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Kentucky attorney general announces $45 million national settlement with CashApp

Image Source: Evanto ElementsFRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Russell Coleman has announced a $45 million national settlement with Block Inc., the owner of CashApp. According to the attorney general’s office, Kentucky joined 45 other states in taking legal action against the financial platform alleging “unfair and deceptive business practices.” Officials say an investigation that began in 2021 found Block “misrepresented…

21-year-old man dead after crash in Lewis County

Credit: Gaydos Funeral HomeVANCEBURG, Ky. – A 21-year-old man is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Lewis County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers responded to a reported two-vehicle injury collision with one fatality around 7:30 a.m. on Kentucky 10 near Harrison Hollow Road. Authorities say a preliminary investigation found a pickup truck was traveling westbound on Kentucky 10…

Ohio County man accused of almost striking officers with vehicle at checkpoint

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. – A Hartford man is accused of almost striking police officers with his vehicle and fleeing police. According to the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were conducting a traffic safety checkpoint near the intersection of Longview Church Lane and U.S. Highway 62 East Wednesday evening. Deputies say a car drove up to the checkpoint and disregarded the…

Hundreds of Grayson County residents lose internet service due to copper thefts

GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple copper thefts left many without internet service in Grayson County According to K105, the copper thefts have occurred in the Caneyville and Clarkson areas. Kinetic (formerly Windstream) is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect(s) in the investigation. “In total, we lost numerous locations including 2 cell towers across…

Hujsak Belts Two Homers, Niman Deals in Hot Rods 8-2 Win

Spartanburg, South Carolina – Connor Hujsak belted two homers, while Dominic Niman went 6.0 strong frames, leading the Bowling Green Hot Rods (57-25, 10-7) to an 8-2 victory over the Hub City Spartanburgers (39-44, 5-12) on Wednesday at Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Hub City plated a run in the bottom of the first inning against Niman. Yeison Morrobel…

Pedestrian dies after allegedly being hit by truck in Henderson

Credit: Henderson County EMAHENDERSON, Ky. – A pedestrian has died after allegedly being hit by a vehicle driven by a teen in Henderson. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers responded for a vehicle versus pedestrian fatal collision that occurred Tuesday night in the 300 block of South Green Street in Henderson. Authorities say they were notified of the crash…

New principal named at Metcalfe County Middle School

Source: Metcalfe County Schools. EDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County Schools has announced LeAnne Bell will be the next principal of Metcalfe County Middle School. “I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the next principal of Metcalfe County Middle School,” Bell said. “I look forward to this next chapter, working alongside an amazing staff to serve our…

Butler County community organizations receive donations from local bank

Photo source: Morgantown Bank & TrustMORGANTOWN, Ky. – A Butler County-based bank is giving back to two community organizations. According to a release, Morgantown Bank & Trust donated $4,775 each to the Butler County Boys & Girls Club and the Butler County Animal Shelter at a check presentation Tuesday. The donations were made possible by a recent auction of furnishings…

Man charged after allegedly resisting arrest, fleeing police in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man is behind bars on multiple charges after allegedly fleeing law enforcement in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, a Bowling Green police officer responded Tuesday evening to Bowling Green Police Department headquarters at 911 Kentucky St. regarding a citizen assist. Upon arrival, police say the caller, identified as 29-year-old Bobby Nhep, was in…