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Hilltoppers Take Down Missouri State 34-13

WKU Athletics Media Release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football used an all-around team performance to defeat Missouri State 34-13 on Thursday at Houchens-Smith Stadium. The Hilltoppers scored first and led for the remainder of the game to improve to 1-1 in Conference USA play and 2-4 overall with the win over the Bears (1-4 overall, 0-1 CUSA). HOW IT HAPPENED The Hilltoppers struck…

Firefighters contain flames within home’s kitchen in Barren County

By Auggie Brown, Glasgow News 1

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – A fire is contained and extinguished thanks to firefighters with the East Barren Volunteer Fire Department, according to a report by Glasgow News 1. Glasgow News 1 reports a fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon at a home on Burkesville Road, according to East Barren Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Logan Thomas. Thomas…

Grandfather arrested in connection with death of Allen County 7-year-old

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The grandfather of an Allen County child is charged in connection with a recently reclassified investigation into her death. On Thursday, nearly six years after 7-year-old Revelin Meador’s death, the Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force confirmed Bobby Meador was arrested. He now faces a manslaughter charge. Detective Ryan Dillon with the Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force said…

Warren County units respond to brush fire on Barren River Road

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple Warren County units responded to a reported brush fire Thursday afternoon. According to Warren County Fire Chief Bill Rector, units are on scene of the 9400 block of Barren River Road. Rector confirmed the fire is under control. According to Rector, the fire impacted three total acres.

Multiple agencies respond after camper fire spreads to woods in Horse Cave

HART COUNTY, Ky. – The Horse Cave Fire Department is sharing what has caused visible smoke in the area Thursday afternoon. According to the agency, crews responded to the scene of a camper fire that reached the woodline on Riordan Road off of KY-218. As of 3 p.m., the department stated Horse Cave, Cave City and Munfordville fire departments are…

Weekend car show to close portions of downtown Glasgow

Source: Canva. GLASGOW, Ky. – A car show on Saturday, Oct. 10 will close portions of the Glasgow public square. According to the Glasgow Police Department, road closures for Renaissance Main Street’s Cruise Into Fall car show will begin at 6 a.m., with roads expected to reopen at 3 p.m. Police are encouraging drivers to use caution in the area…

Community Outdoor Warning Sirens to be tested in Butler County on Friday

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – The Community Outdoor Warning Sirens in Butler County are scheduled to be tested this Friday, Oct. 9. According to the Butler County Fiscal Court, the monthly test will take place in Morgantown and Rochester at noon. This is only a test. Officials say no action is needed by the public. We will provide further updates should…

WKU announces Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame class of 2026

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University announced the three teachers who will join the Louis B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame in 2026. According to a release, Katherine Cleary, Lana Green-Willis, and Dorothy McCubbin join the 2026 class after being selected by a statewide committee. The induction ceremony will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, on WKU’s Campus….

Boone County man sentenced after concealing gun at high school

COVINGTON, Ky. – A Boone County man now faces 54 months in prison after authorities say he concealed a gun on high school property. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky, 21-year-old Landman Strong was sentenced to 54 months in prison and three years of supervised release. Officials say Strong previously pleaded guilty to…

Motorcyclist found dead in Clarksville, investigation underway

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville Police Department says it is investigating after a motorcyclist was found dead on the ground on Thursday morning. According to a social media post by the agency, Clarksville authorities received a 911 call Thursday just before 9 a.m. regarding a motorcyclist found lying on the ground near 861 Parham Drive. Police say the motorcyclist was…