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Man charged with attempted unlawful transaction with a minor in Allen County

Background image: Canva.SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges in Allen County involving an alleged online attempt to solicit a 14-year-old. According to authorities, on Wednesday, Sept. 16, an investigation initiated by the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force with assistance from the Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force and the Kentucky State Police, resulted in the arrest of…

Bowling Green-Warren County Jaycees announce 70th Christmas Parade

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Bowling Green–Warren County Jaycees have announced that the organization’s 70th Christmas Parade will take place Saturday, Dec. 5  in downtown Bowling Green. According to organizers, a “Christmas Through the Decades” Parade is scheduled that morning, celebrating seven decades of the Jaycees Christmas Parade. This year’s theme invites participants to bring sights, sounds and traditions of…

Columbia man charged after allegedly assaulting juvenile

COLUMBIA, Ky. – An Adair County man is charged with robbery after an incident Sept. 12. According to the Columbia Police Department, officers responded to a possible assault at a parking lot at approximately 10:49 p.m. After an investigation, officers say the incident involved a male juvenile and 27-year-old Chance R. Burton of Columbia. Burton was arrested and charged with…

T.J. Regional Health Rehabilitation Services to host Capes & Crowns fundraiser

Source: T.J. Regional Health. GLASGOW, Ky. — The T.J. Regional Health’s Rehabilitation Services department is hosting Capes & Crowns, a family-friendly fundraiser benefiting the WHAS Crusade for Children. According to organizers, children and their parents, grandparents and other family members are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes and enjoy an afternoon with princesses, superheroes, meet-and-greets, fun activities, music…

2 arrested in Bowling Green on child abuse charges after welfare check

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two people are facing child abuse charges in Bowling Green following a welfare check. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Bowling Green home on Monday morning to conduct a welfare check. Authorities say upon arrival, 35-year-old Jesse Lewis of Bowling Green allowed law enforcement into the residence. Deputies say…

Hopkinsville man charged with drug trafficking after investigation

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – A Hopkinsville man is charged with drug trafficking. According to the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, deputies executed a search warrant at a home in connection with a drug investigation on Locust Street Wednesday morning. Deputies say they located 2 ounces of suspected meth, two digital scales, suspected marijuana, a glass smoking pipe, and an AK-47 rifle…

Harmful algal bloom confirmed on Caneyville Reservoir

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A health advisory is active due to a harmful algal bloom detected at Caneyville Reservoir, health officials say. According to a release by Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet on Wednesday, a sample was collected Sept. 9 indicated the presence of a harmful algal bloom in the area. Health officials say the reservoir will not be used as…

Bowling Green man charged with vehicle theft

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is charged with vehicle theft at a local dealership. According to a uniform citation, Bowling Green police responded Tuesday afternoon for a report of a stolen vehicle from Campbell Chevrolet of Bowling Green at 2151 Scottsville Road. Authorities say the caller stated a vehicle had been stolen off of the dealership’s lot…

Man accused of stealing vehicle in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is behind bars after allegedly stealing a vehicle in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, Bowling Green police responded Tuesday afternoon to 2750 Russellville Road regarding a reported vehicle theft. Authorities say the victim reported he had left his vehicle running while he quickly ran into a store. Police say the victim stated…

SKYCTC to officially open new art gallery, public invited on Sept. 16

UPDATE: The ribbon cutting was held Thursday on the campus of SKYCTC at the Laura Goad Turner Charitable Foundation Art Gallery. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is celebrating the opening of the Laura Goad Turner Charitable Foundation Art Gallery. The new gallery is scheduled to open on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m….