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Woman injured after reported shooting in Oak Grove

by News Edge Newsroom

OAK GROVE, Ky. (WKDZ) – One woman is injured following a reported shooting at an Oak Grove business on Saturday night. According to a report by WKDZ, a woman and two vehicles were hit by gunfire. WKDZ reports Oak Grove police stated several shots were fired at individuals and vehicles parked at Ooh, La-La Brunch and Lounge. According to WKDZ,…

Bowling Green man sentenced to 13.5 years for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has been sentenced to 13.5 years in prison for methamphetamine trafficking and firearm offenses. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky, 38-year-old Steven Wayne Dye Jr.’s sentence is to be followed by four years of supervised release. This follows after officials say Dye possessed and intended…

Fifth arrest made after over 20 alleged catalytic converter thefts in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An additional arrest has been made after a string of alleged catalytic converter thefts in Bowling Green. The latest arrest on Monday, involving 52-year-old John Wheatley of Bowling Green, follows after the Bowling Green Police Department says it investigated around 24 catalytic converter thefts between Feb. 23 and May 19. According to a uniform citation, an…

Coroner seeks information on California man who died in Ohio County

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. – The Ohio County Coroner’s Office is attempting to locate the family of a man who died in the county. According to a social media post, 79-year-old George A. Phelps passed away Monday morning. The coroner’s office says Phelps’ last address is 1399 Hamilton Parkway, Novato, California. Phelps may have a son named David and two daughters….

1 charged with fleeing police in Laurel County

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – One woman is facing charges after authorities say she fled police in Laurel County. According to Laurel County Sheriff John Root, the sheriff’s office attempted a traffic stop on an eastbound vehicle around two miles east of London on East Hal Rogers Parkway. Authorities say the vehicle was traveling 72 miles per hour in a 55…

Arrests made in stolen camper investigation in Logan County

AUBURN, Ky. – A multi-agency investigation has resulted in several arrests after an alleged camper theft in Logan County. According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a report on April 11 regarding a stolen camper from Baer Construction in Auburn. Authorities say through an extensive investigation and with assistance from the Kentucky State Police, the Warren County Sheriff’s…

Human remains found after house fire in Bracken County

BROOKSVILLE, Ky. –  One person is dead after a house fire in Bracken County. According to the Kentucky State Police, on Sunday, troopers were notified of a residential fire in the Brooksville community of Bracken County. Troopers say while extinguishing a structure fire, firefighters located human remains in the residence. Due to the condition of the remains, authorities say no…

Crenshaw, Horton Close Outdoor Season at NCAA Championships

EUGENE, Ore. – WKU track and field concluded its 2026 outdoor season on Wednesday night as Sam Crenshaw and Kameron Horton represented the Hilltoppers at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships at historic Hayward Field. Crenshaw opened competition for WKU in the men’s pole vault final, clearing 5.35m to finish tied for 22nd in the nation in…

Simpson County first responders utilize drone to rescue toddler

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Simpson County first responders rescued a toddler following search June 9. According to a release, the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office received a missing child complaint in the 4300 block of Schweizer Road at approximately 5 pm. Upon arriving at the scene, deputies discovered that a two-year-old and a family dog had gone missing. Simpson County EMS, Franklin/Simpson…

The Club at Olde Stone celebrating 20th anniversary, unveils new entrance flag

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green community is recognizing its growth and a major milestone with a new addition. The Club at Olde Stone neighborhood is celebrating 20 years in the community and has unveiled a new United States flag at its entrance. Olde Stone unveiled a new 30-foot-by-50-foot American flag that will fly on a 130-foot flagpole at…