A teenage girl from Edmonson County has now been missing for over two weeks. Alexandria Piper, 16, of Rocky Hill, was last seen on Monday, October 14 at 1:30 a.m. “in the Edmonson County part of Smiths Grove close to Rocky Hill,” Alexandria’s mother, Jessica Blair, said in a social media post.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Bowling Green Police are looking for a man who was found guilty of shooting in 2019. In May 2019, 21-year-old David Thang was shot by 21-year-old Tre’Shawn Hutchins on Sebern Close Court. He was arrested and charged with first-degree assault, three counts of first-degree...

GLASGOW, Ky. – Two people have been arrested after police say a man allegedly threatened to blow up a home in Glasgow. According to a uniform citation, the Glasgow Police Department responded Monday, Oct. 28 to a home on Sam Terry Avenue regarding a disturbance around 8:40 a.m. Police...

The scheme involved putting replacement odometers in cars to show lower mileage readings, causing buyers to pay more.

On Oct. 28 Kentucky had its first-ever lottery for medical cannabis cultivator and processor. Of the 26 that were awarded, two of them were given to Barren County companies. KSYKAPP and AJ Alchemy were the two Barren County businesses selected in the lottery. KSYKAPP won a license of a tier III cultivator — meaning they are responsible for “planting, raising, harvesting, trimming and curing” the raw plant material — and AJ Alchemy received a processor license that handles the actual processing and packaging of the material.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - If your trick-or-treating plans aren’t yet solidified, the following times have been allotted by city authorities and can serve as a guideline for gathering treats and indulging in Halloween festivities. Bowling Green. Recommended hours: Thursday, Oct. 31 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Glasgow. Thursday,...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Hilltoppers are used to having to stand up and cheer, but Wednesday it was for an extra special event. Western Kentucky University held a free Flo Rida concert for Parent & Family Weekend, drawing in tailgaters for the Kennesaw State game. When it was announced...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A crash is impacting motorists in Warren County. Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower says a hit-and-run crash occurred at 2:48 am on Tuesday. The crash is being investigated and the sheriff’s office is attempting to locate video of the incident. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District...

Two structures in Caneyville have been leveled by what has been determined to be arson. Tuesday night at approximately 11:20, the Caneyville and Leitchfield Fire Departments, Grayson County Deputy Caleb Owens, Caneyville Police Chief Brandon Brooks, Grayson Co. Emergency Management Director Carey Sims, and EMS responded to two fires at 3431 Watershed Road; a wood-framed house (with what appeared to be a corner of the home made of concrete) and a nearby mobile home.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) -One of Kentucky’s most terrifying features for those who suffer from claustrophobia are the many caves that run deep below the surface of the bluegrass. The unrelenting darkness, squeezing through tight spaces, and not knowing what the next turn will bring can all give someone...

A family who lost their home to a massive fire Friday night in Leitchfield has issued a plea for the return of a family pet. Haley Snell, whose family — including two young girls — lost everything they own in a fire at their residence on the corner of Alexander Drive and Embry Villa Road, posted on social media a request for help finding one of the family’s dogs, Sophie.

In July of 1984, the remains of an unidentified female were discovered along the northbound lanes of Interstate 65, approximately 2.5 miles south of Bowling Green, Kentucky. Located in Southern Kentucky, Bowling Green is the county seat of Warren County. It was estimated that the remains were that of a young girl between the ages of 12 and 16 years at the time of her death. The girl could not be identified and she became known as Warren County Jane Doe, and was often referred to as Bowling Green Jane Doe, named for the city where her remains were found. Warren County Jane Doe’s height was estimated to be 4’11” and her weight was approximately 115 pounds.

Paul Lewis Bruton II entered a plea of not guilty on charges of torturing a dog. He was arrested by the Glasgow Police Department on Sept. 9. Bruton was indicted by a Barren County grand jury on Oct. 16 with a cash bond of $5,000 on charges of torturing a dog when he, according to the police citation, took a military knife and stabbed the family dog.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - A man who fled law enforcement Monday afternoon is facing a slew of charges. According to a press release, a Warren County Sheriff’s deputy attempted a traffic stop on Pintail Drive. The operator of the vehicle, identified as Aaron Smith, 37, did not stop...

EDMONTON, Ky. (WBKO) - The Bowling Green Lady Purples have dominated the region all year long and that culminated into the Lady Purples winning the 4th Region Volleyball Championship, beating Warren East 3-0 to clinch its third region title in the past four seasons. “So proud of the girls, so...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One of the men charged in the death of Crystal Rogers hopes to separate his trial from Brooks Houck, but the state argued their cases should stay joined. Joseph Lawson's attorneys filed a motion in October saying it's unlikely he could receive a fair trial unless the trials are separated, particularly due to an "overflow of evidence" in Houck's case.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Temperatures stay much warmer than average for today with highs around the lower 80s. Dry conditions continue today with cloud clearing throughout the day. WARMER: Temperatures will continue to warm up to above average for tomorrow with highs in the low to mid 80s. RAINY...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Temperatures are only coming down to around 60 degrees on the late night. More sunshine combined with that breezy south wind will allow highs to top out in the lower and middle 80s on Wednesday. The record high in Bowling Green for Wednesday is 87 set back in 1927. The normal high for this time of year is 67. While it does not feel like the autumn season, the fall colors are certainly looking good in many locations across the area.

Much like last year, the Glasgow Public Square will once again be adorned with banners honoring local veterans. On Sept. 29, 2023 members of the Glasgow Parks and Recreation Department hung 16 banners on light posts around the square with the inaugural banners obtained through a partnership between the Renaissance committee and the local veterans association. Matt Mutter, who first spoke openly about the banners at a Sept. 26 Glasgow Common Council meeting, the 16 banners had a cost of $1,780 and that subsequent banners who be sponsored “someone who wants to honor a particular veteran.”

Even though the spooky season only lasts 31 days, you can still experience thrills and chills throughout the South year-round. Whether it's spooky sites like the Old Richardsville Road Bridge in Bowling Green, Ky., visiting a haunted city such as Selma, Ala., or hitting the road on a haunted road trip through Georgia, you just need to know where to go and what to look for.