WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. – One woman is dead after a crash in Whitley County. The Kentucky State Police says it responded to a fatal two-vehicle collision Tuesday. Troopers say the crash took place on southbound Interstate 75 at mile marker 15 in Whitley County. After an initial investigation, troopers say they determined a commercial vehicle, driven by 44-year-old Qafa Alfreg…
Photo credit: K105LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A Leitchfield plant will cease operation in 2025. According to a report from WNKY News 40 partner K105, Bel Brands USA announced the closure of the Leitchfield plant at 602 West Main St. in the spring or summer of 2025. Bel Brands is one of the largest employers in Grayson County. The company’s website says…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department responded Wednesday afternoon to an active shed fire on Adams Street. According to BGFD public information officer Katie McKee, the department was dispatched around 1:05 p.m. to the 1100 block of Adams St. Upon arrival, McKee says crews report smoke and flames were coming from the shed. The fire is now…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men’s basketball posted an 84-60 victory over Tennessee State on Tuesday night in Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers improve to 6-3 on the year with the win. Khristian Lander led the Tops in scoring with 19 points off a 5-for-7 mark shooting from beyond the arc. Don McHenry added 18 points along with a game-high four…
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – One Monroe County man is facing multiple charges after police say he crashed into a building while fleeing law enforcement on Tuesday. The Tompkinsville Police Department says around 11 p.m., it observed a a gray Chevy speed out of the lot of a FiveStar gas station in Monroe County. According to a uniform citation, a Tompkinsville officer…
CAVE CITY, Ky. – A juvenile is expected to face charges following a trailer theft case in Cave City. The Cave City Police Department says during an investigation, it identified a juvenile suspect on Monday involved in the theft. Police say the trailer was reported stolen on Dec. 6 off of South Dixie Highway. Authorities say they were able to…
HART COUNTY, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is seeking a man wanted out of Hart County. Troopers say 35-year-old Eric Slyfield is wanted on charges of flagrant non-support and persistent felony offender II. Slyfield is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall and 140 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. If you know…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a catalytic converter theft. Sheriff Brett Hightower says the office received a call to Shelton Lane on Wednesday morning for reports of suspicious persons. The complainant says two people were observed placing items into their car’s trunk and then leaving the area. Hightower says the vehicle is suspected of…
UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Post 3 Public Affairs Officer Katan Parker says one of the tractor-trailer’s tires blew out, causing a fire on the back passenger side. KSP inspected the trailer and it was transporting coal. Parker says the Park City Fire Department extinguished the fire. No injuries are reported at this time. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – According to the…
WASHINGTON (CNN) – As the season of giving draws near, so does the season of stealing. CNN reports digital thieves want to take advantage of the holidays, and experts say they’re really not changing the playbook since Americans keep falling for scams. Those scams can be anywhere, including email, text messages and even while scrolling social media. Melanie McGovern, Better…
