTok’s motion to dismiss the Commonwealth’s lawsuit against the platform. According to a release by Coleman’s office, this action clears a “major” hurdle, moving the case closer to trial. The attorney general’s office states the court ruled the company’s design choices, marketing representations…