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KSP Post 3 to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Post 3 will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints. Troopers will be checking motor vehicle operators for impaired driving, children who are not properly restrained in child safety seats, and inform the public about the use of seatbelts. Checkpoints will be conducted at various locations that are experiencing a high ratio of vehicular crashes…

Crews begin work on Rich Pond Elementary roadway project

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 is working on a project that will impact a local school. According to officials, construction of a school safety improvement project has started on KY 242 for Rich Pond Elementary School. Crews are working on a new left turn lane into the school. Officials say that vehicle operators can expect lane…

Powerball ticket sold in Frankfort worth $150,000 win

Source: Kentucky Lottery. FRANKFORT, Ky. – One lucky person can claim a $150,000 win from a Powerball® ticket purchased in Kentucky. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the drawing was held Saturday night, resulting in a Powerball® ticket with Power Play winning the prize. The winning ticket was purchased at Clark’s Pump-N-Shop at 100 Isaac Shelby Circle Way in Frankfort, Kentucky….

Bowling Green man charged with resisting arrest in Allen County

HALFWAY, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges related to allegedly driving under the influence over the weekend. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police Post 3 responded for a DUI complaint about a vehicle heading into Allen County from Warren County. Troopers say the Warren County Sheriff’s Office stated 29-year-old Zackary Sibalich was on…

Man wanted in Logan County arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A wanted Logan County man has been captured. According to jail records, 31-year-old Zachary Williams of Russellville, Kentucky was arrested Sunday on multiple charges, including trafficking in a controlled substance, first offense (fentanyl), purchase or possession of drug paraphernalia and trafficking in a controlled substance (greater than or equal to 28 grams of fentanyl). Williams was…

UPDATE: Bird’s nest causes power outage in Oakland

UPDATE: According to Warren RECC, a bird’s nest caused a power outage impact more than 500 members in Oakland. Power is now restored. OAKLAND, Ky. – WARREN RECC is currently working a power outage. Officials say a power outage is impacting the Oakland area, according to a social media post. The outage is affecting 597 Warren RECC members. Crews have…

Med Center finalizes acquisition of Logan Memorial Hospital

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The deal is done. Med Center Health announced the official acquisition of Logan Memorial Hospital on Monday. The hospital is now named The Medical Center at Russellville and is Med Center Health’s seventh hospital. A population of approximately 45,000 people is served by the facility. “Med Center Health’s mission is to care for people and improve…

Glasgow police to conduct traffic safety checkpoints in July

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department will conduct traffic safety checkpoints in city limits from July 2, 2024, through July 31, 2024. According to a media release, the safety checkpoints will be conducted at Columbia Avenue, West Main Street, North Jackson Highway, Happy Valley Road, and other select locations. Officers will be enforcing laws related to motor vehicle operation…

UPDATE: Missing Franklin teen located

Source: Franklin Police Department. FRANKLIN, Ky.  – Police say Markey Gillis, Jr. has been located. Original Story FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department is searching for a missing teen. According to police, Markey Gillis, Jr., 16, was last seen on Friday, June 28 at about 9 p.m. on Liberty Street. Gillis was last seen wearing a white tank top and…

Craig wins 122nd Women’s North and South Am Championship

PINEHURST, N.C. – WKU Women’s Golf junior Catie Craig claimed the 122nd Women’s North and South Amateur Championship Saturday afternoon. The Georgia native had a stellar week of golf on the Pinehurst No. 2 course which just recently hosted the U.S. Open. Craig was near the top of the leaderboard for the entirety of the tournament, tying for third in…