Source: Edmonson County Middle School. EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – This past weekend, the Edmonson County Archery Team took first place among middle schools at the Bristow Tournament. From the middle school 3D team, Edmonson middle student London Alford placed first among the middle schools girls, and Parin Patel placed first among middle school boys. This is the first time the…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – Franklin residents should be aware of a scam call going around. The Franklin Police Department says a phone scam circulating involves a caller claiming to be officer Hansen from their department. Police say the caller then claims you have a legal issue, unpaid fines or a warrant for your arrest. They then demand gift cards prepaid cards…
Source: Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – A Butler County woman is being honored for her part in work supporting community playgrounds. According to the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Butler County’s Lisa Evans has worked with their Crumb Rubber Tire-Derived Products Grant for the past two decades. Crumb rubber surfaces are a material often used at playgrounds….
BONNIEVILLE, Ky. – The Bonnieville Volunteer Fire Department’s Crusade for Children silent auction is ongoing to benefit children with disabilities. Fire officials say bidding is open until 6 p.m. on Nov. 29. The fire department says multiple items donated by the community could make a great gift this season. Organizers say all proceeds will benefit Crusade for Children. For more…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football Defensive Coordinator Tyson Summers has been named a nominee for the 2024 Broyles Award, the Frank & Barbara Broyles Foundation announced Tuesday. The annual Broyles Award celebrates excellence in assistant coaching, and has been the premier award for college football’s top assistant coach since 1996. The award was founded by Frank Broyles and David…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A statewide contest provides students the opportunity to win prizes. Secretary of State Michael Adams announced the 2024 Student Essay and Slogan Contest on Tuesday. The student essay contest is for 9-12 graders. The contest asks “What can Kentuckians do to ensure that voters are well informed on policies and candidates?” Essays will be limited to 1,000…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after a wrong-way crash on Interstate 65 in 2022. Forty-four-year-old Thomas Catalina has been sentenced after pleading guilty last week to vehicular homicide and host of other charges. The defense and prosecution settled the case earlier this month in felony mediation. Catalina was charged in connection with…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing drug trafficking charges after deputies say illegal drugs were smuggled into the Allen County Detention Center. According to a uniform citation, Eric Taylor, 50, of Scottsville was arrested Monday on charges of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, first offense (less than 2 grams of methamphetamine), first-degree promoting contraband (complicity) and persistent…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football will close out the regular season and celebrate senior day against Jax State on Saturday at Houchens-Smith Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT and the game will be televised nationally on ESPNU. GAME INFO Jax State (8-3 overall, 7-0 CUSA) at WKU (7-4 overall, 5-2 CUSA) Saturday, Nov. 30 | 3 p.m….
OHIO COUNTY, Ky. – Two parents are facing charges after deputies say they left two young children home alone. The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office says it charged Jessica Moralez Aquilar, 24, and Julio Caesar Velazquez Hernandez, 23, on Monday with two counts of third-degree criminal abuse and first-degree two counts of wanton endangerment. Authorities say they responded to a residence…
