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Louisville man arrested on drug charges in Bowling GreenBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Louisville, Kentucky man is facing drug charges after being arrested in Bowling Green on Wednesday. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police conducted a traffic stop Wednesday morning and discovered that the driver had a suspended license. Troopers say after discovering this,...Bowling Green, KY7 hours ago
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Crime Stoppers: Police looking for suspect who stole and destroyed property of a local businessBOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Bowling Green Police are investigating a theft of a local business on Nashville Road. Police say an unknown male suspect trespassed into the fenced-in area of Overhead Door Company. The man then broke into multiple vehicles, stealing tools and other supplies. He also damaged several...Bowling Green, KY2 hours ago
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First Alert Weather Day: Heavy rain and thunderBOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - A line of storms is moving through the area producing some small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall. Tonight: Heavy rain and thunder will move through the area, eventually moving out later tonight. A few of these storms could be stronger with gusty winds, small hail, and heavy rainfall. The tornado risk is very low.Bowling Green, KY2 hours ago
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Allen, Simpson counties make choice for Commonwealth’s AttorneyFRANKLIN, Ky. – The pick is in. On Tuesday, Allen and Simpson counties voted in favor of a new Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 49th Judicial District. Challenger Mike Lindsey has defeated incumbent Corey Morgan. Lindsey received 1,392 of the total votes (61.7%). Morgan received 865 of the total...23 hours ago
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Warren County Sheriff’s Office receiving reports of phone scamWARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is reporting an influx of scam calls with someone claiming to be an officer. According to a social media post by the sheriff’s office, victims are receiving phone calls where someone says they are in contempt of court for missing a court date and owe a sum of money to avoid arrest.3 hours ago
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Bowling Green police share driving safety advice for Memorial Day weekend trafficSOUTH-CENTRAL KENTUCKY- Memorial Day is right around the corner, and so is the traffic that comes with this holiday. This year, the chance for rain is high, and everyone wants to get to their vacation destination. It’s important to be courteous with other drivers on the road. Officer Ronnie...Bowling Green, KY1 hour ago
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Tompkinsville woman sentenced for stalking and mailing threatsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Tompkinsville woman has been sentenced to federal prison. On Tuesday, Tara K. Thomas, 32, of Tompkinsville, received a sentence of three years and three months in federal prison for stalking and mailing threatening communications to a government official in 2023, followed by a three-year term of supervised, for one count of stalking and one count of mailing threatening communications.Tompkinsville, KY8 hours ago
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Sumner County Schools approves raises for all staffGALLATIN, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Sumner County school board has approved pay raises for all staff as part of its 2024-2025 budget. Sumner County Schools approved an additional $28,950,000 in its budget to increase pay for all of its employees, according to an email sent to parents and the community. The school board has approved the following raises:2 hours ago
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WKRN News 2Sebastian Rogers’ father calls on FBI to take over investigationAs the search for missing teen Sebastian Rogers approaches the three-month mark, his father, Seth, is calling for a fresh set of eyes on his son’s case.
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City of Bowling Green responds to dog allegedly exposed to drugs in city parkBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The story of a sick dog prompted a quick response from Bowling Green Police Department, but it appears everything is in the clear. Over the weekend, a family trip to Roland Bland Park ended in a trip to the vet after a woman’s dog started to display some troubling symptoms. According to a Facebook post, the woman said her dog was experiencing “swaying, inability to walk, jerking, leaking urine, lethargy and bulging eyes.”Bowling Green, KY1 day ago
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Dog exposed to drugs at a local parkThis article has been updated from a previous version. This article now includes a statement from the City of Bowling Green. Bowling Green, KY. – Traces of drug paraphernalia are becoming increasingly common in areas that your family may frequent. Just this weekend, a local family was enjoying Roland Bland Park with their family dog, Boone.Bowling Green, KY1 day ago
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South Central Kentucky schools offering summer feeding programsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - County schools across South Central Kentucky are participating in summer feeding programs. Here’s your guide to finding free meals for children 18 and under this summer. BARREN. Meals are bulk pick up for seven days of breakfast and lunch and are served from May...Bowling Green, KY7 hours ago
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UPDATE: One person flown to hospital after injury accident near Russellville RoadBOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Crews responded to an injury accident near Woodmont Avenue and Russellville Road Monday evening. According to Bowling Green Police, Russellville Road was shut down at Woodmont for hours. As of 9:55 p.m. Monday night, Bowling Green Police say it has since reopened. Public Information Officer...Bowling Green, KY1 day ago
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WKRN News 2Sumner County Sheriff’s Office helping to turn shelter dogs into therapy dogsStella and Charlie, both rescues, are the two newest hires at the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office. They're part of a program designed to provide comfort to students.
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WCSO respond to suspicious bag left at Warren County CourthouseBOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Warren County Sheriff’s office were on scene at the Warren County Courthouse after receiving calls regarding a suspicious bag late Monday night. Sheriff Brett Hightower confirmed to us that out of caution, WCSO blocked off a large part of the courthouse and reviewed footage that showed two men leaving the bag there before leaving.1 day ago
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Coming to Campbell Lane: A new veterinary emergency clinicBOWLING GREEN, Ky – The Bowling Green Veterinary Emergency Clinic is predicted to open in September. They are partnered with Bowling Green Veterinary Surgical Specialty for their services. It will be located in Buckhead Square, 760 Campbell Lane at Suite 100 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The animal clinic will...Bowling Green, KY7 hours ago
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Bluegrass LiveCase against BG man accused of raping juvenile on track for trialA criminal case against a Bowling Green man accused of sexually assaulting and impregnating a juvenile remains scheduled for a trial beginning next month after a hearing Monday. Orlando Bejarando-Diaz, 38, is under indictment on six counts of first-degree rape and one count each of incest and tampering with physical...
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Local law enforcement honors fallen officers with memorial serviceBOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The Fraternal Order of Police Chapter 13, which represents law enforcement in Warren County and Bowling Green, organized a police officers’ memorial service in honor of National Police Week. Officers from the Bowling Green Police Department, Warren County Sheriff’s Office, and Kentucky State Police...Bowling Green, KY2 days ago
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Faculty member fights to advocate for child protection, starting in the classroomWhen four children entered the foster care system over 20 years ago, questions arose about what would happen to them. They needed appropriate caretakers. So Julie Jones, then working with Child Protective Services (CPS), broke through barriers in order to fight for the family. “I was bound and determined to...Bowling Green, KY19 hours ago
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