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Michigan warrant leads to arrest of man in Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges after police say he was wanted on an arrest warrant from Michigan. Scottsville police say they got a call Monday around 11:30 a.m. about a wanted person living in Scottsville. Officers say they located Douglas Fall, 40, of Westlake, Michigan, before he ran and was found by law enforcement in a…

Hurricane Idalia may have brought flamingos to Kentucky

Photo source: Amanda Woods Frazier(CNN) – People around the Southeast and even the Midwest are seeing pink. Flamingos are showing up in some odd places, including Ohio and Kentucky. The long-legged birds are commonly associated with the tropics, so it is not necessarily uncommon to spot one in Florida. They are native there, though the population isn’t large. So what…

UPDATE: Missing juveniles from Franklin located

Photo source: Franklin Police DepartmentUpdate FRANKLIN, Ky. – Police say both juveniles have been located. FRANLIN, Ky. – Franklin police are working to locate two missing juveniles. Police say they both were last seen on McGoodwin Avenue around 11 p.m. Tuesday. Officers say they have been working throughout the night and day, along with the help of school resource officers,…

Living Well: How to Detect Rare Skin Diseases

We’re learning more about the health battle with a rare skin disease that Jimmy Buffett faced before his death on Friday. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on what’s known about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.

Doyle Named Finalist for Reese’s Senior Bowl 75th Anniversary Team

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football great Jack Doyle has been named a finalist for the Reese’s Senior Bowl 75th Anniversary Team, presented by the NFL Players Association, the Reese’s Senior Bowl announced this week. The team is being assembled to honor some of the game’s all-time greats. To avoid duplicating players selected to the 50th Anniversary Team, only players who…

Beshear announces more than $300 million to be invested in high-speed internet

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday over $300 million will be invested to bring high-speed internet access to over 40 Kentucky counties. In south central Kentucky, Butler, Warren and Edmonson counties are on the list to receive the following awards: Butler County in the amount of $4,062,603. Edmonson County in the amount of $3,810,528. Warren County will…

Russellville woman arrested on drug trafficking charges

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Russellville woman is facing charges after police say they located illegal drugs during a search. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says it conducted a traffic stop Sunday around 10:49 p.m. at East First Street and Peyton Street in Russellville. At this time, deputies say they searched the vehicle after noticing a strong odor or marijuana coming…