KITE, Ky. – One man is dead following a lawn mower accident in Knott County. On Tuesday, July 29, the Kentucky State Police says it received a 911 call at 2:49 p.m. in reference to a lawn mower accident on Kentucky Highway 7 South located in the Kite community. Troopers say a preliminary investigation indicates 64-year-old Thomas J. Johnson of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A popular event is returning to Hardin Planetarium at Western Kentucky University. “The Dark Side of the Moon: 50 Years in a Heartbeat” is back at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Fridays, as well as some Saturdays. “This is the same show we offered in 2023, which sold out nearly every showing. Experiencing this album…
ALVATON, Ky. – One man is facing a child abuse charge in Alvaton. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle collision on Tuesday around 9:47 p.m. on Scottsville Road in Alvaton. Deputies say they spoke to one of the drivers, identified as 33-year-old Jamin Pewett of Bowling Green. Authorities say Pewett stated he…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is searching for a woman wanted in connection to a drug possession charge. Authorities say 53-year-old Alisa Slaven is wanted on charges of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and absconding parole supervision. Slaven is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall and 205 pounds with partially…
Photo credit: Auburn Fire DepartmentUPDATE: The Auburn Fire Department says the roads reopened at 9:11 am. Atmos Enegy and crews will continue to work to resolve the gas leak. The department asks motorists to continue to use caution when driving through the area. —- AUBURN, Ky. – A gas leak has shut down a portion of downtown Auburn. The Auburn…
Source: Russellville Police Department. RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Russellville Police Department is searching for a man following a reported vehicle collision. Police say they are trying to identify the man pictured above in reference to the collision that occurred on July 23 in the Walmart parking lot. Further details have not been released at this time. If you have any…
Source: Kentucky State Police. OWENSBORO, Ky. – Two women have reportedly escaped from a facility in Owensboro. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were contacted Monday around 1:30 p.m. by Kentucky Probation and Parole regarding two female subjects that had removed their ankle monitors and could not be located. Troopers say the two female subjects escaped Dismas Charities while…
EDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County Schools is taking a new approach to communication after Senate Bill 181 was recently passed into law. The district says due to the Traceable Communication Law, it is no longer responding to Facebook comments or questions sent through Facebook Messenger. Instead, Metcalfe County Schools says it will only continue to use Facebook as a one-way…
(CNN) – For the last 86 years, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has helped millions of low-income families buy food. However, the recent passage of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill act will result in the largest cuts the program has ever seen. “It fill a, a crucial food gap for the most vulnerable people in our country,” says…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is sharing the totals for this year’s Cram the Cruiser. Glasgow police joined forces with the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to gather school supply donations for local students on July 25. Now, GPD is sharing the totals from this year’s event. The department says the joint effort gathered 570 colored pencils, 895 notebooks,…
