Photo source: Hart County Animal ShelterHART COUNTY, Ky. – The Hart County Animal Shelter has been named a “Best of Kentucky” award winner in the 2026 Best of Kentucky Pets & Animals category. That’s according to the Hart County Chamber of Commerce on Friday. The chamber says Best of Kentucky is a yearly recognition of the best products and services…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The grandmother of an Allen County child that was found dead earlier this week has been charged in connection with an ongoing investigation into his death. According to an update by the Allen County-Scottsville Criminal Investigation Unit Friday, 51-year-old Tina Price of Scottsville has been taken into custody. She is the third arrest in the case and…
Source: Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. – A Pulaski County man is behind bars after authorities say they found methamphetamine in what appeared to be a graham cracker box. According to Sheriff Bobby Jones with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested 41-year-old Joshua Denney of Bronston on charges of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, 2 grams…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (July 31, 2026) – The expected traffic impacts in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area for July 31 through Aug. 7 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…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County- Scottsville Criminal Investigation Unit says over a dozen animals have been seized from the same home where a child was found dead earlier this week. According to police, on Friday morning, Allen County Animal Control responded to the home on Cottage Drive. A total of three dogs, 12 cats and a possum were removed…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Medical Center EMS has received $310,070 from the Kentucky Department of Health to strengthen its Community Paramedic Program and expand access to at-home healthcare services throughout the region. According to a release by Med Center Health on Friday, the funding was from Kentucky’s Rural Health Transformation Plan. The grant will enhance Medical Center EMS’s ability to improve…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – An Allen County woman is behind bars on drug charges. According to the Kentucky State Police on Friday, troopers received information resulting in the arrest of 33-year-old Johnna Blankenship of Scottsville. Authorities say a preliminary investigation led to a search warrant for Blankenship’s residence, resulting in multiple charges. Blankenship faces charges of first-degree possession of a controlled…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office charged 20-year-old Cameron Botkins of London with 5 counts of first-degree rape Thursday. Investigators say Botkins allegedly engaged in sexual relations with a 13-year-old female victim. Botkins was lodged at the Laurel County Correctional Center on unrelated charges when the charges were filed. The investigation is ongoing.
Envato ElementsALLEN COUNTY – The Allen County Fiscal Court (ACFC) is accepting life jacket donations. ACFC sponsors four life jacket loaner stations at Barren River Lake in conjunction with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, according to a social media post. Life jackets of all sizes can be donated at 201 West Main Street, Suite 5, during operating hours. Magistrate Wendell Spears…
Photo source: Russell County Search & RescueRUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. – Russell County Search & Rescue responded to a water rescue Tuesday evening. Crews were notified of two overdue kayakers. Upon arrival, crew members located the two kayakers on land and overturned kayaks. Crews made contact with the kayakers and safely returned them to their cabin. Russell County Search & Rescue…
