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Man charged after complaint involving minor in Cave City

CAVE CITY, Ky. – A man has been charged in relation to an alleged online exchange involving a minor. The Cave City Police Department says on Aug. 27, officers responded around 10:16 p.m. for a complaint involving a female juvenile. Upon arrival, police say they gathered information and conducted an investigation. As a result, Thurman J. Ray, 39, was arrested….

Cave City Police Department conducting traffic safety checkpoints in September

CAVE CITY, Ky. – The Cave City Police Department will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the month of September. The department posted to social media on Monday, stating that the checkpoints will last from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. through Sept. 30. During checkpoints, police say they will be enforcing laws related to driving a vehicle, including operating a…

Fisher-Price recalls dumbbell toy for choking risk

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. (CNN) – Fisher-Price is recalling a dumbbell toy because of a possible choking hazard to infants. The plastic dumbbell is part of the Baby Biceps gift set. The toy maker says gray caps on the ends of the dumbbell can come off. Fisher-Price received seven reports of the defect, but no injuries were reported….

Hilltoppers Drop Season Opener At No. 5 Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – WKU Football dropped its season opener against No. 5 Alabama 63-0 on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Hilltoppers (0-1) were hurt by two early turnovers that the Crimson Tide (1-0) turned into touchdowns, before Alabama added a quick strike to take a 21-0 lead into the second quarter. Alabama doubled its lead to 42-0 by halftime and…

Hilltoppers Fall at #6 Arkansas

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Soccer fell short at No. 6 Arkansas on Sunday afternoon in Fayetteville, dropping an 8-0 decision to the Razorbacks. Arkansas (4-0-1) showed off its offensive firepower with four goals in each half against WKU (2-2-0). The Razorbacks came into the match leading all of NCAA Division I in total goals, total assists, total points and…

Toyota recalls more than 43,000 Sequoia hybrids

Source: Toyota via CNN Newsource. (CNN) – Toyota is recalling more than 43,000 Sequoia hybrids. The recall is due to the tow hitch cover on the rear bumper having the potential to detach and fall into the roadway. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the covers could become road hazards and increase the risk of crashes. The recalled vehicles…

Man arrested on drug charges in Cave City after traffic stop

CAVE CITY, Ky. – A man is facing drug possession charges after a traffic stop in Cave City on Sunday. The Cave City Police Department says a K-9 officer stopped a vehicle on Mammoth Cave Street for failure to illuminate head lamps. Police say the operator of the vehicle, identified as Brian Poynter, 42, gave consent for officers to search…

6 injured in Labor Day shooting in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A mass shooting was reported on Labor Day in Nashville. Six people were shot in a bar parking lot early Monday morning. An ambulance took one of the patients to the hospital. The rest arrived at hospitals in private vehicles. WSMV reports all of the victims are expected to survive. One woman says her car got…

Hopkinsville man charged with assault after shooting man

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Hopkinsville police arrest man on assault charge. Police say they responded to a call of shots fired at 9:30 am on Monday. Officers arrived at the scene and located the victim, Demetrees Bussell, inside a residence located in the 300 block of South Jessup Avenue. Police say that during the investigation, they determined that the suspect, identified…