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2 arrested after child allegedly found wandering on Scottsville Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two people are behind bars after authorities say a child was found wandering Scottsville Road. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched Monday around 5:40 p.m. to 6099 Scottsville Road regarding a child being found. Authorities say upon arrival, they spoke with several individuals, one of which stated a three-year-old child…

Butler County man accused of burglary after attempting to steal dogs

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. – A Butler County man is facing charges after allegedly attempting to steal dogs to repay an unknown debt. According to a uniform citation, Ohio County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a trespassing complaint at Orville Blaize Estate at 285 State Route 505 South in Horse Branch Monday afternoon. Upon arriving at the scene, a witness told…

Kentucky State Police investigating multiple school bomb threats

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it is investigating multiple school bomb threats on Tuesday. According to the agency, troopers are working with local law enforcement to investigate these incidents. The names of the schools impacted have not yet been released. At this time, troopers say none of the threats have been deemed credible. According to authorities, preliminary…

City of Edmonton set to receive funding for wastewater infrastructure upgrades

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Metcalfe County is set to receive wastewater infrastructure funding through House Bill 900. According to a media release, Rep. Amy Neighbors, R-Edmonton, and Senate Majority Floor Leader Max Wise, R-Campbellsville, announced $6 million to fund “critical” wastewater infrastructure upgrades in the City of Edmonton on Tuesday. The City of Edmonton will receive $2 million in fiscal year…

Allen County set to receive state funding for water and sewer infrastructure, CCK expansion

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Allen County is set to receive nearly $6 million to fund projects through House Bill 900. According to a media release, Rep. Shawn McPherson, R-Scottsville, and Senate Majority Floor Leader Max Wise, R-Campbellsville, announced the funding for water and sewer improvements, environmental upgrades and investment in Center for Courageous Kids in Scottsville. Allen County will receive $2…

Glasgow woman arrested after allegedly breaking into storage unit

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow woman is facing criminal charges after breaking into a storage unit. According to a press release, a Glasgow Police Department officer was on patrol when a female was observed removing items from a storage unit on Kentucky Street on May 4. The officer says the lock on the storage unit had been cut. During the…

1 dead, 1 hospitalized after collision in McCracken County

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. – One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash in McCracken County on Friday. According to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to 9860 Blandville Road regarding a two-vehicle collision. Authorities say they learned 47-year-old Christopher Martin of Kevil was driving eastbound on Blandville Road while 35-year-old Kameron Bristoe of Paducah was driving westbound. Deputies…

Troopers searching for missing man in Pulaski County

SOMERSET, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing man in Pulaski County. According to Trooper Scottie Pennington, public affairs officer for KSP Post 11, 44-year-old Stephen C. Barrett of Williamsburg was last known to be staying in Pulaski County at a currently unknown location. Troopers say he drives a maroon 2002…

City of Morgantown announces opening of handicap accessible ramp at boat dock

Photo source: City of MorgantownMORGANTOWN, Ky. – City of Morgantown Mayor Billy Phelps announced the opening of a handicap accessible ramp at the city’s boat dock on Monday. “This is just one more step in our continued investment in quality of life down at the river in what we proudly call the MoGo Commons area. We’re putting real resources into…