FRANKFORT, Ky. – One lawmaker with roots right here in south-central Kentucky has been selected to help lead a state committee. Rep. Shawn McPherson of Scottsville is the new vice chair of the Kentucky House’s Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Protection, Tourism and Energy. Members make budget recommendations for economic development, public protection, tourism and energy policy and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis will open the 2025 season at home against Eastern Kentucky on Thursday at the Warren County Tennis Facility at Michael O. Buchanon Park. The match is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. CT. WATCH: Head Coach Greg Davis Press Conference MATCH INFO EKU (0-0 overall, 0-0 ASUN) at WKU (0-0 overall, 0-0 CUSA)…
MOREHEAD, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is searching for a man wanted on several charges, including rape. Michael Anthony La Porta, 28, is wanted for sodomy, rape and use of a minor under 16 in a sex performance, according to troopers. Authorities say La Porta is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall with blue eyes and brown hair….
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is asking for assistance to locate a man who may be in the Allen County area. According to troopers, Justin Kyle Ladd, 35, is wanted on charges of first-degree wanton endangerment, third-degree burglary and second-degree assault. He is described as 6 feet 3 inches tall and 160 pounds…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An upcoming town hall will provide an opportunity to explore improvements in education within Kentucky schools. The Kentucky Department of Education town hall is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. Organizers say the meeting will help ensure the voices of teachers, families and the community are heard regarding education improvement and to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An upcoming 5k race will show some love to an Allen County nonprofit. The Share the Love 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for Feb. 8 at 9 a.m. Proceeds will go to benefit the Center for Courageous Kids, a Scottsville nonprofit that gives children facing serious illnesses an environment to enjoy camp activities. The 5k will take…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Emergency Management has scheduled its next Community Outdoor Warning Siren test for Friday, Jan. 17. Emergency management officials say this will be the first quarter COWS test. The test is set for noon on Friday, and it is expected to last three minutes. The rest of the quarterly tests for 2024 are as follows:…
SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – Local sheriffs warn the public of a scam targeting motorists. RiverLink, the electronic toll system in Louisville and Southern Indiana, says customers are being sent fraudulent text messages impersonating the company. Officials say the messages claim to be from Riverlink and include a suspicious link asking for payment of tolls. Local sheriff’s offices ask those who…
LONDON, Ky. – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a shooting that occurred Monday night. According to Laurel County sheriff John Root, LCSO detective Taylor McDaniel is working the case that took place off of Hooppole Creek Road just after 9 p.m. on Jan. 13. London-Laurel County 911 Communication Center dispatched deputies to a home at this…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Russell Coleman will release Kentucky’s first-ever strangulation manual in an effort to benefit first responders. This is a tool for health care providers, law enforcement, victim advocates and prosecutors to combat this horrific crime. For more than a year, the office of the attorney general and a multidisciplinary team have collaborated to develop the manual…
