MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. – A 71-year-old is facing a rape charge for a victim under the age of 12 after an investigation in western Kentucky. The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office says 71-year-old Dennis Hines of Paducah was arrested after allegations of rape. Deputies say they started investigating allegations of a juvenile female who had been sexually assaulted by an adult…
ELKTON, Ky. – A Todd County woman is facing charges following a welfare check on Wednesday. According to a uniform citation, the Todd County Sheriff’s Office conducted a welfare check around 10 a.m. to a residence on Pond River Road in Elkton. Deputies say upon arrival, they spoke with Cynthia Mobelini, 46, of Elkton. During this time, authorities say they…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is facing charges after police say he allegedly threw knives during an incident in Bowling Green. According to the Bowling Green Police Department, officers responded Wednesday shortly before 5 p.m. to the 500 block of West Main Avenue for a physical disturbance. Police say they found a subject matching a description and identified him…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Motorists can expect traffic delays on a portion of road in downtown Bowling Green. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 says BGMU is conducting major utility work on KY 234 East Seventh Avenue between State Street and Chestnut Street. Over the next several days, the left lane will be closed.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU Athletics) – WKU student-athletes completed the fall semester with a 3.24 cumulative grade-point average, the highest in WKU history, while all 14 athletic programs compiled a fall-semester team GPA of at least 3.00 for the first time in WKU athletics history, as well. “Congratulations to our student-athletes for their successes during the fall semester,” Athletic Director…
HILLTOPPERS SET FOR SINGLE DAY MEET AT BELLARMINE OPEN Live Results BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Track and Field will continue the 2025 indoor campaign at the Bellarmine Open Friday, Jan. 17. The meet will be held at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center in Louisville, Ky. and hosted by Bellarmine. MEET INFO Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One local student is sharing the results of a community effort to donate to a local nonprofit. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College freshman Joshua Martin raised over $1,000 for New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding, according to a release by McCay & Associates Insurance. New Beginnings helps those with various disabilities discover their talents and abilities through…
HORSE CAVE, Ky. – Hidden River Cave will soon commemorate an incident that occurred nearly 100 years ago, which impacted the local area for years to come. On January 30, 1925, cave explorer Floyd Collins became trapped in Sand Cave near historic Mammoth Cave. According to a release by Hart County Tourism and Hidden River Cave, Collins’ rescue effort captured…
HAWESVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Hancock County. KSP says it was requested by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the shooting near Hawesville just before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Troopers say they responded to the 100 block of River Street. According to authorities, a preliminary investigation revealed…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is warning the public about a scam that involves impersonating law enforcement. Police say the scammer will pretend to be Sgt. Brad Hogue and say a person has unpaid citations. The scammer will then request $5,000 or some form of payment, police say. The department reminds the community that warrants are…
