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UPDATE: BGPD finds missing 14-year-old autistic boy

UPDATE (11:15pm): The Bowling Green Police Department says Santos has been located safely. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is searching for a missing teen. According to a social media post, BGPD is searching for Yandell Santos, 14, of Bowling Green, who was last seen in the 3000 block of Sarah Drive at 9:15pm on Wednesday. Yandell…

Man accused of injuring grandfather with axe in Morehead

MOREHEAD, Ky. – A Rowan County man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he is accused of attacking his grandfather with an axe. According to a uniform citation, Kentucky State Police dispatch received a call Sunday regarding a male subject attacking his grandfather with an axe off of Sweet Gum Lane. Authorities say the male subject was identified as…

Juvenile attacked by dogs, owner cited in Monroe County

GAMALIEL, Ky. – Police say a juvenile was attacked by dogs in Monroe County. According to a release, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to the soccer field in Gamaliel to a report that three dogs attacked a juvenile at 11 am on Wednesday. MCSO says that when they arrived, EMS and first responders were treating the juvenile victim. The…

UPDATE: BGPD says man shoots himself while “playing” with gun, report fabricated to police

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police are investigating a reported shooting on Stonehenge Avenue, according to Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward. Ward says the victim is being transported to Nashville for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Ward says the report provided to the department was fabricated and that the man was allegedly “playing” with a gun…

Former Caverna High School basketball coach sentenced

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – A former Caverna High School basketball coach has been sentenced in a case involving several charges, including child abuse. According to court records, Terrence Miles was sentenced to 12 months in jail on Dec. 16. Court records state Miles pleaded guilty to charges of fourth-degree assault (child abuse), second-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree official misconduct and failure…

Glasgow police to provide extra patrol on New Year’s Eve

GLASGOW, Ky. – As 2025 enters your rearview mirror, local police are encouraging drivers to avoid taking actions that may cause emergency lights to show up tonight. The Glasgow Police Department is reminding drivers to plan a safe, sober ride home from wherever a celebration may take place. Police also are asking drivers to watch for pedestrians that may be…

Madisonville police seek information on suspects in debit card money scam

MADISONVILLE, Ky. – The Madisonville Police Department is investigating a debit card scam and is asking for assistance. According to a release, MPD responded to a complaint that two suspects entered two Dollar General locations in Madisonville and fraudulently loaded thousands of dollars onto a debit card across multiple transactions. Surveillance video obtained by MPD from each store shows two…