WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify a vehicle involved in an alleged scam. Authorities say the incident occurred Monday afternoon when a suspect parked their car a few blocks from the victim before picking up “scam bond money.” Deputies say the victim is located near the end of Smallhouse Road near Elrod. The…
Source: Kentucky Lottery. CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – A Campbellsville man is celebrating two separate wins from the Kentucky Lottery within 5 months. According to Kentucky Lottery, Braxton Skaggs of Campbellsville stated he had taken a break from playing since a $30,000 win. However, that all changed once he found out his mom won $3,000 playing online. “He got on two or…
SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – No injures are reported following an early morning fire at a Smiths Grove home. According to the Warren County Fire Department System, a call came in early Tuesday morning about a structure fire at a residence. Fire officials say multiple 911 calls were received regarding the incident. Upon arrival, personnel say a one-story home was on…
CUB RUN, Ky. – One man is facing charges in an alleged rape case involving a child under 12 in Hart County. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police arrested 45-year-old Joseph Mathis of Magnolia on Monday in Cub Run. Court records state a warrant of arrest on indictment was issued on Nov. 4. Mathis faces charges of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple events will be honoring Veterans Day this Tuesday in south-central Kentucky, from parades to gatherings. Below is a list of scheduled happenings on Tuesday, Nov. 11: Western Kentucky University observes Veterans Day: WKU will observe Veterans Day at 11 a.m. with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Guthrie Bell Tower. SKYCTC recognizes Veterans Day: SKYCTC invites…
The Simpson County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony today at 11am at the U.S. Post office in Franklin. The community is invited to the ceremony or to visit anytime during the day to pay their respects. Today at 1 p.m. in Morgantown, the VFW Post 5837 Auxiliary is hosting a Veterans…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Two local groups are working to provide dozens of families in need with a Thanksgiving meal. Bridge KY, a Glasgow-based nonprofit that helps to support the Barren County community, is on a mission to fill plates with the help of The Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County. The groups initially planned to provide food boxes for…
Photo credit: Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. MONTICELLO, Ky. – A Monticello man had a short-lived escape from jail on Monday. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Shane Cooney of Monticello had just been returning to the Wayne County Detention Center after he appeared in court on theft and fraudulent use of credit/gift card charges from his previous arrest. The…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is celebrating multiple awards it earned during the Traverse Gala Awards Dinner. The Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau says it received 13 total Traverse Awards, including three gold awards for excellence in tourism marketing from the Kentucky Travel Industry Association. “We’re honored to be recognized with…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Several local leaders were recognized as Black Achievers this past weekend by the MLK Holiday Planning Committee. Awards were given to honorees for achievements in their respective fields on Saturday, Nov. 8. According to organizers, this is the fifth year Black Achievers has taken place. “We wanted to recognized our past while honoring our present and…
