BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Predators are using artificial intelligence as an easier way to exploit children. Sexploitation refers to the use of nude or sexually explicit photographs or videos to threaten those pictured into sending more explicit images or money or even meeting the predator. Before AI, the first, and perhaps most difficult, step for a predator was getting that…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Beginning Wednesday, city officials in Bowling Green say two local parks will be on their way to an upgrade. According to Debi Highland West, public information officer with the City of Bowling Green, Parker Bennett Community Center and Reservoir Hill Park will have their old playground equipment torn down. This will make way for new playground…
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal house fire in Pike County. KSP says it received a call about a house fire in Pikeville on Sunday morning. Investigators responded to the scene at Brushy Road. According to a preliminary investigation, first responders located two bodies inside the residence. The bodies were sent to the state medical examiner’s…
SPRINGFIELD, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Washington County. KSP says troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury crash at the intersection of KY 150 and Bloomfield Road just after 3 pm on Sunday. According to a preliminary investigation, John Keeling, 98, of Springfield, was traveling north on Bloomfield Road. Keeling attempted to cross KY 150…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Simpson County Animal Shelter says it is in need of funding for a kennel project. According to the shelter, outdoor kennels are badly needed for its shelter dogs. This spring, the shelter is aiming to build 10 kennels with concrete floors in the outdoor area near the shelter building. Rescuers say these spaces will allow dogs…
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. – A Flemingsburg man is charged with human trafficking. According to an indictment on March 7, a grand jury charged Victor Littleton, 29, with human trafficking. The indictment says Littleton intentionally subjected a minor to commercial sexual activity through force, fraud, or coercion when she was under the age of 18. The criminal offense allegedly occurred on…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you or someone you love is a veteran and needs assistance filing claims with the VA, look no further. The Kentucky Department of Veteran Affairs is hosting a free veteran’s claims clinic on Thursday, March 27. This is an opportunity for those in need to file claims for veterans disability compensation, non-service connected pensions, survivors…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – If you’re a grandparent or family guardian raising a child in the Butler County school system, there is an upcoming support group you should know about. A support group called Relatively Speaking will be held on Friday, March 21 at noon. During this time, caregivers will learn about self-care strategies. The group is open to all Butler…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Right now, you can help the Barren River Area Safe Space support victims of domestic violence with an Easter basket drive. BRASS, Inc. is collecting Easter basket goodies to bring smiles to the children in their program. That includes things like Easter candy, small toys, small stuffed animals, Easter basket grass and baskets. You can give…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local nonprofit HOTEL INC is holding a free vaccination clinic. On Wednesday, March 29, you can catch this free clinic from 9 to 11 a.m. The nonprofit will have vaccines for COVID-19, the flu, MMR, polio, pneumonia, shingles and T-DAP. There is no appointment required, but some of these vaccines do have age requirements. The nonprofit…
