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1 injured after vehicle strikes guardrail in Barren County

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Tennessee man is injured after a crash in Glasgow. According to a release, the Glasgow Police Department responded to a single-vehicle collision on Louie B Nunn Parkway at mile marker 14 on Sunday. GPD’s preliminary investigation indicates that the vehicle driven by Antonio Fitts, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, was traveling west. Police say Fitts lost control of…

Portion of Cemetery Road to close for accident reconstruction Sunday

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is conducting accident reconstruction Sunday morning. According to WCSO, investigators will be reconstructing a collision that happened in the 11000 block of Cemetery Road from 7 am until approximately 8:30 am. The portion of the road will be closed. Motorists traveling toward Allen County will detour on Motley Lane. Motorists traveling…

Tennessee man charged with DUI, assault of police officer in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Tennessee man is facing multiple charges, including driving while under the influence and assault of a police officer, in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, shortly before midnight Thursday, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to the intersection of Scottsville Road and Ashley Circle for a non-injury collision. Authorities say upon arrival, they spoke…

WKU Soccer Draws with Samford in Exhibition

WKU Athletics Media Release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Soccer wrapped up exhibition play with a 1-1 draw against Samford at the WKU Soccer Complex on Friday afternoon. Samford scored first, but WKU equalized in the final minutes on a penalty kick to earn the tie. The teams played three 30-minute periods rather than the traditional 45-minutes halves. HOW IT HAPPENED Both teams were…

Mother, 20-month-old daughter flown after crash in McCreary County

WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. — A woman and her 20-month-old daughter were flown for treatment following a crash in McCreary County on Wednesday. According to Kentucky State Police Public Affairs Officer Trooper Corey Jones, troopers responded Aug. 5 to a two-vehicle injury collision in Williamsburg shortly after 5:45 p.m. Authorities say they received a call that 30-year-old Jennifer Dotson of Williamsburg, along…

Clarksville woman sentenced for defrauding Kentucky employer

Image Source: Evanto ElementsPaducah, KY – A Clarksville, Tennessee woman was sentenced this week to two years in federal prison on five counts of wire fraud. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky, 50-year-old Kathleen M. Michaelis faces two years in prison followed by two years of supervised release. Court documents state that between…

Authorities investigating death of Hopkinsville folk hero

Photo source: WHVOHOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Hopkinsville man, known for his unique dog calls and always being seen around town, has died. According to WHVO Radio, the Hopkinsville Police Department conducted a welfare check at the home of Hopkinsville folk hero Steven “Birddog” Page on Glass Avenue Friday morning. Page was found dead inside the home. Christian County Coroner Scott…

Major Terry Flatt with Glasgow Police Department announces retirement

GLASGOW, Ky. – A years-long team member of the Glasgow Police Department is announcing retirement effective Sept. 1. On Monday, Aug. 3, Major Terry Flatt, public information officer for the Glasgow Police Department, confirmed the announcement through email. From information about reported shootings to serious crashes in the Glasgow city limits, Flatt has served as a point of communication with…