BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Soccer sophomore defender Abby Wiedermann has been named the Conference USA Defender of the Week for her play in the Hilltoppers’ home opener against Jackson State last week. It is the second time Wiedermann has earned a weekly honor in her career at WKU. She was previously named CUSA Defensive Player of the Week in October…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Fire Department is planning to hire for several part-time firefighter positions. On Tuesday, Aug. 26, the department announced it is opening part-time firefighter applications around Sept. 15. Personnel say the overall goal is to increase the part-time team’s strength by around 15 personnel. All applicants will undergo a detailed background investigation, NFPA 1582…
HART COUNTY, Ky. – A missing Hart County teen is now home thanks to first responders. On Tuesday, Hart County Search and Rescue, Inc. confirmed it responded with CSI KY Canine Search, Inc. of Kentucky at 1:12 a.m. to assist the Hart County Sheriff’s Office and Munfordville Police Department with a search for a missing teen. Officials say a 13-year-old…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With the start of school, doctors and clinics always see a rise in respiratory illnesses like flu and COVID, and this year is no different. But Stratus, the current dominant strain of COVID, isn’t presenting anything new. A subvariant of the Omicron strain, its symptoms are familiar: cough, congestion, loss of smell and muscle soreness. If…
Source; Barren County Schools. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – A Barren County local is among those speaking out to raise awareness as Hunger Action Month approaches in Kentucky. Experts say one in six Kentuckians, or 710,000 individuals, in the state are struggling with hunger. It’s a shocking statistic that the state knows all too well, one that prompts the governor’s office…
(CNN) – Smoothie King is adding something new. For the first time since opening its doors in 1973, the Dallas-based chain is serving food. It’s called the Power Eats menu, which will feature peanut butter toast, avocado toast and chocolate hazelnut toast. There are also two types of grab-and-go protein boxes for consumers on the run. Officials say they plan…
Source: Barren County Sheriff’s Office. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County sheriff Kent Keen and Glasgow police chief Guy Howie have issued statements regarding a recent social media post in circulation. The statement by Keen includes the following: “This is Kent Keen, Barren County sheriff. I normally do not respond to social media posts; however, a recent post has been…
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A burn ban has been issued for all of Logan County. On Tuesday, Aug. 26, an executive order issued by Logan County judge-executive Phillip Baker banned all outdoor burning in Logan County until further notice. This is due to predicted weather conditions and the extreme danger of forest fires in the county. The ban is effective…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is now taking applications for its next cadet class for future troopers. That’s according to an announcement on Tuesday by Gov. Andy Beshear and KSP. The release states KSP is offering increased salaries for sworn officers starting at $69,500 annually and a competitive hybrid retirement system with a sick leave buyback program. “The…
EDMONTON, Ky. – An Edmonton man is facing charges in a reported sexual abuse case. According to a uniform citation, the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office responded Monday to the 2600 block of Randolph Road regarding 64-year-old Teddy Gibson of Edmonton trespassing on property. Deputies say the caller stated she entered the home to visit the female victim and saw Gibson…
