BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has released an update on a recent homicide case involving a pedestrian death. According to the update provided by detectives on Wednesday, Aug. 27, an investigation shows 58-year-old Fred Hart of Bowling Green and 38-year-old Mario Harris were involved in a verbal altercation on Sunday. Detectives say Hart entered a Chevrolet…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman has been charged with driving under the influence after crashing near a home. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded just before 2:30 a.m. to the 3200 block of Smallhouse Road for an injury collision. Police say an automatic crash notification was detected, which caused dispatch to call…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing burglary charges. The Bowling Green Police Department states officers responded to 1945 Menard Street to storage unit break-ins on Tuesday. Officers located 14 units with broken locks and missing items. BGPD states that officers identified Denver Hedges, 24, of Bowling Green, as a suspect after reviewing video surveillance at the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Soccer sophomore defender Abby Wiedermann has been named the Conference USA Defender of the Week for her play in the Hilltoppers’ home opener against Jackson State last week. It is the second time Wiedermann has earned a weekly honor in her career at WKU. She was previously named CUSA Defensive Player of the Week in October…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Fire Department is planning to hire for several part-time firefighter positions. On Tuesday, Aug. 26, the department announced it is opening part-time firefighter applications around Sept. 15. Personnel say the overall goal is to increase the part-time team’s strength by around 15 personnel. All applicants will undergo a detailed background investigation, NFPA 1582…
HART COUNTY, Ky. – A missing Hart County teen is now home thanks to first responders. On Tuesday, Hart County Search and Rescue, Inc. confirmed it responded with CSI KY Canine Search, Inc. of Kentucky at 1:12 a.m. to assist the Hart County Sheriff’s Office and Munfordville Police Department with a search for a missing teen. Officials say a 13-year-old…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With the start of school, doctors and clinics always see a rise in respiratory illnesses like flu and COVID, and this year is no different. But Stratus, the current dominant strain of COVID, isn’t presenting anything new. A subvariant of the Omicron strain, its symptoms are familiar: cough, congestion, loss of smell and muscle soreness. If…
Source; Barren County Schools. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – A Barren County local is among those speaking out to raise awareness as Hunger Action Month approaches in Kentucky. Experts say one in six Kentuckians, or 710,000 individuals, in the state are struggling with hunger. It’s a shocking statistic that the state knows all too well, one that prompts the governor’s office…
(CNN) – Smoothie King is adding something new. For the first time since opening its doors in 1973, the Dallas-based chain is serving food. It’s called the Power Eats menu, which will feature peanut butter toast, avocado toast and chocolate hazelnut toast. There are also two types of grab-and-go protein boxes for consumers on the run. Officials say they plan…
Source: Barren County Sheriff’s Office. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County sheriff Kent Keen and Glasgow police chief Guy Howie have issued statements regarding a recent social media post in circulation. The statement by Keen includes the following: “This is Kent Keen, Barren County sheriff. I normally do not respond to social media posts; however, a recent post has been…
