RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. – A child is in critical condition in Rutherford County, Tennessee after reports claim he was swept into a storm drain. Nine-year-old Asher Sullivan is the son of the director of Rutherford County Schools in Tennessee. According to the school district, the child was severely injured Wednesday after being swept into a storm drain. He is now…
EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Deputies say one person is in custody after a hit-and-run in Edmonson County on Thursday. Around 8:17 a.m., the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office says the incident occurred on Chalybeate Road. Deputies say a quick response led to the apprehension of a fleeing suspect. An identity has not been released at this time. The sheriff’s office says…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Two Barren County High School students are being recognized nationally. On Wednesday, junior Grant Harper and senior Katelyn Huffaker were awarded the Ronald Reagan Medal for Leadership. The Ronald Reagan Medal for Leadership recognizes exceptional high school students who demonstrate exemplary leadership skills, a commitment to service, and a dedication to upholding the values of freedom, democracy,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) announced The Local News and Broadcast Preservation Act on Wednesday. The act will give local broadcasters and newspapers relief from previous government restrictions, allowing for more flexibility in the modern landscape, according to a release from Dr. Paul’s office, “With the rise of social media and an ever-changing media landscape, it is…
Source: Spring Hill Police Department. SPRING HILL, Tenn. – A child has been found alive in Spring Hill, Tennessee following severe weather and will be reunited with a parent, police say. On Thursday morning, the Spring Hill Police Department stated the child was taken to an area hospital for EMS protocol. Police say the child was found on Kedron Road….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Medical Center at Bowling Green received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. According to a release by Med Center Health, this national distinction celebrates The Medical Center at Bowling Green prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Motorists in Glasgow can expect a closure on Friday. The Glasgow Public Square’s east side will close at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 10 for the city’s 225th Anniversary celebration. The north and south sides will close at 3 p.m. Glasgow police ask motorists to seek alternate routes if traveling in the area.
(Warren RECC)SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – Utility crews have responded to multiple power outages throughout the viewing area Wednesday night. 8:01 p.m. Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation states it is responding to Butler County near Highway 79. Utility officials say rising water is affecting their ability to fix broken poles. However, crews are working to restore power. 8:30 p.m. Warren RECC…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Old Munfordville Road located near Veterans Outer Loop in Glasgow is closed due to flooding, city officials say. 9:35 p.m. According to a social media post by Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management, storm water manager April Russell stated water is over the roadway and almost cresting the bridge. Please use an alternate route.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Medical Center at Bowling Green hosted its annual Nursing Awards on Wednesday. The event recognized some nurses for being the best at the hospital, honoring the work they do daily. Katrina Wood, chief nursing officer at the Medical Center, says, “1800 nurses or so, to be able to say I was one, one year, is…
