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Todd County man arrested on drug trafficking, fentanyl possession charges

GUTHRIE, Ky. – A Todd County man is behind bars after authorities say they located items consistent with drug trafficking. According to a uniform citation, the Guthrie Police Department was patrolling Thursday just before 2 a.m. when it observed a parked truck with two occupants. Authorities say both occupants ducked inside of the vehicle and began watching the officer. While…

UPDATE: 2 flown for injury treatment following Lewisburg crash

LOGAN COUNTY – The Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded to a serious crash Thursday morning. According to a release, LCSO was notified at approximately 8:25 am of an accident with injuries near the 3200 block of Spa Road. Sheriff Stephen Stratton says the investigation shows that a vehicle driven by 68-year-old Betty D. Gibson, of Lewisburg, was traveling west on…

Gov. Beshear: Team Kentucky prepares for severe winter weather

RELEASE: Winter watch goes into effect Friday, with significant snowfall expected over the weekend

Wheel mark on snow surface at frosty winter day close up. Car tire pattern imprinted on snow-covered road. Empty rural roadway covered white frozen snow closeup. Wintertime suburban landscape. Source: Envato/By by stockbusters.FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 22, 2026) – Ahead of severe winter weather beginning late Friday night and continuing through Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear today announced proactive steps being taken…

1 dead following collision in Harlan County

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. – One person has died following a crash in Harlan County. The Kentucky State Police says it received a call Thursday regarding a single-vehicle fatal collision involving one person on KY 215 at the junction of Pounding Mill Road in Harlan County. Authorities say the Harlan Rescue Squad, Evarts Fire Department and the Harlan County coroner responded…

Man charged with forgery involving checks in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – One man is facing charges in connection to an alleged forgery case in Glasgow. According to a uniform citation, the Glasgow Police Department was dispatched Tuesday to The Cecilian Bank at 607 South L. Rogers Wells Boulevard for a forgery complaint. Police say bank employees stated a male subject attempted to cash a forged check at the…

Kentucky snowfighting crews prepare for weekend winter storm

Wheel mark on snow surface at frosty winter day close up. Car tire pattern imprinted on snow-covered road. Empty rural roadway covered white frozen snow closeup. Wintertime suburban landscape. Source: Envato/By by stockbusters.FRANKFORT, Ky. – State highway crews are preparing resources and pretreating roads ahead of a forecasted winter storm that could create potentially hazardous travel conditions this weekend. That’s…

Franklin man sentenced to 60 years for child sexual exploitation offenses

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Franklin man faces decades in prison after being sentenced Tuesday for multiple child exploitation offenses. According to a release by the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, 27-year-old Joseph Roush has been sentenced to 60 years in federal prison, followed by a term of lifetime supervised release. The sentencing is for one count…

Portion of Nashville Road reopened after material spill

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A portion of Nashville Road in Bowling Green shut down Wednesday due to a reported material spill. According to the city, Nashville Road closed between the Elrod Road and Central Avenue intersections. As of 5:21 p.m., Nashville Road has reopened, city officials say. The road initially closed to allow crews to remove the material spill. Earlier…

How to practice food safety during a power outage

Tomatoes, peppers and carrots in the vegetable drawer of the opened fridge. Source: Envato/By Ladanifer. SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – Simpson County Emergency Management is sharing how households can practice food safety when a power outage strikes. According to emergency officials, one crucial step is keeping fridge doors closed, trapping cold air. In addition, officials say a full freezer helps provide…

Bowling Green woman charged with fleeing police in stolen vehicle

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is behind bars after allegedly fleeing police in a stolen vehicle. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded Tuesday night to a stolen vehicle complaint off of Rock Creek Road. Authorities say the caller stated he walked outside and saw his vehicle being driven away. Police say they…