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Bowling Green man charged with fleeing police in vehicle

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges after allegedly traveling an estimate of over 100 miles per hour on Sunday. According to a uniform citation, on Sunday morning, a Bowling Green officer was traveling northbound on the 2200 block of Louisville Road. Authorities say they observed a vehicle speeding and attempted to conduct a traffic stop….

Governor Andy Beshear announces $17 million in federal funding for mental health, addiction services

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Monday, Governor Andy Beshear announced that his administration has secured nearly $17 million in federal funding through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). According to a release, the grants will support 988 crisis services, youth mental health and addiction recovery. Projects supported through the grants include: 988 Crisis Improvement Project – $7,391,219 to…

Hopkinsville man indicted for murder in Bowling Green man’s death

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Christian County Circuit Court indicted 44-year-old Terrance Christian, of Hopkinsville, for murder last week, after the death of 34-year-old Clifford Barber, of Bowling Green. According to court documents, the indictment was returned on Friday, Sept. 18. On Tuesday, July 28th, around 6:16 am, officers at the Hopkinsville Police Department responded to a report of a deceased…

Multiple facing child sexual abuse offenses in Barren County

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Three people are facing several child sexual abuse offenses in Barren County. According to an indictment filed on Sept. 16, 52-year-old LB “Utah” Kelley of Glasgow, 53-year-old Dawn Kelley of Glasgow and 38-year-old Kristin McEwing of Cave City are indicted on multiple charges. According to the document, LB Kelley is formally charged with first-degree sodomy, victim…

2 dead after head-on crash in Meade County

BRANDENBURG, Ky. – A driver and a passenger have died following a crash in Meade County on Sunday. According to the Kentucky State Police, at 12:54 a.m., troopers were requested to investigate a fatal two-vehicle collision on Old Mill Road (KY 1638) near LG&E Road. Authorities say a preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle driven by 26-year-old Isaac Jenkins of Brandenburg…

Firefighters battling garage fire in Christian County

Photo source: Christian County Sheriff’s OfficeCHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – Christian County emergency personnel are responding to a structure fire Monday morning. According to the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, local fire departments are working to extinguish a garage fire on Old Madisonville Road and prevent a possible spread to a woodline. CCSO says the roadway is currently blocked. The investigation is…

Man charged with theft in Allen County

UPDATE Sept. 21 at 10:09 a.m.  SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – One man is facing a theft charge in Allen County. According to a uniform citation, the Scottsville Police Department responded Friday, Sept. 18 to a Dollar General Market at 40 Burnley Road for a theft report regarding a wallet. Authorities say upon arrival, officers say they viewed surveillance footage of a…

Morgantown Fire Department responds to camper fire

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – The Morgantown Fire Department responded to a camper fire Sunday afternoon. MFD says firefighters were dispatched to 122 Smith Hill Drive, where they located a fully involved camper fire. Firefighters attacked the fire and brought it under control. The camper sustained significant fire damage. MFD says no occupants or firefighters sustained injuries. Fire units were on scene…

Russellville man charged after allegedly fleeing police while under the influence, police say

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A wanted Russellville man is facing several charges after fleeing police. According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy attempted a traffic stop on US 68 East for a possible DUI and outstanding warrants for the vehicle’s registered owner at approximately 1 a.m. Sunday. Authorities say 31-year-old Carlos Valle Espinoza, of Russellville, would not exit…

Authorities investigating mobile home fire in Christian County

Photo source: Christian County Sheriff’s OfficeCHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities are investigating a fire in Christian County. The Christian County Sheriff’s Office says firefighters from the Highland and Westside Fire Departments responded to a reported mobile home fire on Peach Street Sunday evening. Firefighters located a fire on the back of the home and extinguished it. CCSO deputies and Kentucky…