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Bowling Green man charged with burglary at vape shop

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One Bowling Green man is facing burglary charges at a local vape shop. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department was dispatched to Vape World at 2522 Scottsville Road on Sunday. The caller whispered to “send help,” authorities say. At the same time, officers say they received an alert about a burglary alarm…

Glasgow crash leaves 1 hospitalized

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is investigating an injury accident. Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says officers responded to the accident at the intersection of North Jackson Highway and Hutcherson Road on Sunday. Flatt says the department’s investigation shows that a truck, driven by Jacob Dennison, crashed into the bumper of another truck driven by Haley Byrson….

Motorcyclist sustains injuries in Barren County crash

BARREN COUNTY – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an injury accident that happened on Saturday at approximately 10:45 pm. Sheriff Kent Keen says responders responded to Old Scottsville Road Loop Two and Needmore School Road to a single-vehicle motorcycle crash. Keen says the motorcyclist was transported to T.J. Samson Community Hospital for treatment of injuries. The motorcyclist was…

Oh, DEER! Local agencies rescue deer from sinkhole

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Oh, DEER! According to the Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society, an individual arrived at the shelter to report that a young deer had fallen into a 15-foot sinkhole on Saturday afternoon. Humane Society staff, along with the Bowling Green Fire Department and Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, responded to the scene. The Bowling Green…

Bourbon exports drop in 2nd quarter to key US trade partners

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Source: WAVE via NBC News Channel Orbit. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Bourbon exports are down in the second quarter to key United States trade partners. A new report shows the drop is part of a decline in exports for all U.S. spirits. However, WAVE reports Nulu Whiskey’s general manager, Bob Nash, has bourbon barrels stacked to the ceiling, and he…

Bowling Green Parks and Recreation to host showcase of adaptive sports

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is hosting a meeting to share more about its adaptive sports programs. The showcase will cover sports available for community members with disabilities in Bowling Green, according to BG Parks and Rec. Those interested are invited to attend the showcase on Nov. 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Kummer Little…

Shelby County Courthouse closed due to ‘bedbug infestation’

Story by David Mattingly

Source: WAVE via NBC News Channel Orbit. SHELBY COUNTY, Ky. (WAVE) – The Shelby County Courthouse Annex is closed due to a reported “bedbug infestation.” An executive order posted to the front door of the Shelby County Clerk declared the sudden closure. No one was more surprised than the Shelby County clerk, Tony Harover. Harover said, “A few days ago,…

Alleged threat under investigation at Fort Campbell

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – An alleged threat is under investigation at Fort Campbell. According to a release Friday, early this morning, Fort Campbell Emergency Services responded to an alleged bomb threat in a vehicle at Gate 10. Fort Campbell Emergency Services responded immediately, officials say, safely evacuating affected soldiers and family members. The vehicle was cleared, with no explosives found,…

Temporary closure set to impact Exit 7 U.S. 231 on I-165 in Bowling Green

bright orange traffic cones standing in a row on dark asphaltBy realsportsphotos/envato. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Drivers traveling through Bowling Green will want to be aware of a fast approaching road closure. According to transportation officials, a temporary closure will impact Exit 7 U.S. 231 Morgantown Road on Interstate 165 in Bowling Green. That closure will shut down the on…