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UPDATE: Missing Franklin teen located safe

UPDATE (5/12): FRANKLIN, Ky. – Franklin police say Kiley Loy has been located. FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department is asking for assistance to find a missing teen. Officials say 14-year-old Kiley Loy was last seen along Autumn Oaks Drive near 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Loy is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall and 218 pounds with brown, black…

WKU SB: WKU’s Season Comes to a Close with Loss to LA Tech

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In a game that came down to the final out, WKU Softball concluded its season with a 6-4 loss to Louisiana Tech in the Conference USA Championship. The Hilltoppers end the season with their fifth-straight 30-win season, going 30-21-1 overall and posting a 14-10-1 record in CUSA play. HOW IT HAPPENED   WKU 4, LA Tech 6…

Kentucky voter registration numbers fall flat in month of April

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced Kentucky voter registration numbers were flat in the month of April. According to Adams, in the month of April, there was only an increase of just under 600 voters. Adams’ office stated Kentuckians are enjoying a respite from elections, however, he urges everyone to register to vote or check your…

Man arrested after collision into Allen County-Scottsville school bus

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – One man has been arrested after a collision into an Allen County-Scottsville school bus. According to the Scottsville Police Department, officers responded shortly after 3 p.m. Friday for a non-injury collision near the intersection of Brownsford Road and Maysville Road. Officers say 42-year-old Aaron Napier of Scottsville was driving a Ford F-150 east bound when he crashed…

Kentucky State Police to participate in Click It or Ticket effort

FRANKFORT, Ky. – With summer break quickly approaching and many Kentuckians expected to travel ahead of Memorial Day, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Office of Highway Safety are urging locals to drive safely. Starting May 12 and running until June 1, the annual “Click It or Ticket” effort will take place. This annual effort encourages all drivers to buckle…

No, it is not a felony to mow your lawn after 4 p.m. in Bowling Green

Source: City of Bowling Green. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green is clearing up some misinformation about a cutting-edge topic: mowing your lawn. According to city officials, all Bowling Green residents can rest easy that an online post incorrectly stated that it is a Class D felony to mow your lawn after 4 p.m. Thankfully, in this…

Andy Pilgrim joins National Corvette Museum Board of Directors

Source: National Corvette Museum. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The National Corvette Museum has announced the appointment of a new member to its board of directors. According to the release, Andy Pilgrim, a 2012 inductee into the Corvette Hall of Fame, will be joining its board. “To be welcomed onto the National Corvette Museum Board is an incredible honor,” Pilgrim said….

Handbags for Hope online auction raising funds for childhood education

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – United Way of Southern Kentucky has kicked off its online U.S. Bank Handbags for Hope silent auction. Right now, you can go online to bid for beautiful bags and packages that are up for auction. Every bid goes to support United Way of Southern Kentucky’s Kindergarten Readiness Initiative, which helps children build the foundational skills they…

Russellville High School student heading to national championship

Source: Russellville High School. RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Russellville High School student is heading to a national championship. According to Russellville High School, Aliza Wilson has received an exceptionally high score on her Microsoft Office Specialist exam. School officials say with her score, she has been named as the Kentucky State Champion and was selected to compete in Certiport’s 2025…

Monroe Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for man after reported shooting

MONROE COUNTY, Ky. – Law enforcement is searching for a man after a reported shooting in Monroe County. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, around 9:34 a.m. Thursday, authorities received a call regarding a possible shooting on Hickory Ridge Road. Upon arrival, authorities say they discovered that Timmy Jackson allegedly shot Richard Birge with a shotgun. Deputies say Jackson…