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Bowling Green man charged following shots fired report on Lynwood Way

Photo source: Bowling Green Police Department via Facebook.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges following a report of shots fired on Lynwood Way Wednesday night. The Bowling Green Police Department says it responded around 11 p.m. to the 800 block of Lynwood Way after receiving a call. Police say at the scene, officers were told…

Former judge arrested after slashing tires near Auburn Elementary School, sheriff’s office says

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A former judge is facing charges after authorities say she slashed vehicle tires near Auburn Elementary School. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says parents were attending the school’s Thanksgiving meal Thursday when they notified school resource officer Vince Brown about a woman with a knife threatening to cut parents’ tires in a parking lot close to…

Med Center Health announces new patient care tower project, additional expansions

Photo source: Med Center Health.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health said Thursday that three new projects are planned to expand in both Bowling Green and Glasgow. The first project will include a five-story patient care tower at The Medical Center’s Bowling Green campus, health officials say. The new building will be located adjacent to the D Tower on High…

Mammoth Cave National Park announces open fire restriction

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park is now under a burn restriction. A release by the park Thursday morning says all open fires are banned immediately due to elevated fire danger. This includes campfires in the park’s three front country campgrounds, as well as all back-country campsites and picnic areas. If you must use a gas camp stove,…

Military service marker to be returned after theft in Warren County, sheriff’s office says

Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office.WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities say some are working to return a military service marker to the next of kin after it was stolen in Warren County. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office stated Wednesday that an unnamed individual stole the marker from a local church cemetery before taking it to a scrap yard. Officials say the…

Nearly 60 dogs rescued from hoarding situation in Hart County

HART COUNTY, Ky. – Around 60 dogs are safe after being rescued from a hoarding and breeding operation in Hart County. The Hart County Sheriff’s Office says multiple agencies organized by the Hart County Animal Shelter worked to rescue the animals around 7 a.m. Tuesday. Officials say the breeding facility located off of Tommy Toms Road is now shut down….

Woman charged with reckless homicide in July crash

Source: Allen County Sheriff’s Office.SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A woman is facing charges in connection with a crash that killed two people in July. In a release posted Wednesday, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office says Amanda Farris, 32, was arrested on Nov. 2. She faces charges of reckless homicide, second-degree assault and speeding 15 miles per hour over the speed limit….

Warren County burn ban in effect

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County is the latest area to issue a burn ban as wildfires continue across Kentucky. Warren County judge-executive Doug Gorman ordered the burn ban Wednesday, Nov. 15. The ban is effective immediately. The executive order bans open burning for the entire county. You can view the full burn ban here. Open burning includes fireworks and…

Kentucky man wins $50,000 scratch-off prize thanks to missing ingredient

Source: Kentucky Lottery. DIXON, Ky. – A Kentucky man is celebrating a $50,000 scratch-off win thanks to a missing dessert ingredient. The Kentucky Lottery says Larry Duncan of Dixon, Kentucky said he doesn’t normally play the lottery but decided to take a chance on a $50 Millionaire Club Scratch-off, the newest $50 Kentucky Lottery ticket. Duncan told lottery officials his…