FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear, first lady Britainy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police are observing January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The goal is to raise awareness about this crime and educate the public on how to identify and prevent it. “Since I began my time in public office, I have been committed to fighting human trafficking and…
LONDON, Ky. – Locals may recognize a face on this upcoming season of “The Voice.” Jordan Allen, a Western Kentucky University graduate and London, Kentucky native, is trying his shot at the blind auditions. On Facebook, Allen says he has been “blessed with an amazing opportunity.” A new season of “The Voice” premieres on Feb. 3 at 7 pm on…
UPDATE: Per a social media release, Pennyrile Electric has restored power. ELKTON, Ky. – On Tuesday, thousands of Todd County residents are without power. Pennyrile Electric says the Elkton Substation in Todd County is experiencing an issue, causing the outage. 5,653 members are currently without power. Pennyrile Electric says crews are at the scene working to restore power. The outage…
Source: USDA. (CNN) – Bestway Sandwiches, Inc. is recalling nearly 25,000 pounds of frozen chicken and cheese taquito products sold at Aldi. The products may be contaminated with metal. The recall covers Casa Mamita Chicken and Cheese Taquitos in 20-ounce carton packages. They have best-by dates of July 3, 2025 and September 25, 2025. According to ALDI, they were sold…
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – The Hendersonville Police Department says it has identified the suspect in a homicide involving the death of a Nashville teen. Police say the suspect, 18-year-old Amani Jordan, is wanted for second-degree homicide. The department is still actively looking for him at this time. The charge relates to the death of a 16-year-old from Nashville, which police say…
STEELE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a shooting death in Pike County. KSP Post 9 says a call regarding a shooting in Steele was received on Saturday. Troopers and investigators located a deceased man at a residence on Laurel Fork at the scene. KSP says Christopher Lester, 42 of Steele, suffered fatal gunshot wounds. Lester was pronounced deceased…
Photo Credit: WKU AthleticsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Softball is already earning recognition in 2025 with Softball America announcing its 2025 Freshman Watch List on Tuesday as freshman infielder Charlotte Herron earned a spot on the list. “Congratulations to Charlotte for receiving this preseason honor,” said WKU head coach Amy Tudor. “She’s been a great addition to our team, and…
HARTFORD, Ky. – A federal fugitive was captured in Ohio County on Monday. The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office says it received a suspicious vehicle complaint in the Fordsville community at around 3 pm. Jackie Joe Whittley, of Evansville, Indiana, was at the scene. Deputies say they located a large bag that contained three handguns and a large amount of ammunition….
Source: BRADD.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Barren River Area Development District Board of Directors has officially elected officers for the next two-year term. BRADD is an organization focused on preserving and advancing “the quality of life and economic well-being” in south-central Kentucky, serving Warren, Butler, Barren, Hart, Edmonson, Logan, Simpson, Allen, Metcalfe and Monroe counties. The officers are as follows:…
NEWARK, Del. – A local educator at Jennings Creek Elementary School has been named among the International Literacy Association’s Under 30 list. According to a release by the ILA, fourth-grade teacher Shane Baker is a 29-year-old from Bowling Green that is being honored “for his integration of digital tools in the general classroom.” Baker uses green screens, robotics and coding…
