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Firefighters respond to Glasgow house fire, 1 pet killed

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Fire Department responded to a house fire Saturday evening. According to a release, GFD fire units were dispatched to 138 Davis St. to a report of a structure fire at approximately 8:41 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters located flames and smoke in the side window on the black corner of the home. Glasgow fire chief Lucas…

Alvaton Fire Department responds to collision, structure fire Saturday

Photo source Alvaton Fire DepartmentBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Firefighters responded to a crash and a structure fire Saturday afternoon. According to a social media post, the Alvaton Fire Department responded to a multiple-vehicle injury collision near Phil Moore Park at 12:21 pm. AFD shut down the roadway and extricated one driver, who did not sustain injuries, from a vehicle. Firefighters…

Community vigil to honor local teen, raise awareness of mental health struggles

Source: Envato/By PedaltotheStock. GLASGOW, Ky. – The community is gathering together to remember a local teen and those who have been impacted by mental health struggles. Live Like Elijah, a community candlelight vigil in honor of Elijah Heacock, is scheduled for Thursday, March 19 at 5 p.m. at 115 Beaver Trail in Glasgow. Heacock, whose death was announced in February…

Lincoln County deputy charged after alleged misconduct

STANFORD, Ky. – A Lincoln County deputy was arrested following a misconduct allegation. According to a release, the Kentucky State Police Drug Enforcement Special Investigations Branch began an investigation into Lincoln County Deputy Ron Luster following a misconduct tip in January 2026. KSP notified Lincoln County Sheriff Shawn Hines of the allegations on Feb 3. KSP says Sheriff Hines cooperated…

Christian Co. man flown for treatment after motorcycle crash

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. (WKDZ Radio) – A Christian County man was flown for treatment following a motorcycle crash Friday afternoon. According to a report by WKDZ Radio,  the wreck occurred on the 700 block of Pembroke Fairview Road in Fairview. Christian County sheriff’s deputies say a motorcyclist was traveling northbound around 12:34 p.m. when wind caused him to lose control…

Metcalfe County Schools announces new elementary school principal

Photo source Metcalfe County SchoolsEDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County Schools announced a new principal on Thursday. According to a release, Paige Crowe has been named principal of Metcalfe County Elementary School. Crowe’s appointment will be effective on July 1, 2026. “I’ve spent my time at the high school seeing exactly where our students finish their journey, and that experience has…

Dawson Springs couple arrested in child sexual abuse material investigation

DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. – A Kentucky couple is behind bars after police say they were investigated for child sexual abuse material. According to a social media post by the Madisonville Police Department, on Tuesday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation contacted Madisonville detectives regarding a child sexual abuse material investigation in Hubbard, Texas. Police say an individual there had been arrested…

Man allegedly wields screwdriver in Hopkinsville vape shop robbery

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – One man is facing charges after allegedly using a screwdriver to carry out a Hopkinsville robbery. According to a uniform citation, the Hopkinsville Police Department was dispatched Tuesday to a vape shop on Skyline Drive regarding a male armed with a screwdriver demanding a vape or he would “get it himself.” Authorities say the male then went…