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Suspect in Allen County gas station burglary arrested in Barren County

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A suspect in the break-in of an Allen County gas station has been arrested. According to a release, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office says it responded Friday morning to a burglary at Caster’s, located at the corner of Barren River Dam Road and Meador Port Oliver Road in Scottsville. ACSO says it also responded to a report…

Lady Toppers sweep UT Southern in doubleheader

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis swept a doubleheader against UT Southern on Friday at the Warren County Tennis Facility at Michael O. Buchanon Park. The Lady Toppers won both matches 7-0. With the wins over the Firehawks (0-2), WKU has now won three matches in a row to improve to 3-3 overall this season and 3-1 in home…

Send a Valentine’s Day message to uplift patients at Norton Children’s

Source: Norton Children’s. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s a chance to show some love to patients at Norton Children’s this Valentine’s Day. Norton Children’s says it is collecting online cards, which will be given to patients at Norton Children’s Hospital, Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Norton Children’s Medical Center and Novak Center for Children’s Health. Norton Children’s serves patients across Kentucky…

Tractor-trailer collides with firetruck in Nelson County

Source: Nelson County Sheriff’s Office. NELSON COUNTY, Ky. – A tractor-trailer reportedly collided with a Northeast Nelson firetruck on Thursday. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office says it responded with Nelson County Fire Department and Nelson County EMS to separate injury collisions. Deputies say the first collision was near the 35.7 mile marker on Bluegrass Parkway, where a tractor-trailer collided with…

Man charged with attempted murder after alleged road rage incident in LaRue Co.

LARUE COUNTY, Ky. – One man is behind bars on an attempted murder change after an alleged road rage incident in LaRue County. According to a uniform citation, an indictment warrant was served on 25-year-old Jason McCormick of Magnolia on Jan. 23 for charges of attempted murder and second-degree criminal mischief. A separate uniform citation says the LaRue County Sheriff’s…

Kentucky man wanted on child sexual abuse charges arrested in Alabama

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. – A Kentucky man, wanted on child sexual abuse charges, was arrested in Alabama this month. According to a release, the Kentucky State Police was contacted by the Fleming County Sheriff’s Department to assist in a child sexual abuse investigation on November 7, 2023. KSP responded to a home in Flemingsburg and interviewed three juvenile victims, who told…

Kentucky State Police Post 3 gains new trooper following graduation

Source: KSP. FRANKFORT, Ky. — On Friday, the Kentucky State Police announced a new trooper is joining KSP Post Three based in Bowling Green. According to the Kentucky State Police, a total of 32 cadets have graduated from the KSP Training Academy, marking the start of their careers as state troopers in Kentucky. During the graduation ceremony, KSP Commissioner Phillip…

Tri-County Electric says 2,300 members remain without power on Friday

Source: Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation/Zach ONeill. ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – As of mid-afternoon Friday, Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation says 2,300 of its members are without power. According to its website, Tri-County Electric serves Allen, Cumberland, Metcalfe, Monroe, Adair, Barren, Clinton and Warren counties in Kentucky and Macon, Clay, Trousdale, Sumner, Jackson, Overton and Smith counties in Tennessee. Locally, many households…

Allen County Sheriff’s Office investigating reported break-in and theft

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to identify a suspect believed to be involved in a break-in and separate theft. Authorities say early Friday morning, a break-in was reported at Casters Gas Station on the corner of Barren River Dam Road and Meador Port Oliver Road. Deputies say personal property was stolen from…

Additional arrest made in Bowling Green check fraud investigation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A second person is behind bars in connection with a Bowling Green check fraud investigation. According to a report by the Bowling Green Police Department, officers arrested 36-year-old Ashley Cox of Bowling Green on Wednesday regarding a check fraud case that includes alleged incidents dating back to October 2025. Police say Cox admitted to participating in…