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Man charged with burglary in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – A man has been arrested after police say he was caught on camera leaving a Glasgow home. Police were dispatched on Tuesday, Dec. 26 to the 500 block of East Main Street, according to a uniform citation. The Glasgow Police Department says after speaking with the homeowner, officers learned the owner had been upstairs during the incident…

Powerball jackpot rises to $760 million after no winner Wednesday night

(CNN) – An estimated $760 million jackpot will be up for grabs in the next Powerball drawing after no winning ticket was drawn Wednesday night. The swelling prize is the fourth Powerball jackpot to exceed half a billion dollars this year. The lottery’s next drawing will be Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time. After more than two months with no…

After months of walking to work, GPD gifts man new bicycle

Source: The Glasgow Police Department.GLASGOW, Ky. –  A man who has been walking to work has a new set of wheels thanks to the Glasgow Police Department. Police say that several months ago, the man had his bike stolen and had to walk in all types of weather conditions. However, local police decided to step in and improve his daily…

Logan County Sheriff’s Office K-9 units receive new med kits

K-9 Vahur & Sgt. Brent. Source: The Logan County Sheriff’s Office. LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Logan County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit has just received new med kits from Protection4Paws. According to a social media post by the sheriff’s office, the kits include specialized burn sheets, rinsing saline, protective restraints and other items to assist in an emergency. Deputies say…

Russellville man charged with human trafficking, sexual abuse

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Russellville man is facing multiple charges related to human trafficking and sexual abuse involving a minor. According to a release by the Russellville Police Department, officers arrested 33-year-old Ricky Holder Jr. on Friday. Holder faces three counts each of human trafficking, first-degree sexual abuse and using a minor under 16 in a sex performance, along with…

Louisville highway reopens after fire causes closure

Source: WLKY. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WLKY) – Traffic was impacted on Interstate 64 West after a massive fire in the Portland neighborhood shut it down for several hours on Wednesday. It was closed from about 5 until 11:30 a.m. in the morning. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet had to inspect the overpass portion of I-64 there to make sure there was no…

UPDATE: Man arrested in connection with Knox County shooting

Source: Trooper Jacobs via Facebook. FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says a man accused of injuring two people in a shooting in Knox County has been arrested. According to KSP trooper Shane Jacobs, 39-year-old Donald Napier was apprehended in Floyd County. Napier was wanted on a warrant after authorities say a shooting injured Jonathan and April Barrett…

Nurse saves pregnant Tennessee woman

Source: WCYB. KINGPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) – A pregnant woman in Kingsport, Tennessee and her newborn baby are both doing well after the woman’s life-threatening collapse at a Christmas show. They are both okay thanks to a nurse in the audience who knew exactly what to do. Rachel Cunningham was directing a children’s Christmas play when she suddenly collapsed while pregnant….

Gas prices increase ahead of holiday travel

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Christmas may have come and gone, but the busy holiday travel season is not over yet. Millions of Americans are expected to hit the road to return home from a holiday destination over the next few days, and those of you driving may notice something different on your final leg. AAA is reporting that gas prices…

Amazon Prime Video will start showing ads on Jan. 29

(CNN) – Amazon Prime customers can mark Jan. 29 on their calendars for the beginning of ads while watching their favorite shows and movies. The company initially announced the plans to bring commercials to Prime Video earlier this fall. Amazon said at the time, the ads will allow them to “continue investing in compelling content and keep increasing that investment…