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Warren County traffic impacted due to overturned camper

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Local law enforcement is reporting several lanes are clear on Interstate 65 northbound in Warren County after a camper attached to a truck overturned. Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower confirmed just after 5 p.m. that the scene was clearing and that first responders were slowly opening up traffic. Hightower stated the incident involved a truck with…

Annual Faith & Blue Community Block Party returns on Oct. 10

GLASGOW, Ky. – The annual Faith and Blue Community Block Party is back this Friday, Oct. 10. The Glasgow Police Department invites the community out to Gorin Park in Glasgow for an afternoon of fellowship, fun and family-friendly activities. Meet your local law enforcement, plus look forward to free pizza and beverages while supplies last, face painting, a magic show,…

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public television

(CNN) – Original artwork by late TV host and painter Bob Ross is set to be auctioned off. Auction house Bonhams says 30 of Ross’ paintings will be sold at various auctions. The first, set for Nov. 11, will feature two pieces – “Home in the Valley” and “Winter’s Peace.” Funds raised will support public television after federal funding cuts….

WKU Basketball Tipoff Luncheon set for Oct. 21

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Hilltopper fans are invited to the WKU Basketball Tipoff Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 11:30 a.m. CT inside the Knicely Conference Center on South Campus as the Hilltopper and Lady Topper programs officially tip off the 2025-26 basketball season. This event invites fans, alumni and the local community to celebrate the start of a new…

Russellville Police Department works to solve 35-year-old homicide case

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Russellville Police Department is reaching out to the community for answers in a 35-year-old unsolved homicide case. According to a release by the Russellville Police Department, in April of 1990, a shooting occurred between East Third Street and East Fourth Street in Russellville. Authorities say the shooting either took place around 11:55 p.m. on April 26…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Man wanted on drug charges

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is asking for assistance to locate a man in connection with several drug offenses. Authorities say they are seeking 44-year-old Todd Brown on charges of cultivate in marijuana (five plants or more), first offense, drug paraphernalia – buy/possess, trafficking in marijuana (less than 5 pounds), first offense,…

Kentucky man charged after Halloween decorations appear to depict bodies

Story by Leigh Searcy/WLEX

Source: WLEX via NBC News Channel Orbit. STANTON, Ky. (LEX 18) – A Kentucky man is facing charges after his Halloween decorations depicted bodies of local officials. Fifty-eight-year-old Stephan Marcum is in hot water over his Halloween decorations. On Saturday, law enforcement received complaints about a display that appeared to show fake body bags hanging in Marcum’s front yard. Police…

Byrider Bowling Green to host community trunk-or-treat event

Source: Envato/By Aleksandra_Iarosh. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An upcoming trunk-or-treat is offering Halloween fun a little early. On Thursday, Oct. 30, Byrider Bowling Green is inviting families to attend its festive trunk-or-treat from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The free event will include decorated trunks filled with candy, fun games for kids, prizes and more. Costumes are encouraged for children of…

Lewisburg police asking residents to review overnight surveillance footage

LEWISBURG, Ky. – The Lewisburg Police Department is working to learn more about overnight activity in the community. The department is asking residents in city limits to check their cameras for any activity between 1 to 4 a.m. Wednesday. If you notice any person on or near your property during these hours, the Lewisburg Police Department asks that your contact…

Bowling Green man charged with kidnapping adult, sexual abuse

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges in an alleged sexual abuse case. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded Monday for a report of a sexual assault. Police say through further investigation, it was determined the suspect, identified as 76-year-old Henry Johnson of Bowling Green, had restrained the victim in a…