HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. – A Hardin County man is facing prison after a child in his care accidentally shot and killed himself. On Saturday, Jan. 25, a 6-year-old boy gained access to a firearm and shot himself in the head. The Radcliff Police Department says that 26-year-old Damarco R. Callen of Radcliff left a loaded firearm underneath a pillow in…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local building evacuated Thursday morning for reported carbon monoxide detection. According to Bowling Green Fire Department public information officer Katie McKee, around 10:17 a.m., units were dispatched to Western Kentucky Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Associates for a smell of gas in the building. McKee says carbon monoxide was detected by crews on scene. The building has…
AUBURN, Ky. – A registered sex offender is in custody after violating public playground restrictions. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says it responded to Auburn City Park to a call regarding a sex offender violation. According to a Department of Corrections (Probation and Parole) officer at the park, James Clayton, 43 of Auburn, was observed near the play area and…
GLASGOW, Ky. – On Tuesday evening, the Glasgow Fire Department (GFD) responded to an apartment fire. Chief Lucas Tinsley says firefighters were dispatched to 210 Dellwood Drive. Upon arrival, firefighters observed light smoke coming from the apartment’s front door. Tinsley says firefighters entered the apartment and located a fire in the kitchen. GFD quickly extinguished the fire that started on…
WASHINGTON (AP).- Federal health officials said Tuesday they are pulling back $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments and other health organizations throughout the nation. “The COVID-19 pandemic is over, and HHS will no longer waste billions of taxpayer dollars responding to a non-existent pandemic that Americans moved on from years ago,” the U.S….
SHARON GROVE, Ky. – A Todd County woman is facing charges after a detective was transported for an injury. According to a uniform citation, on March 20, the Todd County Sheriff’s Department and Pennyrile Narcotics Task Force were working to find 33-year-old Paula Herrin at a residence on Shemwell Road in Sharon Grove. Authorities say they had received an anonymous…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football hosted its annual Pro Day on Wednesday at Houchens-Smith Stadium. The Hilltoppers were represented at the event by 19 players. Participating in the event from WKU were linebacker Sebastian Benjamin, wide receiver Bryce Childress, defensive lineman Zach Edwards, linebacker Terreance Ellis, linebacker Kylan Guidry, wide receiver Kisean Johnson, defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr., linebacker…
LAFAYETTE, La. – A Kentucky woman is charged with online marketplace theft and fraudulent transactions. Louisiana State Police says detectives launched an investigation in October 2024 in collaboration with Kentucky State Police. The investigation centered around theft and illegal monetary transactions by Teresa Holcomb, 44, of Annville, on an online marketplace. Detectives say they discovered Holcomb was linked to multiple…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Hope Harbor will be hosting its annual Take Back the Night event on April 12. April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and the event held at Fountain Square Park invites the general public to gather and show support for survivors of sexual violence. This year, the community can also recognize Hope Harbor’s 40th anniversary…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Flags will be flown half-staff on Thursday. Governor Andy Beshear ordered flags to half-staff at state buildings on March 27 to honor a Kentuckian who died while on active duty in the U.S. Army in Germany. Spc. Chaz R. McGowan, of Casey County, died on March 8 while on assignment in Grafenwohr, Germany. McGowan was on assignment…
