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Detectives seeking details in child death case in Allen County

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – The Allen County-Scottsville Criminal Investigation Unit is encouraging the community to come forward with information in a recent case involving the death of a 1-year-old. On Monday, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office and Scottsville Police Department responded to a reported death on Cottage Drive. On scene, a 1-year-old child was dead, authorities say. As a result,…

Hopkinsville police release statement on murder investigation, suspect has over 30 arrests

Image source: Dash 10 MediaHOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Hopkinsville Police Department released a statement on its ongoing investigation of the murder of a Bowling Green man. According to the Hopkinsville Police Department on Wednesday, 44-year-old Terrance Christian of Hopkinsville is charged with murder after the death of 34-year-old Clifford Barber of Bowling Green. On Tuesday, July 28, around 6:16 a.m.,…

Former Kentucky jail employee charged after alleged sexual relationship with inmate

EDDYVILLE, Ky. – A former Kentucky State Penitentiary employee is charged with rape and sodomy after allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with an inmate. According to Kentucky State Police, the Kentucky Department of Corrections contacted detectives on July 28 following an internal investigation into an alleged sexual relationship between former employee Raven West, 23, of Paducah, and an inmate….

Bowling Green man arrested after alleged van theft

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is behind bars after an alleged van theft out of Meade County. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department received a call on Wednesday reporting reckless driving near 13th Avenue and Magnolia Street. The van involved had been stolen out of Meade County, authorities say. Police say as they…

Emergency management director to retire, Warren County announces creation of Department of Public Safety

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County announced the retirement of Emergency Management Director Ronnie Pearson at Thursday’s fiscal court meeting, according to a release. Pearson’s retirement will be effective August 1. “Ronnie Pearson has been a tremendous asset to Warren County and our emergency services community,” said Judge/Executive Gorman. “His leadership, professionalism, and commitment to preparedness have strengthened our ability…

Man charged with murder after Bowling Green man found dead in Hopkinsville

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Hopkinsville police say a man has been charged in the death of a Bowling Green man. According to the Hopkinsville Police Department on Wednesday, 44-year-old Terrance Christian of Hopkinsville is charged with murder after the death of 34-year-old Clifford Barber of Bowling Green. On Tuesday, July 28 around 6:16 a.m., officers say they responded to a report…

Logan County Fiscal Court approves one-year data center moratorium

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A one-year moratorium is now in place on potential new data center construction in the unincorporated parts of Logan County. A resolution, which was passed on Tuesday, July 28 during a fiscal court meeting, includes a 12-month moratorium, which, according to the resolution, is declared “on the construction development, and/or operation of data centers within the…

2 sustain ‘serious injuries’ in wreck at Glasgow intersection

By Auggie Brown/Glasgow News 1

Source: Glasgow News 1.GLASGOW, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – Authorities say two people are seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Kentucky Street and Myrtle Street, according to a report by Glasgow News 1. On Wednesday, Glasgow News 1 reported Glasgow Police Chief Guy Howie confirmed the injuries involved were serious “but not believed to be life-threatening.”…

U.S. 31-W project near Kentucky Transpark now open

Source: KYTC District 3.WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A project to widen U.S. 31-W in northern Warren County near the Kentucky Transpark is now open, officials say. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3, all construction zone barrels are removed, and drivers are able to use the new lanes in both directions. The project is not entirely complete, however, since…

‘Sean of the South’ to perform at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Source: Canva. HODGENVILLE, Ky. — Writer and performer Sean Dietrich is scheduled to perform at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park in Hodgenville as part of its Freedom 250 Connections series. According to the National Park Service, on Saturday, Sept. 26, Dietrich, also known as “Sean of the South,” is bringing an evening of music, storytelling and humor to his…