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Kentucky State Police looking for man in connection with murder investigation

WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is searching for a person of interest in relation to a murder investigation in Wayne County. According to KSP, an arrest warrant is active for Joseph K. Fulton, 43, of Monticello. Troopers say they received a call from Wayne County 911 requesting investigative assistance Friday regarding a house fire and that the…

2 teens located safe, Glasgow police say

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department says two teens have been located safe. According to Glasgow Police Department major Terry Flatt, both Makayla Garner, 16, of Glasgow and Samuel Godsey, 14, have been found. This follows a weeks-long search for Godsey, while Garner was originally last seen on Nov. 6. The department confirmed both teens are safe.  

KSP electronic investigation results in Adolphus man facing child sexual abuse charges

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – An Adolphus man is charged with child sexual abuse after an investigation by Kentucky State Police. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch says it began investigating of Bradley Austin Keen, 25 of Adolphus, after the branch discovered Keen was allegedly sharing images of child sexual exploitation online. KSP says an interview with Keen was conducted on Thursday. Police…

KSP says man dies from suspected drug overdose while in custody

ONEIDA, Ky. – Kentucky State Police London post is investigating an overdose death in Clay County. KSP says a man, while in custody, is dead after suffering a drug overdose. A preliminary investigation shows Shawn. D. Gibson, 49 of Oneida, was arrested in connection to an active warrant. This arrest occurred following a traffic stop. KSP says Gibson allegedly was…

Sen. Max Wise is ‘Principal for a Day’ at Metcalfe County High School

EDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County High School got a new principal, but just for the day. Kentucky Sen. Max Wise spent the morning at the school speaking to students and staff and listening to their concerns. He says it’s important for the work he will be doing in the General Assembly, and it will help him do that job better….

Patti Minter releases statement following mayoral race

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Patti Minter released the following statement Thursday following this week’s mayoral race in Bowling Green: “I ran for mayor because I believe Bowling Green deserves leadership that truly listens and leads, that embraces smart growth, and that isn’t beholden to any special interests. Although the result was not what we hoped for, I’m proud of everything…

UPDATE: Man wanted on fentanyl trafficking offense arrested

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A man wanted by law enforcement out of Logan County for a drug-related charge has been apprehended. The Russellville-Logan County Crime Stoppers stated it was looking for 20-year-old Carson T. Parker for trafficking in controlled substance, first offense (fentanyl). Parker was arrested and booked on that charge on Monday in the Logan County Detention Center. He currently…

Man wanted on drug possession charges out of Logan County

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Russellville-Logan County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for the arrest of a wanted man. According to a release by the agency, Timothy Anderson is wanted on multiple charges, including first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, second or greater offense, possession of marijuana, third-degree possession of a controlled substance and persistent felony offender. The agency…

UPDATE: Bowling Green teen located safe

Source: Bowling Green Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police say a local teen has been located safe. Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward says 13-year-old Antwainaya Odom, also known as “Naya,” was found Thursday night around 7 p.m. This follows a post by the department on Thursday to help locate Odom.

Bowling Green salon to offer pay-what-you-can campaign for select services

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One local salon is offering for the community to pay what they can for haircutting services this week. The Finery Salon in Bowling Green is hosting a pay-what-you-can campaign for any shampoos, cuts and styles today and Friday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, and no appointment is required. However, salon…