FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed House Bill 398 this week, saying it would harm the rights of Kentucky workers. The governor argues the bill would make Kentuckians less safe in the workplace and hand over much of the authority to regulate, investigate and support workplace safety and health standards to the federal government. For example, Kentucky workers would…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – It’s now possible for 15-year-olds to get a driver’s permit in Kentucky. On Tuesday morning, Gov. Andy Beshear signed into law House Bill 15, lowering the age for a driver’s permit from 16 to 15. The bill was passed by the state legislature. The Senate gave final approval to House Bill 15 on March 11. The bill…
GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – A Leitchfield man is behind bars after police say he kicked in the back door of an apartment and stole multiple items, including a handgun. On Thursday, authorities say a Leitchfield man arrived home from work and found 25-year-old Ralph D. Meridith lying on his couch. The back door of the apartment was kicked in, authorities…
Source: Metcalfe County Schools. EDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County High School has announced two students have been selected for the 2025 Rogers Scholars Program. According to the district, HarperAnn Hurt and Madelyn-Grace Wright will attend weeklong programs at Kentucky colleges this summer that will focus on developing skills in leadership, technology, entrepreneurship and community service. MCHS principal Joseph Eaton said,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This morning, some of our Bowling Green High School basketball players got a sendoff they’ll be sure to remember. The Bowling Green Police Department spent some hours this morning escorting the 4th Region Champion Bowling Green High School basketball team out of town for the Sweet 16 Tournament. The Boys’ Sweet 16 was delayed a week…
Source: Warren County KY Government. EDMONTON, Ky. – Drivers in Metcalfe County will want to be aware of a road closure Tuesday. According to Edmonton-Metcalfe Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Industrial Drive in Edmonton is temporarily shut down. Officials say a tractor-trailer logging truck has overturned in the area. Please avoid the area until further notice.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple drug trafficking charges. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department observed Craig Hill, 31, of Bowling Green entering a property where the owner had only given authorization to family and two close friends for entry. Police say the owner has a standing order with the police…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is now facing charges after allegedly fleeing law enforcement last week. According to a uniform citation, Cassady Wedde, 26, of Bowling Green turned herself in to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office Monday due to a previous incident on March 19. Deputies say Wedde stated she was the one driving and that she…
CLARKSON, Ky. – State police are investigating a fatal collision in Grayson County. Kentucky State Police says troopers responded to an assistance call from the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a two-vehicle collision near the 4000 block of Grayson Springs Road Monday afternoon. KSP’s preliminary investigation shows Charles E. Cann, 42, of Clarkson, was driving on the eastbound lane…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Fire Department battled a structure fire on Monday. City of Glasgow Fire Chief Lucas Tinsley said the department responded to a structure fire at 117 Cardinal Court. Tinsley says the occupants of the home exited the home with no injuries. Firefighters extinguished the fire and conducted a salvage and overhaul of the home. Tinsley says…
