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3 arrested for drug trafficking, organized crime after search warrant executed at Clinton County gas station

Photo source: Clinton County Sheriff’s OfficeALBANY, Ky. – Three individuals were arrested after an investigation into drug trafficking and organized crime in Clinton County. According to the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), authorities executed a search warrant at the Shell located at 1014 Tennessee Road in Albany on Friday. During the investigation, officers located “large quantities of suspected narcotics and…

Remains of WWII prisoner of war from Hopkinsville accounted for, burial date set

WASHINGTON – A World War II prisoner of war was accounted for in November 2025, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA). DPAA says the family of U.S. Army Air Forces Pfc. Weber S. Underwood, 25, of Hopkinsville, was provided a full briefing on his identification and more details are now available. Underwood was a member of the 28th…

Allen County burn ban lifted

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A local burn ban has been lifted. On Friday afternoon, Allen County Judge Executive Dennis Harper issued an executive order to lift the burn ban that was put into effect on Sept. 8. The executive order states that the burn ban is lifted immediately.  

UPDATE: Authorities execute search warrant after camera found in Grayson County High School restroom

Source: K105. UPDATE (Sept. 25 | 12 .pm.) LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – The Leitchfield Police Department says a search warrant was executed at a home outside of Leitchfield regarding the investigation into a camera being located in a bathroom at the Grayson County High School softball complex. The warrant was obtained following a Kentucky State Police Electronic Crimes Branch investigation. LPD…

1 dead, 1 critically injured after Laurel County crash

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and the London Police Department are investigating a fatal crash. According to Sheriff John Root, an LCSO reconstructionist is assisting the London Police Department in the investigation of the crash that happened on East 4th Street Thursday afternoon. Investigators say that a Dodge pickup truck, driven by 48-year-old Michael Williams,…

Dolly Day is official in Hart County

HART COUNTY, Ky. – Hart County is celebrating the life of an icon. According to the Hart County Fiscal Court, Judge Executive Joe Choate signed a proclamation making September 25 Dolly Parton Day in the county. The day recognizes Parton’s kindness, compassion, and dedication to children and families, according to a statement. Statement Dolly had a special way of making…

Bowling Green man charged with DUI, identity theft after Logan County traffic stop

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Bowling Green man was arrested in Logan County after a traffic stop. Logan County Sheriff Stephen Stratton says the traffic stop occurred at W 9th Street and Nashville Road at approximately 9:26 pm Thursday. Deputies identified the driver as 43-year-old Michael Crutcher of Bowling Green. Authorities say Crutcher was driving with a suspended license. According to…

BGFD responds to structure fire on Bryant Way

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department responded to a structure fire Friday morning. According to BGFD, fire units were dispatched to Riverwoods Apartments on Bryant Way for a possible fire. Firefighters located smoke emitting from the building and began evacuating residents. The fire was contained and no injuries have been reported. The fire is under investigation.

Where to celebrate Dolly Parton’s memory in Kentucky on 9/25

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Are you not working 9 to 5 on Friday? If you’re free, there are multiple ways to celebrate Dolly Parton’s legacy on 9/25 in Kentucky. BOWLING GREEN At Western Kentucky University, students can head to the DSU lobby, where they’re invited from noon to 4 p.m. to join the departments of art and design, English, history,…