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Three arrested on drug, child abuse charges following noise complaint

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Three people are facing drug possession and child abuse charges. According to a citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call to 255 East Heights Avenue at around midnight in reference to a possible disturbance. A complainant told police that a man was walking around the apartment complex banging on doors and making “weird”…

Smith included on Allstate Wuerffel Trophy watch list

Photo Credit: WKU SportsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football wide receiver Dalvin Smith was included on the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List for the 2024 season, the Wuerffel Foundation announced Thursday. College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service and one of the most meaningful awards in collegiate sports, the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy is named after Danny Wuerffel, the 1996 Heisman…

Messer named to Paul Hornung Award preseason watch list

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football wide receiver Easton Messer was named to the preseason watch list for the 2024 Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse, the Louisville Sports Commission announced Thursday. Now in its 15th season, the Paul Hornung Award is given annually to the most versatile player in major college football by the Louisville Sports Commission in…

NEW DETAILS: Todd County Sheriff investigating fatal crash on US 79

Photo Credit: WEKTALLENSVILLE, Ky. – The Todd County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a serious injury crash on Thursday morning. According to a report by WNKY News 40 partner WEKT, a tractor-trailer travelling southbound on US 79 was hauling rolls of aluminum. One of the rolls came off the vehicle and collided with a car travelling northbound. Deputies say that the…

Hodgenville man charged with murder, captured in Hart County

UPTON, Ky. – A Hodgenville man is charged with murder after an alleged hit and run in Hardin County on Wednesday morning at 11:53 am. According to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, Matthew Bush, 33, was operating a 1993 Chevrolet Truck southbound on North Walnut Street in Upton, when he struck and killed a pedestrian that entered the roadway to…

Glasgow police release checkpoints for August

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department announced its checkpoints for the month of August on Thursday. Checkpoints within city limits will be set up at Columbia Avenue, West Main Street, North Jackson Highway and Happy Valley Road. The office says additional locations may be active. Officers will be enforcing laws related to motor vehicle operation, including driving under the…