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Bowling Green police respond for stolen ATM

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is working a theft involving an ATM that occurred over the weekend. According to BGPD public information officer Ronnie Ward, officers received a call at 4:43 a.m. on Saturday to respond to 2750 Nashville Road. Ward says someone used a stolen pickup truck to remove the ATM. Police say they do…

Allen County deputies find 22 grams of meth during traffic stop

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Two people are facing charges after over 20 grams of methamphetamine was found during a traffic stop in Scottsville. According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a traffic stop Monday near the 4000 block of Mount Union Road. Deputies say the driver, identified as 46-year-old Jason Gordon of Bowling Green, had an active indictment warrant…

UPDATE: Road blocked due to fatal crash in Hart County

HART COUNTY, Ky. – First responders are at the scene of a fatal crash in Hart County. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the road is blocked on Kentucky 88 just east of U.S. 31-W due to the crash. Trooper Katan Parker, public affairs officer with the Kentucky State Police, says there is one confirmed fatality from a two-vehicle collision….

Scottsville man named Food Lion’s 2024 Store Manager of the Year

Toby Pentecost (Photo credit: Food Lion)SALISBURY, NC – A Scottsville store manager is being recognized regionally for efforts in the community. Toby Pentecost, of Scottsville, is the 2024 Store Manager of the Year for Food Lion’s Central Division. The company says the award highlights Pentecost’s leadership and commitment to the Scottsville community. Pentecost is one of five store managers selected…

Hundreds gather for Galentine’s Day Gala, raising funds for BRASS, Inc.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This year’s Galentine’s Day Gala saw hundreds of women joining together, raising money for victims of domestic violence. This annual event is held by the Barren River Area Safe Space, which reports that they receive eight crisis calls every day and on average, house about 58 people per night in their housing program. BRASS, Inc. reports…

Scottsville man captured, served active warrant out of Tennessee

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A man wanted on charges in Tennessee has been captured. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says William Vermillion, 56 of Scottsville, was located and arrested on Monday. Vermillion had an active parole violation with full extradition out of Tennessee. He is lodged at the Allen County Detention Center.

Franklin-Simpson Fire Rescue, several fire departments battle brush fire

Photo credit: Highland Volunteer Fire Department – TNFRANKLIN, Ky. – A brush fire broke out on Monday, February 3 in Franklin. Franklin-Simpson Fire-Rescue said it received a report of a brush fire spreading close to structures in the area of 2875 Macedonia Road near South Franklin Baptist Church just after Noon. Fire Chief J. Leslie Goodrum says the fire spread…

Warren County Regional Jail hosts program for veteran inmates

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Regional Jail is working with veteran organizations to cut down obstacles for incarcerated veterans. These programs aim to improve veterans’ access to healthcare, housing, education and disability assistance upon release to reduce recidivism. Volunteers from the local Veterans of Foreign War post go into the county jail once a month, switching off each…

Louisville Orchestra announces 2025 dates for ‘In Harmony: The Commonwealth Tour’

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Louisville Orchestra and Music Director Teddy Abrams are returning for this year’s “In Harmony Tour,” including a stop in the local area. According to a release by the Louisville Orchestra, “The Commonwealth Tour of the Louisville Orchestra” is bringing its free concert through multiple Kentucky communities thanks to funding from the Kentucky State Legislature. The 2025…

Two arrested on warrants in Allen County

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Two people have been arrested on warrants in Scottsville. According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday, deputies located and arrested 39-year-old Adam Perry of Scottsville. Authorities say Perry had two active felony probation violation warrants for his arrest, along with several child support warrants. Deputies say they found 31-year-old Lauren Davis of Scottsville at the…