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Man arrested in Logan County, charged with harassment

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Logan County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man after authorities say he was accused of approaching members of the public in Russellville and saying he can touch them. Logan County authorities say Paul Hollins, 35, of Russellville was arrested Thursday for disorderly conduct at the courthouse. According to a post shared on Facebook by the Logan…

City of Bowling Green tells story of December tornadoes in new book

Photo source: City of Bowling GreenBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In December 2021, Bowling Green and Warren County suffered devastation due to the December 11, 2021 tornadoes. The City of Bowling Green says it has decided to tell the community’s story in “The Greatest Challenge,” a book now available as a free download on the city’s website. Readers can learn about…

Franklin PD: Officer charged with animal cruelty resigns

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department says a Franklin police officer resigned after his arrest earlier this month. On May 3, Ryan Brown, 32, of Russellville was arrested by the Logan County Sheriff’s Office on four counts of animal cruelty. According to authorities, Brown’s charges stemmed from several malnourished dogs living in unsanitary conditions in a residence. Brown was…

Bowling Green man arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges

Photo source: Warren County Drug Task Force BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Dozens of fentanyl pills are off of the streets after the arrest of a Bowling Green man. Authorities say they executed a search warrant Wednesday afternoon as part of a brief investigation into trafficking involving M-30 fentanyl pills. As a result, the Bowling Green – Warren County Drug Task…

Barren County Rescue helps remove vehicle from lake

Photo source: Barren County Rescue MONROE COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County Rescue says they helped recover a vehicle from a lake within Monroe County Wednesday. Rescuers say an SUV and boat trailer were submerged in the area’s city lake. They say no one was inside the submerged vehicle. Rescue divers removed the vehicle with support from Monroe city and county…

Pet of the Day: Tiger

If you need a big ball of love to warm your home up, we have the perfect addition to your family. For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we want you to meet Tiger. This sweetie is only ten months old and is a mixture of a few different dog breeds. He loves…

Living Well: Summer Biking Safety

Every year in the U.S., around one hundred children are killed and more than a quarter million are injured in bicycle-related accidents. Helmets can help protect against serious brain and head injuries, but, they have to fit properly. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on how to know you have…

Seymour Extends Hit-Streak to 14 Games in Hot Rods Loss

Greensboro, North Carolina – Bob Seymour collected one hit, extending his hitting streak to a team-high 14 games for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (18-21) in a 15-1 loss to the Greensboro Grasshoppers (22-19) on Wednesday at First National Bank Field. The Grasshoppers first run occurred in the bottom of the first against Hot Rods starter J.J. Goss. Tres Gonzalez and Tsung-Che…