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UPDATE: One dead following rollover crash in Barren County

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One person is dead following a fatal rollover crash in Barren County on Friday. According to the Barren County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 11:37 a.m. Friday for a fatal crash in the 7000 block of Edmonton Road. Deputies say a tractor-trailer was traveling east when it left the left side of the roadway. The vehicle…

Baby powder brand issues recall over asbestos concerns

(CNN) – Parents should be aware of a major recall concerning a certain brand of baby powder. According to the Food and Drug Administration, Dynarex Corporation has recalled its Dynacare Baby Powder due to the possible risk of asbestos. The company says 62 cases of 14-ounce plastic bottles with item number 4875 has the potential to be contaminated. The product…

Deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for May storm damage is Sept. 23

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you had damage done to your property during the week of May 21-27, an important deadline for FEMA assistance is coming up. Monday, Sept. 23 is the final day for Kentuckians who were impacted by the May 21-27 severe storms to apply with FEMA. Survivors have until 11:59 p.m. to apply for assistance. You can…

BikeWalk BG hosting family bike ride on Saturday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – BikeWalk BG is hosting a bike ride for all ages this Saturday, Sept. 21. The Family Slow Roll will start at Buchanon Park in Bowling Green. The event is set to start at 8:30 a.m., and participants should meet by 8:15 a.m. in the parking lot. This is a free, public event. To learn more, you…

KSP investigating fatal Muhlenberg County crash

BREMEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Muhlenberg County. Troopers say they responded to a call at approximately 4:42 p.m. on Thursday from the Muhlenberg County Sheriff’s Department for a fatal crash on KY 70, 8 miles east of Madisonville. KSP Post 2 says the initial investigation shows that Roxana Allison, 37, of Providence,…

Identification process continues for body found in Laurel County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says an autopsy has been conducted on an unidentified body found in Laurel County Authorities say the body is believed to be Joseph Couch, the suspect accused of shooting five people Sept. 7 on Interstate 75 in Laurel County. On Wednesday, KSP says troopers and two individuals located a body in the brush…

One dead after shooting at Letcher County courthouse

Source: WYMT.LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) – WYMT reports Kentucky State Police have confirmed there has been a shooting at the Letcher County Courthouse. They say WKYT has confirmed with the coroner that one person is dead after the shooting. Details are limited at this time. Police have said the situation is contained, and there is no threat to the public….

UPDATE: New details available after arrest in online Warren County school threat

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Further details are now available regarding an 18-year-old arrested in connection with a threatening social media message involving a Warren County school. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office received a report on Tuesday regarding a threat to a school. Deputies say a school resource officer of Warren East High School was notified…

Glasgow man charged after shots fired complaint

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is facing multiple charges in relation to a shot fired complaint on Wednesday. According to a uniform citation, the Glasgow Police Department responded to the 300 block of McKenna Street for a report of shots fired and a male subject running down the street. Police say while searching the area, dispatch received another call…