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Missing Laurel County woman found safe

UPDATE:  LONDON, Ky. – Trooper Scottie Pennington, public affairs officer for Post 11, has confirmed Ida Hicks has been found safe. Original Story  LONDON, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating the disappearance of a Laurel County woman. KSP says Ida J. Hicks, 45, of London, was last seen Jan. 11 at approximately 6 p.m. CDT. Hicks was last…

SKYPAC announces Travis Tritt live in concert

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A country music legend is coming to Bowling Green. Grammy Award-winning country artist Travis Tritt will be in concert Sunday, April 26 at SKyPAC. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, January 23 at 10 am and can be purchased online at www.theskypac.com, by calling (270) 904-1880, or in person at 601 College…

Road improvement, bridge construction project to begin in Green, Metcalfe

BOWLING GREEN, Ky – A major road improvement project is set to begin this week. According to a release, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 will begin construction of a roadway project to improve safety and mobility along a section of U.S. 68 in Green and Metcalfe counties. KYTC says road signs will be in place and most of the…

Statewide operation uncovers illegal catfish harvest totaling more than 300,000 pounds

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A long-term investigation uncovered an illegal catfish harvest in Kentucky. According to a release, the Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Department conducted a 10-month investigation and identified 25 suspects involved in the illegal commercial harvest and sale of catfish from public waters, as well as the unlawful operation of pay lakes across Kentucky. KYFW says “Operation River Raid’…

2 charged in murder investigation involving vehicle fire in Bowling Green

Pictured L to R: Shelly Boyd, 44, of Bowling Green, and Salko Husejnovic, 31, of Bowling GreenBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder. According to a release, WCSO responded to the 3300 block of Threlkel Ferry Road early Monday morning to a possible injury collision involving a vehicle on fire. WCSO says that when…

Two arrested after reported stolen vehicle pursuit in Hopkinsville

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WKDZ) – Two people are facing charges after a reported pursuit involving a stolen vehicle in Christian County on Monday. According to a report by WKDZ Radio, Hopkinsville police say they tried to stop a vehicle on West Ninth Street that had been reported stolen. However, WKDZ reports the driver, identified as 21-year-old Corey Johnson of Hopkinsville, fled…

UPDATE: Barren County authorities locate missing teen

Source: Barren County Sheriff’s Office. UPDATE (Jan. 19, 2026 – 8:50 pm) Barren County Sheriff’s Office Detective Adam Bow says Miller has been located and is safe. — BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to find a missing teen. According to authorities, as of Monday, Jan. 19, deputies are looking for Azariah Miller….

Harlan County man sentenced to 60 years for child sexual abuse material production

LONDON, Ky. – A Harlan County man is facing 60 years in prison in connection with production of child sexual abuse material. According to a release by the United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Kentucky, 42-year-old Brandon Farley was sentenced following his previous conviction of two counts of production of child pornography. The release further states Farley “sexually abused…

Suspect shot during alleged home invasion in Hopkins County

By Ken Howlett, K105

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (K105) – One man accused in an alleged home invasion was shot by a homeowner in Hopkins County. That’s according to a report by K105. According to K105, the incident took place around 5 p.m. Friday at a home along the 600 block of Fowler Road in north Madisonville. Upon arrival, deputies learned the homeowner had shot an…