SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – Oakland Elementary School is being evacuated due to a reported smell of gas, police say. Smiths Grove police chief Jason Franks confirmed units are at the scene, where several people have complained of nausea. Franks says students and staff are being moved to Oakland Baptist Church due to the strong odor of gas. Local emergency management,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Soccer has announced six signees in the 2025 class. The class includes three signees from Tennessee and one from Kentucky, Florida and Nevada. “Our 2025 recruiting class are proven winners on and off the field,” said head coach Jason Neidell. “Not only are they talented soccer players, but they are also tremendous individuals who will…
Source: Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is asking for assistance in locating a 16-year-old from the area. Police say 16-year-old Lainey Duncan was last seen wearing black pants a pink sweatshirt with black writing. She is 5 feet 9 inces and 220 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. According to Glasgow/Barren County…
The Lindsey Wilson College Singers perform at the annual Cave Sing event at Mammoth Cave National Park in Rafinesque Hall. NPS PhotoMAMMOTH, CAVE, Ky. – An annual holiday tradition returns in December. Mammoth Cave National Park will present its annual Cave Sing celebration on December 1. The free holiday event will feature musical performances by the Lindsey Wilson College Singers,…
Source: Warren County Public Library. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Public Library is inviting the public to an evening of Celtic music in Bowling Green. The seventh annual Music for the Solstice: A Celtic Celebration is slated for Sunday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Guests can look forward to music and readings featuring Rebecca…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is sharing some tips for staying safe on the roads this winter. Troopers say drivers should make sure everyone is wearing a seatbelt and that their vehicle is maintained, especially in adverse weather conditions. The following tips are also recommended, according to the Kentucky State Police: Before You Leave Dress warmly and keep…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man faces fleeing police, speeding charges in Simpson County. Kentucky State Police Post 3 says it observed a vehicle speeding on I-65 southbound at the 9.8 mile marker on Wednesday. An officer initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle continued at a rate of speed over 90 miles per hour. During the pursuit, the officer…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Workers hired for a sprawling electric vehicle battery production complex in Kentucky have launched a campaign to join the United Auto Workers as the union tries to expand its foothold in the South and among battery factories, the UAW said Wednesday. The BlueOval SK complex at Glendale is a joint venture between Ford Motor Co. and…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Honoring individuals who make a difference in the community out of the kindness of their hearts is a meaningful gesture that leaves a lasting impact. Austin Tracey Elementary School recently took the time to recognize retired fire chief Larry Bragg for his decades of service to the community. Students wrote letters to Bragg, and the school celebrated…
HART, HARDIN COUNTIES, Ky. – Drivers in Hart and Hardin counties will want to be prepared for railroad crossing closures over the next weeks. According to transportation officials, work by CSX will result in railroad crossing closures along their railroad in Hart and Hardin counties. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four says the following crossings will be blocked for roughly…
