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$100,000 a Year for Life Millionaire for Life ticket sold in Bowling Green

Source: Kentucky Lottery. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A $100,000 a Year for Life Millionaire for Life winning ticket has been sold in Bowling Green, lottery officials say. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the ticket was sold at AM Express at 677 Three Springs Road in Bowling Green. Lottery officials say the Millionaire for Life ticket won the game’s second-tier prize…

Plona adds South Carolina transfer EJ Walker

WKU Athletics Press Release

Graphic source: WKU AthleticsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Mahurin Family Foundation Head Coach Hank Plona announced the signing of 6-8 rising sophomore EJ Walker to the 2026-27 roster. The former No. 2 high school player in the state of Kentucky arrives on The Hill after spending the 2025-26 season at South Carolina. “EJ is going to be a great Hilltopper,” said…

1 dead after vehicle allegedly hits bicycle in Cave City

CAVE CITY, Ky. – One person is dead after authorities say a vehicle struck a bicycle in Cave City on Saturday. According to the Kentucky State Police, around 9 p.m. Saturday, troopers received a request for assistance from the Cave City Police Department regarding a fatal collision. Troopers say they responded to 1224 North Dixie Highway (U.S. 31-W). Authorities say…

Barren County High School to celebrate opening of new indoor golf facility

Source: Barren County Schools. Key event details: Friday, May 15 11 a.m. The Barren County High School Indoor Golf Facility is officially opening to middle and high school golf team members for the season.  A light meal will be provided, along with a tour.  GLASGOW, Ky. — Barren County Schools is officially celebrating the opening of the new Barren County…

UPDATE: Logan County sheriff says two individuals located, no threat to community

UPDATE – Logan County Sheriff Stephen Stratton says the two individuals have been identified. The individuals are no threat to the community. — AUBURN, Ky. – The Logan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating suspicious activity in Auburn. Sheriff Stephen Stratton says two individuals have been walking in the area of Friendship Road and the 103 area. Stratton says residents should…

2 from Texas arrested on drug charges in Franklin following traffic stop

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Two people are facing drug charges following a traffic stop in Franklin on Friday. According to a uniform citation, the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the area of Interstate 65 south for a possible rolling domestic case. Authorities say while responding, they observed a vehicle with multiple traffic violations while traveling north on 31-W in…

Possible grenade located on property in Guthrie

GUTHRIE, Ky. – Todd County Emergency Management told WEKT Radio that a possible grenade was located on a property on Moores Street on Saturday afternoon. TCEM Manager Ash Groves told WEKT that the possible grenade was turned over to the Kentucky State Police for investigation. It is unknown if the object is inert or a toy, according to Groves. The…

Bowling Green woman charged after child allegedly overdoses on THC gummies

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green mother is behind bars after authorities say a young child was unresponsive due to allegedly overdosing on THC gummies. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded Friday to a residence due to an overdose involving a 1-year-old. Upon arrival, authorities say EMS personnel were carrying the unresponsive child to…