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Lincoln County deputy charged after alleged misconduct

STANFORD, Ky. – A Lincoln County deputy was arrested following a misconduct allegation. According to a release, the Kentucky State Police Drug Enforcement Special Investigations Branch began an investigation into Lincoln County Deputy Ron Luster following a misconduct tip in January 2026. KSP notified Lincoln County Sheriff Shawn Hines of the allegations on Feb 3. KSP says Sheriff Hines cooperated…

Christian Co. man flown for treatment after motorcycle crash

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. (WKDZ Radio) – A Christian County man was flown for treatment following a motorcycle crash Friday afternoon. According to a report by WKDZ Radio,  the wreck occurred on the 700 block of Pembroke Fairview Road in Fairview. Christian County sheriff’s deputies say a motorcyclist was traveling northbound around 12:34 p.m. when wind caused him to lose control…

Metcalfe County Schools announces new elementary school principal

Photo source Metcalfe County SchoolsEDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County Schools announced a new principal on Thursday. According to a release, Paige Crowe has been named principal of Metcalfe County Elementary School. Crowe’s appointment will be effective on July 1, 2026. “I’ve spent my time at the high school seeing exactly where our students finish their journey, and that experience has…

Dawson Springs couple arrested in child sexual abuse material investigation

DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. – A Kentucky couple is behind bars after police say they were investigated for child sexual abuse material. According to a social media post by the Madisonville Police Department, on Tuesday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation contacted Madisonville detectives regarding a child sexual abuse material investigation in Hubbard, Texas. Police say an individual there had been arrested…

Man allegedly wields screwdriver in Hopkinsville vape shop robbery

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – One man is facing charges after allegedly using a screwdriver to carry out a Hopkinsville robbery. According to a uniform citation, the Hopkinsville Police Department was dispatched Tuesday to a vape shop on Skyline Drive regarding a male armed with a screwdriver demanding a vape or he would “get it himself.” Authorities say the male then went…

Lawrence County man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses following internet investigation

LOUISA, Ky. – A Lawrence County man is charged with child sexual exploitation offenses following an internet investigation by the Kentucky State Police. According to a release, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch arrested 26-year-old Christopher Alan Price on charges related to a child sexual abuse material investigation on Thursday. KSP says Price allegedly distributed sexually explicit images…

2 dead in fatal Johnson County crash

HAGERHILL, Ky. – Two people are dead after a two-vehicle collision in Johnson County. According to a release, the Kentucky State Police Post 9 responded to a two-vehicle collision in front of Capital Tire at Kentucky Route 321 in Hagerville Thursday morning. KSP says Retina Meek was driving a car when it crossed the center line of the roadway and…

World Ballet Company’s ‘Swan Lake’ to be live at SKYPAC

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The legendary tale of Swan Lake is taking the stage at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, April 14. According to SKYPAC, a cast of 50 international dancers, over 150 hand-sewn costumes and hand-crafted sets will be in the performance with a live orchestra. SKYPAC’s website says the show is set to start at…

Hot Rods release 2026 promotional schedule

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Over the past week, the Bowling Green Hot Rods have released the team’s top promotions for the 2026 season on social media. Today, the full promotional schedule has been released, and tickets are on sale now. The top promotions already released on social media include: White Squirrel Night, May 22, Aug. 8, Sept. 4 – Three…

Greenwood High School welcomes new head football coach

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Greenwood High School is welcoming new head football coach Tony Adams. According to a release by GHS, Adams has extensive experience coaching high school football. He graduated from GHS in 1997 and earned his bachelor’s degree from Mid-Continent University. Following a stint in the business world, Adams obtained a master’s degree in education from the University…