BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The WKU Alumni Association, in partnership with the Department of Student Activities and WKU Athletics, will celebrate the tradition of Homecoming with a 1920s-inspired “Roaring Red” theme throughout the week concluding on Nov. 16. “Homecoming is a celebration of our Hilltopper Spirit, and this year, we’re turning back the clock to the roaring 1920s,” said Zach…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Two people are facing charges after an alleged vehicle theft from Western Kentucky University. According to a uniform citation obtained by News 40, the Kentucky State Police received a complaint Wednesday to attempt to locate a possible stolen car off of the 5600 block of Scottsville Road in Barren County. Troopers say the owner had called and…
Source: Kentucky State Police. CORBIN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating an alleged attempted child abduction out of Whitley County. On Friday, Aug. 30, troopers say Willie O. Bethea, 37, of Latta, South Carolina unlawfully entered the playground of Whitney County Intermediate School and attempted to get a child to go with him. Troopers say Bethea was confronted…
Source: Allen County Sheriff’s Office. SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County Sheriff’s Office needs your help after an alleged motorcycle theft. On Friday, Aug. 30, deputies say they responded to South Oak Forest Church road regarding a theft. Authorities say they learned a 2008 Kawasaki V9C motorcycle was stolen from a home in this area. Law enforcement is working to…
Source: Cave City Police Department. CAVE CITY, Ky. – The Cave City Police Department is introducing its newest member. The department posted to social media on Friday, welcoming K-9 Mako to the team. CPD says the Dutch Shepherd is partnered with officer Jacob Kersey, who has worked with the K-9 to earn their certification in narcotics detection and tracking. The…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) – It’s a mission 43 years strong at Central Kentucky Riding for Hope. The Kentucky organization has spent the past several decades helping people through the power of horses. Pat Kline, executive director of Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, says, “The essence of us is we provide equine activities and therapies to individuals with a wide variety…
Source: CNN, WTVR, WTKR via CNN Newsource. RICHMOND, Va. (CNN, WTVR, WTKR) – Before laying out food this holiday weekend, Americans are advised to take a close look inside their refrigerators. A major deli meat recall remains in effect due to listeria contamination that has made dozens sick, and, in some cases, turned fatal. Officials fear those products may still…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Authorities are at the scene of a reported fire in Glasgow. According to Glasgow Police Department public information officer major Terry Flatt, police have responded to Roseville Road. Flatt says the structure fire is active at this time. Police say Roseville Road between Smiley Court and Trimble Avenue is closed due to working the fire. Please use…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Flags will be lowered half-staff Saturday. Governor Andy Beshear has ordered all state building flags to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday to honor victims of overdose. Gov. Beshear is also encouraging all Kentucky residents to join the state in remembrance. The governor recently announced participation in Overdose Awareness Day, a global event held annually on August…
WOOTON, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Post 13 is conducting an investigation related to a shooting incident that left one dead. KSP says it responded to a call from the Leslie County Sheriff’s Office for assistance in a death investigation on Cutshin Road early Thursday morning. At the scene, KSP units found Mary Andrews, 49 of London, with a gunshot…
