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USDA finds bugs, mold at Boar’s Head plant linked to listeria outbreak

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…

Fire reported off of Roseville Road in Glasgow

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…

Governor orders flags to half-staff for overdose victims Saturday

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…

KSP investigating fatal shooting incident

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…

Bootleggers Plate Five in the Sixth, Down the Drive 6-4

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Mac Horvath led off a five run sixth inning with a home run, leading the Bowling Green Bootleggers (36-18, 72-48) to a 6-4 victory over the Greenville Drive (34-23, 59-64) on Thursday from Bowling Green Ballpark. Greenville took the lead against Bowling Green starter Chandler Murphy in the top of the third. Miguel Bleis smacked a…

Heat impacts kids riding school buses

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) – Summer vacation may be over for a lot of children, but summer itself is still here. With school now in session for many, high temperatures can be dangerous for kids who have long bus rides to school. That’s especially true if the bus doesn’t have air conditioning. LEX 18 reports the extreme heat we’ve been…

2024 Glasgow Christmas Parade theme announced

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Christmas Parade officially has a confirmed theme, grand marshals and more. On Thursday, a special announcement revealed this year’s theme will be Rock n’ Roll Christmas, and the grand marshals will be The Glasgow Garden Club, along with Phillips Family Grocery & Butcher Shop. The parade is set for Dec. 7. According to Barren Inc.,…

Scottsville man charged with drug possession, resisting arrest

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing multiple charges, including drug possession. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says it received a call around 1:54 p.m. Thursday about a male subject passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Highway and Bowling Green Road. Deputies say task force detectives near the area responded to…

Hart County man charged with burglary after reported disturbance

BONNIEVILLE, Ky. – A Hart County man is facing multiple charges related to a reported disturbance. According to a uniform citation, the Hart County Sheriff’s Department responded on Wednesday shortly before 10 p.m. to a residence in Bonnieville regarding a disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies say they spoke to a female subject, who stated Charles Wurst, 34, of Munfordville showed up…

I-165 interchange ramp closures scheduled in Butler County next week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.– A rehabilitation and resurfacing project on Interstate 165 in Butler County is expected to create ramp closures beginning next week. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 says all work is subject to change and is weather-dependent. The schedule for the ramp closures is listed below: Thursday, Sept. 5 Exit 26 northbound on-ramp – The ramp will close…