Source: Alvaton Fire Department. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple acres of grass and soybean fields are damaged following a fire on Monday in Warren County. According to a social media post by the Alvaton Fire Department, Alvaton units were dispatched to a reported field fire on Jack Johnson Road. Upon arrival, multiple acres of grass and soybean fields were on…
MARTIN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal three-vehicle collision that took place on Tuesday in Floyd County. According to authorities, the crash happened around 8:27 a.m. on kentucky Route 80 in the Martin community. Troopers say a preliminary investigation revealed Kimberly Akers was driving an SUV eastbound on Kentucky Route 80 when her vehicle crossed the…
BEDFORD, Ky. – One man is in custody after allegedly being armed with a handgun outside of Trimble County High School on Tuesday. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers received a 911 call reporting the armed subject outside of the school. In less than three minutes, authorities say they arrived at the school and took the man into custody…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky Forest Fire Hazard Season starts on Thursday, Oct. 1. According to the Warren County Fire Department System, this statewide burn restriction season lasts through Dec. 15. However, it differs from a full burn ban. During this time, the notice says it is unlawful for a person to “set fire to or procure another to set…
Source: City of Bowling Green. TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. — The Barren River Area Development District awarded City Commissioner Sue Parrigin the William H. Natcher Award on Wednesday in Tompkinsville during its annual meeting. According to the City of Bowling Green, the award, established in 1994, is an annual award to recognize and honor distinguished service in government and the late U.S….
LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – The City of Leitchfield officially announced its new Chief of Police. Ian Renfrow was officially appointed as the city’s Chief of Police at a ceremony Thursday morning. Renfrow was named Interim Chief of Police after the retirement of David Riley on July 31, according to K105. “We look forward to the experience, dedication, and commitment he will…
Photo source: Adair County-Columbia Fire DepartmentCOLUMBIA, Ky. – The Columbia-Adair County Fire Department responded to a structure fire early Thursday morning. According to a release, firefighters were dispatched to the Adair County Transfer Station located at 877 L Willis Road for a reported fire. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke coming from an open-faced transfer station. The building is used…
UPDATE (Oct. 1) GRAYSON/HART – Authorities located a missing Hart County man in Grayson County after being contacted by a passing motorist. On Sept. 30 at 7 p.m., Hart County Emergency Management and local authorities issued a Golden Alert for 80-year-old Earl Marshal Reynolds, who suffers from dementia and other physical ailments. Reynolds was last seen driving a 2020 Chevrolet…
Photo source: Auggie Brown/Glasgow News 1. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – A school bus was reportedly struck in Barren County while it was stopped on Wednesday. According to a report by Glasgow News 1, the wreck occurred “near the intersection of Roseville Road and Country Barn Road.” The report says Heather Gardner, the school district’s communication officer, stated…
COLUMBIA, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it will be working with the Kentucky State Highway Department to close a short portion of Jamestown Street (KY55) near KSP Post 15 on Thursday, Oct. 1. According to agency, the closure will occur at 6 p.m. CST for a candlelight vigil honoring the life of Trooper Hayden Phillips. The road closure…
