Category Archives: Local News

Edmonton man arrested in Metcalfe County following drug bust on Monday
EDMONTON - On Monday, the Barren River Drug Task Force, Metcalfe Sheriff's Office and KSP conducted a search warrant at a residence on Judd Rd. in Metcalfe County. The investigation started on August ...
Mark Buckles Aug 10, 2023

Bowling Green woman pronounced deceased following vehicle collision on Tuesday
BOWLING GREEN - On Tuesday, just After 9:00AM, Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green was requested by the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office to investigate a fatal collision in Edmonson County. Tro...
Mark Buckles Aug 08, 2023

Kentucky Association for Environmental Education announces 2023 Excellence in EE award winners
ELIZABETHTOWN - On Tuesday, The Kentucky Association for Environmental Education (KAEE) announced the recipients of the 2023 Excellence in EE Awards. Through the awards, KAEE recognizes those best exe...
Mark Buckles Aug 08, 2023

Cave City firefighters battle back-to-back structure fires with swift success
(CAVE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT/FACEBOOK) CAVE CITY - On Monday, at approximately 07:35AM Cave City Fire was dispatched for a structure fire at the Cave City Masonic Lodge. Upon arrival fire units found he...
Mark Buckles Aug 08, 2023
Barren County Deed Transfer Tax Report for the Week of July 31, 2023
The following property transfers were recorded at the Barren County Clerk's Office from July 31 to August 4, 2023. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instances include f...
Mark Buckles Aug 07, 2023
Barren County Marriage License for the Week of July 31, 2023
The following marriage licenses were issued at the Barren County Clerk's Office from July 31, 2023 to August 4, 2023 July 31, 2023 Mary L Kemp 20 of Horse Cave and Eli E Borntreger 19 of Hardyv...
Mark Buckles Aug 07, 2023

Three Kentucky residents arrested on drug charges following vehicle search in Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN - On Monday morning, Deputies made contact with a vehicle partially blocking the entrance to BGFD's Station 4 on Morgantown Road. After identifying the occupants, a search of the vehicle...
Mark Buckles Aug 07, 2023

Starry Spectacle: Mammoth Cave National Park to host Perseids meteor shower star party and night sky celebration
(MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK) MAMMOTH CAVE - On Saturday, August 12, Mammoth Cave National Park invites you to an evening Star Party to celebrate the Perseids meteor shower from 7:30-10:45PM. Park rang...
Mark Buckles Aug 07, 2023

Head-On collision on Scottsville Road claims life of Tennessee man and injures others
GLASGOW - On August 4th, just after 7:30 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green was requested to respond to a fatal collision in Barren County. Troopers responded to the scene of the collisi...
Mark Buckles Aug 07, 2023

Abound Credit Union supports four WKU programs
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- Western Kentucky University administrators and staff gathered with representatives of Abound Credit Union on Wednesday (Aug. 2) to recognize the financial institution's support o...
Mark Buckles Aug 03, 2023 WKU President Timothy C. Caboni (center) with Ray Springsteen, President/CEO of Abound Credit Union (right), and Abound Credit Union team members




