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Glasgow woman charged with DUI, drug possession following crash

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow woman is charged with driving under the influence after a collision. According to a uniform citation, the Barren County Sheriff’s Office responded Thursday to Green Leaf Drive in Glasgow for a single-vehicle collision with injuries. Upon arrival, officers say an individual stated a vehicle had struck a mailbox, and the driver had left the scene….

Former Murray High School teacher charged after alleged inappropriate relationship with student

MURRAY, Ky. – A former Murray High School teacher faces sexual abuse charges following an investigation. Kentucky State Police arrested former Murray High School teacher Jason Shelby on charges of rape, 3rd Degree, and sexual Abuse, 1st Degree. KSP received a report in August 2018 from the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) alleging possible sexual relations between Shelby and…

Man charged following vehicle pursuit in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges in connection with a vehicle pursuit that occurred Wednesday in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department was flagged down on Wednesday by an individual involved in a non-injury collision at the intersection of Collegeview Drive toward Glen Lily Road. Upon approaching the scene, officers…

Louisville family wins $50,000 on Powerball during $1.7 billion jackpot run

Source: Kentucky Lottery. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -A Louisville family’s last-minute purchase of several Powerball® tickets paid off with a $50,000 win during the game’s recent $1.7 billion jackpot run. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the family, who asked to remain anonymous, said they debated for hours about buying tickets for the Sept. 6 drawing, which featured the second-largest jackpot in…

Developer closes on properties in Bowling Green for regional housing project

FRANKFORT, Ky. – An update is available regarding nearly 1,000 housing units being built in western Kentucky. During Thursday’s Team Kentucky Update, Gov. Andy Beshear announced SOCAYR, the developer of this project, closed on properties in Mayfield, Dawson Springs and Bowling Green. The sites will house 294 of the nearly 1,000 rental units announced, officials say. Beshear first announced the…

Good & Gather burrito bowls sold at Target stores nationwide recalled

Source: FDA. One company is recalling frozen burrito bowl meals sold at Target stores nationwide due to a risk of allergic reactions. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, One Frozen, LLC is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its Good & Gather Southwest-Style Burrito Bowl Blend. The USDA says this is because the product may contain shrimp, a shellfish,…

Study finds insomnia is linked to dementia

(CNN) – Trouble sleeping could mean more than just feeling tired – it may raise the risk of dementia later in life. That’s according to a study published Wednesday in the journal “Neurology.” Researchers ran brain scans and sleep assessments on nearly 3,000 people over five years. They found those with insomnia faced a 40% higher chance of cognitive decline….

No credible threat found after lockdowns at Berea area schools, police say

BEREA, Ky. – Berea police say there is no credible threat found after reports concerning Madison Southern High School. The Berea Police Department says at 11:40 a.m. Thursday, Madison Southern and Foley Middle School were placed on lockdown, following internal procedures. Officers say through a coordinated effort with Madison County Schools staff, law enforcement agencies investigated the threat and found…

City and county firefighters participate in Nashville stair climb

Source: Warren County Fire Department System. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Bowling Green and Warren County fire personnel gathered in Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday to remember firefighters lost in 9/11. Every year, firefighters from the Bowling Green Fire Department and Warren County Fire Department System climb 110 floors in remembrance. Fire officials say each member was given a badge with a…