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2 injuries reported in Ohio County crash involving school bus

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. – Two individuals sustained injuries in a collision involving a school bus in Ohio County. According to a release, the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office responded to an injury accident in the 13000 block of US Highway 231 on Wednesday morning. The accident involved a school bus. OCSO says the school bus was stopped to pick up a…

Graves Gilbert Clinic announces departure of CEO

Source: Graves Gilbert Clinic. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green clinic is transitioning leadership. Graves Gilbert Clinic (GGC) announced the departure of Mike D’Eramo as CEO on Wednesday, according to a release. D’Eramo was appointed to the position in the fall of 2023. “On behalf of the Board, we thank Mr. D’Eramo for his service and wish him well…

Hilltoppers Earn No. 2 Seed in Conference USA Tournament

NEWARK, Del. — After winning the final conference game of the 2026 season, WKU Softball has secured the No. 2 seed in the Conference USA tournament hosted by the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware. After concluding the regular season on Saturday, the Hilltoppers finished with a 37-12 overall record and a record of 19-8 in CUSA play. WKU’s .704…

Lane closure scheduled for portion of U.S. 31-W Bypass Wednesday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Bowling Green Municipal Utilities will temporarily close the right-turn lane from the northbound U.S. 31-W Bypass to eastbound KY 234 (Fairview Avenue) on Wednesday morning. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Three, the lane is expected to be closed from 3:30 a.m. to approximately 7 a.m. The work is weather-dependent, and the schedule may change….

South Laurel High School teacher, woman charged in child sexual exploitation case

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – A Laurel County teacher and a woman have been charged after authorities say the woman shared explicit images of herself and a child. According to a uniform citation, 22-year-old Rachel Baker of Bimble, Kentucky admitted during a recorded interview on Monday with Barbourville police that she had “taken nude photographs of herself” and a child “dating…

Woman charged in Bowling Green shoplifting investigation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One woman is behind bars following a shoplifting investigation in Bowling Green. According to a social media post by the Bowling Green Police Department, officers arrested 27-year-old Alethea Hatfield Goodnight Tuesday morning. Police say the arrest resulted after an investigation into multiple shoplifting incidents. According to authorities, Goodnight, who was employed as a Spark delivery driver,…

Bowling Green police respond to collision involving school bus, vehicle

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department responded Tuesday afternoon for a reported collision involving a vehicle and school bus. According to BGPD public information officer Ronnie Ward, no students were on the bus during the incident. Ward says the collision occurred at Russellville Road and Whispering Hills. Further details have not been released at this time. News…

Hodgenville Police Chief releases statement on controversial social media posts

HODGENVILLE, Ky. – The Hodgenville Police Department released a statement regarding an investigation involving a juvenile on Monday. According to a release, HPD says it is aware of social media posts by an individual making claims against the department, a juvenile and his mother. Chief James Richardson says a video is misleading and references an investigation involving a juvenile. Richardson…

2 rescued by KSP troopers on Cave Run Lake

MOREHEAD, Ky. –Two people are safe after the Kentucky State Police responded to Cave Run Lake on Monday. According to KSP, troopers were notified around 5 p.m. regarding an overturned jet ski on Cave Run Lake near Stoney Cove Boat ramp. Upon arrival, Trooper Christian Saylor and Sgt. Sam Lawson saw the overturned jet ski with two individuals in the…

Todd County man arrested after reportedly driving while intoxicated on 3 wheels

ELKTON, Ky. – A Todd County man is facing charges after allegedly driving on three wheels while under the influence. According to a uniform citation, the Todd County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched on Monday regarding a reckless driver traveling from Liberty Road to Allegre Road. Authorities say an individual stated 21-year-old Andrew Callahan of Elkton was driving on three wheels…