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Barren County authorities investigating shooting
GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an accidental shooting that occurred Thursday night. The reported shooting happened on Arnett Grove Road, which is off Edmonton Road toward Metcalfe County. Deputies responded there at 7:24 p.m. Authorities learned a female had been shot at...
Two severely injured, one arrested after vehicle collision and shooting in Adair County
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Kentucky State Police Post 15 is investigating a vehicle collision and shooting that occurred in Adair County Saturday morning. KSP received a call around 7:55 a.m. from the Adair County Sheriff’s Office for assistance. The preliminary investigation revealed that 50-year-old Gregory J. Willis and...
Barren County celebrates City of Glasgow’s 225th birthday
GLASGOW, Ky. – The City of Glasgow is celebrating a major milestone as it turns 225 years old. The celebration took over the Glasgow Square, with bouncy houses, food trucks, live music and more. For one city council member, he says this celebration has been in the works for...
Section of road in Glasgow closed due to flooding
GLASGOW, Ky. – Old Munfordville Road located near Veterans Outer Loop in Glasgow is closed due to flooding, city officials say. According to a social media post by Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management, storm water manager April Russell stated water is over the roadway and almost cresting the bridge. Please...
Glasgow Public Square to close for 225th Anniversary celebration
GLASGOW, Ky. – Motorists in Glasgow can expect a closure on Friday. The Glasgow Public Square’s east side will close at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 10 for the city’s 225th Anniversary celebration. The north and south sides will close at 3 p.m. Glasgow police ask motorists...
Spayed & Aid of Kentucky participates in Kentucky Gives Day
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Tuesday is Kentucky Gives Day, and local organizations are receiving donations from the community for a 24 hour span. South Central Kentucky is represented by groups such as Habitat for Humanity in Simpson County, The Bridge to Recovery in Bowling Green and the Barren County YMCA.
KSP looking for missing inmate from Glasgow
RICHMOND, Ky. (WBKO) - The Kentucky State Police is searching for an inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center just before 2:30 pm today. Post 7 is looking for 38-year-old, Tyler O. Branstetter, of Glasgow. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, dark basketball shorts, and white tennis shoes. He also has several tattoos on his face, neck, and arms.
Police say car seats can provide safety during storms
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s not something everyone might think of, but it’s a good tip from law enforcement during severe weather. News 40 spoke to Captain Ashley Jones with the Glasgow Police Department about what you can do to keep your family safer in the case of a weather event. Jones said car seats are a good way to keep your child safe during a tornado.
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