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Bowling Green man accused of fleeing police while under the influence in Ohio County

HARTFORD, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is accused of fleeing police while under the influence in Ohio County. According to a release, Hartford Police Officer Jason Davis responded to a report of a reckless driver on Interstate 65 Saturday evening. An off-duty Kentucky State Police Post 3 trooper reported that the vehicle was driving between lanes, almost striking guardrails…

Man charged with impersonating a peace officer in Laurel County

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – One man is facing charges after allegedly conducting a traffic stop while impersonating an officer in Laurel County. According to Sheriff John Root with the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched Saturday, Aug. 8 for a complaint of a male subject driving what appeared to be a police vehicle with decals and a flashing red…

2 dead after vehicle hits embankment in Hancock County

Hawesville, Ky. – Two people are dead following a crash Saturday in Hancock County. According to the Kentucky State Police, on Saturday, Aug. 8, troopers were requested to investigate a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of KY 271 and Hilldale Road. Authorities say the investigation revealed a vehicle left the road before hitting an embankment. Troopers say the Hancock County…

Med Center Health rural hospitals nationally recognized for severe heart attack care

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Medical Center at Albany, The Medical Center at Caverna, The Medical Center at Franklin and the Medical Center at Scottsville are being recognized for severe heart attack care. According to a release Monday by Med Center Health, all four medical center locations have received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® Regional Recognition award for their regional…

Simpson County roadway to close for tile replacement

SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – A Simpson County roadway will close this week. According to Simpson County Emergency Management, Pleasant Hill Road will be closed at the intersection of G Pirkle Road through Thursday. Officials say crews will be working on tile replacement on the waterway. Access to G Pirkle Road and east locations on Pleasant Hill Road will be available…

Man suffers multiple gunshot wounds in Hopkinsville shooting incident, police say

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A man suffered gunshot wounds in a Hopkinsville shooting incident early Monday morning. According to a release, HPD officers responded to a possible shooting call in the 500 block of W 16th Street. Officers say they located a male victim with apparent gunshot wounds to both arms. HPD says the officers provided immediate aid until emergency personnel…

1 injured after vehicle strikes guardrail in Barren County

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Tennessee man is injured after a crash in Glasgow. According to a release, the Glasgow Police Department responded to a single-vehicle collision on Louie B Nunn Parkway at mile marker 14 on Sunday. GPD’s preliminary investigation indicates that the vehicle driven by Antonio Fitts, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, was traveling west. Police say Fitts lost control of…

Portion of Cemetery Road to close for accident reconstruction Sunday

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is conducting accident reconstruction Sunday morning. According to WCSO, investigators will be reconstructing a collision that happened in the 11000 block of Cemetery Road from 7 am until approximately 8:30 am. The portion of the road will be closed. Motorists traveling toward Allen County will detour on Motley Lane. Motorists traveling…

Tennessee man charged with DUI, assault of police officer in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Tennessee man is facing multiple charges, including driving while under the influence and assault of a police officer, in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, shortly before midnight Thursday, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to the intersection of Scottsville Road and Ashley Circle for a non-injury collision. Authorities say upon arrival, they spoke…