Avery Catalano

A grassroots coalition is pushing back against a proposed data center near Mammoth Cave, citing 37 identified sinkholes on the site and the presence of an endangered cave shrimp species. Residents who live closest to the project, including farm owner Angie Herald, say they won't back down as the group builds support ahead of its next meeting Nov. 10.

Grayson County man George T. Greer sentenced to 35 years after pleading guilty to murder, attempted murder and theft in a 2024 samurai sword attack in Falls of Rough that killed Teresa Boles.

Bobby Meadors is charged with first-degree manslaughter in the 2020 fentanyl death of his 7-year-old granddaughter. The Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force reopened the case in September.

The Allen County–Scottsville Crime Task Force says new evidence prompted the shift and is urging anyone near Celsor Road in August 2020 to come forward, warning that the window to speak up voluntarily is closing.

A father and stepmother face abuse and strangulation charges after a 6-year-old girl in Allen County was found with bruising covering much of her body.

Leitchfield police are investigating a recording device found in a bathroom at Grayson County High School after middle school softball players discovered it and reported it to a coach.

The Family Enrichment Center is raising awareness about the TEN-4 rule, a tool to help parents, teachers and neighbors recognize bruising patterns that could indicate child abuse in children under 4.

Cleaton residents held a candlelight vigil for 11-month-old Grayson Walton the same day a second person was arraigned in his death case. Elijah Mayes, 19, faces murder and other charges, while Jeff Barnett, Grayson's step-grandfather, is charged with tampering with physical evidence. Both remain held at the Muhlenberg County Detention Center as the case continues.

Three Louisville teens face felony charges after a late-night incident in Cave City, according to a Kentucky State Police arrest citation.

The Central City Fire Department responded to a residential house explosion in the 400 block of North 5th Street in Central City.

Graves County teacher was arrested Friday on a felony grooming charge after the school district reported an allegation of an improper relationship with a minor student to the sheriff's department.

Robert Froberg, accused of kidnapping resulting in the death of Morgan Violi, is expected to enter a guilty plea at a federal court hearing Wednesday after his July 22 further-proceedings hearing was converted to a change-of-plea.

The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office has found a man they say is wanted on attempted murder charges.

A new Kentucky law takes effect Tuesday expanding concealed carry permits to 18- to 20-year-olds. The provisional license is valid only in Kentucky, requires training, and expires when the holder turns 21. Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed the bill, but the legislature overrode him 28 to 9.

Major Geoff Gleitz of the Bowling Green Police Department graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, completing the 10-week leadership program and the Yellow Brick Road fitness challenge.

Kentucky Industrial Alliance says the proposed Cave Point Commerce Center data center campus could generate major tax revenue for local schools, Cave City and Barren County, though the report says estimates are preliminary.

Kentucky State Police are searching for 32-year-old Jon Moss, who escaped from the Warren County Regional Jail Friday afternoon in Bowling Green. He was last seen heading toward downtown.

Kentucky State Police say a Bowling Green man was arrested after a pregnant woman reported her prescription medication had been replaced with an unknown medication.

Cave City council voted 4-1 Monday night to approve the first reading of a moratorium blocking data center permit applications for one year. The second and final reading is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20.

Cave City Councilwoman Leticia Cline and Mayor Dwayne Hatcher discuss the city's decision to enact a one-year moratorium on data center permits as Discovery eyes the area for a potential facility.

The CDC has issued a level three emergency response to the hantavirus outbreak. Health officials in south-central Kentucky say the risk remains low locally and are providing guidance on safe cleaning practices in areas where rodents may have lived.

The Kentucky Education Association has launched a statewide survey asking educators to anonymously share their experiences with school safety and student behavior. More than 25,000 incidents involving injured staff have been reported since 2021.

Robert Froberg appeared in Warren County federal court and pleaded not guilty to kidnapping resulting in death in the 1996 Morgan Violi case.

A Bowling Green man faces burglary and sexual abuse charges after police said he forced his way into his ex-girlfriend's home Thursday and assaulted her before fleeing.

Kentucky's Citizen Foster Care Review Board is seeking volunteers to help review cases for nearly 9,000 children in state custody across 54 counties. Volunteers meet regularly to ensure children receive needed services and move toward permanent homes.