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1 charged, juvenile detained after reports of shots fired near Russellville apartments

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A man and a juvenile have been detained in connection with multiple shots fired complaints in Russellville on Wednesday night. According to the Russellville Police Department, officers responded around 10:16 p.m. to Robinwood Apartments after reports of a suspicious vehicle linked to multiple reports of shots fired. Authorities say upon arrival, the vehicle was located parked on…

Missing teen pulled from pond Christian County, flown for treatment

Photo source: Christian County Sheriff’s OfficeCHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – A juvenile was flown for treatment after being rescued from a pond Wednesday. According to the Christian County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), deputies responded to the 2200 block of Long Pond Road to reports of a missing teen in a body of water. CCSO says emergency crews located a 15-year-old female juvenile…

Hilltoppers Dominate in 4-1 Win Against Murray State

WKU Athletics Media Release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Soccer went into halftime tied with Murray State, 1-1, but a 3-goal second half gave the Hilltoppers the edge in the 4-1 exhibition victory at the WKU Soccer Complex on Wednesday evening. HOW IT HAPPENED WKU got on the scoreboard first with a goal from Danielle Lewin in the 10th minute. Kora Kipley found Lewin…

List: When is the first day of school at our local districts?

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Below is a list of the first day of school for multiple local school districts, listed by chronological start dates. Grayson County Schools: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Allen County-Scottsville Schools: Thursday, August 13, 2026 Green County Schools: Thursday, August 6, 2026 Adair County Public Schools: Tuesday, August 12, 2026 Barren County Schools: Wednesday, August 12, 2026…

Glasgow Independent Schools hosting clothing giveaway on Aug. 6

Source: Canva. GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow Independent Schools is hosting a clothing giveaway on Thursday, Aug. 6 to benefit local families in need. According to the school district, the clothing giveaway will take place at Glasgow Middle School at 105 Scottie Drive in Glasgow. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, according to the district. Organizers say gently…

1 flown after crash involving 2 tractor-trailers in Christian County

Traffic on I-24 near the 77-mile marker around 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 5. Source: Christian County Sheriff’s Office. CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – One person has been flown for treatment after a crash involving two tractor-trailers on Wednesday in Christian County, authorities say. According to a social media post by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, at 1:10 p.m., deputies were called…

Owensboro man accused of impersonating peace officer in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Daviess County man is accused of attempting to impersonate a peace officer in Simpson County. According to a uniform citation, the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a vehicle attempting to conduct a traffic stop on another on Interstate 65 northbound near exit 2 Monday evening. An individual says another driver activated blue lights…

2 KSP cruisers hit during traffic enforcement in Louisville work zones

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says two of its cruisers have been struck while working traffic enforcement in Louisville work zones. That’s according to Trooper Bryan Washer, public affairs officer for KSP Post Four, who states both drivers of the other vehicles in the separate incidents have been charged. They were transported to Louisville Metro Corrections. Washer says…

Beshear, first lady announce $2.2 million available to help domestic violence survivors

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Applications are now open for $2.2 million in federal grant funding from the Violence Against Women Act to support survivors of domestic and dating violence and assault in Kentucky, officials say. According to a release by the governor’s office, Gov. Andy Beshear and first lady Britainy Beshear made the announcement Monday. The federal VAWA Services, Training, Officers,…