BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is reminding the public of traffic safety checkpoints planned for known problematic areas. Authorities say KSP uses the checkpoints to promote safety on the road and to discourage those who may violate laws. KSP Post 3 serves Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Simpson and Warren counties. Troopers say the checkpoints aim…
Source: Fourth District Fire Department. BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple agencies brought several brush fires under control over the weekend in Butler County. The Fourth District Fire Department says its crews were dispatched to 11631 Brownsville Road for reports of multiple brush fires. Upon arrival, units found three separate fires, all within almost two miles of each other, officials say….
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department says it will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints from March 6 to March 31. The safety checkpoints will include but not be limited to Columbia Avenue, West Main Street, North Jackson Highway and Happy Valley Road, according to the agency. Police say during this time, they will be enforcing laws related to operating…
Source: BGISD. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Independent Schools has announced the upcoming retirement of Candice “Candy” Peay, director of special programs, effective June 30, 2026. According to a release by the Bowling Green Independent School District, Peay’s retirement “marks the conclusion of a career dedicated to the students, families and educators of the Bowling Green community.” Peay began…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Units responded Monday to a reported structure off of the 200 block of Cumberland Trace Road. According to the Bowling Green Fire Department, units were dispatched to the scene at 10:22 a.m. Upon arrival, the department states crews reported black smoke coming from a building and found active fire upon entry. Primary searches were clear, and…
OAKLAND, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is facing charges related to allegedly driving under the influence with an infant in the vehicle. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police was patrolling on Interstate 65 northbound at the 29-mile marker on Sunday night when a vehicle approached at a high rate of speed. Troopers say the vehicle was…
GLASGOW, Ky. – One man is behind bars on multiple charges in Glasgow. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police responded to a home on Bristletown Road in Barren County Sunday night for a possible burglary in progress. Authorities say the caller stated a male was trying to enter the residence by kicking in the door. Troopers say…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is conducting traffic safety checkpoints in March. According to Major Terry Flatt, traffic safety checkpoints will be set up at Columbia Avenue, North Jackson Highway, Happy Valley Road and West Main Street from March 6 until March 31. Flatt says checkpoints are not limited to these locations. Officers will enforce laws regarding operating…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Hilltopper Basketball earned its sixth straight win with a dominant 97-65 win over UTEP on Senior Day on Saturday afternoon in E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU (18-11, 11-7 CUSA) kept its late-season surge rolling with a 32-point win over UTEP (10-19, 6-12 CUSA), riding a blistering offensive performance. The Hilltoppers shot a season-high 59.3% from the field and 45.0% from deep,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two thefts. Sheriff Brett Hightower says two trailers were reported stolen between Friday and Saturday. Both trailers were stolen in northern Warren County. Call the Warren County Sheriff’s Office at 270-842- 1633 with any information regarding the case.
