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UPDATE: KSP cruiser struck by vehicle, trooper injured

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Kentucky State Police trooper cruiser was struck by a vehicle on Sunday. According to KSP, the incident occurred just after noon on Interstate 65 in Hart County. Authorities say trooper Landon Key had finished working a collision on I-65 at mile marker 57 northbound. Troopers say Key’s state police cruiser was still on the outside…

Cave City police searching for suspect in burglary investigation

CAVE CITY, Ky. – The Cave City Police Department is searching for a burglary suspect. According to a social media release, CCPD is asking the community for information on an individual of interest in an ongoing burglary investigation (pictured above). The department asks persons with information on the subject to call 270.773.2441.

Glasgow police work non-injury crash on Louie B. Nunn Parkway

Photo courtesy of officer Trey Wyatt. GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department says it responded to a crash on Louie B. Nunn Parkway on Sunday. The department stated it was on scene of the rollover crash at 10 a.m. Police say no injuries were reported. However, authorities ask drivers to use extreme caution if they must travel and are…

Multiple wrecks reported in Simpson County

SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple vehicle wrecks have been reported in Simpson County Sunday morning as winter conditions sweep through south-central Kentucky. Simpson County judge-executive Mason Barnes shared a statement to Facebook this morning asking residents to avoid driving unless it is an emergency. Shortly before 9 a.m., Barnes stated law enforcement was working multiple wrecks in the area. Local…

Mammoth Cave National Park closed due to winter weather

Photo Source: Mammoth Cave National ParkMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – The visitor center, cave tours and the Green River Ferry in Mammoth Cave National Park are closed on Sunday, Jan. 5 due winter storm conditions. Park officials say all secondary park roads, including Flint Ridge Road, are closed. For updates on the status of the park, visit their website at www.nps.gov/maca,…

WKU WBB: Lady Toppers Comeback Bid Falls Short

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball (9-5, 0-2 CUSA) nearly came back from a 14-point deficit with 3:04 left in the game, but fell short to FIU (5-8, 1-1 CUSA), 80-79, in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday afternoon. HOW IT HAPPENED WKU jumped out to an 11-point lead in the first quarter behind 4-of-5 shooting from beyond the arc to…

WKU MBB: Hilltoppers fall on the road at FIU

MIAMI – WKU men’s basketball fell short on the road at FIU, 85-66, on Saturday afternoon in Ocean Bank Convocation Center. With the loss to the Panthers, the Hilltoppers move to 10-5 overall for the season with a 1-1 mark in CUSA league play. Freshman guard Julius Thedford led the Tops’ scoring effort for the second straight game with 18 points off…

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 provides winter weather system update

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State highway crews from each county in District 3 will be reporting for duty late Saturday night and in the early morning in advance of a winter weather system. The National Weather Service Louisville has put the entire District 3 area under a Winter Weather Advisory, according to KYTC District 3. Hazardous driving conditions are…

Mammoth Cave National Park to delay opening due to winter forecast

Source: Mammoth Cave National Park. MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park is delaying opening hours for its visitor center and cave tours until 10:15 a.m. this Sunday due to expected winter conditions. Park officials say the weather could impact park roadways. The Green River Ferry will also delay opening until 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 5. Flint Ridge Road…

Release: Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm System

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 4, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of a severe winter storm system set to affect much of the commonwealth. The storm is expected to begin Sunday, Jan. 5, and bring snow, freezing rain, ice and arctic temperatures. The storm could cause widespread power outages, and freezing temperatures will persist throughout…