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Mercer Co. man sentenced in fentanyl trafficking case

LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Mercer County man is facing 15 years in prison for possessing and intending to distribute fentanyl, officials say. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky, 52-year-old Mitchell Lee Hensley of Harrodsburg was sentenced Friday for possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, possession of a firearm…

Logan County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teen

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Logan County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is searching for a missing teen. 17-year-old Javaeah Stovall was last seen around 5:30 pm Sunday in the Bowling Green area, according to LCSO. Stovall is described as 5’0″ tall and weighs approximately 110 pounds (photo above). She has brown, curly hair. If located, contact the Logan County Dispatch Center…

Transportation cabinet releases traffic impacts for local area through Aug. 14

Source: Canva. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The expected traffic impacts in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area through Aug. 14 are listed below. All work is subject to change. Interstate 165 A project to completely restore and preserve the I-165 bridges over the Green River (mile point 32.6) in Butler County continues. Motorists have switched onto the new traffic pattern. Southbound…

Bowling Green man accused of fleeing police while under the influence in Ohio County

HARTFORD, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is accused of fleeing police while under the influence in Ohio County. According to a release, Hartford Police Officer Jason Davis responded to a report of a reckless driver on Interstate 65 Saturday evening. An off-duty Kentucky State Police Post 3 trooper reported that the vehicle was driving between lanes, almost striking guardrails…

Man charged with impersonating a peace officer in Laurel County

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – One man is facing charges after allegedly conducting a traffic stop while impersonating an officer in Laurel County. According to Sheriff John Root with the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched Saturday, Aug. 8 for a complaint of a male subject driving what appeared to be a police vehicle with decals and a flashing red…

2 dead after vehicle hits embankment in Hancock County

Hawesville, Ky. – Two people are dead following a crash Saturday in Hancock County. According to the Kentucky State Police, on Saturday, Aug. 8, troopers were requested to investigate a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of KY 271 and Hilldale Road. Authorities say the investigation revealed a vehicle left the road before hitting an embankment. Troopers say the Hancock County…

Med Center Health rural hospitals nationally recognized for severe heart attack care

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Medical Center at Albany, The Medical Center at Caverna, The Medical Center at Franklin and the Medical Center at Scottsville are being recognized for severe heart attack care. According to a release Monday by Med Center Health, all four medical center locations have received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® Regional Recognition award for their regional…

Simpson County roadway to close for tile replacement

SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – A Simpson County roadway will close this week. According to Simpson County Emergency Management, Pleasant Hill Road will be closed at the intersection of G Pirkle Road through Thursday. Officials say crews will be working on tile replacement on the waterway. Access to G Pirkle Road and east locations on Pleasant Hill Road will be available…

Man suffers multiple gunshot wounds in Hopkinsville shooting incident, police say

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A man suffered gunshot wounds in a Hopkinsville shooting incident early Monday morning. According to a release, HPD officers responded to a possible shooting call in the 500 block of W 16th Street. Officers say they located a male victim with apparent gunshot wounds to both arms. HPD says the officers provided immediate aid until emergency personnel…