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Units respond to reported weekend fire in Logan County

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple units responded for a reported fire Sunday night in Logan County. Chief Cheryl Allen with the Russellville Rural Fire Department confirms Russellville Rural units responded as mutual aid to assist Lewisburg Fire Department. According to scanner traffic, the fire occurred at 540 Ray Walker Road. Additional details have not been released at this time. News…

Man arrested on drug, careless driving charges in Metcalfe County

KNOB LICK, Ky. – A traffic stop leads to the arrest of a man in Metcalfe County. According to a release, a Metcalfe County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop in Knob Lick on Saturday evening after observing a pickup truck traveling southbound on KY 1243 in a careless manner. The deputy made contact with the driver, 62-year-old Ronald D….

Scottsville woman allegedly steals checkbook, forges victim’s name to deposit

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville woman faces criminal charges after allegedly stealing checks. According to a social media post, the Scottsville Police Department responded to E Cherry Street to a report of a theft on Friday, March 13. The victim told police that their checkbook was stolen and the suspect forged their name to deposit several checks. During the investigation,…

Music lineup set for 2026 Eats & Beats Music Festival

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The musical lineup for an annual Bowling Green event was released Monday. According to a release, the 4th Annual Duncan Hines Days’ Eats & Beats Music Festival lineup will feature headliner Elvie Shane, a Caneyville native, who is a nationally recognized American artist. He is known for his breakout hit “My Boy.” The lineup also features…

Bowling Green man arrested on drug, shoplifting charges in Allen County

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Bowling Green man faces shoplifting and drug possession charges following an investigation. According to a release, the Scottsville Police Department responded to Dollar General located on the Scottsville square to a shoplifting complaint at 2 pm on Sunday. Officers say that 37-year-old Bradley R. McPeak, of Bowling Green, stole merchandise from Dollar General. McPeak was found…

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…