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Police: ‘Emergency closure’ issued for sinkhole repair in Frankfort

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Frankfort police reported an emergency closure of a road due to a sinkhole on Thursday. According to the Frankfort Police Department, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 5 closed Shelby Street between State Street and Lafayette Drive at 10:45 a.m. for investigation and repair of a sinkhole. The duration of that closure has not been confirmed. Currently, goky.ky.gov…

Bath County family inspires community to give back

BATH COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – If the government shutdown continues past the deadline, many families could lose benefits that help them in their daily lives. There are multiple voices asking for help and many who are responding to the call. WKYT reports one Bath County family is showing that no one is too small to give back. Marcelle Doggett, executive…

Food drives in south-central Kentucky

Donation, food in cans in box and hands of man checking stock, decision and volunteer with ngo help.Source: Envato/By By YuriArcursPeopleimages. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As the government shutdown continues, multiple organizations are reaching out for community support. Below is a list of nonprofits, churches and other groups that are hosting food drives to serve their local area. Barren County …

Man allegedly uses Allen Co. Fiscal Court fuel card to purchase gasoline

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A man is facing charges after allegedly using a fuel card belonging to the Allen County Fiscal Court to purchase gasoline. According to a uniform citation, the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force was advised by employees of the Allen County Fiscal Court on Oct. 29 regarding a fuel card being fraudulently used to purchase gas. Authorities…

Traffic stop leads to drug arrests in Russellville

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Two Russellville men are behind bars after authorities say the driver nearly struck multiple vehicles. According to a uniform citation, the Adairville Police Department observed a vehicle turn onto 431 South traveling southbound on Tuesday night. Authorities say the vehicle began to cross the center line multiple times, nearly striking several vehicles. Police say they initiated a…

Vehicle strikes embankment, three injured in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle accident. Major Terry Flatt says officers responded to the intersection of North Race Street and Park Drive to an accident with injuries on Wednesday. The preliminary investigation shows a vehicle, driven by Rachel Ennis, was traveling southbound on North Race Street when it lost control and struck an embankment….

WKU WBB: Lady Toppers Earn Exhibition Win Against Lindsey Wilson

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball grinded out a 52-41 win against Lindsey Wilson College in an exhibition game on Wednesday evening in E.A. Diddle Arena, leading wire-to-wire. HOW IT HAPPENED Torri James, Tia Shelling, Trinity Rowe, Jeniffer Silva and Zsofia Telegdy were the first five on the court for the Lady Toppers. After a slow first quarter, WKU put…

Highland Hills Community Church holding ‘food offering’ donation drive

GLASGOW, Ky. – Highland Hills Community Church is one of many local groups hosting a food drive to support its community. The church says it is hosting a food offering donation drive on Sunday, Nov. 2 and Nov. 9. According to church, this is an offering, and donations should be placed at the altar of the church. The church asks…

The Foundry to host Thanks-Gathering event

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Foundry Christian Community Center is hosting a Thanks-Gathering next Saturday, Nov. 8. During the event, The Foundry says families can enjoy Thanksgiving crafts and games and a free lunch and learn about community resources. In addition, the first 60 families will receive a fire blanket and learn about fire prevention safety and tips. The event…

Steve-O to host meet and greet at Simpson County Animal Shelter

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Steve-O is returning to the Simpson County Animal Shelter this weekend for a meet and greet. The event is set for 1 to 2 p.m. at the shelter, where Steve-O will bring awareness to the ongoing animal welfare crisis and help encourage adoptions. The shelter says it is “incredibly thankful” to Steve-O for stopping by. Organizers say…