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Winning Powerball tickets sold in Lexington, Morehead

Source: Kentucky Lottery. KENTUCKY – There are two winning Powerball tickets that were recently purchased in Kentucky. Lottery officials say the drawing was held Saturday night, which produced two winning tickets – one $150,000 winning ticket that was purchased at a Walmart at 200 Walmart Way in Morehead and one $50,000 winning ticket purchased at E-G America at 109 Towne…

Man charged with vehicular homicide following fatal collision in Russell County

JAMESTOWN, Ky. – One man has been charged with vehicular homicide after a juvenile died in a crash in Russell County. According to authorities, the Kentucky State Police responded Sunday to a single-vehicle injury collision on Sano Mount Olive Road in Russell County that occurred around 1:14 a.m. Troopers say a preliminary investigation found that 31-year-old David King of Columbia…

McConnell provides statement on the passing of Pope Francis

LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding the passing of Pope Francis: “Elaine and I join people of faith around the world in mourning the passing of his holiness, Pope Francis. From the beginning of his papacy, the Holy Father invited Christians from every walk of life to more fully embrace the call…

Park Mammoth Resort building lost in fire

Credit: Darren Doyle, story and photos, edmonsonvoice.com

PARK CITY, Ky. – The main building at Park Mammoth Resort is heavily damaged following a fire on April 19. According to EdmondsonVoice.com, the fire occured early Saturday morning at Park Mammoth Resort, which is known as part of the same property as The Maple Retreat in Park City. More here. Fire departments were notified around 3 a.m. for a…

Hilltopper Basketball signs Western Illinois transfer Ryan Myers

Photo credit: WKU AthleticsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men’s basketball has announced the signing of Western Illinois transfer Ryan Myers. The Brooklyn, N.Y. native joins the Hilltopper Basketball roster for 2025-26 having previously played under head coach Hank Plona at Indian Hills CC and coming off back-to-back standout seasons competing for WIU in the Ohio Valley Conference. “Ryan can play…

Glasgow woman allegedly drives intoxicated, faces drug possession charges

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow woman allegedly drove in opposite lanes of travel leading to an arrest for drug possession. Glasgow Police Officer Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says an officer responded to a report of a vehicle traveling in the opposite lane on Saturday. The officer says the vehicle was at the Dollar General Store on Burkesville Road….

Man allegedly steals vehicle in Bowling Green, arrested in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is charged after allegedly stealing a vehicle. On Sunday, Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says an officer located a stolen vehicle from Bowling Green in a parking lot on South Broadway Street with the door open. The officer located Cardale Kirk, 32, and says Kirk had the key in his…

Man causes disturbance, allegedly possessed drugs in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – A man is charged with drug possession after being located walking between yards. On Friday, Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says the department responded to Bowan Avenue to complaints of a man causing a disturbance. Flatt says officers located Joseph Vibbert, 40, walking through yards. Officers say Vibbert possessed a baggie of suspected…

Man located in Scottsville allegedly steals Walmart scooter, shopping cart

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A man is charged after being found with a stolen electronic shopping scooter and cart. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says it was dispatched to Veterans Memorial Highway on Saturday to conduct a welfare check. Deputies located a man riding on an electronic mobility scooter with a shopping cart in tow. The scooter’s operator was identified as…

WKU Softball cruises to series win over NMSU

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Reigning CUSA Freshman of the Week Kennedy Stinson busted the game wide open in first inning and the Hilltoppers did not let up as they took both the 11-3 win over New Mexico State and the series win. WKU (23-19 overall, 9-10 CUSA) scored in every single inning as they cruised to their fifth run-rule win…