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UPDATE: Police investigating after human remains found near train depot
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – Authorities are investigating after human remains were found near a train depot in Bowling Green. BGPD Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward said a person was hit by a train early Friday morning. Officers originally responded around 3 a.m. A second call came in later...
Bowling Green woman arrested after alleged altercation
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is facing multiple charges after police say they responded Tuesday for a fight in progress. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to Fairview Boiling Springs Road around 11:02 p.m. Police say the caller stated 43-year-old Tashika...
5 Most Hazardous Cities in Kentucky: Violent Crime Rates Soar in 2022
Top 5 Most Hazardous Cities in Kentucky for 2022 – A Must-Read Before You Move Rising Crime Rates in Kentucky – Louisville Tops the List of Most Violent Cities According to the Southwest Journal, if you’re from Kentucky, you know there’s more to worry about than just Wildcats fans in Lexington and illegal distillers in […]
Two men facing multiple charges after stealing copper wire from Grayson County business
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Grayson County experienced a disruption in internet service after police said two men stole several hundred feet of copper wire. The Grayson County Sheriff's Office began investigating Timothy Polston, 38, of Caneyville, and Anthony Frank, 54, of Caneyville, back in January. The men stole the wire...
Bowling Green Police warning people about pine straw scam
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Bowling Green Police are warning people about a scam in our area. In a social media post, the department says they have gotten word of a group asking residents if they want pine straw in their landscape. The group gives a low price and then,...
Ohio County Sheriff’s Office investigating deadly semi crash
OHIO CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Ohio County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after they say one person has died following a crash on U.S. Highway 231 South. That crash happened early Thursday around 12:14 a.m. in the 3000 block of U.S. Hwy. 231 South near Cromwell. Deputies say a vehicle...
KSP participating in national safe driving campaign
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – Area state troopers are participating in Operation C.A.R.E. this month. Operation C.A.R.E. stands for Crash Awareness Reduction Effort, a national initiative aimed at focusing law enforcement’s attention on traffic violations. This includes speeding, failure to wear seatbelts, impaired/distracted driving, and commercial vehicle enforcement.
BGPD warns of landscaping scam
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is warning the community of a new scam. According to police, a group of three men are approaching residents and asking if they want pine straw in landscaping at their residences. The subjects will give a low-price estimate and then...
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