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2 from Texas arrested on drug charges in Franklin following traffic stop

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Two people are facing drug charges following a traffic stop in Franklin on Friday. According to a uniform citation, the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the area of Interstate 65 south for a possible rolling domestic case. Authorities say while responding, they observed a vehicle with multiple traffic violations while traveling north on 31-W in…

Possible grenade located on property in Guthrie

GUTHRIE, Ky. – Todd County Emergency Management told WEKT Radio that a possible grenade was located on a property on Moores Street on Saturday afternoon. TCEM Manager Ash Groves told WEKT that the possible grenade was turned over to the Kentucky State Police for investigation. It is unknown if the object is inert or a toy, according to Groves. The…

Bowling Green woman charged after child allegedly overdoses on THC gummies

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green mother is behind bars after authorities say a young child was unresponsive due to allegedly overdosing on THC gummies. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded Friday to a residence due to an overdose involving a 1-year-old. Upon arrival, authorities say EMS personnel were carrying the unresponsive child to…

UPDATE: Missing Metcalfe County juveniles located

UPDATE May 11 at 12:56 p.m. According to the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office, both subjects have been found. Original Story  EDMONTON, Ky. – The Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office says two juveniles are missing. MCSO says 13-year-old Kinsley L. Dodson and 14-year-old Jeremiah K. Pugh, both of Edmonton, were last seen on May 10. Dodson was last seen leaving her home…

Nearly $15,000 stolen from Hopkinsville Papa John’s, police say

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Authorities say nearly $15,000 was stolen from a Hopkinsville business. According to WKDZ Radio, officers responded to Papa John’s on Fort Campbell Boulevard on Friday in response to a report of a theft. The Hopkinsville Police Department told WKDZ that $14,923 was taken from voided cash orders. HPD says no arrests have been made. The suspect is…

The Medical Center at Caverna to host Hart County Community Health Fair

HART COUNTY, Ky. – The Medical Center at Caverna is hosting the Hart County Community Health Fair on Saturday, May 16. The event is scheduled to last from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hart County High School gym in Munfordville. According o organizers, the health fair is back to provide free screenings, information, door prizes from healthcare service…

UPDATE: Smiths Grove couple accused of abusing infant extradited, lodged in Hart County Jail

MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – A Smiths Grove couple accused of child abuse has been extradited from Indiana to Kentucky. According to the Kentucky State Police, 21-year-old Aurora Hamilton and 18-year-old Benjamin Reale, both of Smiths Grove, are charged with first-degree criminal abuse of a victim under 12 and endangering the welfare of a minor. KSP says Hamilton and Reale dropped their…

On-duty Leitchfield police officer flown for treatment after suffering major medical event

Photo source: K105CLARKSON, Ky. – Officials say a Leitchfield police officer suggested a major medical emergency while on duty Sunday. According to news partner K105, the officer was in the 8900 block of Grayson Springs Road to assist the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office and the Clarkson Fire Department at approximately 5:30 pm. Officials told K105 the officer collapsed and was…

Body found in Green County creek

GREENSBURG, Ky. – A body was found in a creek in Green County Friday. According to Green County Emergency Management, the 911 center received a report from kayakers that they found a body tangled in brush along Big Pitman Creek in the Montgomery Mill area. Emergency personnel arrived at the scene and recovered the body. The Kentucky State Police is…

SweetMilk Breakfast & Lunch to open in Bowling Green on May 12

Credit: Andrew Thomas Lee via SweetMlik Breakfast and Lunch. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Tennessee-based SweetMilk Breakfast & Lunch is opening a location in Bowling Green on Tuesday, May 12. According to a release by the company, SweetMilk Breakfast & Lunch will open its doors at The Hub, located in south Bowling Green off of Lovers Lane. Starting Tuesday, customers can…