MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky. – A wanted man is behind bars after allegedly starting a structure fire that led to one woman’s death. According to the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office, 63-year-old Jody Smith of Kirksey, Kentucky was arrested Wednesday on a warrant tied to the investigation. Deputies say on May 19, first responders were dispatched to a residential structure fire on…
Source: Brodhead Fire DepartmentMOUNT VERNON, Ky. – First responders were on scene of a reported structure fire in Mount Vernon on Wednesday. According to the Brodhead Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched as mutual aid with the Mount Vernon Fire Department for a possible fire on Horse Shoe Bend Road. Upon arrival, crews say they located a mobile home that had…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Government will hold a public forum on data centers and local protections next week. According to a social media post, Warren County is hosting “Strong Standards Proactive Approach” on Tuesday, June 23, from 5 to 7 pm at the WKU Knicely Conference Center on Nashville Road. Officials will discuss how Bowling Green and Warren…
Source: K105. UPDATE: According to Grayson County EMA, the search has concluded. Just before 5PM Thursday evening, the body of Logsdon was located following the multi-agency effort. GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. (K105) – A search continues Thursday morning for a missing Grayson County man. According to a report by K105, the search for 83-year-old Eugene Logsdon is resuming Thursday after it…
Source: Logan County Chamber of Commerce. LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Polly Steenbergen, president & CEO of the Logan County Chamber of Commerce, has completed the Kentucky Chamber’s Fellowship for Civic Leadership. According to the Logan County Chamber of Commerce, the fellowship is a statewide program that “empowers business leaders, aspiring public officials and civic-minded individuals to make a meaningful impact in…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Wednesday the launch of three lawsuits against prediction market platforms, a sweepstakes platform and a cryptocurrency platform. According to the attorney general’s office, Coleman is accusing the companies of operating “unlicensed and illegal sports betting and gambling platforms in Kentucky.” The lawsuits were filed against Kalshi and its affiliates, including Coinbase, Polymarket…
COLUMBIA, Ky. – A Florida man allegedly stole merchandise from an Adair County store. According to the Columbia Police Department, officers responded to Walmart on Burkesville Road at 9:16 am to a reported robbery. CPD says a man allegedly concealed, unpaid purchases inside the store. He allegedly pushed an employee while attempting to exit the store. Officers say they located…
BROOKSVILLE, Ky. – A 21-year-old man has died after a crash in Bracken County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were requested to investigate an injury collision on Willow Lenoxburg Road. Authorities say 21-year-old Samuel Dixon of Brooksville was driving a vehicle and struck a telephone pole. Troopers say the vehicle overturned, and Dixon was partially ejected from the…
Source: McCracken County Sheriff’s Office.MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. – The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help to locate a man wanted in connection with cases out of Georgia and Kentucky. According to authorities, Dwayne Morrow is wanted by the Gwinnett County Police Department in Georgia on warrants charging him with kidnapping and battery from an investigation into an incident that…
Source: The Salvation Army of Bowling Green. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Salvation Army of Bowling Green is announcing a transition in leadership as Captains Johnny and Monica Horton prepare to conclude five years of service in the community. Johnny and Monica Horton are accepting new appointments as area commanders in Chattanooga, Tennessee, according to the nonprofit. Effective Monday, June…
