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KSP investigating death at Kentucky correctional complex

WEST LIBERTY, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a death at an Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex. According to a release, the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex contacted KSP Post 8 to investigate an assault that occurred between two inmates on Sunday. KSP troopers and detectives located Marcus D. Gray, 49, of Corbin, unresponsive in his jail cell. KSP began lifesaving…

2 injured in 2 separate shootings in Owensboro, police say

OWENSBORO, Ky. – Two people are injured following what police say were two separate shooting incidents Friday evening. According to a release by the Owensboro Police Department, shortly after 7 p.m. that night, officers responded to a reported shooting victim in the 600 block of Sycamore Street. Police say a male victim had life-threatening injuries and was transported to Owensboro…

Clarksville police searching for runaway teen

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville Police Department is asking the community’s help to find a runaway teen. Police say 15-year-old Demari Haley was reported missing on Jan. 1. Haley’s mother stated he was last seen on November 12, 2025 at their home in the Durrett Drive area, authorities say. According to police, Haley contacted his mother during Christmas break and…

Med Center Health to host Health and Wellness Expo with free screenings

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health’s yearly Health and Wellness Expo is back for 2026 this Saturday, Jan. 10 with free health screenings, including dental screening. According to a release by Med Center Health, the expo will last from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the Sloan Convention Center. During this time, Med Center Health says it will host south-central…

Bowling Green man flown for injury treatment following Grayson County crash

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A Bowling Green man was flown for injury treatment after a crash in Grayson County. According to media partner K105.com, the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, Leitchfield Fire Department and EMS responded to a single-vehicle car crash at Midnight in the 6300 block of Shrewsbury Road on Tuesday. First responders told K105 that the vehicle, driven by a…

McCracken County Coroner confirms remains found as Bowling Green woman

PADUCAH, Ky. – The McCracken County Coroner’s Office has confirmed remains found earlier this month in Paducah belong to a woman from Warren County. WNKY News 40 Media partner WPSD reports the remains, discovered December 4, 2025 in a wooded area at Tennessee and 13th Streets in Paducah, have been identified as a 35-year-old female from Bowling Green. McCracken County…

Pedestrian struck by pickup truck in Glasgow, police say

GLASGOW, Ky. – A pedestrian is injured after reportedly being struck by a vehicle in Glasgow on Monday. According to the Glasgow Police Department, officers responded to Cleveland Avenue regarding a vehicle versus pedestrian injury accident. Police say a preliminary investigation revealed a Mazda truck driven by Jacob Pate was traveling eastbound on Cleveland Avenue when it struck William Cain,…

Kentucky State Police Post 3 to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police Post 3 says it would like to remind drivers of its traffic safety checkpoints aimed at ensuring safety on the roads. According to the agency, troopers will also be using these checkpoints as a deterrent for those who may violate laws. Authorities say traffic safety checkpoints will focus on driver impairment, vehicular…

Maynard, Seymore named Phil Steele All-Americans

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football offensive lineman Laurence Seymore and punter Cole Maynard have been named All-Americans by Phil Steele, the publication announced. Seymore was named a Second Team All-American on offense by the publication, while Maynard received Fourth Team All-American recognition. Phil Steele also recently released its 2025 Postseason CUSA All-Conference Team. On offense, Seymore received First Team recognition, wide receiver…