Bridging Project to begin in Metcalfe County next week
A Bridging Kentucky Project will soon be underway in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 3 area. The project will rehab the bridge on KY 496 over Oil Well Branch in Metcalfe County. Scott & Murphy Inc. was awarded the contract on December 13 in the amount of $129,475.17. The contractor plans to start work on the bridge on Thursday, Jan. 24. The project will close the bridge on KY 496 over Oil Well Branch at mile point 11.2 for approximately 30 days. A signed detour utilizing KY 533 and KY 2390 will be in place. The signed detour is approximately six miles long so motorists need to allow for extra travel time. The entire project is expected to be completed by July 1. The rehab work will extend the life of the bridge 35 years.
The Bridging Kentucky Program is a transformational commitment to improve safety and soundness across the Commonwealth. KYTC will rehabilitate, repair, or replace more than 1,000 critical structures in all 120 Kentucky counties over the next six years. The program will reopen closed bridges, remove weight restrictions that prevent use by school buses, emergency vehicles and businesses, and improve access and mobility for all Kentuckians. For more about Bridging Kentucky please visit BridgingKentucky.com.
Several arrests were made recently by the Glasgow Police Department.
26 year-old Nicholas Jamar Jackson, of Bowling Green, was placed under arrest early Wednesday morning after a traffic stop just off the Cumberland Parkway. Jackson was charged with operating a motor vehicle un under the influence of alcohol or drugs, 1st offense.
A traffic stop Wednesday night by Glasgow Police, landed a Glasgow man in jail. 44 year-old Christopher J. Burroughs was arrested and charged with rear license not illuminated, operating on a suspended or revoked operator's license, failure of owner to maintain required insurance, inadequate silencer (muffler), obstructed vision, no other state registration receipt and no registration plates.
During a routine traffic stop early Thursday morning, Glasgow Police arrested 30 year-old Robert L. Myers, of Hardyville, who had three active bench warrants. He was also charged with carrying a concealed weapon.
And, 37 year-old Julio Alonso, of Glasgow, was arrested Thursday morning and charged with operating on a suspended or revoked operator's license, no registration plates, no registration receipt, improper display of registration plates and failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, 1st offense. All were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Search leads to two arrests in Edmonson County
A search for a person with an outstanding felony warrant, led to the arrests of two other individuals. According to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, d3eputies responded to the 1900 block of Cub Run Road to serve the warrant. They were unable to find the person they were looking for , but did make contact with 42 year-old Melissa Hornberger who according to deputies, had three outstanding warrants. Investigators say they located marijuana, a meth pipe containing a white crystal-like substance and multiple pieces of drug paraphernalia. Hornberger and another person inside the residence, 48 year-old Billy Joe Clemmons, were arrested and lodged in the Hart County Jail.
Grayson County man found dead
A Grayson County man who was previously shot in November while chasing burglars off his property and who later found a bomb in his barn, has been killed in a shooting. The Ohio County Sheriff's Office stated they responded to a call regarding a possible deceased person in a car on Bluff Street in Rosine. When deputies arrived, they found Johnnie Hayes, of Caneyville, deceased behind the wheel. it is believed Hayes suffered a gunshot wound. A suspect, Adam Lacefield, was arrested on unrelated charges. Hayes was taken to the medical examiner's office in Madisonville for an autopsy.
Friday, January 17th, 2019
Hart County games Saturday at Washington County
Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys will be on the road Saturday afternoon taking on Washington County in a girl/boy doubleheader. The girls game begins at 2:00 p.m. and WLOC will have live coverage of both games starting with the pregame show at 1:40 p.m.
Hart County Board of Ed meeting
Hart County Board of Education meeting will be held Thursday, January 17th, at Bonnieville at 6:00 p.m.
Hearing set for proposed campground improvements
A public hearing is planned this month to get feedback on proposed campground improvements at Barren River Lake State Resort Park. Kentucky State Parks said in a statement that the hearing would be held at the park on January 24th, at 6:00 p.m. Officials are seeking public comment as part of the process to obtain grant funding for the project, which would upgrade sewer, water and electric at selected campsites. The hearing is open to anyone interested
in commenting on the proposal. Officials are also taking written comments that can be sent to the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program in Frankfort. They must by received by February 7th.
Local schools plan vaping forum
The Hart County and Caverna Independent School districts have announced plans to host a forum on vaping. The free event will take place on Thursday, January 31st, at 6:00 p.m. inside the Hart County High School Cafeteria. A presentation will be given by several community partners in an attempt to provide awareness to parents on the alarming trend among the youth. Vaping is becoming popular with teenagers and there are potential harmful consequences.
Glasgow man arrested on rape charges
A Glasgow man has been arrested on rape charges
of a minor. 30 year-old Maverick Parr, of Glasgow, was taken into custody Tuesday by the Tompkinsville Police Department, after a rape investigation involving a minor. Parr was charged with first-degree sodomy – victim under 12 years of age; use of a minor (under 16) in a sex performance; third-degree rape; and possess/view matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor. Parr is being held in the Barren County Detention Center on a $750,000 cash bond, plus a $25,000 cash bond for second-degree fleeing or evading police (on foot). The investigation is continuing.
Two drug arrests in Glasgow
Two people were arrested in Glasgow Wednesday on drug charges. The Glasgow Police Department received a call concerning a reckless driver in the area of the Marathon Minit Mart on South Green Street. After an investigation, the driver, Bobby Cuzick, of Bowling Green, and a passenger, Megan Ballard, of Glasgow, were arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and marijuana. Cuzick was also driving on a suspended license.
Thursday, January 17th, 2019
Immanuel Ministry Church vehicle stolen
On Wednesday, Hart County Sheriff Jeff Wilson was notified by Pastor Phillip Trent, of Immanuel Ministry Church in Legrande, that the church truck had been stolen. The truck is used for transporting food to the Abundance from the Hart Food Bank. The truck was found a short time later, abandoned two miles from the church. The straps and the gas caps were taken, and apparently someone had been stealing gas from the truck on a regular basis. No arrests have been made. The Hart County Sheriff's Office urges anyone who sees suspicious activity, to report it by calling 270-524-2341.
Hart County Schools close due to sickness
Due to sickness, Hart County Schools have cancelled classes for the remainder of the week. The Hart County Lady Raiders game with Franklin-Simpson Thursday night has been cancelled and an announcement will be made later concerning Friday night's Homecoming game with Edmonson County.
Area high school basketball action
On Thursday, Hart County Lady Raiders will host Franklin-Simpson in a Varsity only contest at 6:00 p.m. WLOC will broadcast the varsity girls game live beginning with the pregame show at 5:40 p.m.
Friday night is Homecoming Night as the Hart County Raider Boys hosts Edmonson County in a JV/Varsity contest at 6:00 p.m. WLOC will be on the air with the varsity boys pregame show at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday night high school basketball scores
In area high school basketball action from Tuesday night:
In girls: Taylor County defeated Hart County 54 to 21 with Hart County's Kylie Adcock scored 11 points.
In boys: Taylor County defeated Hart County 66 to 63 with Hart County's John Shoulders scoring 25 points and had 6 rebounds and Trevor Blair scored 11 points.
In Girls 5th Region All "A" Tournament: Bethlehem defeated Fort Knox 66 to 18
In Boys 5th Region All "A" Tournament: Bethlehem defeated Fort Knox 62 to 46.
In other boys action from Tuesday night:
Barren County over Ohio County 61 to 58
Daviess County defeated Edmonson County 91 to 62 and
Marion County over Adair County 61 to 54.
Caverna High students get extra summer work week
Caverna High School students who work at Cave City area businesses and attractions will get to work one more week this summer than they have in the past due to the Caverna Board of Education voting to delay the start of the school year by one week. Greg Davis, Executive Director of the Cave City Tourist and Convention Commission, made the announcement about the school year starting later in August for the 2019-20 school year on Monday during the tourist commission's meeting.
Three Hardin County residents arrested on burglary charges
On Tuesday morning, officers were dispatched to an assault investigation at a residence in Vine Grove at 2:00 a.m. Police determined two suspects had entered the residence and assaulted a man while attempting a robbery. The victim identified the robbers. Arrested were 21 year-old Elijah McQueary, of Radcliff, 21 year-old Dennis Barnett, Jr., of Elizabethtown, and 23 year-old Dontarrious Meriweather, of Vine Grove. They each face various charges including robbery and drug charges. The investigation is ongoing and police say further arrests are pending.
Louisville man facing multiple felonies
A Louisville man is in jail after leading police on a chase Friday. 25 year-old Jamon Williams now faces multiple felonies after his arrest by Kentucky State Police. Williams was observed speeding on 31-W near West Point, reaching speeds of up to 125 mph and nearly striking a Vine Grove Police Department vehicle that was leading a funeral procession. He was taken into custody after fleeing on foot. Williams faces charges of first-degree wanton endangerment of a police officer; first-degree fleeing or evading police in a motor vehicle and on foot and first-degree possession of a controlled substance — drug unspecified, and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, He also is charged with multiple traffic violations. Williams is being held in lieu of a $5,000 cash bond in the Hardin County Detention Center.
5th Region All "A" Classic scores
In Monday night high school basketball action in the 5th Region All "A" Classic:
Campbellsville girls defeated the Caverna Lady Colonels 37 to 34 and Campbellsville Boys defeated Caverna Boys 76 to 28.
Kentucky Governor appoints local Judge
Gov. Matt Bevin has made recent appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions:
Locally, Joe A. Choate has been appointed as a member of the
Commission on Fire Protection, Personnel, Standards and Education.
· Joe A. Choate, of Hardyville, is the Hart County Judge/Executive.
· He will serve for a term expiring July 16, 2022.
The Commission on Fire Protection, Personnel, Standards and Education strengthens, upgrades and improves the fire services for the citizens and industries within the Commonwealth through standardized education, training, communication and distribution of funds.
Butler County inmate walks away from work detail
A Butler County inmate is being sought after walking away from work detail Thursday. After following up on several leads, authorities believe Bradley Adam Jones could be in the
Bowling Green area. The 22 year-old man is a non-violent offender and was serving time for burglary. He is described as a white male, 5'10" tall with brown hair and brown eyes.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of Bradley Adam Jones, please contact Kentucky State Police at 270-782-1822.
Missing teen believed to be in Hardin County
Police in Owensboro believe a missing teen may be in the
Hardin County area. Authorities are searching for 15 year-old Kayla N. Sweeney who has been listed as an endangeredrunaway since the end of October. Mary Ann Adams, Sweeney’s grandmother, said Sweeney disappeared after the funeral for her brother, Tyler, who died in September in a car crash.
Kayla is a white female with brown hair, hazel eyes, 5-foot-7 and weighing 130 pounds. Sweeney is originally from Hardin County and had been placed in an Owensboro home by the Department of Community Based Services. Anyone with information on the teen's whereabouts, is urged to contact Owensboro Police at 270-687-8888.
Glasgow Police Department recent arrests
On Saturday, 40 year-old Robert C. Browning, of Glasgow, was arrested on a Barren County Indictment Warrant for Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st degree, possession of controlled substance, 1st offense - meth, 1st offense - unspecified, 3rd, degree - drug unspecified, drug paraphernalia - buy/possess, possession of marijuana and possession of controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (opiates).
A Hart County indictment warrant was served Saturday on 30 year-old Justin Lee Borders, of Horse Cave, for assault, 3rd degree - police officer or probation officer, resisting arrest, and terroristic threatening, 3rd degree.
43 year-old Jeremy Lane White, of Glasgow, was arrested for a DUI citation, and after a further search, was charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia - buy/possess, failure to illuminate head lamps and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, 1st offense.
Also on Saturday, Glasgow Police responded to a report of a physical domestic altercation at 109 Wedgewood Drive. 23 year-old Cameron Vance Blanton, of Glasgow, was arrested for assault, 4th degree (domestic violence) minor injury.
On Sunday, officers were dispatched to Happy Valley Inn after receiving a complaint from the business. 33 year-old James Allen Green, of Glasgow, was arrested and charged with Public Intoxication - controlled substance.
On Sunday night while canvassing the area of Ellison Avenue and Columbia Avenue in Glasgow where recent break ins had taken place, an officer observed three males at the Circle K dumpsters. The men men fled on foot. The officer called for backup and after locating the three males, 33 year-old Chad W. Bell, of Glasgow, was taken into custody for tampering with physical evidence. 45 year-old Charles L. Busey, of Glasgow, was arrested for public intoxication - controlled substance and tampering with physical evidence.
On Monday, 30 year-old Michael Howard of Glasgow, was arrested after being served two Kentucky warrants and was found to have an active warrant from Harrison County Sheriff Department and NCIC entry advised full extradition.
On Tuesday, 18 year-old Zachary Wade Driver, of Glasgow, was arrested after an injury accident on the Cumberland Parkway. Driver was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense and operating on a suspended or revoked operator's license.
All were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Tuesday, January 15th, 2019
Candlelight vigil for former Caverna teacher
Students and faculty are mourning the death of a former Caverna High School Teacher. 26 year-old Kaci Wilson was a passenger in a car driven by Noel Cruz-Lemus Sunday afternoon as they were traveling on Campbell Lane. Wilson was killed after the driver lost control, traveling into oncoming traffic. Kaci Wilson was a teacher at Jennings Creek Elementary School in Warren County and was a former teacher at Caverna High School. A candlelight vigil will be held in her honor tonight at 5:00 p.m. outside of Caverna High School.
Area high school basketball action
In area high school basketball action Tuesday night:
Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys will be on the road taking on Taylor County in a Girl/Boy double header starting at 5:30 p.m. Studio 101 will have live play by play coverage of both games beginning with the pregame show at 5:10 p.m.
On Thursday, Hart County Lady Raiders will host Franklin-Simpson in a JV/Varsity contest at 6:00 p.m. WLOC will broadcast the varsity girls game live beginning with the pregame show at 7:00 p.m.
Bowling Green woman dies in crash
A Bowling Green woman has died after a Sunday afternoon
crash on Campbell Lane. The Bowling Green Police Department confirms Kaci Wilson was a passenger in a three-vehicle crash. Police say the vehicle Wilson was in was traveling east when it entered the path of a vehicle heading west. The crash also caused the involvement of a third vehicle. Both directions from the Nashville Road to Industrial Drive were closed, but have since reopened. No other details have been released.
From the Abundance of the Hart Food Bank
From the Abundance of the Hart Food Bank, a certified member agency of Feeding America, will be distributing food in the gymnasium of the Munfordville Baptist Church to those who qualify Friday, January 18th, at 10:30 a.m. The food bank will be open throughout the day. Only one person per household can receive the food.
To qualify for this program, you must:
1. Meet the household income eligibility guidelines provided by Feeding America.
2. Show proof that you live in Hart County.
3. Only receive commodities one time a month.
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program for senior adults age 60 and over is available if you qualify.
Qualifications for this program are:
1. Show proof that you are 60 years old or older
2. Show proof that you live in Hart County.
3. Show proof of income for all members of your household.
4. Meet the household income eligibility guidelines provided by Feeding America.
Volunteer workers will need to arrive at 9:00 a.m. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Horse Cave City Council Meeting
Horse Cave City Council Meeting will be held Monday, January 14th, at 6:00 p.m. New business will include: Reappointment of Kerry McDaniel to a four year term (2019-2022) as Emergency Management Director for the city, reappointment of Larry Jewell to a two year term (2019-2021) to the Hart County 109 Board and first reading of ordinance relating to mandatory garbage collection within the city of Horse Cave.
Glasgow man arrested for robbery
Glasgow Police have apprehended the man who robbed th3e Dollar General on West Main Street Friday afternoon. Police say a white middle-aged man with scruffy facial hair showed a firearm to the clerk and demanded money at 4:30 p.m. Friday. On Friday night, Glasgow Police arrested 51 year-old Keith Byrd, of Cave City. He is charged with wanton endangerment, 1st degree, and robbery, 1st degree. He was lodged in the Barren County Jail.
Smiths Grove woman indicted
A Smiths Grove woman accused of shooting her boyfriend after a dispute over the temperature setting at their home, has been indicted on two criminal counts. 52 year-old Candy A. Moss was charged last week by a Warren County Grand Jury with first-degree assault and tampering with physical evidence. Moss is accused of shooting 64 year-old Stevie Flynn multiple times November 28th or 29th at their r3esidence on College Street in Smiths Grove. She is in the Warren County Regional Jail under a $250,000 cash bond and is set to be arraigned Monday by Warren Circuit Judge Steve Wilson.
Area high school basketball action
From Thursday night locally, Hart County Girls defeated Cumberland County 56 to 24. Hart County's Dea Bradley scored 14 points and Haley Sturgeon scored 13 points.
Caverna Lady Colonels and Caverna Boys will entertain Green County in a girl/boy double-header at 5:30 p.m.
Hart County Lady Raiders will entertain Larue County in a JV/Varsity game at 5:30 p.m. WLOC will begin live coverage from the new Hart County High School gym starting at 6:30 p.m. with the girl's varsity pregame show.
*Hart County will not be playing Saturday and there will be no games for Hart County Monday.
Caverna High SBDM regular meeting cancelled
The regular Caverna High School Decision Based Council Meeting (SBDM) for Monday, January 14th, in the high school library at 4:30 p.m. has been cancelled and a special called meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 15th, at 4:30 p.m. in the high school library.
Cave City murder cases go to grand jury
The case of three defendants in a Cave City murder will now go to the grand jury. According to court records, the case against Inell Crayton, Kayla Anderson and Devonja Sweat are now heading to the grand jury and the bonds for the suspects will reflect no changes. 22 year-old Keshawn Sarver was found dead at Glenwood Apartments in Cave City on December 29th. Officials say Crayton is charged with one count of murder, one count of burglary, 1st degree and one count of tampering with evidence. Anderson, an acquaintance of Sarvers, is charged with one count of tampering with evidence. Sweat is charged with complicity to murder.
Two fatalities in Edmonson County crash
A two vehicle crash in Edmonson County has claimed the
life a man and a woman. KSP responded to the collision Thursday on 31-W, one mile south of Park City. A preliminary investigation revealed that 32 year-old James E. Arms, of Park City, was operating a 1999 Chevrolet passenger car traveling southbound on Louisville Road when his vehicle exited the right shoulder of the roadway, reentered the roadway overcorrecting, causing his vehicle to cross the centerline of the roadway, into the path of a semi truck, driven by 26 year-old Stefanee Dawkins, of GA. The semi struck the passenger side of Arm's car. Both Arms and a passenger, 45 year-old Lavonda J. Flannery, of Rocky Hill, were pronounced deceased on scene by the Edmonson County Coroner’s Office. They were unrestrained at the time of the collision. Dawkins was not injured. The investigation continues and is currently being led by Trooper Daniel Priddy.
Federal lawsuit filed against Hart Co. Sheriff and former deputy
A federal lawsuit has been filed by an Elizabethtown man against Hardin County Sheriff John Ward and former deputy Clennon Smith. Attorneys representing Michael Williams Wednesday, said he was permanently disfigured after the February 8th, 2018 shooting that occurred on Bacon Creek Road. Among the allegations, the filing states Ward should have never hired Smith after previous incidents of "excessive force". Attorneys say Williams has been left blind in his left eye after being struck multiple times by gunfire from Smith.
A Hardin County grand jury found in August that no criminal charges should be brought against Smith, who was placed on paid leave immediately after the incident. He resigned Oct. 15th from the sheriff’s office. Hardin County Sheriff Ward is being sued as an individual and in his official capacities. Smith is being sued as an individual.
Glasgow man claims to be his brother
A Glasgow man claiming to be his brother, has been arrested
after a routine traffic stop. Police say 26 year-old Troy Vibbert was pulled over recently and when asked, he repeatedly told them his name was Zachary Vibbert. The officer advised him that he had attended school with Zachary Vibbert and knew he was giving false information. The man then told the officer his real name was Troy Vibbert and Zachary was his brother. After an investigation, it was determined that Troy Vibbert had 4 active arrest warrants dating back to June 2018.Vibbert was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Friday, January 11th, 2019
Monroe County man sentenced on child porn charges
A Monroe County man has been sentenced on child porn charges. Kentucky State Police arrested James Holland, Jr., of Gamaliel, in August following an undercover investigation.
Holland pleaded guilty in September without the benefit of a plea agreement. H was sentenced to 108 months in prison and will have a lifetime of supervision thereafter. Holland was also ordered to pay $32,000 in restitution to six victims for possession of child pornography.
Three drug arrests in Horse Cave
Deputy Steven Shields and Deputy Jacob Hodges responded to a drug complaint Monday at 91 Cedar Cliff Church Road, Horse Cave. upon arrival, deputies gained probable cause for the execution of a search warrant. Upon execution of the search warrant, over 9 pounds of marijuana and over $17,000 cash were discovered. Arrested were 24 year-old Nicholas K. Booher, of Horse Cave, 26 year-old Jared M. Booher, of Horse Cave, and 25 year-old Katrianna P. Soto, of Greensburg. All three were charged with trafficking in marijuana, over 5 pounds, 1st6 offense, and drug paraphernalia- buy/possess and were lodged in the Hart County Jail. Assisting on scene was Munfordville Police Department and Kentucky State Police.
Wanted man arrested in Bonnieville
On Sunday morning, Deputy Bruce Neville responded to a possible wanted subject around the 8000 block of Priceville Road who was possibly hiding in the woods. Deputy Neville and Deputy Caleb Butler found and arrested 46 year-old Clifford Shofner for drug paraphernalia buy/possess and carrying a concealed deadly weapon. A Barren County Indictment was also served for Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st offense, tampering with physical evidence, drug paraphernalia, buy/possess, carrying a concealed deadly weapon and persistent felony offender, 1st degree. Shofner was lodged in the Hart County Jail.
Friday night area high school basketball
Caverna Lady Colonels and Caverna Boys will entertain Green County in a girl/boy double-header at 5:30 p.m.
Hart County Lady Raiders will entertain Larue County Friday night at 5:30 p.m. WLOC will begin live coverage from the new Hart County High School gym starting at 5:10 p.m.
with the pregame show.
Hart County Boy's game will hinge on the outcome of Friday night's Larue County game in the 2A Tournament. If Larue County Boys lose, the Hart County-Larue County game will be played Saturday night at Hart County High School. If Larue wins in the 2A, they will play Hart County Sunday, February 3rd.
Thursday night area high school basketball action
Hart County Lady Raiders will host Cumberland County in a JV/Varsity contest at 5:30 p.m. WLOC will begin broadcasting live coverage of the girls varsity game beginning with the pregame show at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday night local high school basketball
In boys action:
Campbellsville over Hart County 86 to 78. Hart County's Brayden Bell scored 29 points and John Shoulders had 25 points.
Russellville over Caverna Boys 67 to 58
In girls action: Russellville defeated Caverna 61 to 50.
S
ilo fires at Kingsford ManufacturingSeveral fire departments were called out Monday to the Kingsford Manufacturing plant in Summer Shade. Witnesses say two silos blew after flames ignited inside the silos. Fire crews requested extra assistance to contain the fire, which took several hours to completely extinguish. No injuries were reported at Kingsford.
Bowling Green father facing assault charges
A Bowling Green father is facing assault charges. Police were called to the Medical Center E-R Monday in reference to a five-month-old baby with injuries. The child had a bruise above her left eye, and her right arm was loosely hanging at her side. Authorities say the father of the child, Christopher Dale Alvey, told them he pulled the crying child out of her
crib by her right arm and heard a loud pop sound early Monday morning. Alvey also stated the baby hit her head on his collarbone. Alvey is in the Warren County Regional Jail charged with 4th degree assault. The child was taken to Vanderbilt Hospital.
Widespread Flu Activity throughout the commonwealth
The Department for Public Health (DPH) has now reported widespread flu activity for the first time in the season in Kentucky. Widespread is the highest level of flu activity. This indicates increased flu cases or flu outbreaks in at least half of the Commonwealth’s regions. The Dept. for Public Health strongly urges flu vaccines for everyone, particularly children ages six months and under and those who are at high risk for complications related to the flu, such as pregnant women and the elderly.
For safety to yourself and others, remember to:
*cover your cough
*avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
*wash your hands frequently with soap and water
*And stay home if you develop flu-like illness.
Tuesday night high school basketball
On Tuesday night, Caverna Lady Colonels and Caverna Boys will entertain Russellville in a girl/boy double header beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Hart County Boys
JV/Varsity teams will be on the road taking on Campbellsville. Join Studio 101 for play by coverage beginning at 6:45 p.m. with the pregame show of the boys varsity game.
Monday night high school basketball
In area high school basketball action Monday night in girls, Central Hardin defeated Hart County Lady Raiders 80 to 51. Hart County's Haley Sturgeon scored 18 points.
Hart County Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Hart County Chamber of Commerce's Quarterly Luncheon will be held Wednesday, January 9th, at 12 noon at the Hart County Ag Center, 2384 S. Dixie Hwy, Munfordville. The guest speaker will be new County Judge Executive Joe Choate. The cost is $12 per person. For more information, call the Chamber office at 270-524-2892.
Horse Cave man arrested for wanton endangerment
A 29 year-old Horse Cave man has been arrested on several charges. According to Horse Cave Police Department, on Friday, Andrew Goodnight, 217 East Main Street, Apt. 7, of Horse Cave, was arrested and charged with Wanton Endangerment, 1st degree, Terroristic Threatening, 3rd degree, and possession of marijuana. The arrest was due to an investigation earlier involving a minor. Goodnight was also served a Barren County District Court Warrant for nonpayment of court costs and fees. Goodnight was lodged in the Hart County Jail in lieu of a $5214 bond.
New expansion at Sister Schubert's Horse Cave Plant
Approximately 100 dignitaries and business people were in attendance Monday for the ground breaking ceremony. Sister Schubert's announced a $62 million expansion with the new 134,000 square foot addition. The company will run 7.3 million rolls per day and will add a new state of the art baking line, along with 70 new jobs added with the new expansion.
Third murder suspect arraignment
The third suspect involved in a murder investigation in Cave City was arraigned in court Monday. Devonja Sweat was charged with complicity to murder after 22 year-old Keshawn Sarver was found dead at Glenwood Apartments on December 29th. Sweat was arrested in Nashville last Wednesday. On Monday, he was arraigned in Barren County District Court where his preliminary hearing was set for January 10th at 2:20 p.m. Kayla Anderson was also arrested last week and charged with tampering with evidence. Her preliminary hearing will also be January 10th. Inell Crayton is charged with one count of murder, one count of burglary, 1st degree, and one count of tampering with evidence. His case was sent to the grand jury.
Greensburg man charged with step-dad's murder
A Greensburg man was arrested over the weekend and charged with the murder of his step-dad.On Saturday afternoon, Kentucky State Police and the Green County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to a fight complaint on Ralph Vaughn Rd , one mile east of Greensburg. Police say they found 49 year-old Gregory Richard unresponsive after suffering a severe head injury. After an investigation, it was determined that Richard was involved in a fight with his step son, 31-year-old Robert Cundiff, of Greensburg. During the altercation, Cundiff allegedly attacked his step father with a hammer. Cundiff then placed Richard, who was still alive, in a crawl space under the house. Officials say Richard later died at the hospital from his injuries.
Glasgow woman appears in Barren Circuit Court
A Glasgow woman facing charges of murder and DUI appeared in Barren Circuit Court Monday. 47 year-old Lee Ann Tarry was involved in a traffic collision in Glasgow January 26th, 2018 that resulted in the death of 24 year-old Shanda N. Shockley. Tarry pleaded not guilty to the charges. She has been on home incarceration. A trial date has been scheduled for September 17th with a pretrial conference for July 1st.
Hart County Fiscal Court Meeting
THE HART COUNTY FISCAL
COURT HELD ITS FIRST MEETING OF THE NEW YEAR WITH NEW JUDGE EXECUTIVE JOE
CHOATE PRESIDING. AFTER JUDGE CHOATE CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER, BRO.
PHILLIP TRENT, PASTOR OF IMMANUEL MINISTRIES, OPENED
THE MEETING WITH PRAYER.
JAILER ISRAEL BERGENSON GAVE THE JAIL REPORT STATING THERE WAS A TOTAL OF
183 IN THE COUNTY JAIL. JAILER BERGENSON ALSO ASKED THE COURT TO SELL SOME
SURPLUS PROPERTY. THE COURT APPROVED THIS REQUEST AND THE COURT APPROVED
MOVING FROM 10 HOURS TO 12 HOURS PER DAY FOR THE NURSE AT THE JAIL.
AFTER ROUTINE BUSINESS, THE COURT HAD MANY ITEMS TO CONSIDER SINCE A NEW
TERM HAS STARTED. THE COURT APPROVED THE 2ND READING OF 18 TONS WEIGHT LIMIT
ON TOMMY TOMS ROAD, JUDGE EXECUTIVE TO SIGN LEASE AGREEMENT FOR HART COUNTY
SOLID WASTE TRUCK, APPOINTED TRESEA WEBER AS FISCAL COURT CLERK AFTER LISA
SANDERS RESIGNED, BUDGET TRANSFER #9, SHERIFF'S 2019 BUDGET AND SALARY CAP,
COUNTY CLERKS BUDGET & SALARY CAP, AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH CERT BARREN
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AFFILIATION WITH HART COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD, CHRIS
BUSH AS SEARCH AND RESCUE COORDINATOR, MAGISTRATE GARY GARDNER AS JUDGE
PRO-TEMP, BOND FOR JUDGE EXECUTIVE, JAILER, CORONER AND DEPUTIES, SHERIFF,
AND CONSTABLES, CONTRACT WITH DENNIS AMOS AND WILLIAM TWEEDY AS HART COUNTY
CONSTABLES. APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY EMPLOYEES, APPOINTMENT OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR KERRY MCDANIELS TO 2 YEAR TERM, APPOINTMENT OF LARRY
BUNCH AS COUNTY ROAD SUPERVISOR TO 2 YEAR TERM, MAGISTRATES REQUEST, AND
MOVED ED DENNISON FROM FULL TIME TO PART TIME AND HIRED MIKE TAYLOR AS PART
TIME EMPLOYEE. THE COURT'S NEXT MEETING WILL BE
MONDAY, JANUARY 28TH, AT 9 AM IN THE COURTROOM. THIS WILL START THE
BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION FOR HART COUNTY'S 200TH ANNIVERSARY.
This week's area high school basketball action
Monday night, Caverna Boys will entertain Butler County in a JV/Varsity contest at 7:00 p.m. Hart County Lady Raiders will be on the road taking on Central Hardin in a JV/Varsity Contest at 5:30 p.m. WLOC will have live coverage of the Lady Raiders varsity game beginning at 6:30 p.m. with the pregame show.
On Tuesday night, Caverna Lady Colonels and Caverna Boys will entertain Russellville in a girl/boy double header beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Hart County Boys will be on the road taking on Campbellsville at 7:00 p.m. Join Studio 101 for play by coverage beginning at 6:45 p.m. with the pregame show.
Hart County Fiscal Court Meeting
Hart County Fiscal Court will meet Monday morning, January 7th, on the 2nd floor of the courthouse. New business will include: Acknowledging Executive Order, Sheriff appointment, Sheriff's 2018 Tax Settlement, Sheriff's 2018 Revenue Settlement, approve Sheriff's 2019 Budget & Salary Cap, County Clerk's 2019 Budget & Salary Cap, contract between Hart County and the Constables, Affiliation agreement CERT Barren River Health Department, Affiliation agreement with Hart County Rescue Squad, approve execution of bond for: Judge/Executive, Jailer, Coroner and deputies, Sheriff, Constables and approve appointment of Emergency Management Director.
Body of missing woman found
The body of a missing 19 year-old woman has been found in Monroe County. On Saturday around 10:47 a.m., volunteers were searching the area of East Fork Creek and Barren River when the body of 19 year-old Leah Carter was located on the river bank. A search for Carter had been ongoing for five days after her car had been swept by rising water off of Lyons Bridge on December 31st. Her body was found approximately five miles from where her car was swept off the bridge.
Moped passenger killed in collision
The Glasgow Police Department says they responded to an accident Friday involving a moped and a pickup on Veterans Outer Loop near Oil City Road and West Main Street. According to police, Jacob Montgomery was driving a 2010 GMC truck when it was involved in the accident with a moped driven by Joseph Ramey. Ramey was sent to T. J. Samson Community Hospital, while his passenger, Cassie Blankenship, was sent to the U of L Hospital, where she later died. The accident is still under investigation.
E-town man arraigned in infant's murder
A 24 year-old Elizabethtown man charged in the death of a 4-month-old boy has been arraigned. 24 year-old Jahi Hall was arraigned Wednesday on the murder charge in Hardin District Court and pleaded not guilty
by video from the Hardin County Detention Center. Hall, who was arrested December 22nd in the death of Brody Lemuel Taylor, of Elizabethtown, is being held in jail in lieu of a $500,000 cash bond. He is set to appear again at 9:00 a.m. January 11th in Hardin District Court. According to an arrest warrant, Brody died December 20th after he was left in Hall's care. The infant boy was found unresponsive that morning and was pronounced dead at 9:55 a.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital. The homicide was the seventh in Hardin County in 2018.
Two arraigned in Cave City homicide
Arraignments were held Thursday afternoon in Barren District Court for two of the three people charged in connection with a Cave City homicide. 23 year-old Inell Crayton, of Bowling Green, and 22 year-old Kayla
Anderson, of Scottsville, were arrested Tuesday evening by KSP and 22 year-old Devonja Sweat, of Nashville, was taken into custody in Nashville Wednesday. Crayton and Sweat are accused of causing the death of 22 year-old KeShawn L. Sarver, who was found dead Friday in his Cave City apartment. Crayton and Anderson appeared by video conference from the Barren County Detention Center. Crayton is charged with murder, first-degree burglary and tampering with physical evidence and chose to waive the preliminary hearing. His bond had been set at $1 million. Anderson, an acquaintance of Sarver's, is charged with
tampering with physical evidence and chose to have a preliminary hearing, which has been set for January 10th. In the mean time, Anderson's bond has been reduced to $50,000.
Area high school basketball action
In girls action from Wednesday night, Bethlehem defeated Caverna Lady Colonels 67 to 40 and Bethlehem Boys defeated Caverna Boys 70 to 58. On Friday, Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys will host Caverna Lady Colonels and Caverna Boys in a girl/boy double header at the new Hart County High School building beginning at 5:30 p.m. WLOC will be on the air with the live broadcast beginning with the girls' game at 5:00 p.m. A special ceremony will be held between the games for the naming of the new Basketball Court.
No property tax penalties if paid by Friday
Due to the transition of the Hart County Sheriff's Department, no late fees or penalties will be charged on tax bills paid through the end of the business day Friday, January 4th, 2019.
Five year-old dies after three vehicle crash
A five-year-old has died after a Friday morning crash involving three vehicles.
Five-year-old Jude Wilson died around 12:32 a.m. Tuesday morning at Vanderbilt Hospital. Jude was one of the passengers involved in a crash that occurred on the 7000 block of Cemetery Road where police say Jack Sikes, of Bowling Green, was traveling east in a pickup when a utility trailer he was towing separated from the rear hitch of his pickup. The trailer crossed into the westbound lane where it struck a passenger car driven by Jacquelyn Tanero. Tanero's vehicle crossed into the centerline striking a van head-on, driven by Doris Coleman. Three juvenile passengers riding in Tanaro's car, were flown to Vanderbilt Hospital. One juvenile passenger is listed in critical condition and the other is listed in extremely critical condition. Coleman and Tanero suffered
non-life threatening
injuries.
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Missing male juvenile in Barre
n CountyThe Barren County Sheriff's Office is searching for missing juvenile Zachariah L. Cunningham. Cunningham is 17 years old and is approximately 6'0 tall and weighs 195 lbs. He has blonde hair and blue eyes and has one arm in a sling from a broken bone. He was last seen on December 26th, 2018 at his foster home but was caught on video leaving the residence around 4:00 a.m. on the morning of 12-27-2018. If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Zachariah Cunningham, please contact the Barren County Sheriff's Office at 270-651-2771. After hours, a deputy can be reached through dispatch at 270-651-5151.
Search continues for 19 year-old woman
The search continues in Monroe County for 19 year-old Leah Carter. On Monday night, dispatch received a report that Carter's car left the road and was swept into East Fork Creek. Officials located her car Tuesday morning empty about 500 yards from Earl and Lyons Bridge. Including emergency personnel, hundreds of volunteers are coming together to help with search efforts. Dive teams, K-9's hundreds of volunteers on foot and atv's are hoping to play part in that miracle. The creek has receded 10 feet since her car was reported missing from the area Monday night.
Third arrest made in murder investigation
On Wednesday afternoon, detectives with KSP Post 3 obtained an arrest warrant for 22 year-old Devonja Sweat, of Nashville, TN, in connection to the murder of KeShawn L. Sarver. Sweat was located near Maplewood Place in Nashville, TN, where he was taken into custody by Nashville Metro Police Department. He was lodged in the Nashville Metro Detention Center in Davidson County, TN, and is currently awaiting extradition to Barren County to answer the charge3 of one count of murder. On Tuesday evening, KSP Post 3 detectives arrested two individuals for participating in crimes relating to the death of 22 year-old KeShawn L. Sarver. Sarver was found deceased in his Cave City apartment on Friday, December 28th, 2018. At 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, KSP arrested 23 year-old Inell Crayton, of Bowling Green, and 22 year-old Kayla Anderson, of Scottsville. Crayton was charged with one count of murder, one count of burglary, 1st degree, an done count of tampering with physical evidence. Anderson, an acquaintance of Sarver's was charged with one count of tampering with physical evidence. Both Crayton and Anderson are lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Area high school basketball this week
On Wednesday, Caverna Lady Colonels and Caverna Boys will travel to take on Bethlehem in a girl/ boy doubleheader at 5:30 p.m.
On Friday, Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys will host Caverna Lady Colonels and Caverna Boys in a girl/boy double header at the new Hart County High School building beginning at 5:30 p.m. WLOC will be on the air with the live broadcast beginning with the girls' game at 5:10 p.m. A special ceremony will be held between the games for the naming of the new Basketball Court.
Drug arrest mad in Cave City
On Sunday, Cave City Police Officer Paul Reynolds observed a vehicle traveling west on Mammoth Cave Road. The driver crossed the center line several times and a brake light was out on the vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted and after K9 Jax was deployed, Mickey Sanders was arrested on various drug charges. Sanders was lodged in the Hart County Detention Center.
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Arrest made in Bowling Green shooting
One man is behind bars after shooting a woman in a Bowling Green Hospital parking lot. Bowling Green Police say an employee of the hospital called dispatch Tuesday saying a woman had been shot in the Greenview Regional Hospital parking lot. Officials say Billy Richards accidentally shot a woman and that Richards walked around the front of the hospital to get his truck around to the ER parking lot. When authorities arrived, they stopped Richards. Police say Richards admitted he accidentally shot the woman and that they had been drinking together and then began arguing about her talking to other men. Richards was lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail.
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Search continues for Monroe County woman
The Monroe County Sheriff's Department says at 6:57 p.m. on Monday, a 911 call was received saying the car of 20 year-old Leah Carter, of Gamaliel, had left the road and was swept into East Fork Creek. An extensive search effort began with multiple law enforcement agencies and emergency personnel, including helicopters. The search continued through the night. The creek level decreased by over 10 feet allowing personnel to have more visibility in the area. At 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, a car was found 500 yards from the Lyons Bridge, where Leah had reported she left the roadway. Emergency personnel are actively searching the area for Carter by land, water and air on Tuesday afternoon, with Monroe County Emergency Management leading the search and rescue efforts, according to the KSP press release. They are being assisted by Gamaliel Fire Department, along with fire departments from Summer Shade, Campbellsville, Taylor County and Barren County. The investigation is being led by the Monroe County Sheriff's Department with assistance from the Tompkinsville Police Department and KSP.
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019
Two arrested in murder investigation in Barren County
On Tuesday evening, KSP Post 3 detectives arrested two individuals for participating in crimes relating to the death of 22-year old, KeShawn L. Sarver. Sarver was found deceased in his Cave City apartment on Friday, December 28th, 2018. At 9:40 p.m., KSP arrested 23 year-old Inell Crayton, of Bowling Green, and 22 year-old Kayla Anderson, of Scottsville. Crayton was charged with one count of Murder, one count of
Burglary, 1st degree, and one count of tampering with physical evidence. He is currently lodged in the Barren County Detention Center. Anderson, an acquaintance of Sarver’s, was charged with one count of Tampering with physical evidence, where she is also lodged in the Barren County Detention Center. The investigation is being led by Detective Josh Amos, and is ongoing.
Area boys high school basketball action
In the Mountain Schoolboy Classic:
Pikeville defeated Hart County Raiders 79 to 47. Hart County's Trevor Blair scored 16 points.
Hart County Boys will take on Betsy Lane at 2:30 p.m. Join WLOC for live coverage starting with the pregame show at 2:15 p.m.
Hart County Boys will play Paintsville Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Studio 101 will have play by play coverage of the game beginning with the pregame show at 2:15 p.m.
Truck driver injured in Parkway crash
A semi-truck driver has been flown from the scene of a crash in Barren County. The Barren County Sheriff's Office says a semi struck a parked abandoned passenger car on the eastbound Cumberland Parkway Tuesday morning. The driver was flown to Skyline Hospital in Nashville, and his condition is unknown at this time. No one was in the passenger car that was hit. No hazardous materials were spilled from the semi truck, according to officials.
Area high school basketball action this week
Hart County Boys will be playing at Belfry in the Mountain Schoolboy Classic beginning Thursday against Pikeville at 5:30 p.m. WLOC will be on the air with the pregame show at 5:15 p.m.
The Hart County Boys will take on Betsy Lane Friday at 2:30 p.m. and will play Paintsville on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
Listen in to WLOC- Studio 101 as we bring you live coverage all three games of Hart County Boys basketball in the Mountain Schoolboy Classic .
Garbage routes running one day behind
This reminder: garbage pickups this week will be running one day later due to the New Year's Holiday. Also, Cave City City Hall will be closed Monday and Tuesday for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Trash pickup will be Wednesday and no recycling.
Park City man arrested after traffic stop
On Tuesday, officers with the Cave City Police Department observed a subject operating a Maroon Dodge Neon on South Dixie Highway and was not wearing a seatbelt. After a brief investigation, Roger Dale Cart, of Park City, was arrested and charged with failure to wear a seatbelt, driving DUI suspended license, 2nd offense, operating on a suspended license, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, 2nd offense, failure to notify address change to Dept. of Transportation, failure to produce insurance card, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia buy/possess. Carter was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Cave City government officials pleads not guilty
A Cave City government official pleaded not guilty Friday on DUI charges.
53 year-old Robert S. Smith, city manager, code enforcement officer, public works director and planning and zoning administrator for the Cave City municipality, also serves as an appointee on the Glasgow-Barren County Tourist Commission. Smith was arrested by Kentucky State Police on July 15th after a traffic stop in Cave City. Smith was also charged with failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first offense; failure to produce insurance card; and operating vehicle with expired operators license. These three charges were dismissed July 20th. Smith's defense attorney, Johnny Bell requested a jury trial. A pretrial conference was set for January 25th for consideration of motions, and attorneys were given deadlines to get those motions filed.
Police chase leads to E-town man's arrest
An E-town man is facing several charges after a police chase Wednesday afternoon. 25 year-old Branden Cross fled from police at a high rate of speed from Towne Mall , narrowly missing two pedestrians.
Cross drove the car through five stop signs before attempting to flee from his vehicle at Freeman Lake Park. Cross was arrested and charged with first-degree fleeing or evading police; second offense, trafficking in a controlled substance - methamphetamine; first-degree possession of a controlled substance - heroin; third-degree possession of a controlled substance - drug unspecified; multiple traffic violations; and first-degree persistent felony offender. Cross was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.
Two new ambulances for Barren County
Two new ambulances are expected to arrive soon for Barren County
and Metcalfe County officials have tabled their purchase of a new ambulance until after the new year. In a meeting Wednesday, the Barren-Metcalfe Ambulance Service's board of directors approved a request by Metcalfe County Judge-Executive-elect Harold Stilts, to put a hold on the purchase of a new ambulance. Stilts will take office January 7th and wanted to talk to members of the Metcalfe Fiscal Court before the purchase of the new ambulance.Also at the meeting, two new ambulances for Barren County have been ordered and are expected to arrive in either late January or early February.The anticipated cost for the new ambulances for Barren County will be $103,401 per truck.
Glasgow man arrested on drug charges
On Thursday, a Glasgow man was arrested after officials found multiple pounds of marijuana, thousands of dollars, a loaded handgun and other items on his person. Officials from the Barren River Drug Task Force made contact with James Norman Alexander, Jr. for a drug investigation. He had been stopped after through a red light. A Barren County Sheriff's Deputy and K-9 found a positive alert for narcotics in Alexander's vehicle. After a consensual search of his home on Village Circle, officials found over 2 pounds of additional marijuana, drug paraphernalia and what they say was a loaded handgun. Officials said the pot had been shipped from California. Alexander was arrested and lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Clarkson toddler dies from physical abuse
A one-year-old from Clarkson child has died at Norton's Children's Hospital in Louisville, after police say the child was physically abused. Kentucky State Police say they followed 25 year-old James Garrigus who was speeding to take his girlfriend's child to Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in Leitchfield. Detective say they believe the child suffered severe head trauma while in the care of Garrigus at the residence. Garrigus was originally arrested and charged with abuse. On Sunday afternoon, he was charged with one count of murder.
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Area high school basketball action this week
Hart County Boys will be playing at Belfry in the Mountain Schoolboy Classic beginning Thursday against Pikeville at 5:30 p.m. WLOC will be on the air with the pregame show at 5:15 p.m.
The Hart County Boys will take on Betsy Lane Friday at 2:30 p.m. and will play Paintsville on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
Listen in to WLOC- Studio 101 as we bring you live coverage all three games of Hart County Boys basketball in the Mountain Schoolboy Classic .
Wednesday, December 26th, 2018
Barn vandals and theft in Barren County
Barren County Sheriff's Office is investigating several lumber thefts and vandalism. The latest reports have been from the Bon Ayr community. It Is believed that the thefts are occurring late at night and early into the morning hours, while it's dark. Increased patrols are continuing on back roads where these barns are most commonly hit. If you know of any suspicious behavior or activity, especially during the overnight hours, or have any information concerning these thefts, please call 270-651-2761. After hours, a deputy may be reached through dispatch at 270-651-5151.
Holiday high school basketball tournaments
In Thursday's game at the Warren East Holiday Hoops Classic, Campbellsville defeated Caverna 82 to 61.
Also on Thursday, at the Rafferty's Caveland Classic at Edmonson County High School, in the girls: Greenwood defeated the Hart County Lady Raiders 65 to 37. Dea Bradley scored 14 points and Callie Adcock scored 12 points. In boys action: Greenwood over Hart County 80 to 46. Devon Roten and Jordon Burden each scored 11 points.
Glasgow man arrested on drug charges
A Glasgow man arrested on several charges in Cave City. On Wednesday, Cave City Police Department Officer Paul Reynolds observed a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling on the I-65 off ramp, and observed the driver not wearing a seatbelt and not stopping at the stop sign at the intersection. The officer got behind the vehicle and observed the vehicle cross the centerline. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Robert Boyd, of Glasgow. After a brief investigation, Officer Reynolds deployed K9 Jax, who gave a positive alert. Boyd was arrested and charged with failure to wear seat belts, disregarding a stop sign, careless driving, trafficking in a controlled substance, over 2 grams (Meth), possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia - buy/possess. He was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
I-65 final section to 31-W Connector Road set to open in Warren County
The final leg of the Interstate 65 to U.S. 31-W connector road and interchange project in the northern part of Warren County is set to open to traffic on Friday, Dec. 21 around 9 a.m. The new section consists of a two-lane connector road from U.S. 68 to U.S. 31-W. The final section of the project completely opens the $66.6 million two and half mile connector road from I-65 to U.S. 31-W in the northern part of Warren County. Scotty’s Contracting & Stone was awarded the contract in 2014. Due to the importance of getting the complete connection from I-65 to U.S. 31-W open, a temporary connection was constructed along with a temporary traffic signal. Motorists need to be aware of the new traffic signal and use caution in the area.
Greg Nichols assumes HC Bldg Inspector position
Due to the recent illness of Hart County’s Building Inspector, Mr. Don Cox, Greg Nichols will be assuming this position for now. If you need Building or Electrical Inspections completed in Hart County, please call the Hart County Judge’s office at 270-524-5219 and Mr. Nichols will be contacted for you. Mr. Nichols can also be reached to set up an appointment by calling 270-537-5423.
Woman and infant domestic violence in Barren County
A two-week old infant in Barren County has been taken to Kosair after a domestic violence complaint. The Barren County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic complaint
Thursday afternoon at 2794 Bon Ayr Road. After arriving, deputies made contact with 24 year-old James A. Moore, along with his girlfriend and their two week old child. The girlfriend told deputies that Moore had choked her and had been physically abusive to the child. Both the girlfriend and the child were transported to T
.J. Samson Hospital for treatment of injuries. Moore was interviewed at the Barren County Sheriff's Office before being arrested and charged with eleven counts of Criminal Abuse 1st Degree- Child 12 or Under, and four counts of Assault 4th Degree (Domestic) 3rd or More Offenses within 5 Years. He was lodged in the Barren County Jail. The child was later transferred toKosair Hospital in Louisville for further treatment.
KSP
officer involved shooting Investigation in Butler CountyKentucky State Police, Post 3 Bowling Green received a call early Thursday morning for service to assist the Butler County Sheriff’s Department regarding a report of a domestic dispute, which was occurring on Brownsville Road in the Morgantown community. Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Conservation Officer Jonathan Barks responded to the scene, where he located 55 year-old Gary L. Ranburger, of Morgantown, who was outside his residence near a vehicle located at 2969 Brownsville Road.
Ranburger was armed, and there was a confrontation between Ranburger and Officer Barks with exchange of gunshots. Officer Barks fired his duty weapon striking Ranburger
multiple times. Ranburger was transported from the scene by Butler County EMS, and eventually flown via medical helicopter to TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville
where he is currently listed in critical—but stable condition. Officer Barks was not injured and has been placed on administrative leave.
The investigation is being conducted by members of the KSP Critical Incident Response Team and Detectives from KSP Post 3.
Arby's employee arrested for theft
A Glasgow restaurant employee has been arrested on theft charges.
On Friday, the Glasgow Police Department responded to Arby's after receiving a complaint of theft involving an employee. After an investigation, Carrie Richards, of Glasgow, was arrested and charged with theft by unlawful taking over $500 or more but less than $10,000. Richards was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Burglary arrests in Bowling Green
Three men have been arrested in Bowling Green on burglary charges.
After receiving a tip, Bowling Green Police began a recent investigation into a burglary on Nashville Road. Police also discovered two men with stolen property at a home on Morgantown Road. Police obtained a search warrant for the residence and arrested James Ray Cole, DzevadKeco and Gary Alan Richey on various drug and weapons charges.
In a separate burglary incident that occurred on December 8th in Bowling Green, a man was identified in video surveillance from the Highland Way apartments. 32 year-old Cornelius Simmons was arrested and charged with first degree burglary, receiving stolen property and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Simmons is also under investigation for possible involvement in a separate robbery and shooting incident that took place in Bowling Green. Michael Simmons, Jr. pleaded not guilty to 1st degree Assault and Burglary in that case, where Jessica Freeman was shot several times.
Glasgow Police Department makes arrests
Glasgow Police Department made several recent arrest, they include:
45 year-old Kenneth R. Pulliam, of Glasgow, who was arrested Tuesday on a Barren County indictmentwarrant for first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance
(methamphetamine), drug paraphernalia buy/possess, possession of marijuana and persistent felony offender.53 year-old Richard D. Morgan, of Park City, for public intoxication
(third or greater offense in 12 months) and drinking alcoholic beverage in a public place. And 34 year-old Michele L. McQuiston, of Cave City, was arrested Tuesday on a Barren County indictment warrant for first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine).
Cave City man arrested at Factory Connection
A Cave City man was arrested at a retail store in Glasgow Wednesday. Glasgow Police were dispatched to Factory Connection in reference to someone trying to return merchandise that was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at Arbys in Glasgow. 21 year-old Dakota L Wilson, of 1552 Sexton Lane, was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property under $500. Wilson was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Thursday, December 20th, 2018
No True Bill in fatal shooting
The Grand Jury in Barren County has handed a No True Bill ruling in a fatal shooting case. According to the Barren County Sheriff's Office, Mark Adam Bellamy was fatally shot on November 30th by his mother-in-law, Tracy Wyatt, at a residence on Peters Creek Road. Officials described the incident as a family dispute. The case was presented to the Barren County Grand Jury which returned a not true bill, which means the case has been dropped for lack of evidence and there are no plans to present it to another grand jury.
Hart County Fiscal Court Meeting
The Hart County Fiscal Court met Wednesday morning in the courtroom. Judge Terry Martin, with the assistance of his grandson, called his last meeting as Judge Executive of Hart County Fiscal Court to order. Magistrates and Bro. Rondal Riordan opened the meeting with prayer. The first order of business was Magistrate Gary Gardner presenting Judge Martin with a plaque and a gift from the Fiscal Court thanking him for all he has done for the county the last 13 plus years. The Ky Senate, Ky House and Senator Mitch McConnell also recognized the judge for his service. After routine business, the court approved budget and bank transfers, declared surplus items from th4e jail to be sold, Judge Executive to sign resolution approving for financing Solid Waste truck, 2nd reading for 15 mph speed limit for Wildlife Road, 1st reading to set 18 ton load limit for Tommy Toms Road, land agreement for T Marzetti/Sister Schubert, and magistrate's requests. Judge Martin's final duty as judge was to recognize all the people he has worked with from the county, state, and federal level of which many were in attendance. The court's next meeting will be January 7th.
Warren East Holiday Hoops Classic
In Wednesday high school basketball scores from the Warren County Hoops Classic:
Bardstown 61 - Henderson County 60
Muhlenberg County 64 - Marion County 62
Todd County Central 85 - Campbellsville 78
Warren East 62 - Caverna 58.
Caverna Boys will play Thursday in Game 5 against Campbellsville at the Middle School.
Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
KSP Post 4 Christmas and New Year Holiday
Period Traffic Safety Checkpoints.....
KSP Post 4 will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints during the Christmas and New Year Holiday period to check motorists for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the influence statutes. Drivers encountering a traffic safety checkpoint are requested to have their operator’s license, vehicle registration receipt and proof of insurance readily accessible.
Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
SB I-65 down to one lane
The southbound direction of Interstate 65 near the Kentucky-Tennessee line will be down to one lane from mile marker 118 to 121 while crews from TDOT make major pothole repairs. The area is in a major construction zone where TDOT is building a new I-65 interchange. The area is also where the three lanes of I-65 in Kentucky merge to the two lane section in Tennessee. However between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19 I-65 will be down to one lane in this area.
Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
Area high school basketball action
In Tuesday night's area high school basketball games, Central Hardin defeated Hart County Boys with a final score of 77 to 51. Hart County's Brayden Bell scored 16 points.
In
other boys' scores: over Logan County 62 defeated Grayson County 32 over Greenwood 42
In area girl's action:
Breckinridge County 56 to Grayson County 42
Greenwood 62 defeated Franklin-Simpson 17
Warren East Holiday Hoops Classic
In the Warren East Holiday Hoops Classic, which will be held Wednesday through Friday, December 19th - 21st: Caverna Boys will play Game 3 Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. against Warren East.
Rafferty's Caveland Classic at Edmonson County
Studio 101 will be broadcasting complete coverage of the Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys during the Rafferty's Caveland Classic at Edmonson County High School. Beginning Thursday, Hart County Lady Raiders will play Greenwood at 11:00 a.m. WLOC will begin coverage of the game around 10:45 a.m. immediately followed by Hart County Boys game as they play Greenwood boys at 12:45 p.m.
Continuing at Edmonson County High School with the Rafferty's Caveland Classic Friday, Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys will take on Edmonson County beginning at 6:00 p.m. WLOC will have complete live coverage of both games beginning at 5:40 p.m.
On Saturday, Hart County Lady Raiders will play Franklin Simpson at 11:00 a.m. and the Hart County Boys will follow at 12:45 as they go up against Metcalfe County. Studio 101 will have complete coverage of both games beginning at 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
Summer Shade man competent to stand trial
A Metcalfe County man, accused of murder, has been found competent to stand trial. Bobbie D. Lawson appeared at a hearing Tuesday in Barren Circuit Court involving the murder trial of Bobby Hubert. The two men shared a mobile home at 850 Nobob-Summer Shade Road. On August 14th, 2017, a Metcalfe County Sheriff's deputy was at the residence investigating a missing person's report on Hubert. Lawson claimed to have shot Hubert in self defense inside the mobile home. Hubert's body was discovered in a refrigerator on the premises near the residence. Besides murder, Lawson is also charged with abuse of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence. He remains in the Barren County Detention Center in lieu of a $750,000 cash bond.
Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
Hart County man arrested for child exploitation
A 25 year-old Hart County man has been arrested after an "Internet Crimes Against Children" investigation. The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested 25 year-old Steven “Devontae” Rhodes Monday night on charges related to prohibited use of an electronic communication system to procure a minor/ peace officer regarding sex offense.
The investigation began after the Crime Branch discovered the suspect was communicating online with juveniles. The investigation led to the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Horse Cave. Equipment used to facilitate the crime was taken to a forensic laboratory for examination. Rhodes was lodged in the Hart County Jail.
Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
Cave City Convention Center upgrading
The Cave City Tourist and Convention Commission agreed during last week's meeting to purchase new furniture for the Cave City Convention Center and to clean and repaint the facility. The commission agreed to allow Executive Director Greg Davis to spend up to $5,000 for new sofas and chairs for the lobby and an area outside the convention center's west wing meeting space, and also agreed to allow Davis to spend up to $10,000 on cleaning the lobby and west wing area and removal of wallpaper in order to apply new paint.
Warren East Holiday Hoops Classic
In the Warren East Holiday Hoops Classic, which will be held Wednesday through Friday, December 19th - 21st: Caverna Boys will play Game 3 Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. against Warren East.
Rafferty's Caveland Classic at Edmonson County
Studio 101 will be broadcasting complete coverage of the Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys during the Rafferty's Caveland Classic at Edmonson County High School. Beginning Thursday, Hart County Lady Raiders will play Greenwood at 11:00 a.m. WLOC will begin coverage of the game around 10:45 a.m. immediately followed by Hart County Boys game as they play Greenwood boys at 12:45 p.m.
Continuing at Edmonson County High School with the Rafferty's Caveland Classic Friday, Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys will take on Edmonson County beginning at 6:00 p.m. WLOC will have complete live coverage of both games beginning at 5:40 p.m.
On Saturday, Hart County Lady Raiders will play Franklin Simpson at 11:00 a.m. and the Hart County Boys will follow at 12:45 as they go up against Metcalfe County. Studio 101 will have complete coverage of both games beginning at 10:45 a.m.
Hart County Fiscal Court meeting
Hart County Fiscal Court will meet in session Wednesday, December 19th, at the Courthouse, 2nd floor at 9:00 a.m. New business will include: approve Judge Executive to sign resolution approving lease for financing Solid Waste truck, approve land agreement with T Marzetti/Sister Schubert, acknowledge Hart C
ounty Tourism Commission June 30th, 2018 audit.
Tuesday, December 18th, 2018
Area high school
basketball action
In Monday night local high school basketball action: Hart County Lady Raiders defeated Butler County 76 to 57. Hart County's Haley Sturgeon scored 28 points, Kylie Adcock scored 19 points and Dea Bradley scored 14 points.
Tuesday night: Hart County Boys will be on the road taking on Central Hardin at 7:00 p.m. Join Studio 101 for live coverage of the varsity game beginning at 6:40 p.m.
Munfordville man charged with theft
A Munfordville man is charged with theft in Glasgow. Thursday evening, a loss prevention officer at Wal-Mart observed 24-year-old Derek Riggs at a self-checkout station using a merchandise tag from a less expensive item to ring up other more expensive items. After Riggs left the point of sale area, loss prevention representatives approached and detained him until police arrived. Riggs admitted to under-ringing items and stated he was trying to save money to insure he could afford to purchase gifts for Christmas. Riggs was transported to Barren County Jail. He is charged with theft by unlawful taking under $500.
Cave City man faces new charges
A Cave City man faces new charges after being stopped by Glasgow Police. Friday evening, 29-year-old Corey Ray Gulley was operating a 2002 Ford Taurus on North Race Street when an officer noticed the vehicle displaying an expired temporary tag. After a traffic stop, it was determined Gulley was driving without a valid license. He was taken into custody without further incident and charged with a 1st offence of driving on a DUI suspended license and no valid registration. He was transported to Barren County Jail.
Cave City man arrested on theft charges
Horse Cave Police was dispatched around 12:42 a.m.
Saturday morning to the Caverna Medical Center for a possible theft from automobile. The victim reported that a white male, wearing a black and white hoody had broken into a car and stole a cell phone. After canvassing the area of the parking lot and building, a suspect matching the description was located. 21 year-old Robert Jackson, of 200 Green Acres Drive, Cave City, was arrested and charged with public intoxication, disorderly conduct, 2nd degree, theft by unlawful taking under $500, theft of identity of another, criminal mischief, 1st degree and terroristic threatening, 3rd degree. Jackson was lodged in the Hart County Jail.
Local basketball action this week
Hart County Lady Raiders will hosts Butler County Girls in a JV/Varsity contest Monday night at Memorial Elementary School at 5:30 p.m. WLOC will have live coverage of the varsity game beginning at around 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday night:
Hart County Boys will be on the road taking on Central Hardin at 7:00 p.m. Join Studio 101 for live coverage of the boys varsity game beginning at 6:40 p.m.
Area high school basketball scores
On Friday night in local girls action:
Metcalfe County over Hart County 70 to 49. Hart County's Dea Bradley scored 20 points and Haley Sturgeon scored 11 points and had 12 rebounds.
Caverna Lady Colonels defeated Larue County 71 to 64.
In boys local action Friday night:
Hart County defeated Metcalfe County 86 to 70. Hart County's John Shoulders scored 26 points and had 12 rebounds and Jordan Burden scored 26 points and 7 rebounds.
Larue County defeated Caverna Boys 82 to 47.
On Saturday:
Bardstown defeated Hart County Lady Raiders 78 to 27.
Abundance From the Hart Food Bank
From the Abundance of the Hart Food Bank, a certified member agency of Feeding America, will be distributing food in the gymnasium of the Munfordville Baptist Church to those who qualify Friday, December 21st, at 10:30 a.m. The food bank will be open throughout the day. Only one person per household can receive the food.
To qualify for this program, you must:
1. Meet the household income eligibility guidelines provided by Feeding America.
2. Show proof that you live in Hart County.
3. Only receive commodities one time a month.
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program for senior adults age 60 and over is available if you qualify.
Qualifications for this program are:
1. Show proof that you are 60 years old or older
2. Show proof that you live in Hart County.
3. Show proof of income for all members of your household.
4. Meet the household income eligibility guidelines provided by Feeding America.
Volunteer workers will need to arrive at 9:00 a.m. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Burger King opens after Hepatatis A case
The Barren River District Health Department is investigating a case of Hepatitis A in an employee at the Glasgow Burger King. Local public health officials have done an inspection of the restaurant, which did not result in any food code violations. All employees are required to receive the Hepatitis A vaccine before returning to work. The health department says the risk to restaurant patrons of becoming infected is considered to be low and public health officials continue to recommend Hepatitis A vaccinations in communities where Hepatitis A transmission has been identified. The Glasgow Burger King re-opened on Sunday.
Warren County student appears in District Court
An 18 year-old South Warren High School student appeared
in Warren District court Friday morning for a preliminary hearing. Andres Orellana-Lozano allegedly madethreats via AirDrop towards the school on November 30th.
Officials identified the Lozano's threatening messages after a Grand Jury subpoenaed Apple to retrieve the device number. Deputies say Lozano confessed to sending the messages. He was arrested and charged for terroristic threatening, 2nd degree and tampering with physical evidence. Lozano and his family have been in the U.S. for just over a year. Warren County Sheriff's Office Captain Curtis Hargett said both of the charges carry a sentence of 1 to 5 years.
Missouri woman arrested for murder
A Missouri woman who caused a fatal collision earlier
this month on I-65, has been arrested on one count of murder. On December 2nd, Cassandra Garrison was traveling the wrong way on I-65 when she struck and killed 41-year-old, Amy Eakles, of Alvaton. Garrison is currently in the Hill Detention Center in Nashville.
Monday, December 17th, 2018
Shooting investigation underway in Bowling Green
Bowling Green Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday evening. Police were call to a residence on Moonlite Avenue around 8:27 p.m. where a juvenile male victim was located and taken to the hospital. The suspect, who is also a male juvenile, is still at large. Police have also interviewed another juvenile who was at the residence at the time of the shooting. Their identities have not been released.
Area high school basketball action
In Friday night area high school basketball action:
Caverna Lady Colonels and Caverna Boys will host Larue County in a girl/boy double header at 5:00 p.m.
Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys will entertain Metcalfe County in a girl/boy double header at 5:30 p.m. at Memorial Elementary School. Join Studio 101 for the pregame show at 5:10 p.m.
Hart County Lady Raider's game against Bardstown will be played Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Memorial Elementary School with a JV/Varsity contest.
Monroe County officials find dead cow
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Account recently posted two very graphic photographs of a dead cow. The animal appeared to have been cut from it’s upper to lower abdomen or attacked by an animal. The agency is still unsure as to what is attacking these animals. The cow was found near the ferry at McMillians Landing across the Cumberland River. There are mixed opinions of whether this was caused by another animal or by a human.
Bomb threat email received at WBKO
A bomb threat received by email Thursday, was sent to multiple news outlets across the nation. An investigation by police found the threat did not appear to be credible. And nothing was found at the tv station. Businesses and Schools across the U. S. as well, were evacuated because of a bomb threat hoax.
Sexual abuse arrest in Cave City
The Cave City Police Department received a complaint Thursday of an alleged sexual abuse involving a female juvenile and her stepfather, Wesley Cape, of Cave City. Upon further investigation, Cape was arrested and charged with Sexual Abuse, 1st degree, and Sodomy, 3rd degree. The investigation was conducted by Cave City Police Department Detective Garth Avery. Detective Avery was assisted in the investigation by Chief Terrill RIley, Sgt. Dave Houchens and Barren County Social Services. Cape was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Friday, December 14th, 2018
Hearing scheduled for man accused of assault and burglary
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a man accused
of assault and burglary in Bowling Green. Michael Simmons Jr. pleaded not guilty to the charges Thursday during his arraignment in court. He is accused of breaking into a home Sunday and shooting 20 year-old Jessica Freeman several times. Freeman is in listed in critical condition at Vanderbilt Hospital. Simmons also received several charges when he was apprehended included being a convicted felon with possession of a handgun. Bail was set at $25,000 cash. An attorney has been appointed for Simmons and his preliminary hearing is set for December 19th at 9:00 am.
KSP Investigation Leads to Indictment in 37 year Cold Case
On Wednesday, December 12th, the Warren County Grand Jury indicted Samuel Little with one count of Murder in the death of Linda Sue Boards, whose body was discovered May 15, 1981 on a farm located in Smiths Grove. In September, Post 3 Bowling Green was contacted by KSP Investigator Carolyn Nunn, Central Forensic Laboratory, in
reference to a lead received via the Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (VICAP) regarding the Board murder case. VICAP is a unit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that is responsible for the analysis of serial violent and sexual crimes. Nunn advised that the VICAP database identified an individual who had committed crimes in California that matched the method in which Ms. Boards was murdered. The investigation led investigators to the Texas Rangers Division, where they learned the suspect had recently been interviewed by Ranger Jim Holland, for crimes committed in Texas. In October, KSP investigators traveled to Texas to interview the suspect regarding the Kentucky case. Information obtained during the interview led to the case being presented to the Grand Jury and the subsequent indictment. Little is currently lodged at the Wise County Texas Detention Center. No further information is available for release at this time.
Hart County Clerk's Office holiday closing
The Hart County Clerk's Office will be closed beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 21st, through Wednesday, December 26th. The office will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 27th. The clerk's office will be closed Monday, December 31st, through Wednesday, January 2nd. The office will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 3rd.
Man arrested in Glasgow for terroristic threatening
Glasgow Police responded to a residence Wednesday morning at 115 Bluegrass Drive in reference to a man knocking on the door of the residence. The caller was identified as James Dyer who stated that his brother-in-law had threatened him with a gun. After an investigation, 49 year-old Gregory S. Davidson was charged with terroristic threatening, 3rd degree and was served a Barren County Bench warrant for failure to appear.
Millwood man pleads guilty to child pornography
A 37 year-old Grayson County man pled guilty Monday to child pornography charges. James D. Armes, of Millwood, was indicted in May on five counts of production of child pornography, two counts of distribution of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography. In December of 2017, Armes' wife saw pictures of an eight-month-old child with Armes in sexual situations. In January 2018, the FBI searched Armes' cell phone and found eight videos and seven images of child pornography that Armes produced involving two victims. Armes has a prior rape conviction and because of that, he faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years in prison, a fine of $2,000,000 and supervised release of not less than 5 years and not more than life.
Two Grayson County drug arrests
On Wednesday night, Grayson County Sheriff's Deputy DJ Newton stopped a vehicle for speeding on the Western Kentucky Parkway near the 107 mile marker. Upon contact with the driver, 39 year-old Senaca Shelton, from Louisville, a probable cause was found to search the vehicle. Various drugs and a large amount of cash were found inside the vehicle. Shelton was charged with speeding, possession of marijuana, and trafficking in marijuana. A passenger, 38 year-old Katherine Fracassi, of Sturgis, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense and possession of a controlled substance, 1st (drug unspecified). Both Shelton and Fracassi were lodged in the Grayson County Detention Center.
Two meth arrests in Edmonson County
On Sunday, deputies went to a home on Morgantown Road to serve a failure to appear warrant on Shawn Filback. When they arrived, they saw Filback and one other person immediately starting to flee. After a short pursuit, officials were able to catch Filback. While deputies looked for the other individual, they came across an alleged active meth lab. After the property was searched, Filback was charged with manufacturing meth, fleeing or evading police and another resident on the property, Patricia Mills, was taken in on separate charges for an indictment warrant. Both Filback and Mills were arrested on drug charges.
Area high school basketball action
In Friday night area high school basketball action:
Caverna Lady Colonels and Caverna Boys will host Larue County in a girl/boy double header at 5:00 p.m.
Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys will entertain Metcalfe County in a girl/boy double header at 5:30 p.m. at Memorial Elementary School. Join Studio 101 for the pregame show at 5:10 p.m.
Hart County Lady Raider's game against Bardstown will be played Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Memorial Elementary School with a JV/Varsity contest.
Thursday, December 13th, 2018
Two people found deceased in Monroe County
Results of autopsies on two people in Monroe County are pending. 46 year-old Jeff Byrum, of Franklin, and 34 year-old Marjorie Myles, of Liberty, Tennessee, have been identified after they were found deceased inside a residence. The possible cause of death may be from carbon monoxide poisoning. The bodies of Byrum and Myles were sent to the Medical Examiner's Office for autopsies. As of Wednesday, state police have not received results from the autopsies.
Wednesday, December 12th, 2018
Lady Scotties defeat Lady Raiders
In area Tuesday night high school basketball action, Glasgow Lady Scotties defeated Hart County Lady Raiders with a final score of 74 to 28. Hart County's Haley Sturgeon and Dia Bradley both scored 9 points each.
Caverna High basketball Court honorary name
Caverna High School is proud to announce the Naming of Caverna High Basketball Court in honor of Mr. Clarence Glover Friday, December 14th, at the girls and boys game against Larue County. Caverna Class of 1967 Alumnus Mr. Clarence Glover, left to play basketball for WKU helping lead the team to the 1971 Final Four. He was drafted by the NBA Boston Celtics as the 10th overall pick in 1971. He later became an educator, teacher, coach and administrator. Mr. Glover and his wife Bettie reside in Louisville.
Hart County Board of Ed meeting
Hart County Board of Education will meet Thursday, December 13th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office.
Cave City Council members sworn in
Three newly elected Council
members were sworn in Monday night in Cave City John Grissom, Larry Davidson and Beverly Ford received the oath of office from City Attorney Bobby Richardson. Mayor Dwayne Hatcher was also sworn in and tokens of appreciation were presented to the three retiring councilmen: Gary Minor, Dr. Gary Hogan and Denny Doyle. The council also voted during the meeting to authorize just over $10,000 to purchase a van for Cave City Police Detective Avery for drug task force efforts.
Wednesday, December 12th, 2018
Hardin County Sheriff’s deputy
resignsAccording to Deputy Chief David Lee, Clennon Smith gave
his resignation October 15th. Smith was cleared of criminal wrongdoing by a Hardin County Grand Jury earlier this year. Smith had been on paid administrative leave after a February 8th traffic stop involving a shooting on Bacon Creek Road in Elizabethtown. The shooting was the second incident in a year for Smith.
Wednesday, December 12th, 2018
One person injured in Bowling Green shooting
A shooting in Bowling Green Tuesday has injured one man.
According to Bowling Green Police, the shooting occurred at Skyline mobile home park where Ruth Ann Phelps told police a man came to her home, accusing her of stealing from his girlfriend. When Phelp's fiance, Eduardo Hernandez, intervened, the suspect shot him in the leg. No arrests have been made and authorities have not released the suspect's name.
Double homicide investigation underway in Bowling Green
The Bowling Green Police Department responded to a residence Tuesday night on Rock Creek Drive. After gaining entry to the home, two deceased females were found. They have been identified as 62 year-old Deloris H. Stacher and 53 year-old Karen L. Burks. Police believe Burks lived at the residence. No other information has been released at this time.
Wednesday, December 12th, 2018
Elderly man arrested for DUI
An elderly Glasgow man has been arrested on DUI and drug charges. After police conducted a traffic stop on 69 year-old Roger Dale Carter, he was arrested on nine
different charges including possession of marijuana, DUI and operating on a suspended license. Carter was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Glasgow Police Department recent arrests
On Saturday, 34 year-old Brenton T. Twyman, of McCandless-Coomer Road, Horse Cave, was arrested on a complaint warrant for Possession of Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia - Buy/Possess, Controlled Substance Endangerment to Child, 1st degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine), trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense and trafficking in Marijuana, 1st offense. At the same residence, a Federal Warrant was executed for 43 year-old Tonya R. Nickson, who was entered as wanted in the NCIC/LINK with full extradition.
63 year-old Kojo Ohene Darko, of Chicago, IL, was arrested Saturday evening on N L Rogers Wells Blvd. for failure of non-owner to maintain required insurance, 1st offense, no registration plates and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense.
Glasgow Police were dispatched late Saturday night to the Glasgow Laundromat in reference to a theft. The owner advised that two white males broke into one of the washing machines overnight. 23 year-old James Lovell, of Glasgow, was arrested and charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking under $500 and Criminal Mischief, 3rd degree.
38 year-old Derek Wayne Jones, of Glasgow, was arrested Sunday night for Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place (1st & 2nd offense).
Glasgow Police were dispatched to an alleged domestic dispute on Bryan Street Sunday evening. 35 year-old Elias Lazaro Andraca, of Glasgow, was arrested for Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place (1st & 2nd offense).
And 22 year-old Dillian Jones, of Fountain Run, was arrested at a residence on Leslie Avenue. Jones was charged with failure to appear had two Barren County bench warrants. All were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Bonnieville Community Christmas Meal
The 9th Annual Bonnieville Community Christmas Dinner will be held Christmas Day from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Bonnieville Fire House. Any and all donations are appreciated. Suggested items include: cash, corn, turkeys, ham, dressing, mac & cheese, green beans, rolls, canned drinks, cranberry sauce and any desserts. Areas served will include Bonnieville, Upton, Munfordville, Cub Run and Horse Cave with deliveries available to the sick and shut-in. Everyone is welcome to attend the meal. For more information, contact Betty Bowman at 270-531-3265 or Tawana Bowman at 270-528-1680. Items can be mailed to: Betty Bowman, P. O. Box 106, Bonnieville, Ky. 42713.
Area high school basketball this week
Tuesday night, the Caverna Lady Colonels and Caverna Boys will hosts Barren County in a girl/boy double header beginning at 5:30 p.m. Hart County Lady Raiders will travel to take on Glasgow in a JV/Varsity contests. WLOC will begin coverage of the varsity game beginning with the pregame show at 7:10 p.m.
Tennessee man arrested on sex charges
Kentucky State Police have arrested a Tennessee man for having sex with a juvenile. Troopers say 39 year-old Samuel Hicks, of Maryville, Tennessee had sex with a 14 year-old girl at her home in Columbia on December 1st, after they had been talking on Snapchat. When Hicks returned to her home Saturday, police were waiting for him. KSP says he confessed to having sex with the girl. He was arrested and jailed on multiple charges including sodomy, unlawful transaction with a minor and sex with someone under 16 years of age.
Semi involved crash on WK Parkway
Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 4 Troopers responded to a collision involving a semi-tractor trailer Sunday morning at approximately 9:30 a.m. KSP received a call of a two-vehicle collision near the 120 mile marker on the Western Kentucky Parkway in Grayson County. The preliminary investigation revealed, 56 year-old Jeffrey L. Davis, of Hanover, IN, was operating a Freightliner tractor and trailer and was pulling back onto the roadway after having stopped in the westbound emergency lane. 40 year-old Daniel Skipworth, of Greenville, was traveling westbound on the Western Kentucky Parkway in a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. As Davis’ vehicle entered back into the westbound lanes, Skipworth’s vehicle struck the rear of Davis’ trailer. Skipworth was flown to University of Louisville Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. 34 year-old Kentre L. Horton, of Greenville, a passenger in Skipworth’s vehicle, was flown to University of Louisville Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The Western Kentucky Parkway was closed for approximately one hour while KSP Troopers investigated the accident. KSP was assisted at the scene by Grayson County EMS and the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office. The collision is still under investigation by Trooper Clayton Ellis.
Man accused of couple's murder takes Alford Plea
The man accused of killing a Butler County pastor and his wife in August of 2016, has taken an Alford Plea. That meaqns Kevin Dye does not admit guilt but believes the evidence against him strongly indicates his guilt and his interests are best served by a guilty plea. Dye was accused of killing Kenneth and Dorothy Neafus, who were both found dead in their Morgantown home on Richland Church Raod. Kenneth was the former pastor of Little Muddy Cumberland Presbyterian Church. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for February 28, 2019, and it's expected Dye will receive two terms of life without the possibility of parole.
Scores for area high school basketball
On Monday night in boys action, Taylor County defeated Caverna with a final score of 82 to 39. Barren County won over Edmonson County 64 to 49. Franklin-Simpson defeated Warren East 60 to 54 with Warren Central over Glasgow 84 to 62.
Hiseville man sentence in infant's death
A Hiseville man has been sentenced in an infant’s death. the death. Chad Flora Lewis pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Barren Circuit Court Monday in relation to the death
of 2-month-old Jalayah Grace Clark. Jalayah was found unresponsive by emergency medical personnel in September 2015, and died at a Louisville hospital. 39 year-old Lewis was sentenced to 18 years in prison. Before being eligible for parole, Lewis will serve close to 12 years in prison, on top of the 39 months he has been in jail, in lieu of a $500,000 bond. In area boys high school basketball action from Monday night:
Community Forum with Gov. Bevin at library
Community Forum in Hart County is being held Monday, December 10th, at 1:30 p.m. with Governor Matt Bevin at the Hart County Public Library in Munfordville.
Horse Cave City Council Meeting
Horse Cave City Council will meet Monday, December 10th, at 6:00 p.m.
Caverna SBDM Meeting Monday
There will be a Caverna High School Decision Based Council Meeting on Monday, December 10th, in the high school library at 4:30 p.m.
Salvation Army Hart Co. Service Unit meeting
The Salvation Army Hart County Service Unit will meet Tuesday, December 11th, at noon at Turtlelini's Pizza in Horse Cave.
Three weekend drug arrests in Cave City
A Horse Cave man faces traffic and drug related charges after being arrested in Cave City on Thursday. According to a department release, Officer Paul Reynolds observed
Richard W. Neal driving a black Dodge truck northbound on US 31W, swerving across the centerline and off the shoulder. After initiating a traffic stop, K9 Officer Jax indicated a positive alert on Neal's vehicle. Upon further investigation, 44 Hydrocodone pills and 32 Oxycodone pills were located in improper containers along with $157 in cash, which were all seized. Neal is charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, not having prescription controlled substances in a proper container, possession of drug paraphernalia and careless driving.
A Smiths Grove man was arrested Saturday night while driving an SUV south on North Dixie Hwy with no headlights. A traffic stop was conducted by Detective Avery and contact was made with the driver, 46 year-old Douglas Justice. K-9 was deployed and Justice was charged with failure to illuminate headlamps, failure of owner to maintain required insurance, failure to produce insurance card, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (drug unspecified), possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Officer Michael Stevenson with the Cave City Police Department observed a Cave City man walking south on N. Dixie Highway Friday. Norman Starner was arrested on two active warrants, out of Allen and Warren County. Starner was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, (Meth) and possession of drug paraphernalia. All three were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Area high school basketball action
On Monday night, Caverna Boys will be on the road taking on Taylor County at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday night, the Caverna Lady Colonels and Caverna Boys will hosts Barren County in a girl/boy double header beginning at 5:30 p.m. Hart County Lady Raiders will travel to take on Glasgow in a JV/Varsity contests. WLOC will begin coverage of the varsity game beginning with the pregame show at 7:10 p.m.
Changes are coming for personalized license plates
Kentucky officials say change is coming for residents when renewing their personalized license plates. The plates will transition to a birth month expiration in 2019. Beginning in January, people with January, February or March birthdays will renew personalized plates in person or online anytime between their birth month and April 30, 2019.
All others will renew by the last day of their birth month. In 2020, all applicants will renew by the last day of their birth month.
Greensburg attorney pleads guilty to wire fraud
In U. S. District Court Friday, 72 year-old Danny Butler, of Campbellsville, entered the plea. He was indicted in November, 2017 for using financial wire transfers as part of a scheme to obtain money from clients in his legal practice. Sentencing is scheduled for March 4th, in which he could receive a maximum of 100 years in prison and fines of over $1 million. As part of Butler's agreement, he is to pay restitution to the parties effected in the scheme.
Student faces jail time after sending threats
A UK student and Glasgow native accused of sending social media threats against her school, is facing several years behind bars. Media outlets have reported this week that a grand jury returned a 15 count indictment against 19 year-old Haily Duvall. The 15 counts are for transmitting threatening communications and giving false information. Duvall spoke to multiple local news outlets about the threats just hours before police arrested her. She was released from jail on November 21st and was ordered to stay off social media. Each charge carries up to a 5 or 10 year prison sentence and a $250,000 fine.
Thursday night high school basketball
In games broadcast on WLOC Thursday night, Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys were defeated by Taylor County. In the girls, it was Taylor County 61 to Hart County Lady Raiders 40 and in the boys, Taylor County 69 to Hart County 64.
Hart County Chamber annual meeting
Hart County Chamber of Commerce 2018 Annual Meeting was held Thursday night. During the presentation of awards, Small Business of the Year went to Sego Funeral Home, Farmer/Agribusiness of the Year was awarded to the Hart County Cattleman's Ass'n. Business of the Year went to Kentucky Down Under with the Forward Award presented to Holiday Inn Express. Citizen of the Year was presented to Ricky Line, the President's Award went to ARC (Animal Rescue Care) and Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Ken Russell. There was a silent auction and door prizes given along with a meal and passing of the gavel from President Kenneth Kidd to Randall Curry. Cliff Fowler also retired from a director's position.
Warren Central High student arrested
A 19 year-old has been arrested for terroristic threatening after calling Warren Central High with threats. According to the Warren County Sheriff's Department, the phone call was made from a blocked number on December 5th. The Warren Central High School Resource Officer began investigating and was able to identify the phone number which belonged to 19 year-old Hannah Hayes, of Bowling Green. Hayes is a student at the school. Deputies say Hayes admitted to making the call and was arrested for terroristic threatening, 2nd degree, and lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail.
Note causes lockdown at Campbellsville High
A note found at Campbellsville High School caused a lockdown situation Thursday. Both the high school and middle school campuses were locked down at about 1:30 p.m. while officials investigated. All students were safe during the lockdown, which was lifted at 2:20 p.m. School was dismissed at 3:00 p.m. with increased law enforcement presence.
One person injured in crash near Cave City
Cave City Police Department responded to the area of East Les Turner Rd Wednesday after receiving a report of a vehicle collision with injuries. Upon arrival, Officers discovered a vehicle that had left the roadway and struck a wooden fence. The vehicle was occupied by two juveniles. The driver of the vehicle was conscious and did not appear to have any visible injuries. The passenger of the vehicle was unconscious and had a serious head injury from a wooden plank coming through the windshield when the vehicle struck the fence. Cave City Fire Department and Barren County EMS arrived on scene to treat the passenger of the vehicle. Both driver and passenger were transported to TJ Samson Community Hospital for treatment. The passenger of the vehicle was later transported to Vanderbilt Hospital for further treatment. The vehicle collision is still under investigation.
Dart employee sentenced in federal court
The man accused of placing pieces of broken glass in drinking cups at a Horse Cave manufacturer has been sentenced. Waylon J. Horton was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment followed by 2 years of supervised release for tampering with consumer products at Dart Container in July 2016. Horton pleaded guilty in July 2018 to placing pieces of broken glass into Styrofoam drinking cups that were then shipped to fast food restaurants. Glass was found in cups at three different restaurants in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Distribution of the cups was stopped and more broken glass was found in seven additional boxes.
Glasgow police make several recent arrests
Glasgow Police Department made several recent arrests. Glasgow police were dispatched to a residence at Embark Court Tuesday night in reference to a fight. 25 year-old Hever Godinez Ramirez, of Glasgow, was arrested and charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place (1st & 2nd degree) and fleeing or evading police, 2nd degree (on foot). 42 year-old Rosendo Hernandez, of Glasgow, was arrested for alcohol intoxication in a public place (1st & 2nd offense) and resisting arrest. Glasgow Police investigated a domestic dispute Tuesday evening at Quail Ridge Circle. 27 year-old Anthony A. Bryant, of Glasgow, was arrested and charged with assault, 4th degree (minor injury).
On Wednesday, a traffic stop was conducted by Glasgow Police on a vehicle traveling on Grandview Avenue. After an investigation, 48 year-old Rebecca Jean Davidson, of Glasgow, was arrested and charged with rear license not illuminated, possession of a controlled substance,1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine) and drug paraphernalia - buy/possess. All were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Nursing home resident sentenced in murder case
A nursing home resident in Allen County received sentencing Wednesday in Allen Circuit Court. 37 year-old Robert Reynolds, of Scottsville, also known as "The Reverend", was sentenced to 33 years in prison. He was indicted February 25th, 2016 by an Allen County Grand Jury and charged with the murder of his roommate, Gary Glueck.
Reynolds pled guilty to the murder charge in May.
Student faces jail time after sending threats
A UK student and Glasgow native accused of sending social media threats against her school, is facing several years behind bars. Media outlets have reported this week that a grand jury returned a 15 count indictment against 19 year-old Haily Duvall. The 15 counts are for transmitting threatening communications and giving false information. Duvall spoke to multiple local news outlets about the threats just hours before police arrested her. She was released from jail on November 21st and was ordered to stay off social media. Each charge carries up to a 5 or 10 year prison sentence and a $250,000 fine.
Traffic stop drug arrest in Cave City
A Horse Cave man faces traffic and drug related charges after being arrested in Cave City on Thursday. According to a department release, Officer Paul Reynolds observed
Richard W. Neal driving a black Dodge truck northbound on US 31W, swerving across the centerline and off the shoulder. After initiating a traffic stop, K9 Officer Jax indicated a positive alert on Neal's vehicle. Upon further investigation, 44 Hydrocodone pills and 32 Oxycodone pills were located in improper containers along with $157 in cash, which were all seized. Neal is charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, not having prescription controlled substances in a proper container, possession of drug paraphernalia and careless driving. Police say an investigation continues and more charges could follow.
Hart County Fiscal Court Meeting
THE HART COUNTY FISCAL COURT MET THURSDAY MORNING IN THE COURTROOM. AFTER JUDGE TERRY MARTIN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER, BRO. STEVE WATKINS, PASTOR OF MUNFORDVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, OPENED THE MEETING WITH PRAYER. JAILER ISRAEL BERGENSON GAVE THE JAIL REPORT STATING THERE WAS A TOTAL OF 180 IN THE COUNTY JAIL. JAILER BERGENSON ALSO PRESENTED THE COURT WITH A CHECK FOR JUST OVER $7,691.AFTER ROUTINE BUSINESS, THE COURT APPROVED BUDGET TRANSFER #7, APPROVED COUNTY CLERK'S AMENDED 2018 BUDGET, ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY AT THE JAIL, APPROVED THE JUDGE TO SIGN RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT MODERNIZE KY'S TRANSPORTATION FUNDING GUIDE, 1ST READING OF 15 MPH FOR WILDLIFE ROAD, 2019 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE, REAPPOINTMENT OF DAVID PAIGE AND VIRGINIA DAVIS TO PLANNING COMMISSION, REAPPOINTMENT OF ELAINE DIGGS TO 109 BOARD. REAPPOINTMENT OF TODD TURLEY TO ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD, REAPPOINTMENT OF MARSHA COOK, DR. DON GREEN, DR. SARAH BICKER, DONNA LOGSDON, AND MARTHA ROGERS TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD, REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN BUNNELL AND DR. KEVIN FLOWERS TO AMBULANCE BOARD, APPROVED TO WAIVE TAKING BIDS ON SURPLUS DRUG DOG AND ALLOWING DEPUTY SHERIFF JOHN WARNUCK TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THE DOG, AND MAGISTRATES REQUESTS. THE COURT ALSO RECOGNIZED SHERIFF BOSTON HENSLEY FOR 13 YEARS OF SERVICE TO HART COUNTY. THE COURT'S NEXT MEETING WILL BE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19TH, AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE COURTROOM.
Area high school basketball action
Friday night area high school basketball action:
Caverna Lady Colonels and Caverna Boys will be on the road, taking on Green County with a Girl/boy double header. Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys will also travel to take on Larue County in a girl/boy double header beginning at 5:30 p.m. Join WLOC for live play by play coverage of both Hart County games starting at 5:10 p.m.
Hart County vs. Taylor County games Thursday
Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys will
entertain Taylor County Thursday night at Memorial Elementary School in the 2A Classic at 5:30 p.m. Join Studio 101 as we broadcast both games starting with the pregame show at 5:10 p.m.
Purse and tv stolen in robbery
A purse and TV have been stolen in a Bowling Green robbery. police say four men stole a 55" tv from Vernon Lee and a purse from Tina Bishop. They say the robbery occurred when one of the men pointed a sawed-off shotgun at Bishop in the alley behind the Hummingbird Apartments on Clay Street just before 10:00 p.m. Tuesday. Officers say none of the tenants in the apartments saw or knew anything about the robbery.
Local motel theft leads to arrest in Alabama
Horse Cave Police responded to a theft early Sunday morning after receiving a call from an employee of the Holiday Express Motel. According to police, two suspects driving a stolen vehicle traveling I-65, stopped at the Motel and broke into a passenger car, stealing an undisclosed amount of cash and personal belongings. After Leaving, it was discovered they had used one of the credit cars to make purchases at two locations in Bowling Green. Officer Webb of the Horse Cave Police Department, notified Bowling Green Police of the incident. Later in the evening, one of the suspects was arrested in Birmingham Alabama. Coordination between the four police departments, including Horse Cave, helped to identify the suspects to obtain warrants through the Hart County Attorney's Office. The investigation is ongoing.
3-year-old dies after chain-reaction crash
A Taylor County family is grieving over the loss of a 3-year-old boy. Hunter Hedgespeth died from injuries he suffered in a multi-car accident in Campbellsville November 27th. Hunter was in a car driven by 30 year-old Sarah A. Hedgespeth, of Greensburg, when she was hit in the chain-reaction crash. He died in Norton's Children's Hospital in Louisville Wednesday, December 5th. Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Tennessee woman arrested after following man
A Tennessee woman has been arrested on
various charges in Glasgow. Glasgow Police received a call from dispatch
from a man identified as Benjamin Ford. Ford advised that someone had been
following him from Nashville to Glasgow. The dispatcher told Ford to pull
into the White Castle restaurant and wait for law enforcement to arrive.
When officers arrived at the scene, they made contact with 27 year-old
Sherita Burnett, of TN. While being detained, Burnett slipped out of her
handcuffs and was arrested. She is charged with disorderly conduct,
2nd degree, resisting arrest, possession of open alcoholic beverage
container in motor vehicle prohibited and public intoxication
controlled substance (excluding alcohol).
Two arrested at Glasgow home Monday
An officer with the Glasgow Police Department responded to a complaint of two male subjects with active warrants at a residence on Sunset Avenue. After an investigation, 35 year-old Timothy R. Hagan, of Lucas, was arrested on a Violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO. 61 year-old Douglas Pennycuff, of Glasgow, was arrested for drug paraphernalia - buy/possess. Both men were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Hart-Green County games postponed
The re-scheduled game for Wednesdasy night, December 5th, between Hart County and Green County has been postponed. No date for the game has been given.
Thursday night:
Hart County Fiscal Court Meeting Thursday
Hart County Fiscal Court will meet Thursday, December 6th, at 9:00 a.m. on the 2nd floor of the courtroom. New business will include: approving County Clerk's Amended 2018 budget, approve Judge Executive to sign resolution, support to modernize Ky's Transportation funding mechanisms and approval to re-appointment for 109 Board, Planning Commission, Assessment Appeals Board, Health Department Board and to Ambulance Board, also the disposal of county property.
5th, 2018
I-65 widening project nears completion.
With weather cooperating, projects designed to widen I-65 to six lanes will be complete by Christmas.
The 91-mile stretch from the Tennessee line to Elizabethtown has been completed in phases over nearly two decades. Chris Jessie, public information officer for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s district highway office in Elizabethtown, said a segment from Smith’s Grove to Exit 28 near the Corvette Assembly Plant was first because of needed improvements in a high-crash area. About 15 years ago, widening work started near Franklin at the state line and has been progressively moving north. The final project is the 10-mile route from Sonora to Elizabethtown’ssouthern exit. Jessie also says some of the final details such as shoulder work, rumble strips and paving markers can be done with all six lanes operating.
Wednesday, December 5th, 2018
Circuit Judge denies dismissal of civil case
A motion for dismissal has been denied for the City of Glasgow, the Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Communications Center and two boards, for their actions or inactions in response to a 991 call. Circuit Judge John T. Alexander denied the dismissal involving the death of 22 year-old Kristen Rae Edwards. Edwards' administrators filed the civil action in July, the day after Clark W. Smith pleaded guilty to murder and two other charges related to her death. They contend the 911 center was negligent after no action was taken when they received a call from Edwards. Circuit Judge John T. Alexander, also said that “a summary judgment motion may be proper after the parties have had time to conduct discovery.”
Barren County fatality shooting
A Barren County fatality shooting will be presented to the Barren County Grand Jury. The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the shooting on Peters Creek Road that occurred on Friday afternoon that resulted in the death of 29 year-old Mark Adam Bellamy, of Park City. The shooting occurred at the home of Tracy Wyatt who is
Bellamy’s mother-in-law. Tracy Wyatt shot Bellamy following a family dispute at the residence. The circumstances that lead up to the shooting are still currently being investigated. The case will be presented to the Barren County Grand Jury later this month to see if a criminal charge will be handed down and what charge would be applicable.
Warren County officials search for shooter
The Warren County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about a drive-by shooting that occurred Saturday night to call them at 270-842-1633. Deputies say a vehicle pulled up and shot a house on Quebec Way. According to officials, no one was hurt. They say at this time, there are no suspects, and no one saw the vehicle. Deputies say they did canvas the area and they are still investigating.
Jury convicts Radcliff man on murder charge
It took less than three hours for a Hardin County jury on Friday to convict a Radcliff man in the 2017 death of his former fiancee. 35 year-old Brian Woods was found guilty of murder and tampering with physical evidence. Woods was arrested April 4th, 2017 when he walked into Radcliff police headquarters and confessed to killing 32 year-old Maria Williams, a mother of four children. She had been reported missing by her family that day. He had placed William's body in garbage bags and then put her in a corner of a garage at the home. Woods would be sentenced to life in prison when formal sentencing is held in Hardin Circuit Court.
Two die in 4-vehicle collision on Hwy 90
Kentucky State Police say a four-vehicle collision in Barren County has ended with two people dead and others injured.
The accident happened around 4446 Happy Valley Road. Police say 57-year-old Richard Gray of Lansing, Michigan was driving westbound in a tractor trailer when he crossed lanes into oncoming traffic. It was then that Gray's truck hit another commercial vehicle driven by Mihail Strungav, 33, of New Orleans, Louisiana. Gray's truck also hit a Ford van driven by 47-year-old William Johnson of Louisville, as well as a Nissan pickup truck driven by 26-year-old Seth Aterburn of Cave City. Richard S. Gray was pronounced dead on scene by the Barren County Coroner’s Office. William Johnson was transported to Vanderbilt University Hospital, where he later died. A passenger in Johnson’s vehicle, Latoya P. Britton, 44, along with Seth Arterburn were treated and released from TJ Sampson Hospital. KSP is still investigating the accident.
Two arrested in Cave City on drug charges
On Saturday, Cave City Police arrested a Horse Cave man on weapon and drug charges. Cave City Police observed a red ford pickup driving on Mammoth Cave Street in a careless manner. Upon contact with the male driver he was acting nervous Officers observed a rifle sticking out from under a blanket that was in floor board of the truck. The driver was then detained. Upon investigation the name that was provided to Officers by the driver was a convicted felon. A search of the vehicle revealed a 22 Marlin Rifle and a small bag of suspected meth. A female passenger in the vehicle was identified as Jessica Smith of Horse Cave , she along with the male driver was arrested on charges of possession of controlled substance meth. After the male subject was booked into Barren County Detention Center it was discovered that he gave a family members identification. The male subject was identified as Andre Goodman of Horse Cave. Goodman was additionally charged with Giving Officer False Identifying Information , Theft Of Identity Of Another W/O Consent. Goodman was originally charged with possession of controlled substance meth , possession of Firearm By Convicted Felon along with other traffic offenses. Goodman and Smith were also served with Bench Warrants for Hart County. Arrest was made byOfficer Judd and he was assisted by Chief Riley.
Fatal shooting in Barren County
At approximately 12:36 p.m. on Friday, the Barren County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting following a family dispute at 3888 Peters Creek Road. After arriving, deputy's located 29 year-old Mark Adam Bellamy, of Park City, at the residence with a single gunshot wound. Bellamy was pronounced dead at the scene by the Barren County Coroners Office. The investigation into this incident is ongoing and no further details have been released at this time.
Alvaton woman dies after head-on crash
A collision in Warren County Sunday night
claimed the life of an Alvaton woman. Kentucky State Police received a call to respond to a two vehicle injury collision on I-65, Southbound, near the 24mm in Bowling Green. A witness told police a woman driving on I-65 slowed down and turned onto the exit, and then got back on southbound driving in the opposite direction. The operator of the car was identified as 30 year-old Cassandra Garrison, of St. Louis, Missouri. Garrison struck a Ford Mustang head-on being operated by 41 year-old Amy Eakles, of Alvaton. Garrison and Eakles were transported by EMS to the Medical Center in Bowling Green. Amy Eakles was later flown to Vanderbilt University Hospital where she died. Garrison received treatment of non-life threatening injuries. No further information is available at this time.
Monday, December 3rd, 2018
Area high school basketball action
In Monday night area highschool basketball action, Caverna Lady Colonels will entertain Warren Central at 7:00 p.m. Join WLOC Studio 101 for play by play coverage beginning at 6:45 with the pregame show.
Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys will be on the road Tuesday night as they take on Green County in a girl/boy double header at 5:30 p.m. WLOC will have live action of both games starting at 5:10 p.m. with the pregame show.
Monday night area highschool basketball
Caverna Lady Colonels will entertain Warren
Central at 7:00 p.m. Join WLOC Studio 101 for play by play coverage beginning at 6:45 with the pregame show.
Friday night area high school basketball.
It's rivalry night. Caverna Lady Colonels and Caverna Boys will host the Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys in a girl/boy double header at 5:30 p.m. Join WLOC - Studio 101 for complete coverage of both games beginning with the pregame show at 5:10 p.m.
Chain reaction crash fatality in Taylor County
A man who died in a chain-reaction crash in Taylor County has been identified. Several vehicles were involved in the crash around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday that shut down Highway 55 near Swan's Landing in Campbellsville. Campbellsville Police said a woman driving a 2017 GMC Yukon was stopped on Kentucky 55 waiting to turn left, when a 2003 Dodge dually pickup that was pulling a gooseneck trailer, loaded with logs, failed to stop and caused a chain reaction crash with two other vehicles in between. One of the vehicles was a taxi. 31 year-old Steven Taylor, of Burkesville, who was a passenger in the taxi was taken to Taylor Regional Hospital where he died. A 3 year-old child who was in another vehicle, remains in critical condition at Norton Children's Hospital.
EMS Board to apply for credit as safety net
The Barren-Metcalfe EMS Board met Wednesday evening. The board has approved new bylaws to address the dispute of what entity should pay remaining deficit amounts.
$86,000 has not been paid. In order to buy time to resolve the issue, the Ambulance Board approved a motion to apply for a $100,000 line of credit as a safety net.
Barren County Grand Jury recent indictments
A Barren County Grand Jury recently returned indictments on the following people:
30 year-old Jonathan Antonio Kirk, of Glasgow, for failure to comply with sex offender registration, 2nd or more offense and failure to notify address change to Department of Transportation.
38 year-old Larry Kevin Oakley, of Glasgow, for sexual abuse, 1st degree, in a continuing course of conduct, child less than 12 years of age.
21 year-old Ryan Owen Dugger, of Glasgow, for theft by unlawful taking or disposition, $500 or more but under $10,000.
21 year-old Deon Roberts, of Glasgow, for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree - Meth and drug paraphernalia - buy/possess.
23 year-old David Hunter Bowles, of Glasgow, for receiving stolen property (firearm).
32 year-old Michael Ray Abney, of Cave City, for rape, 3rd degree and sodomy, 3rd degree and 43 year-old Betty J. Keyes, of Cave City, for complicity to rape and sodomy, both 3rd degree.
32 year-old Ethan L. Hatfield, of Glasgow, for arson, 1st degree, 2 counts of wanton endangerment, 1st degree, and criminal mischief, 1st degree.
22 year-old Christy K. McClellan, of Glasgow, for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree (methamphetamine) and endangering the welfare of a minor.
38 year-old Jeffrey D. Rowe, of Cave City, for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, Meth, 2nd offense, drug paraphernalia - buy/possess, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs, 2nd offense and criminal trespass, 2nd degree.
41 year-old Robert Christopher Browning, of Glasgow, for criminal possession of a forged instrument, 1st degree, possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, (1 count each) for Methamphetamine, Hydrocodone and Morphine, and possession of a controlled substance, 3rd degree, along with drug paraphernalia - buy/possess.
41 year-old Laymon Cleo Riggs, of Cave City, for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree (Hydrocodone), carrying a concealed deadly weapon, failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, 1st offense, failure to wear a seatbelt and failure to produce insurance card.
47 year-old John Ebbin Tillberry, of Horse Cave, for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree (methamphetamine) and DUI, 1st offense.
32 year-old James Evans Arms, of Cave City, for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree - Meth, 2nd offense, no/expired Kentucky registration receipt and registration plates and display of illegal or altered registration plate.
51 year-old Robert Suver, of Glasgow, for criminal possession of a forged instrument, 1st degree, possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree (Methamphetamine), drug paraphernalia - buy/possess.
55 year-old Jimmy H. Minton, of Glasgow, for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree (methamphetamine).
45 year-old Joseph D. Harper, of Glasgow, for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree (methamphetamine).
34 year-old John Andrew Johnson, of Glasgow, for burglary, 2nd degree, attempted kidnapping, fleeing or evading police (on foot), 2nd degree, assault, 4th degree, domestic violence (no visibly injury) and terroristic threatening, 3rd degree.
40 year-old Billy Dwight Kitchens, of Cave City, for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree (Methamphetamine), theft of identity of another without consent, drug paraphernalia - buy/possess, possession of marijuana and giving officer false identifying information.
35 year-old Gregory Joseph McCauley, of Cave City, for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, (Methamphetamine), drug paraphernalia - buy/possess, possession of marijuana, rear license plate not illuminated and instructional permit violations.
26 year-old Joshue Allen Miller, of Glasgow, for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree (Methamphetamine), and drug paraphernalia - buy/possess.
36 year-old Ashley Brook Costello, of Glasgow, for assault, 2nd degree and domestic violence.
31 year-old Holly Diane Shelton, of Glasgow, for assault, 2nd degree, criminal mischief, 1st degree, DUI, 1st offense and failure to wear seatbelt.
Friday, November 30th, 2018
Magisterial race recount shows no change
A recount in a magisterial race in Barren Circuit Court took place Thursday morning. In the race for District 6 Barren County magistrate, Republican Kenneth Sartin won the November 6th general election by one vote over his opponent, incumbent Democrat Charles Allen - 975 to 974. Allen had petitioned for a recount as there was only one vote between the two candidates. Circuit Judge John T. Alexander recapped the figures, announcing there was no change in the results after ballots were recounted individually.
Sartin was declared the winner of District 6 Barren County Magistrate.
Several arrests made by Glasgow Police
Glasgow Police responded to a theft report Monday
from Burkes Outlet. 48 year-old Carl David Dobson was questioned several times by officers if he had taken anything from the store. After an investigation, Dobson was arrested for theft after $4.23 worth of merchandise was located in his pocket. Dobson was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.In a separate incident Monday around noon, an officer with the Glasgow Police Department responded to a complaint of a shoplifter at Circle K store. After viewing video surveillance, 30 year-old Cody A. Rivera, of Glasgow, was arrested for theft by unlawful taking - shoplifting under $500.
A Glasgow man was arrested Monday night on drug charges. Glasgow Dispatch received a complaint of a white male dressed in camo clothing, walking out in front of a vehicle on Columbia Avenue. 23 year-old James A. Lovell, of Glasgow, was located after he stepped in front of a police car. He was arrested and charged with Drug paraphernalia - buy/possess and alcohol intoxication in a public place (1st & 2nd offense). Lovell was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
The Glasgow Police Department executed several indictment warrants Monday night. 27 year-old Dakota Allen Fields, was taken into custody on charges of Assault 3rd degree - police officer or probation officer, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, 3rd offense and giving an officer false identifying information.
32 year-old Michael Ray Abney, of Cave City, was arrested on 2 indictment warrants for Rape and Sodomy, 3rd degree. Both men were lodged in the Barren County
Detention Center.
Thursday, November 29th, 2018
Trial date set for West Virginia man charged with murders
A West Virginia man, facing two counts of murder,
appeared in Hardin Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon. Several family members, friends and classmates of 18 year-old Jack Barber and 17 year-old Katarina Peeters, held photographs in the courtroom, of the two teens who were killed October 20th in a car crash after a police chase. 36 year-old Shawn Welsh led police on the chase which ended when he crashed into a car driven by Barber. Welsh was captured after he fled a stolen Silverado truck and was lodged inthe Hardin County Detention Center in lieu of a $1 million cash bond.
At Tuesday’s appearance before Hardin Circuit Judge Ken Howard, an August 12th trial date was set.Welsh is charged with two counts of murder; two counts of first-degree assault; first-degree persistent felony offender; receiving stolen property more than $500; first-degree fleeing or evading police in a motor vehicle; and first-degree possession of methamphetamine.
I-65 traffic advisory - Southbound 91 and 82 milepoints
Work to finalize southbound widening of I65 in Hardin County will require reducing the interstate to one lane at both ends of the work zone at Milepoints 91 and 82 (Thursday, November 29th). The left lane will be closed. The right lane and access to Exits 91 and 86 will remain open. Work is expected to begin at 11am and should be complete by 6pm. Delays will be possible at these locations. After this lane closure is complete, Southbound I65 should be open to three lanes through Hardin County.
Wednesday, November 28th, 2018
Area high school basketball scores
Tuesday night, the Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys hosted Bethlehem in a girl/boy double header. In the girls game, Bethlehem defeated the Lady Raiders 59 to 23. Hart County's Kylie Adcock scored 10 points. In boys action, Hart County Boys defeated Bethlehem with a final score of 61 to 38 with John Shoulders scoring 24 points and had 7 rebounds.
Wednesday, November 28th, 2018
Friday night area high school basketball.
It's rivalry night.
Caverna Lady Colonels and Caverna Boys will host the Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys in a girl/boy double header at 5:30 p.m. Join WLOC - Studio 101 for complete coverage of both games beginning with the pregame show at 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 28th, 2018
Cave City woman not guilty in sale of alcohol
A Cave City woman accused of allowing the sale or bartering of alcohol on a business premises has been found not guilty. After a short trial, Leticia Cline, who co-owns the property at 4054 Mammoth Cave Road with her sister, Shannon Burke, was charged with the misdemeanor crime after an event took place September 2nd. Cline had not
actually applied for an alcohol license. Judge Pendleton ruled that at the time of the event, the premises was not a business.
Wednesday, November 28th, 2018
Horse Cave Police lawsuit moved to federal court
The civil suit filed by Anthony Owens and his mother, Sheila Bryant, against the City of Horse Cave and it's police department, has been moved from Hart Circuit Court to federal court in Bowling Green. The mother and son accused the department of unlawful arrest, assault, and of planting drugs on them. They claim police retaliated against them after Owens posted on social media that the department was corrupt. Former Horse Cave Police officers Chris Trulock and Larry Dale Martin, former Chief Sean Henry, the department, the city, and Horse Cave Mayor Randall Curry are all named as defendants. The case has been moved to federal court due to the complaint raising numerous federal questions alleging violations of the U. S. Constitution.
Wednesday, November 28th, 2018
Adair County man indicted for assault
The assault, involving two men, took place two months ago. Kentucky State Police responded to a reported assault September 16th at a home on Reynolds Road, east of Columbia. The victim, Andy Loy, told police that Lacy Grant had beaten him. Grant was found two weeks later hiding on a farm in Cumberland County. He was recently indicted on charges of assault, terroristic threatening and wanton endangerment.
November is Adoption Awareness Month
As an effort to increase awareness of this special month, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services will host a balloon launch at the courthouse lawn, in Munfordville on Tuesday, November 27th at 1:00 pm. This event is to celebrate those children who have found their “forever families” through adoption. There will be foster/adoptive parents sharing their experiences. The community is invited.
Hart County Chamber ribbon cutting
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting for Gentlemen's Barber Shop on Friday. The new business is located at 200 East Union Street in Munfordville. The ribbon cutting will be held at 3:00 p.m. with light refreshments and door prize drawings.
Warren County officials search for fleeing man
The Warren County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man after they say he fled. According to the department, a deputy tried to conduct a traffic stop on Saturday on 2003 Chevy Malibu driven by Shenard Holton. Officials said Holton refused to stop and continued on Scottsville Road, traveling across the center line into on-coming traffic near the intersection of Scottsville Road and Cave Mill Road. According to the report, Holton then got out of his car and started fleeing from the deputy on foot. But, Holton didn't put his car in park so the Chevy Malibu continued on, hitting another vehicle. The sheriff's office said Holton refused to respond to verbal commands to stop and was seen running behind Logan's Roadhouse. A perimeter was set up in an attempt to locate him, but deputies were unsuccessful. Officials said Shenard Holton is an African-American male and was last seen wearing a black/blue shirt, black pants and white shoes.
Murder trial continue for Radcliff man
An attorney for a Radcliff man charged with killing his former fiancee said Monday afternoon that Brian Woods "snapped" and that led to the beating death of Maria Williams. Public defender Erin Hartman said 35 year-old Woods took a fireplace shovel and repeatedly beat Williams more than 30 times until " she wasn't moving." Woods was arrested two days later when he walked into the Radcliff Police Department and admitted to killing Williams, who was 32. The trial resumes at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday with Hardin Circuit Judge Kelly Mark Easton.
Hodgenville man steals ambulance
A Hodgenville man has been arrested and charged with stealing an ambulance. A GPS tracking system led police to an address on Hodgenville Road, where the ambulance was found abandoned. Police units searched the area and located 43 year-old Jason Chelf, who matched the suspect's description. Upon questioning by authorities, Chelf admitted to taking the ambulance from Hardin Memorial Hospital. Elizabethtown Police Department arrived at HMH around 6:00 p.m. Friday. The ambulance had been stolen from the ambulance bay at the hospital while it was waiting to transport a patient. Chelf was charged with theft of an automobile of more than $10,000. He was released Monday from the Hardin County Detention Center after a $25,000 unsecured bond was posted on his behalf.
Barren Circuit Court appearances
A Glasgow man accused of holding four people hostage at gunpoint,
appeared in Barren Circuit Court Monday. 28 year-old Michael R. Yanez was arrested in March after he held three adults and a small child at gunpoint overnight, firing the gun toward them and assaulted one person. Yanez is facing multiple counts of kidnapping and wanton endangerment, along with other crimes. The case has been continued to December 10th with another pretrial conference. Yanez remains lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.Also appearing in Barren Circuit Court Monday was 32 year-old
Eric N. Wycisk, of Ontario, Canada. Wycisk was charged with four counts of first-degree wanton endangerment after allegedly shooting a firework at another vehicle while he was riding in the passenger seat of a pickup in July. An officer with the Glasgow Police Department witnessed the crime. The driver of the other vehicle told police the firework struck the driver's side window before exploding. The driver's wife and two childrenwere also inside the vehicle. Wycisk pleaded guilty Monday to all four counts. A one year sentence for each count was recommended, but the Commonwealth did not object to
a pretrial diversion.
Jury trial scheduled in fatal shooting
A jury trial has been scheduled for a Barren County man accused of fatally shooting a Scottsville man. 52 year-old Bobby Ray Conatser appeared in Barren Circuit Court
Monday for a pretrial conference. Conatser is accused
of shooting 40 year-old Kevin M. Miller on Lick Branch Road in the early morning hours of July 8th. The next pretrial conference has been set for April 15th with the trial scheduled for August 6th.
Area high school basketball scores from Monday night
In Girls:
Logan County 52 Warren East 48
Pulaski County 64 Adair County 50
In Boys:
Metcalfe County 89 Butler County 71
Taylor County 72 Bullitt Central 65
Ohio man arrested on rape charges
A 19 year-old Ohio man has been arrested on rape charges in Barren County. The Barren County Sheriff's Office received a report Friday from Greenview Hospital in Bowling Green of a suspected rape, that allegedly occurred the night before. The victim who reported the incident was interview and after an investigation, 19 year-old Gregory S. Rhodes, of Middletown, OH, was arrested and charged with Rape 1st Degree- Incapable of Consent- Physically Helpless. He was lodged in the Barren County Jail.
Area high school basketball action
Area high school basketball gets underway Monday night as Caverna Lady Colonels and Caverna Boys travel to take on Fort Knox in a girl/boy double header beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Hart County Lady Raiders and Hart County Boys will play at Memorial Elementary School Tuesday night in a girl/boy double header against Bethlehem at 5:30 p.m.
Studio 101 will have live play by play coverage of both games beginning with the pregame show at 5:15 p.m.
Police pursuit in Bowling Green
According to Kentucky State Police, a man was arrested after a short pursuit over the weekend. Officials arrested 31 year-old Codi Henson after a pursuit in Bowling Green late Saturday night. KSP said a trooper tried to stop a car, driven by Henson, near McGinnis Quarry Road in Bowling Green because it didn't have it's headlights on. Troopers said instead of stopping, the vehicle accelerated and turned onto Bristow Road where it ran off the roadway. Henson was taken to the Warren County Regional Jail and faces several charges including Wanton Endangerment 1st degree, Fleeing or Evading Police, 2nd degree, and Possession of Marijuana.
Robbery reported in Bowling Green
Bowling Green police responded to a report of a robbery early Friday morning on Pascoe Boulevard. The victim told officers a man approached her in the breezeway of her house, threatened her with a gun and demanded money. The man then ran away from the area. Police are still looking for the suspect.
E-town man sentenced in murder case
Sentencing for an Elizabethtown man charged with murder, was handed down Tuesday in Hardin Circuit Court. 21 year-old Austen Green admitted to police
that he shot and killed Anthony Gullotto in December 2017 while the two men were sitting in a vehicle behind the shopping center near Freeman Lake Park. Green was arrested and charged with murder, and also plead guilty to tampering with physical evidence, receiving stolen property — firearm and receiving stolen property less than $500. Green was arrested Dec. 20 and charged with murder. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison. According to state law, he will be eligible for parole after serving 20 years.
Two people shot in Grayson County
Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 4 detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in the Ju
gville Community in Grayson County. On November 21, 2018 at approximately 1:18 AM CST; KSP Post 4 was contacted by Grayson County E911 requesting KSP investigate a shooting that had occurred near 2519 Richland Road. The preliminary investigation revealed, 59 year-old Johnnie Hayes, of Caneyville, and 39 year-old Wanda Ferguson, of Rosine, observed individuals attempting to steal items from a barn located on their property. Hayes and Ferguson attempted to follow the individual(s) in an unknown vehicle after it left the property. Hayes and Ferguson then confronted the individual(s) near their residence on Richland Road and shots were fired. Both Hayes and Ferguson sustained gunshot wound injuries. Hayes was flown to University of Louisville Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and Ferguson was flown to Vanderbilt University for non-life-threatening injuries and was later released. At this time, no suspect(s) have been charged. KSP Post 16, Grayson County Sheriff’s Office and the Grayson County EMS assisted KSP at the scene. The investigation is ongoing by KSP Detective Mike Cook.
Hidden River Cave to be featured on KET
Hidden River Cave in downtown Horse Cave will be featured this winter on KET Television. 10 University of Kentucky students and their professor visited and recorded footage for the television show in the Spring. In the reality show, "Transformative Travels: Exploring Kentucky", students and their professor explore tourist attractions in western Kentucky and discuss the impact each destination and experience had on their lives. The show will air in six episodes in December and January, with the first episode featuring Hidden River Cave on Saturday, December 8th at 2:30 p.m. on KET.
Former WKU student pleads guilty in fatal shooting
A former Western Kentucky University student has pleaded guilty to reckless homicide. 22 year-old Peter G. Gall was charged in the fatal shooting of another student, 21 year-old Kenneth A. Davis. Gall entered the plea Tuesday in Warren Circuit Court. He says the two men had been drinking and tailgating outside a football game. Gall claims they were "play fighting" when Davis was accidentally shot. The plea agreement calls for Gall to serve four years in prison. Formal sentencing is set for Jan. 22nd.
Civil rights violations lawsuit moved
A lawsuit accusing three former Horse Cave Police Department officers of civil rights violations, was moved Wednesday to federal court. Anthony Owens and his mother, Sheila Bryant, originally filed the suit against former Officers Larry Dale Martin and Chris Trulock and suspended Chief Sean Henry last month in Hart Circuit Court. In the lawsuit, Owens and Bryant alleged that their constitutional rights were violated and that the officers used excessive force, committed assault and battery, negligence, unlawful search and seizure, false arrest/imprisonment and malicious prosecution.
Wednesday, November 21st, 2018
Cave City businessman searches for attorney
A Cave City businessman who has been charged in connection with a federal bank fraud case, is still searching for an attorney to represent him. Michael T. Barrick was indicted by a federal grand jury in November, 2016. The indictment alleges that he worked with co-defendants Lorri Hughes, Roger D. Hagan and Garry Hammer to execute and attempt to execute schemes to obtain money and assets from American Bank & Trust, Monticello Bank and what was then known as PBI Bank, but is now Limestone Bank, under false pretenses when buying and selling property, including businesses in Kentucky and Tennessee from 2007 to 2012. Barrick and his co-defendants pleaded not guilty to all charges on November 23rd, 2016. Barrick is partnering with Paul Hatfield, a descendant of the Hatfield family from West Virginia, to build the Hatfield & McCoy Kentucky Moonshiners Museum. They anticipate having the park open to the public by the spring of 2019.
Mass shooting avoided in Springfield, KY
An arrest report says Springfield Police responded to the scene of LB Manufacturing Monday afternoon after receiving word of a suspicious vehicle on the property. An officer approached the suspect, 37 year-old Matthew Smith, of Lebanon, who began making suspicious movements before asking for the officer's badge number. Smith refused to leave the vehicle, but when the officer opened his driver side door, he noticed Smith was armed with a handgun. The officer reported Smith raised the firearm, but the officer was able to grab his hand to take it away. During the struggle, Smith reached for a gun in his waistband, but the officer was able to eventually handcuff him.
Wednesday, November 21st, 2018
Several charged with assault in Hardin County
Kentucky State Police Post 4 investigation of a video has lead to several charged with assault. On Monday, KSP was informed by the Hardin County School System that they had been notified of a video posted on social media showing several current and former Central Hardin High School students, involved in a physical altercation. The assault occurred at the corner of Poplar Level Road and Dahl Road in Jefferson County. The altercation lead to the 16 year-old victim being taken to Norton's Children's Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Through the investigation, KSP Post 4 detectives were able to identify two adults and three juveniles that were involved in the assault. One 15 year-old and two 16 year-old were cited and released to the custody of their parents. The two adults, 19 year-old Derek Taylor, of Elizabethtown, and 18 year-old Wesley Lawler, of Glendale, were charged with Assault, 2nd degree. Both Taylor and Lawler were lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center. The investigation is ongoing.
Two drug arrests in Glasgow
Two people were arrested Sunday morning in Glasgow on various drug charges. Glasgow Police were dispatched to Houchen's Southgate Plaza after receiving a call that a pickup had a flat tire and was continuing to drive in the park
ing lot. After an investigation, 50 year-old Joseph Paul Hester, of Oakland, and 44 year-old Tonya Stinson, of Munfordville, were arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree -(methamphetamine), drug paraphernalia - buy/possess, possession of marijuana and public intoxication - controlled substance. Both Hester and Stinson were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Adair County inmate back in custody
An Adair County inmate who escaped from jail last week, is back in custody. Kentucky State Police say they received information that 25 year-old William Loy, of Columbia, was possibly armed and staying at a home on Spring Street. Four other agencies joined KSP and found Loy hiding behind several mattresses in the home. He has been lodged in the Adair County Jail facing charges of escape and resisting arrest.
Louisville man arrested for rape in Campbellsville
A Louisville man has been arrested on rape charges in Campbellsville. According to Kentucky State Police, officials responded to the Taylor County Hospital ER, regarding an alleged rape that occurred last Wednesday night. Police then collected evidence and a statement from the victim. Christopher Roark was arrested and taken to the Taylor County Jail.
Cave City City Council meeting
The Cave City Council voted 5-1 during a special-called meeting Monday to withdraw from the Barren River Drug Task Force. The decision was made by the city council after listening to Cave City Police Chief Terrill Riley, who asked that the city withdraw from the drug task force so that the officer currently assigned to the drug task force can work for the Cave City Police Department as a full-time detective.
Recount scheduled in magisterial race
The date has been set for a recount of ballots in the Barren County District 6 Magisterial Race. It will be held Thursday, November 29th, at 9:00 a.m. in Barren Circuit Court. According to unofficial vote tallies from the county clerk's office on election night and a recanvass, Incumbent Democrat Charles Allen received 974 votes and his Republican challenger, Kenneth Sartin, received 975. Allen has requested a recount of the ballots.
Tuesday, November 20th, 2018
Accidental shooting in Glasgow
Over the weekend, Glasgow Police responded to an accidental shooting at a home on Cedar Street. Authorities found the victim on the scene, who had been shot in the leg with a shotgun. The accused shooter was taken into custody. Police determined that the accidental shooting took place during a disagreement between two friends. The victim did not suffer any life-threatening injuries.
KYTC urges preparing for license changes
With large numbers of travelers expected to
take to the skies and roads this holiday season, the Kentucky Transportation
Cabinet (KYTC) encouraging license holders to check their card’s expiration
date to avoid delays at airport security checkpoints and possible citations
on the road.
Prior to air travel, Kentuckians should check the expiration date on their
license, permit or personal ID to make sure it is valid for both their
departure and return dates. Identity credentials can be renewed up to six
months before the listed expiration date by visiting the Circuit Court Clerk
office in the cardholder’s county of residence.
Some Kentuckians may need to obtain replacement copies of documents if they
plan to present them to satisfy the requirements. A certified copy of a
birth certificate can be acquired by contacting the vital statistics agency
in the state of your birth. Those born in Kentucky may contact the
Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics. To
request a replacement Social Security card, visit the
Social Security Administration's website.
If your personal information (i.e. current legal name) is different than
what is displayed on your identity or lawful status document, you must
present additional documentation, such as a marriage license or divorce
decree. A full list of acceptable documents is
available online.
To prepare for the upcoming changes, visit
drive.ky.gov/confidentky.
Clerks Office will close Wednesday at noon
Hart County Clerk’s Office will close at noon Wednesday for the Thanksgiving holiday and will re-open Monday at 8:00 a.m.
WLOC Nursing Home Visits Dec. 13th
The Annual Nursing Home visits with WLOC will be held Thursday, December 13th. Studio 101 will be at Hart County Manor in Munfordville around 9:15 a.m. and then at Signature Health Care of Horse Cave around 10:30 a.m. singing Christmas songs and sharing the Christmas Story. Everyone is invited to join us. Monetary donations are now being collected for the two nursing homes. Donations can be dropped off at WLOC Radio Station on 31-W in Horse Cave or mail to: WLOC P. O. Box 98, Horse Cave, Ky. 42749. If you have any questions, please call 270-786-4400.
Monday, November 19th, 2018
Leitchfield man killed in collision
A 55 year-old Leitchfield man was killed Friday in a traffic collision. The Leitchfield Police Department said 55 year-old Charles H. Spalding was driving a 1998 Chevy S-10 north on South Main St. when the truck crossed the center line and struck a 2013 Buick driven by 28 year-old Saskia Helena Bartels. Spalding was pronounced dead at the scene by the Grayson County Coroner's Office. Bartels and a passenger were not injured.
Monday, November 19th, 2018
Cave City Council Special Called Meeting
Cave City Council will hold a special called meeting Monday, November 19th, at 4:00 p.m. Among several items, the council will review their audit from the fiscal year. Also, the council will discuss the interlocal agreement with the Drug Task Force.
Annual nursing home visits December 13th
The annual nursing home visits will be Thursday, December 13th. WLOC will be visiting Hart County Manor around 9:15 a.m. and then Signature Health Care of Hart County
at 10:30 a.m. Monetary donations are now being accepted and can be mailed to:
WLOC P.O. Box 98 - Horse Cave, Ky. 42749. Everyone is welcome to participate.
Radcliff man arrested for child sexual exploitation
A Radcliff man has been arrested on child sexual exploitation charges. The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch says the arrest of 32 year-old Dagan A. Boothe was made Wednesday afternoon, as the result of an undercover Crimes Against Children investigation. The investigation began after the suspect was discovered communicating with a juvenile online. Equipment used to facilitate the crime was found after a search warrant was executed at the Radcliff residence. Boothe was charged with one count each of Rape 2nd degree, Sodomy 2nd degree, Sexual Abuse, 1st degree, and one count of prohibited use of electronic means to procure a minor. Boothe was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.
Election results in Hart County remain the same
A hearing was held Wednesday morning in Hart Circuit Court, concerning possible voting problems in Horse Cave Precinct #104, where Judge Sims presided over the hearing. The Board of Election was present along with the two Horse Cave mayor candidates and 3 city council members of the City of Horse Cave. In the hearing, the county clerk stated that her office received a call in the afternoon on election day of a voter who said they were not permitted to vote in one of the races.
The clerk stated there was a total of 3 ballots that were used depending on where the voter lived. And the office had only been contacted by the one voter, Cheryl Martin, complaining of not being able to vote in the mayor's race.
The 4 precinct workers, Johnny Denton, Deborah Bradley,
Davetta Creenshaw and Cathy Jewell, were also present
and testified individually.
Judge Sims stated at the end of the
hearing, the court
saw no reason to request a recount in the mayor's race.
A recanvass of the Horse Cave Mayor's race and the Hart County School Board #1 race was held Thursday morning at the Hart County Clerk's Office and there was no change in the mayor's race or Hart County School District Board #1.
Radcliff man's child porn charges dismissed
A Radcliff man has received dismissal of one hundred
child pornography charges. In Hardin Circuit Court Tuesday morning, it was announced that Anthony Kikta III is facingstiffer federal charges following a recent indictment.
Kikta was arrested December 21st at his North Logsdon Parkway residence by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office.He was charged with possessing or viewing of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor as part of an investigation by local authorities and the Attorney General’s
Cyber Crimes Unit. Kikta had previously been convicted in 1998 of child molestation of an 8-year-old girl in Washington state and served a four-year sentence.
He moved to Kentucky in 2016. He faced a maximum sentence of 20 years if convicted on the charges.
E-town man remains out on bond
An Elizabethtown man charged with injuring his 1-month-old son remains out on bond. A hearing was held Tuesday morning in the case against 27 year-old Nigel Aguirre, adding a stipulation
to his bond conditions. Circuit Judge Ken Howard kept Aguirre’s bond where it is and also added that he is to have no contact with any child under the age of 2 and have no contact with his child. Aguirre was arrested November 3rd and charged with first-degree assault — domestic violence after the one-month-old child was examined at Hardin Memorial Hospital. The child remains at Norton Children's Hospital with multiple fractures, as well as spinal and brain injury. Aguirre pled not guilty Tuesday to the charge. He was released from the Hardin County Detention Center November 5th after a $25,000 cash or property bond was posted on his behalf. A pre-trial conference in the case has been set for Dec. 11th.
House fire in Glasgow Thursday
A structure fire occur
red Thursday afternoon at a Glasgow home. Glasgow Fire Department was called out to 106 Linwood Drive, where they found a small amount of smoke and flames coming from the ceiling of the exterior carport but no smoke inside the structure. Firefighters were able to contain the fire around the chimney. The homeowners were home at the time of the fire, however no injuries were reported at the scene. GFD was assisted on the scene by Glasgow Police Dept. and Barren/Metcalfe EMS.
Friday, November 16th, 2018
Traffic Advisory - I65 at Exit 91 in Hardin County
Due to icing, a major power transmission
line fell across the interstate on the south side of the interchange
Thursday morning. The utility company will be installing new line, requiring
both directions and south side ramps to be blocked. Work has been
scheduled for 9:00 a.m. this morning (Fri). Northbound motorists will
be diverted off the interstate at Exit 83 (Glendale) and over to US 31W to
rejoin I65 in Elizabethtown. Southbound motorists will be diverted off at
Exit 91 (toward Hodgenville) and over to US 31W to rejoin I65 in Glendale.
Motorists on I65
should be alert for slow/stopped traffic ahead. Signage will be posted.
Significant delays are expected.
Hart County Board of Ed meeting
The Hart County Board of Education will meet Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at Central Office.
Thursday, November 15th, 2018
Adair County inmate escapes custody
Police are looking for an Adair County inmate who escaped Tuesday while being transported from the courthouse to the jail. William C. Loy was able to escape custody around 11:00 p.m. Tuesday. He was last seen wearing gray sweatpants and a red and green sweatshirt with either the letter "A" or "E" on the front of it. Anyone with information, is asked to contact the Adair County Sheriff's Office at 270-384-2776 or the Kentucky State Police Post at 270-384-4796
Shooting suspect arrested in Hart County
Authorities have located and arrested a man wanted in a shooting incident that took place Monday evening on Charlie Mansfield Road. On Wednesday morning, uniformed KSP Troopers and Detectives arrested Jeremy Wheeler, who was occupying a cabin in a wooded area near Charles Mansfield Road. Wheeler was taken into custody without incident, and arrested on Burglary 1st and Assault 1st warrants, which were executed relating to the shooting of Steven Mansfield. Wheeler is currently lodged in the Hart County Detention Center. The investigation continues and is being led by Detective Gary Travis and Trooper Michael Murray.
Meet the Raiders Friday night at Munfordville Elementary
Meet The Raiders, Friday, November 16th, at Munfordville Elementary School. Come out and support your 2018-2019 Raider basketball teams. There will be a chili supper beginning at 5:00 p.m. and bids can be places on silent auction items. The Raider teams will be introduced at 7:00 p.m. Scrimmage games will follow.
Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
Beaver Dam man arrested for assaulting girlfriend
A Beaver Dam man was arrested Monday after allegedly holding his girlfriend against her will and assaulting her. The Ohio County Sheriff's Office said the woman was able to escape and was picked up by a person driving down the road. An arrest warrant was issued for Timothy Willoughby, who was found inside his home. He was taken into custody without incident. Willoughby was arrested and charged with Rape, 1st degree - Domestic Violence, Kidnapping - Adult, Wanton Endangerment - 1st degree, Sodomy, 1st degree - Domestic Violence, Assault 2nd degree and Terroristic Threatening, 3rd degree.
Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
Recent Hart County Grand Jury Indictments
The Hart County Grand Jury has returned 22 indictments, they include:
* 24 year-old Jackie Riggs for flagrant non-support
* 39 year-old Christopher Ferguson for flagrant non-support
* 32 year-old Billy Johnson for defrauding a secured creditor, less than $10,000
* 23 year-old Kayla Bryant for forgery
* 32 year-old Christina Helson for defrauding a secured creditor
* 39 year-old Andreaus Curry for possession of a forged instrument
* 27 year-old Nicholas Smith for wanton endangerment, promoting contraband, criminal trespass, no operator's license and operating a motor vehicle under the influence
* 21 year-old Kayln Huff for 1st degree trafficking
* 37 year-old William Durham for 2nd degree burglary and complicity to receiving stolen property
* 34 year-old Matthew McMahan for trafficking and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon
* 34 year-old Samantha Durham for complicity to receiving stolen property
*36 year-old Brandon Wease for trafficking and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon
* 33 year-old Josie Bishop for possession of a controlled substance, endangerment to a child, 4th degree, and tampering with physical evidence
* 21 year-old Benjamin Wilburn for flagrant non-support
* 47 year-old David Warner for flagrant non-support
* 35 year-old Bryan Aldrich for flagrant non-support
* 29 year-old Stephanie Jackson for flagrant non-support
* 37 year-old Jacquelyn Langdon for flagrant non-support
* 38 year-old Jennifer Cook for flagrant non-support
* 25 year-old Bethany Warren for promoting contraband
* 41 year-old Eric Bradley for sexual abuse, 1st degree
And 33 year-old Dennis McCubbins for promoting contraband.
Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
Hart Circuit Court hearing request
A hearing was held Wednesday morning in Hart Circuit Court, requested by the Hart County Clerk concerning possible voting problems in Horse Cave Precinct #104.
Judge Sims presided over the hearing.
The Board of Election was present along with the two Horse Cave mayor candidates and 3 city council members of the City of Horse Cave.
In the hearing, the county clerk stated that her office received a call in the afternoon on election day of a voter who said they were not permitted to vote in one of the races.
The clerk stated there was a total of 3 ballots that were used depending on where the voter lived. And the office had only been contacted by the one voter, Cheryl Martin, complaining of not being able to vote in the mayor's race.
The 4 precinct workers, Johnny Denton, Deborah Bradley, Davetta Creenshaw and Cathy Jewell, were also present and testified individually.
Judge Sims stated at the end of the hearing, the court saw no reason to request a recount in the mayor's race.
A recanvass of the Horse Cave Mayor's race and the Hart County School Board #1 race will be held Thursday morning at the Hart County Clerk's Office
Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
KSP Investigates Fatal Collision In Larue Co
Kentucky State Police Post 4 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision
in Larue County
Tuesday morning. On November 13th
at approximately 11:33
a.m. EST,
KSP Post 4 received a call of a two-vehicle collision on Campbellsville Road
(KY 210) in Larue County.
29 year-old
Joseph Bell,
of Radcliff,
was traveling east on Campbellsville Road in a 2012 Honda Accord.
31 year-old
Jose A. Gonzalez-Tigane,
of Louisville,
was traveling west in a semi-tractor trailer on Campbellsville Road. For
unknown reasons,
Bell crossed the centerline and into the path of Gonzalez-Tigane’s vehicle.
Bell and his passenger,
33 year-old
Jeffery Holtzclaw,
of Radcliff, were
pronounced deceased at the scene by the Larue County Coroner’s Office.
Gonzalez-Tigane was not injured. The affected area of Campbellsville Road
was shut down for approximately four hours to allow troopers to investigate
the collision. The collision is still under investigation by Trooper/Reconstructionist
Brandon Brooks.
KSP Conducts Assault 1st and Burglary Investigation
On Monday evening, at approximately 3:40
p.m., uniformed troopers responded to 880 Charlie Mansfield Road in Hart County in reference to a shooting incident. Upon arrival, they found Steven Mansfield (60) of that address had been shot multiple times. Preliminary investigation has revealed that Mansfield had returned to his home and was confronted by a male subject, identified as 32 year old Jeremy Wheeler of Glasgow, who was armed with a firearm. Mansfield was shot multiple times, and as a result ,was transported via EMS from the scene to a hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the confrontation where he is currently listed in serious condition. Jeremy M. Wheeler is wanted by KSP Post 3 Trooper Michael Murray, for charges of Assault 1st degree and Burglary 1st degree for the shooting of Steven Mansfield. Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Wheeler is encouraged to contact Kentucky State Police, Post 3 at (270) 782-2010.The investigation is ongoing, and is being led by KSP Trooper Michael Murray. He was assisted on scene by Hart County Sheriff’s Department, Hart County EMS, and KY Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Commonwealth seeks to raise bond in infant assault case
An Elizabethtown man has been indicted by a Hardin County Grand Jury. 27 year-old
Nigel Aguirre is facing a felony assault charge after seriously injuring his infant son.The Commonwealth Attorney’s Office is seeking to raise the bond for Aguirre to $75,000 cash when he appears for arraignment Tuesday morning in Hardin Circuit Court.
He was released November 5th from the Hardin
County Detention Center after a $25,000 cash bond was posted. Authorities say the one-month-old suffered multiple areas of bleeding on the brain while in his father's care.
Two vehicle crash in Adair County
A two-vehicle crash occurred in Adair County Monday afternoon. Kentucky State Police responded to the scene on KY55 at Cane Valley Mill Road. Preliminary investigations indicate that 21 year-old Aaron Richey, of Glasgow, was traveling west in a 2018 GMC box truck, when his vehicle entered the path of a 2019 Peterbilt, being operated by 32 year-old Mitchell Hughes, of Bowling Green. The semi-trailer ran off the roadway striking a guardrail. The roadway was closed for about 3 hours. Richey was not injured. Hughes was treated at the scene by Adair County EMS.
Abundance from the Hart Commodity Program
From the Abundance of the Hart Food Bank, a certified member agency of Feeding America, will be distributing food in the gymnasium of the Munfordville Baptist Church to those who qualify Friday, November 16th, at 10:30 a.m. The food bank will be open throughout the day. Only one person per household can receive the food.
To qualify for this program, you must:
1. Meet the household income eligibility guidelines provided by Feeding America.
2. Show proof that you live in Hart County.
3. Only receive commodities one time a month.
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program for senior adults age 60 and over is available if you qualify.
Qualifications for this program are:
1. Show proof that you are 60 years old or older
2. Show proof that you live in Hart County.
3. Show proof of income for all members of your household.
4. Meet the household income eligibility guidelines provided by Feeding America.
Volunteer workers will need to arrive at 9:00 a.m. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Six drug arrests in Glasgow
Glasgow Police responded to a drug complaint on East Main Street where they were given consent to search the residence, finding meth, synthetic drugs and drug paraphernalia. Officials say some people were found hiding in the attic and closet. Andrew Connors, Linda Pitman, Megan Ballard, Kelsey Vibbert, Jonathon Ballard and Angel Ballard were all arrested on various drug possession charges.
Horse Cave City Council meeting
Horse Cave City Council will meet Monday night at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Crash in Hart County Results in Fatality
On Saturday, at 5:46 p.m., the Kentucky State Police Post 3, Bowling Green received a call for service in reference to a single vehicle injury collision. The collision had occurred near 11801 Raider Hollow Road in Hart County. Trooper Anthony Harrison responded to the collision, along with other KSP personnel. A preliminary investigation has revealed that David Crain (38) of Horse Cave was operating a Ford Ranger pickup when the pickup left the right shoulder of the roadway striking a tree coming to final rest. Crain was transported to Caverna Medical Center Hospital where he succumbed to injuries sustained in the collision at 7:07 p.m.
The investigation continues and is currently being led by Trooper Anthony Harrison. Trooper Harrison was assisted on scene by Air Evac medical helicopter, Hart County EMS, Priceville Fire Department, Bonnieville Fire Department, Hart Sheriff’s Department, Hart County Coroner’s Office, and other KSP personnel. No further information is available for release at this time.
Monday, November 12th, 2018
Brandenburg Man Arrested For Child Pornography
On Wednesday, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 4 detectives executed a search warrant at a residence in Brandenburg that lead to an arrest of an 81 year-old man. Detectives executed a search warrant at 1253 Park Lane in Brandenburg after a four-month investigation. At 3:39 EST, KSP Post 4 detectives arrested Floyd Collins, of Brandenburg, at his residence. Collins was charged with twenty (20) counts of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor, and one (1) count sexual
abuse 1st degree victim under 12 years of age. Collins was lodged in the Meade County Detention Center. KSP was assisted at the scene by Brandenburg Police Department. The investigation is ongoing by KSP Post 4 Detective Ken Borders.
Clothes for Kids Auction a success
The Clothes for Kids Fall 2-week Radio Auction was a huge success! The grand total for the fall auction was $9,216.16. WLOC would like to say a big thank you to volunteers, residents and businesses and everyone who donated and gave to Clothes for Kids. Proceeds will go toward providing clothing for children in need in Hart County and Caverna School systems.
Georgia man arrested for drug trafficking
A Georgia man has been arrested in Glasgow for numerous drug trafficking charges. Police conducted a traffic stop Thursday, smelling marijuana coming from a vehicle. Officials said Gregory Parker was asked to exit the vehicle and officials said he fled, but was apprehended by officers. Officials say they found 34 ecstasy pills, three bags of heroin and even more bags of meth and gabapentin. Parker was arrested and lodged in the Barren County Detention Center on a variety of charges.
UK student arrested for terroristic threatening
According to the University of Kentucky, a sophomore student from Glasgow has been arrested in connection with safety threats at the university. Officials say 19 year-old Haily Duvall has been charged with second-degree terroristic threatening and filing a false police report. The UK police chief says Duvall contacted them Wednesday to report threats being distributed through Snapchat. Safety officials say they never believed the threats were credible, but were able to use evidence to find the location in Lexington, where those threats were coming from. Duvall is in the Fayette Detention Center and was arraigned Thursday afternoon. Officials say she could face additional federal charges, pending the outcome of further investigation.
E-town father arrested for assault
An Elizabethtown father accused of assaulting his 1-month-old child, has been released from the Hardin County Detention Center.
Authorities were notified of the infant's injuries Saturday after the child was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital, before being transported to Norton Children's Hospital. After an interview with the father of the child, 27 year-old Nigel Aguirre was arrested and charged with first-degree assault - domestic violence. The infant remains in critical, but stable condition. Aguirre is scheduled to appear in Hardin District Court Dec. 19th.
Three arrested in Glasgow for forgery
Three people have been recently arrested in Glasgow for forgery.
After trying to cash forged checks at different locations throughout Barren County, Timothy Runyon, Vickie Turner and Sheila Medley were arrested. The three have been charged with receiving stolen property and criminal possession of a forged instrument. They were lodged in theBarren County Detention Center.
Two motions granted in Hart Circuit Court cases
A motion filed by the commonwealth involving a murder suspect was granted Tuesday in Hart Circuit Court.
The motion was granted for Brina Nie, who is accused of shooting her parents at their home in northern Hart County in April, to be evaluated at the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center in LaGrange for examination of her mental condition. The examining psychiatrist will report his findings to Hart Circuit Court, which will include whether he thinks Nie is competent to stand trial. Nie is due back in court on Dec. 14th for a pretrial conference.
In a separate case on Tuesday in Hart Circuit Court, a motion was granted in
the case of 29 year-old Nicholas Wilson, of Mammoth Cave. The motion gives the commonwealth time to respond to the defense's motion for discovery. Wilson is accused in the homicide case of Timothy Devore that occurred in July 2017 in Hart County. The defense is asking for additional items that were listed in the motion, including: video surveillance, contents of a cell phone, a Munfordville Police Department file and data download from a tablet. The motion also listed items that should already be in possession of the commonwealth, including documents, photographs and recordings relating to the case.
Glasgow missing teen located safe
Glasgow Police
have reported that a Glasgow teen has been located. Authorities were notified that a 17 year-old Cheyanna Tadlock was missing after walking on Park Avenue in Glasgow. Tadlock was located Thursday and is safe.
Thursday, November 8th, 2018
THE HART COUNTY FISCAL COURT MET THURSDAY MORNING IN THE COURTROOM. AFTER JUDGE TERRY MARTIN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER, REVEREND DOUGLAS BARBOUR, PASTOR OF 1ST BAPTIST CHURCH IN BUFFALO, OPENED THE MEETING WITH PRAYER.
JAILER ISRAEL BERGENSON GAVE THE JAIL REPORT STATING THERE WAS A TOTAL OF 181 IN THE COUNTY JAIL. JAILER BERGENSON ALSO PRESENTED THE COURT WITH A CHECK TOTALING JUST OVER $9,480. AFTER ROUTINE BUSINESS, THE COURT APPROVED BANK TRANSFERS #9, 10, & 11, APPROVED THE NEW JUDGE AND NEW SHERIFF TO ATTEND NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING IN DECEMBER, 2ND READING ACCEPTING HEAVENLY HAVEN DRIVE INTO THE COUNTY ROAD SYSTEM, APPROVED THE JUDGE EXECUTIVE TO APPLY FOR 2018 EMA PROGRAM FUNDS, APPROVED COUNTY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH ACTION TO COLLECT PAST DUE TOURISM TAX ON EXPRESS 65 LLC (HOLIDAY INN IN HORSE CAVE, ACCEPTED RESIGNATION OF ED KEILEY FROM THE HEALTH BOARD, APPROVED SHERYL TURLEY TO HEALTH BOARD TERM ENDING 2019, APPROVED REAPPOINTMENT OF ADAM ESTES AND DEANNA VANCE TO THE HART EXTENSION BOARD, AND APPROVED MAGISTRATES REQUEST. THE COURT'S NEXT MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, IN THE COURTROOM.
Hart County Fiscal Court meeting
Hart County Fiscal Court will meet Thursday, November 8th, at 9:00 a.m. on the 2nd floor of the courthouse. New business will include: Approve Judge Executive elect to attend newly elected officials meeting, approve seconded reading of ORD #620.165, addition of Heavenly Haven Drive, acknowledge Hart County Sheriff's Official Receipt for 2018 Property Tax Bills per District, approve Judge Executive to apply for 2018 EMA Program Funds, approve County Attorney to proceed with action to collect past due Tourism Tax, to accept resignation and appointment of Health Department Board Member and approve reappointment Hart County Extension Office Board members, 3 year term.
Four drug arrests in Glasgow
Four people were arrested Sunday in Glasgow on drug charges. The Glasgow Police Department responded to a domestic call on North Franklin Street.
After obtaining and executing a search warrant at the residence, police arrested Janice Davis, of Glasgow, for Possession of Synthetic Drugs-1st Offense and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.Dakota Fields, of Glasgow, was arrested and charged with Tampering With Physical Evidence, Possession of Controlled Substance, 1st Degree-1st Offense
(Methamphetamine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Drug Unspecified), Possession of Synthetic Drugs, 1st Offense, Endangering the Welfare of a minor and Resisting Arrest. Robert Fields, of Glasgow, was charged with Menacing, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Methamphetamine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Drug Unspecified) and Possession of Synthetic Drugs-1st Offense. And Teresa Hagan of Horse Cave, was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree - 1st Offense (Methamphetamine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree - 1st Offense (Drug Unspecified), Possession of Synthetic Drugs 1st Offense and Endangering the Welfare of a minor. All four were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
General Election Recap
Hart County representation in Washington and Frankfort
will remain the same, but several new faces will assume leadership in local
government.
Hart County sided with other counties in the US
Representatives race for the 2nd Congressional District in re-electing Brett
Guthrie by a 66% margin (district-wide) and also sided with re-electing Bart
Rowland to the Kentucky House of Representatives 21st District by a 71%
margin (district-wide).
Current Hart County Judge-Executive Terry Martin did not
seek re-election this term. Instead, the Republican ticket featured Terry
Shelton, a former Hart County Judge-Executive and former State Legislator.
The Democrat challenger on the ballot featured Joe Choate. Previously, he
was defeated in the 21st District Representatives race by Bart Rowland one
term ago. Tuesday night, Joe Choate picked up the majority vote in the
Judge-Executive’s race, defeating Terry Shelton 3,624 to 3,015.
Two former Kentucky State Police Troopers were on the
ballot for Hart County Sheriff. Democrat Boston Hensley currently holds the
office and was on the party’s ticket to face Republican challenger Jeff
Wilson. The new Hart County Sheriff will be Jeff Wilson, who carried all but
one precinct in defeating Boston Hensley 4,198 to 2,537
The closest race in the county was decided by only two
votes. Randall Curry will remain Mayor of Horse Cave as he defeated Terry
Riley 339 to 337. Six seats on Horse Cave’s City Council will be filled by
Larry Bunch with 429 votes, Maronda Gibson with 411 votes, Velpha Hatchett
with 403 votes, Vickie Rogers with 398 votes, David Lindsey with 397 votes
and James Perry “Wool” Martin with 389 votes.
In Munfordville, Current Mayor John Freeman did not run
for re-election but a former mayor will hold the office once again as John
Johnson defeated David Clement 360 to 178. Six seats on Munfordville’s City
Council will be filled by Ricky Line with 302 votes, Ronnie Huff with 237
votes, Glenn Thomas with 230 votes, Kenny Shepperd with 227 votes, Jeremy
Atwell with 226 votes and Danny Jaggers with 201 votes.
In Bonnieville, only 101 total votes were cast for mayor.
Denis Edwards, current mayor was defeated by Dale Schoenbachler 58 to 43.
Six seats on Bonnieville’s City Council will be filled by Larry Srygler with
79 votes, Danny Thompson with 58 votes, Colby Smith with 58 votes, Marie
Whitlow with 56 votes, Fran Bowsher with 52 votes and Sherman Bowman with 50
votes.
Area school board seats were also included on this
general election ballot. In the Hart County School System, 1st District
Board Member and Current Board Chairman Bill Belt was defeated by Tina
Rutledge 735 to 727 while in the 4th District, William Billy Woehler was
defeated by Wesley Hodges 447 to 359.
For Caverna Independent School District Board of
Education, Marcia Witherspoon received 510 votes, while Fred Paul and
Colisha Nuckols each received 434 votes.
A constitutional amendment also appeared on Tuesday’s
ballot. The measure has been publicly referred to as Marsy’s Law, aimed at
guaranteeing certain rights for crime victims. While bipartisan support has
been given to the measure, some criticized the wording of the amendment.
Voters didn’t seem to mind – easily adopting the law by almost 63%
state-wide. Hart County also voted in favor of the amendment, but by a
narrower local margin of 55%.
Tuesday’s ballot featured a number of offices with
candidates who were unopposed. A complete recap of Hart County vote totals
can be found by visiting “@wlocradio” on Facebook.
Locally, Hart County turnout was slightly above the state
average. Of the county’s 13,859 registered voters, 49% cast ballots on
Tuesday. State-wide, voter turnout was about 47%. By comparison, state-wide
turnout for the 2016 general election which featured the presidential race
was 59%.
Prescriptions can be brought to your car at Clark Drugs during street repair
A side street is closed for repairs at Clark Drugs on
Main Street in Munfordville. For those needing prescriptions filled, call 270-524-3669 and pull to the front of Clark Drugs. There will be someone available to bring your meds to your vehicle.
Bowling Green woman arrested in Cave City
A Bowling Green woman has been arrested in Cave City.
The Cave City Police Department was dispatched Friday to a residence on Duke Street in reference to a possible assault. When arriving, police learned that 37 year-old Cassie Ramsey had left the scene after allegedly assaulting a female at the residence of her ex-husband. Ramsey was located and arrested for Assault, 4th degree (minor injury), Burglary 2nd degree, license to be in possession, operating motor vehicle under the influence alcohol/drugs, 2nd offense, Possession controlled substance 1st degree-1st offense (Methamphetamine), drug paraphernalia-buy/possess and criminal mischief 3rd degree. She was lodged in the Barren County Correction Center.
Munfordville City Council Meeting
Mayor John Freeman called the November meeting of the Munfordville City Council to order promptly after the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer by Max Cody.
All Council members were present and following minutes of the last meeting being read and approved, the Council went right to work on the Financial Report which included reports about paving, installation of cameras and public work truck lights.
The paving projects by the city are being pushed along to finish before weather prevents the work.
Reports were stated to the Council that cameras have now been installed at the Munfordville Cemetery.
LED lights were used to replace those no longer working on Munfordville's public works trucks.
The Munfordville Police Department reported that in the previous month they answered 128 complaints, made 14 arrests, gave 15 citations, worked 11 accidents, had 10 calls to assist other departments, were called out for 3 domestic complaints, 2 assault calls, opened 8 cases, had 2 calls on thefts and provided escort in 4 situations.
There was no report from the Fire Department so the Council quickly scanned the Tourism Department Report dated October 4th, 2018.
The September meeting minutes were approved. The council reviewed 3 projects: the CDW, BBQ 10th year and Sports Complex.
The discussion of new ideas for 2019 began.
In Tourism's meeting, they also reviewed the Treasurer's Report.
The final report to the Council was the Mayor's Report.
Mayor Freeman immediately addressed water/sewer issues. The city has received notice of 21 violations which can carry fines of up to $5,000 for each of the violations since this is the 2nd time in 2 years they have been cited. Fines could conceivably amount to just over $100,000.
The Mayor said the city was cited in January 2013, and then in both February and October of 2015. In March of 2016 they paid a fine of $6,250 and entered an agreed
order to fix the issues.
The Mayor said there were conference calls he was never informed of and was not present for.
He stated that a plan was adopted in 2017 to make sure these issues did not happen again.
Recently the Mayor was informed of citizen complaints regarding smell from the sewer. Those complaints to the EPA triggered an inspection of the plant which found the plant is not operating as it should. The plant operator told the Mayor he could handle the problem, yet did not inform the Mayor of the problems. The inspection revealed many other problems including testing procedures at the plant. The Mayor and the engineer asked the Plant Operator many times over the last year only to be told that things were "good",
when, in fact, things were out of compliance.
The Mayor declared that the city owed CEA a debt of gratitude for helping to correct issues and helping them meet permit requirements over the last couple of months, free of charge.
The Mayor shared that there is a long, costly road ahead for making improvements and a complete evaluation of the system needs to be done keeping in mind what is best for the citizens of Munfordville.
General Election Tuesday; Hart County Candidates
Those filing with opposition in Hart County include:
Bonnieville Mayor
Denis Edwards
Dale Schoenbachler
Bonnieville City Council
1. Sherman Bowman
2. Fran Bowsher
3. Colby Smith
4. Teresa Gulley
5. Frieda K. Watkins
6. Shirley R. Dye
7. Marie Whitlow
8. Larry D. Srygler
9. Danny W. Thompson
School Board #4 Bonnieville
William "Bill" Woehler
Wesley Hodges
Hart County Judge Executive
Terry Shelton
Joe Choate
Hart County Sheriff
Boston Hensley
Jeff Wilson
Munfordville Mayor
John T. Johnson, former mayor
David Clement
Munfordville City Council
Danny Jaggers
Joe Terry Crenshaw
Richard S. Adcock
JoAnn Pedigo
Macy R. McDowell
Robert L. Johnson II
Trey Johnson
Ronnie Huff
Kenny Shepperd
Ricky D. Line
Jennifer Jones
Glenn Thomas
David Ruffin
Jeremy Atwell
School Board #1 Munfordville
Tina Rutledge
Bill Belt
Horse Cave City Council
Maronda L. Gibson
Velpha Hatchett
Larry Bunch
Jackie Buckingham
Vickie Rogers
David Lindsey
James Perry "Wool" Martin
Caverna School Board
Marcia Witherspoon
Fred Paul
Colisha Nuckols
Horse Cave Mayor
Randall Curry
Terry Riley
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Community Action of Southern Kentucky will begin the “Subsidy” portion of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) that provides heating assistance to eligible households on November 5th, 2018. The significant cost of energy to heat homes leaves many households unable to fully meet heating bills or purchase sufficient bulk fuel to keep their families safe and warm. Community Action of Southern Kentucky stands ready to help!
A household shall be considered to be eligible for LIHEAP subsidy when the household meets the basic eligibility criteria:
· Makes and completes an application
· Be responsible for home energy costs, directly or as an undesignated portion of their rent;
· Have a combined household income, for the calendar month prior to the month of application, not in excess of 130% of the federal poverty level as listed in the Income Eligibility Guidelines;
· Live in Kentucky when the application is made and apply in the county of residence; and
· Not have liquid resources in excess of $2,000 or $3,000 if at least one person in the household is 60 years old or disabled, ($4,000 if resources are being used for living expenses due to catastrophic illness).
Applications will be taken in alphabetic order based on the first letter of the head of household’s last name at convenient Community Action offices, where applicants may also pick up the letter day schedule. Applicants must bring the following information to apply:
1. Most recent heating bill or verification from landlord that the heating expenses are included in rent
2. Social Security card or Permanent Resident card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
3. Proof of household (all members) income for the preceding month.
Hart County Community Service Office
509 AA Whitman Lane, Munfordville, KY 42765
Ph: 270-524-0224 Fax: 270-524-7719
Raider Marching Band wins Mid-State Championship
Congratulations to the Hart county Raider Marching Band. The band won the Mid-State Marching Band Championship for their class Saturday night in Cincinnati. A large crowd was in attendance to welcome the band home Sunday afternoon in Munfordville.
Community Walk-Thru at Hart County High
The Hart County Board of Education will host another Community Walk Thru this Sunday, November 11th, at the new Hart County High School from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Louisiana double murder suspect captured
A double murder suspect wanted in Louisiana has been captured in Southern Kentucky. The Allen County Sheriff's Office reported the arrest of 45 year-old Michael Collins on Saturday afternoon. Collins is wanted for the killings of a couple in their 70's, Eugene and Patricia Gurley, of Denham Springs on Tuesday. Collins is being held as a fugitive. He is awaiting extradition back to Louisiana to face charges of two counts of first degree murder and burglary.
Infant killed in fatal collision
A 4 month-old child was killed over the weekend in a single vehicle collision just inside of Edmonson County. According to KSP Post 3, Bowling Green, a call was received for service from the Barren County Sheriff's Office, requesting assistance with a fatality collision. The preliminary investigation revealed that Barren County Deputy Sheriff James Roberts attempted to stop a Toyota Camry near the intersection of Park City-Bon Ayr Road. The vehicle fled and a short time later, Roberts located the vehicle stationary in the roadway. The operator, 54 year-old James Settles, of Glasgow, had been ejected after the vehicle struck a tree. Two passengers, 43 year-old Ruth Clemmons, of Etoile, and her infant son were located inside the vehicle. None of the occupants were restrained. Settles was flown to Vanderbilt University Hospital and listed in critical condition. Clemmons was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital and is also listed in critical condition. The infant passenger, Lucas Settles, was pronounced deceased by the Edmonson County Coroner's Office. An active meth lab was located on scene and disposed of by the Edmonson County Sheriff's Department. The investigation continues.
Magnolia man arrested for wanton endangerment
A 34 year-old Magnolia man has been arrested. On Sunday, Hart County Sheriff Boston Hensley and Deputy Jacob Hodges arrested Aaron Murphy, of 3075 Aetna Furnace Highway, Magnolia, for Wanton Endangerment, 1st degree. The arrest is a result of a complaint on November 2nd of a discharge of a firearm after a KU employee disconnected electrical service at Murphy's residence. Murphy was located and identified on a traffic stop in the Linwood area and was lodged in the Hart County Jail.
LaRue County Fiscal Court Awarded $250,000
As part of Governor Matt Bevin's commitment to prioritize transportation infrastructure projects and increase economic opportunity across the Commonwealth, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is pleased to announce $250,000 in discretionary funds have been awarded to LaRue County Fiscal Court for replacement of the bridge on Blanton Road.
Friday, November 2nd, 2018
Munfordville Man in Custody Charged with Arson
On Wednesday morning, Kentucky State Police Post 3 received a call for service reporting a structure at 991 Wheeler-Horton Road in Hart County. When troopers arrived,
Friday, November 2nd, 2018
Walk Through of the New Hart County School this Sunday
The Hart County Board of Education will host a community walk thru this Sunday and next Sunday at the new Hart County High School. The hours will be 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, November 2nd, 2018
Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Arson That took the life of a Firefighter
A Columbia man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for an arson that took the life of a firefighter. Steve Boo Pritchard started a fire in his rental home back in June 2011 to collect on a $50,000 insurance policy. Charles Sparks, the Assistant Chief on the Columbia Adair County Fire Department, died fighting that fire. A jury found Pritchard guilty after a four day trial back in July. Pritchard's Co-Defendant, Brandi Pritchard, who has pleaded guilty is to be sentenced on November 13th.
Friday, November 2nd, 2018
Lawsuit Filed Against The City of Horse Cave
A man and his mother have filed a lawsuit against three former Horse Cave Police Officers, the Horse Cave Police Department, the mayor and the city. This is the second civil lawsuit filed against the Horse Cave Police Department this year. According to the lawsuit, Anthony Owens and Sheila Bryant accused the department of unlawful arrest, excessive force, assault, and planting drugs on them, among other allegations. They claim police retaliated against them because Owens posted on social media about the department's corruption and unlawful activity. Former Horse Cave police officers, Chris Trulock, Larry Dale Martin II, former chief, Sean Henry, the department, the city and Horse Cave Mayor Randall Curry were named as defendants in the lawsuit.
Friday, November 2nd, 2018
Two Injuied After Collision Involving A Larue County Deputy
Kentucky State Police Post 4 Troopers responded to a head-on collision involving a Larue Co. deputy Thursday afternoon. At approximately 1:51 p.m. (EST), KSP received a call of a two-vehicle collision between the 3500 and 4500 block of Bardstown Road (US 31E) in Larue County. The preliminary investigation revealed, Larue County Sheriff's Department Deputy, Nathaniel Hall, was traveling south on Bardstown Road with his emergency lights and siren activated while responding to a burglar complaint in Upton. Barry Rucker, 57, of Sonora, was traveling north on Bardstown Road in a 1994 GMC pickup truck. As Deputy Hall's vehicle entered into a curve his vehicle crossed the centerline and into the path of the vehicle operated by Rucker. Rucker attempted to avoid Deputy Hall but was unsuccessful before the two vehicles collided. Deputy Hall was transported by ambulance to University of Louisville Hospital for non-life threatening injuries and Rucker was transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Bardstown Road was closed for approximately two hours while KSP Post 4 Troopers investigated the accident. The collision is still under investigation by Trooper Shae Foley.
Munfordville Man in Custody Charged with Arson
On Wednesday morning, Kentucky State Police Post 3 received a call for service reporting a structure at 991 Wheeler-Horton Road in Hart County. When troopers arrived, they found the residence fully engulfed. A preliminary investigation indicated that 4 individuals were inside the home when the fire started. KSP has arrested Daniel D. Humphrey, 31, of Munfordville for setting the fire, charging him with: Arson 1st degree & Wanton Endangerment 1st degree. Humphrey was lodged in the Hart County Detention Center. The investigation continues, and is being led by KSP Arson Investigator, Terry Scott. Investigator Scott was assisted on scene by Priceville Fire Department, Cub Run Fire Department, Hart County EMS, State Fire Marshall's Office, and other KSP personnel. No further information is available for release at this time.
Thursday, November 1st, 2018
Warren County Teenager Dies in Car Accident
The Warren County Sheriff's Office said a teenager died in a single-vehicle car accident Wednesday. According to reports, officials responded to a crash in the 7800 block of Highway 185. Deputies said a silver Jeep Renegade, driven by 19 year old Destiny Brooks of Roundhill was heading north, when it crossed into the southbound lane and hit a tree on the shoulder. In the report, officials said the jeep then hit a telephone pole and overturned. According to the sheriff's office, Brooks was pronounced dead at the scene by the Warren County Coroner's Office. The investigation is ongoing.
Thursday, November 1st, 2018
Glasgow Couple Arrested
A Glasgow couple have been arrested after police say they discovered a stolen firearm and synthetic drugs in their possession. 32 year old Dwayne Smith of Glasgow and 27 year old Jessica Eubank of Glasgow were both charged with possession of synthetic drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and receiving stolen property. According to a news release, Glasgow Police Officers responded to a drug complaint at a home on Clayburn Street. After receiving a search warrant, officers say they located they synthetic drug, spice, and the stolen firearm inside of the home.
Wednesday, October 31st, 2018
Cave City Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A 25 year old Cave City man is accused of attempting to kill his wife after police say he drove his vehicle through their home. He has been charged with attempted murder.
Police say Bradon Zygai rammed the car through the couple's home in the 300 block of N 1st street. According to police, Zygai's wife told officers her husband then assaulted her and took off running on foot. Police say Zygai was later apprehended in Hart County after he was seen walking on 1-65. Zygai has been charged with four counts of attempted murder, assault and fleeing or evading police. He was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Wednesday, October 31st, 2018
A Bonnieville Man Arrested on Several Charges
According to Sheriff Boston Hensley, on Monday Hart County Sheriff's Deputies John Warnock and Jacob Hodges received a complaint of a possible burglary in progress in the Bonnieville area. The suspect was located on J. Riggs Road where his vehicle had left the roadway traveling through two fences before entering a pond. Timmy D Riordan, age 62, of 106 Creek Road, Bonnieville, was standing beside the sinking vehicle in the pond attempting to swallow what was later identified as methamphetamine. Deputy Warnock took Riordan into custody removing him from the pond. Riordan was charged with: Tampering with Physical Evidence; two counts of Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree; and Operating a Motor Vehicle while under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol 1st before being taken for treatment by Hart County EMS to The Medical Center at Caverna. Riordan was released and lodged in Hart County Jail. Hart County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Hart County EMS and Bonnieville Fire Department.
A 23 Year Old Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure
Cave City Police Officer Joey Judd arrested 23 year old Christopher Cline Tuesday evening. Officer Judd was dispatched to the Dollar Store in reference to a male subject that had exposed himself. Upon the officer arriving Cline had already left the store. A short time later Cline was found on West Estes Road where he was arrested and charged with indecent exposure 2nd degree. Cline was lodged into the Barren County Jail.
Two Hart County Men Arrested In Cave City
Cave City Police Officer Paul Reynolds arrested 28 year old Jeremy Pennington of Horse Cave and 23 year old Jacob Srygler of Bonnieville Monday night. Officer Reynolds observed Pennington driving a silver mustang in a reckless manner on Mammoth Cave Road. After Officer Reynolds made a traffic stop and a brief investigation, K-9, Jax, was deployed where he gave a positive alert on the vehicle. Pennington was arrested and charged with careless driving, trafficking in a controlled substances 1st degree (meth) and drug paraphernalia. The passenger in the vehicle, Srygler, was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substances 1st degree (meth), drug paraphernalia and carrying a concealed deadly weapon. Both Pennington and Srygler were lodged into the Barren County Jail.
Second Rescue House Opened in Metcalfe County
According to local emergency management officials, this is not only the second rescue house for the county, but for the entire state of Kentucky. "The city loves our people and we wanted to take care of our people" said Cathy Nunn, one of the people who helped open the rescue house. This rescue house serves as a place for families or individual community members to stay after a disaster like a house fire. The house is fully furnished (through community donations) and stocked with food, ready to become a temporary home to anyone in need at any time. Local officials said families can stay at the home for weeks at a time, until they are able to get back on their feet and find a permanent solution. This new rescue house is located at 105 Mackey Street in Edmonton and is owned by the city. The original rescue house is in the county and run by the county.
A New Era For Hart County High School Students
Superintendent Nathan Smith and Hart County School personell welcomed students Monday at the new Hart County High School. A community walk through will be held Sunday, November 4th, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A full open house and dedication will be held when the gymnasium and auditorium are complete, sometime toward the end of this semester. According to Nathan Smith, this new building for students, staff and the community deserve this state-of-the-art place for learning.
More Scams in the Local Area
Hart County Sheriff Boston Hensley is warning citizens in Hart County about multiple phone scams in our area. The callers are representing themselves as utility companies, cell phone companies, and sweepstakes companies. Do not give any personal information or make any payments without first contacting the company you have an account with. If you have any questions, please contact Hart County Sheriff's Office at (270) 524-2341.
Two Drug Arrests in Cave City
On Sunday, Officer Paul Reynolds of the Cave City Police Department conducted a traffic stop on South Dixie Highway for expired tags. The Officer made contact with the driver, Donald Ellis, who appeared to be very nervous.
A passenger, Jessica Hayes, was very disoriented and could not identify what city she was in and appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance. At this time the K-9 was deployed and gave a positive indication on the driver side door. Upon searching the vehicle, Officers located a black container with a meth pipe inside, a small bag of marijuana, a small bag of suspected methamphetamine, and a meth pipe located in the center console. While searching Hayes purse Officers located a marijuana roach. At this time both Ellis and Hayes were placed under arrest. Ellis was charged with Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance 1st Offense; No Registration Receipt; Possession of marijuana; Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree 1st Offense (Drug Unspecified); and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Both were lodged at the Barren County Jail.
Couple Arrested After Domestic Complaint in Cave City
On Saturday Officers with the Cave City Police Department responded to the Budget Inn in reference to a threat complaint. During the investigation officers learned a male subject staying in room 6 had made threats to another subject staying at the hotel. Witnesses on the scene advised officers that a possible domestic had occurred inside room 6 prior to officers arriving. Witnesses stated they heard a male and female yelling and possibly fighting inside the room. Officers tried to make contact with the occupants of the room but were initially unsuccessful. Officers later made contact with a female inside the room identified as Tonya Roark. Roark lied to officers about her identity and it was later learned Roark had multiple warrants including a misdemeanor warrant out of Kentucky and a felony theft warrant from the state of Ohio and was taken into custody by Officer Paul Reynolds. Officers learned that Roark's husband, Eric Owens had fled the room through a window upon officer's arrival. Owens also had outstanding warrants out of Barren and Bell Counties and a felony theft warrant out of Ohio. While officers were searching the area for Owens, Roark escaped from the back of a police cruiser and was apprehended a short time later. Owens was later apprehended by Officer Chris Poynter near the Budget Inn after a short foot pursuit. Tonya Roark was arrested and charged with Escape 3rd degree and Giving an officer false identifying information. Roark was also served with an outstanding warrant out of Knox County for failure to appear and a felony arrest warrant for breaking and entering, forced entry, out of the state of Ohio. Eric Owens was arrested for Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd Degree (On Foot), two outstanding warrants out of Kentucky and a felony arrest for breaking and entering, forced entry out of Ohio. Both were lodged in the Barren County Jail. Officers Poynter and Reynolds were assisted by Officer Dave Houchens and the Barren County Sheriff's Office.
Hart County Raiders Advance to Football Playoffs
Football playoff's will begin Friday night and the Hart County Raiders will be on the road playing Paducah Tilgman at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, October 29th, 2018
A New Era For Hart County High School Students
Superintendent Nathan Smith and the Hart County Board of Education say that the new Hart County High School building will open today. A community walk through will be held Sunday, November 4th, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A full open house and dedication will be held when the gymnasium and auditorium are complete, sometime toward the end of this semester. According to Nathan Smith, this new building for students, staff and the community deserve this state-of-the-art place for learning. Studio 101 will broadcast live this Monday morning at 7:15 on the first day for students in the new building of Hart Co. High School
Monday, October 29th, 2018
Civil Action Dismissed Against Horse Cave
A man claiming her was unlawfully detained and arrested by Horse Cave Police has voluntarily halted the resulting federal case. Voluntary dismissal was issued by the Western Kentucky District of the US District Court in Bowling Green.
The case stems from an August 2017 road block where Travis Branstetter alleged officers threatened to charge him for DUI but offered him a compromise if he would agree to assist in a drug sting. The dismissed case names the City of Horse Cave, Horse Cave's Police Department, and the current officers Larry Dale Martin II, James Roberts and Sean Henry. Henry was police chief at the time.
The case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning the plaintiff is barred from bringing an action on the same claim.
A statement sent to WLOC by Mayor Randall Curry states no settlement payment was made for the dismissal.
Monday, October 29th, 2018
1 Dead, 2 Injured in House Explosion in Kentucky
Police say an explosion at a Kentucky home has killed one person and injured two others. State Trooper Scotty Sharp says in a news release the explosion occurred Saturday in McDaniels. The statement says a preliminary investigation found the explosion was caused by a possible gas leak. One person was found dead inside the home. Their identity wasn't immediately determined pending an autopsy. The statement says two other people were taken to a Louisville hospital with serious injuries.
Monday, October 29th, 2018
1 Person Dead in Shooting in Russell County
One person is dead, and another is in custody after a reported shooting in Russell County Saturday afternoon. Police in Russell Springs say a woman was shot and killed around 2:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Coe's Steakhouse. The victim has been identified as Brandy Johnson, 35. Police say Johnson was an employee at Coe's Steakhouse. Johnson was pronounced dead at the hospital of a gunshot wound. Police have arrested Jason Clark, 40. Police said Clark is Johnson's step-cousin. Police said he bought the gun the same day of the shooting with the intent to kill her. Kentucky State Police said Clark confessed to shooting Johnson. Police recovered the gun. Clark is charged with murder. Coe's Steakhouse is taking donations to pay for Johnson's funeral expenses and to donate to her children.
Monday, October 29th, 2018
A Death Investigation of Edmonson County Man
At 2:51 a.m. on Thursday morning, October 25th, Kentucky State Police Post 3 received a call for service requesting a death investigation be conducted which had occurred at The Medical Center Hospital at Caverna. An Edmonson County Deputy Jailer had transported Aaron D. Meredith, 23, of Bee Spring from the Hart County Detention Center to the Medical Center Hospital at Caverna to be medically cleared. While at the hospital, Mr. Meredith passed away and was pronounced deceased by the Hart County Coroner. Mr. Meredith had been placed under arrest by an Edmonson County Depurty Sheriff on Wednesday night at approximately 11:00 p.m. for charges including:
Possession of controlled substance 1st degree; Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol; Possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle prohibited and careless driving.
Edmonson County does not have a detention center, therefore all inmates are housed in the Hart County Detention Center. The investigation continues, and is being conducted by Detective Wes Medley. He is being assisted by Hart County Coroner, Reggie Pettitt. No further information is available at this time.
No trial date set in Allen County murder
A trial date for a 28 year-old Allen County man accused
of murder has not been scheduled. The commonwealth made the request for a trial date Wednesday afternoon during a pretrial conference in Allen Circuit Court, involving the case of Edward Siddens. However, Judge Janet Crocker felt it was too soon considering that Siddens has two newattorneys with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy. Siddens is accused of shooting his grandparents, 73 year-old Jimmy Neal Siddens and 72 year-old Helen Siddens and his uncle 41 year-old Jimmy N. Siddens II on Feb. 19.
Their bodies were found outside a Ray Pardue Road residence. Siddens was arrested later that day in Colorado, following a vehicle pursuit. Another pretrial conference has been set for January 23rd, 2019.
Traffic Advisory - Closures Scheduled for Interstate 65 / Bluegrass Parkway Interchange Ramps
As work continues to finish the rehabilitation project of I65 in Hardin County, ramp closures at the Bluegrass Parkway interchange are scheduled over the next few days.
The westbound Bluegrass Parkway ramp to southbound I65 will be closed beginning at 9pm on Friday, October 26th. All westbound Bluegrass Parkway traffic will use the northbound I65 exit and those needing access to southbound I65 will use the Exit 94 interchange to reverse direction. This closure will remain in place until 6am on Wednesday, October 31st.
Campbellsville man arrested after pursuit
Officials say they have arrested a Campbellsville man after a long pursuit. An official says he tried to pull over Joshua Milby for not wearing a seatbelt. Officials say a routine traffic stop was initiated in the parking lot of McDonalds, but as the trooper exited his vehicle, the driver fled. Milby ran through six stop signs and continued westbound on US 68 towards Greensburg, entering the eastbound lane. He eventually lost control of the vehicle on Marshall Ridge Road and overturned. Milby exited the vehicle and fled to an open field. He was charged with failure to wear seatbelts, fleeing or evading police, wanton endangerment, menacing, resisting arrest and criminal mischief. Milby was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center.
Friday, October 26th, 2018
Edmonson County inmate death investigation
Kentucky State Police say a 23 year-old inmate, identified as Aaron Daniel Meredith, was arrested Wednesday night around 11:00 p.m. Meredith was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol 1st, possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle prohibited and careless driving. An Edmonson County deputy jailer transported Meredith to the Medical Center at Caverna in Hart County to be medically cleared. Inmates from Edmonson County are housed in Hart County. Authorities say Meredith was pronounced deceased by the Hart County Coroner at the hospital. The investigation continues and is being conducted by Detective Wes Medley. He is being assisted by Hart County Coroner Reggie Pettitt.
Sheriff's Deputy injured in deer accident
According to the Hart County Sheriff's Office on Monday, Deputy Wes England was traveling east on Hardyville Road when a deer struck the cruiser on the passenger side of the vehicle. Sheriff Boston Hensley was first on scene of the accident. Deputy England was taken to the Medical Center at Caverna and treated and released for a minor injury. The Hart County Sheriff's Office was assisted on scene by Hardyville Fire Department and Hart County EMS.
Man wanted for abduction captured
A 59 year-old man wanted for an attempted abduction
has been captured by Kentucky State Police. Authorities say they have located and served an arrest warrant on John McDaniel. He was being sought by the Bowling Green Police Department over the weekend after he was last seen in Beaver Dam. No other details are available at this time.
Thursday, October 25th, 2018
Hart County Fiscal Court Meeting
THE HART COUNTY FISCAL COURT MET THURSDAY MORNING IN THE COURTROOM. AFTER JUDGE TERRY MARTIN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER, BRO. PAUL HINES, PASTOR OF MUNFORDVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH, OPENED THE MEETING WITH PRAYER. JAILER ISRAEL BERGENSON STATED THERE WAS A TOTAL OF 193 IN THE COUNTY JAIL. AFTER ROUTINE BUSINESS, THE COURT APPROVED BUDGET TRANSFER #6, BANK TRANSFER #8, 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE #220.42 BUDGET AMENDMENT #2, COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ACTION TO SATISFY DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE TAXES OWED, APPROVED TO ADD HEAVENLY HAVEN ROAD TO THE COUNTY ROAD SYSTEM, ACCEPTED THE RESIGNATION OF JAMES PAUL KILLMAN, MOVED SEASONAL WORKERS RODNEY WILLIAMS, AND TERRY RILEY TO FULL TIME POSITIONS, AND APPROVED MAGISTRATES. THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8TH AT 9:00 AM IN THE COURTROOM.
Area high school football action winding down
The last regular season game for area football teams is Friday. Caverna will travel to take on Metcalfe County at 7:00 p.m. It's Senior night for Hart County as they entertain Russell County at 7:00 p.m. Join Studio 101 for a tailgate party with games, music and prizes at Munfordville McDonalds at 5:00 p.m. WLOC will begin broadcasting the game with the pregame show at 6:45 p.m.
Clothes for Kids Auction ends Friday
The 2018 Annual Fall Clothes for Kids Radio Auction on WLOC will come to a close Friday, October 26th. All auction items must be picked up by Thursday, October 25th, at 5:00 p.m. or they will be re-sold Friday morning along with new items on Friday. Monetary donations can be mailed anytime to WLOC P. O. Box 98 Horse Cave, Ky. 42749. Clothes for Kids is a 501-C3 non-profit organization serving Hart County and Caverna Schools through the nine family resource centers. For more information, call 270-786-4400.
Wednesday, October 24th, 2018
Hart County Fiscal Court meeting Thursday
Hart County Fiscal Court will meet Thursday, October 25th, at 9:00 a.m. on the 2nd floor of the courthouse. New business will include: approving 2nd reading of Ordinance #220.43 Budget Amendment #2 and discuss road viewers report on Heavenly Haven Road.
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018
Two men arrested for theft in Glasgow
The Glasgow Police Department were dispatched Sunday to Circle K Food Store on Columbia Avenue. While attempting to stop a pickup, a police pursuit ensued traveling through Park Avenue, McGraw and Humble Avenue, before the driver, 21 year-old Tiras L. Mitchell, of Cave City, crashed the truck into a guard rail. Mitchell was arrested and charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking, Failure to Maintain Insurance, Fleeing or Evading Police, 1st degree, in a motor vehicle, Wanton Endangerment, 1st degree and Reckless Driving. A passenger, 28 year-old Thomas Dilley, of Glasgow, was taken into custody and transported to the hospital for treatment and later charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking. Mitchell and Dilley were both lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018
Ramp closures this week on I-65
Tuesday night, October 23rd, and Wednesday night, October 24th, there will be a closure of the southbound inside lane at Milepoint 91 for paving work, reducing southbound to one lane. Each night the closure will begin at 7:00 p.m. and be complete by 7:00 a.m. the next morning.
Tuesday night, October 23rd, the on ramp from US 62 to southbound I-65 will be milled under traffic. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic around milling operations. This will begin at 8:00 p.m. and be complete by 6:00 a.m. the next morning.
Wednesday night, October 24th, the on ramp from US 62 to southbound I-65 will be paved under traffic. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic around paving operations. During the same time, the southbound I-65 off ramp to US 62 will be closed for milling operations. Work on both ramps begins at 8:00 p.m. and will be complete by 6:00 a.m. the next morning.
Thursday morning, October 25th, the southbound I-65 off ramp to US 62 will be closed for paving operations. Work will begin at 8:00 p.m. and will be complete by 6:00 a.m. the next morning.
On Wednesday and Thursday nights during ramp closures along southbound I-65 to US 62, traffic will be detoured. Motorists will be directed to continue southbound on I-65 to Exit 91 then back onto northbound I-65 to access Exit 94.
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018
In-person Absentee voting underway
In-person absentee voting has begun in Kentucky for the November 6th elections. Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes says eligible voters can cast an absentee ballot in person at their local county clerk's office. To be eligible, a voter must be either out of the county on Election Day, elderly disabled, ill, in the military or a dependent of a military person, an overseas resident, a student or person who temporarily resides outside the county, a voter or the spouse of a voter who has surgery scheduled on Election Day, a pregnant woman in the third trimester or an election official. Voters who don't qualify to cast an absentee ballot in person might be eligible to cast one by mail. Applications for mail-in ballots are due by October 30th.
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018
Amish man serving sentence in murder case
A Mayfield man will now be serving the remainder
of his sentencing for murder. Daniel J. Hostetler was taken into custody last week in Hart Circuit Court after a motion requesting he be released on bond was denied. Hostetler will now serve the balance of his 13-year sentence. He was arrested in April 2013 by the Hart County Sheriff's Office in connection with the death of 19 year-old Brandon Crain, of Munfordville. Crain's body was recovered by fishermen in April 2012 from the Green River in Butler County after he had been missing since January 2012. Hostetler was indicted by a Hart County grand jury in May 2013 on first-degree manslaughter and tampering with physical evidence.He pleaded guilty to those charges in August 2013. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Joe Ballard said Hostetler will be eligible for parole after he has served 85% of his 13 years.
Hart County Board of Ed meeting Tuesday
William Belt, Chairman of the Hart County Board of Education, is calling a special meeting of the board to be held on Tuesday, October 23rd, at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office in Munfordville. The item on the agenda will be to conduct student hearing.
Fraud Awareness Workshop at Fairgrounds
A Fraud Awareness Workshop will be held on October 23rd from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hart County Fairgrounds in Rowletts. Topics will include how to identify a scam and how to protect yourself, a discussion about recent scams in the area, what to do after you have become a victim of a scam and much more. The event is free and sponsored by Limestone Bank, partnering with the Better Business Bureau, the Hart County Sheriff's Office and the Hart County Chamber. Lunch will be provided. To register, visit limestonebank.eventbrite.com or call the Chamber office at 270-524-2892.
Friday night area high school football scores
In Friday night area high school football:
Hart County defeated Adair County 47 to 28, while Campbellsville won against Caverna 57 to 0.
Glasgow over Metcalfe County 53 to 0
Glasgow defeated Metcalfe County 53 to 0
Grayson County over Barren County 25 to 3
Larue County defeated Edmonson County 54 to 18
and Monroe County over Green County 35 to 6.
WLOC Clothes for Kids auction resumes
The Annual Fall Clothes for Kids radio auction will continue Tuesday and Thursday, October 23rd and 25th, on WLOC - Studio 101 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. There will lots of gift certificates and more. Items are continuing to be accepted at the radio station in Horse Cave. And items for this week may be viewed on our facebook page - wloc radio. Clothes for Kids is a non-profit organization serving the nine family resource centers in Hart County and Caverna Schools, which provides new clothing for students in need.
Hart County Sheriff's Office serves warrants
According to Sheriff Boston Hensley, during the week of October 15th, two warrants were served by the Hart County Sheriff's Office. 33 year-old Michael A. Reynolds, of 707 Campground Road, Bonnieville, was arrested on a Hart County Indictment warrant and was charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking $500 or more but less than $10,000 and Persistent Felony Offender 1. Reynolds was lodged in the Hart County Jail. 37 year-old Jeffery O. Clancy, 2241 Grand Avenue, of Louisville, was arrested on a Jefferson County Circuit Bench Warrant for Trafficking in Marijuana, 1st offense, Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm), Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree (Cocaine) and Probation Violation for Felony Offense. Clancey was also served a Jefferson County Circuit Bench Warrant for Probation Violation for felony offense. Clancy was lodged in Hart County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 cash bond.
Two die during Hardin County police pursuit
Kentucky State Police said on Saturday, troopers were called out to a two-vehicle collision in Hardin County around 8:37 p.m. According to KSP, the collision was at the intersection of US 31-W and Battle Training Road (KY 434). KSP reports that the preliminary investigation showed the Meade County Sheriff's Office, the Vine Grove Police Department, and the Radcliff Police Department were in pursuit of a 2000 Chevy Silverado operated by 36 year-old Shawn Welsh, of West Virginia. According to KSP, the pursuit started in Meade County and then traveled through Radcliff and Vine Grove. The report from state police goes on to say that Welsh attempted to go through the intersection and struck a 2000 Honda Accord being driven by 18 year-old Jacob Barber, of Elizabethtown. Troopers say Barber was trying to cross US 31-W. According to officials, 18 year-old Barber was pr
onounced deceased at the scene, along with a 17 year-old juvenile passenger. Two other passengers in Barber's vehicle were transported to Norton's Children's Hospital with life threatening injuries.
Munfordville man arrested for murder solicitation
A 30 year-old Munfordville man was arrested and charged Friday with murder solicitation after being questioned at Elizabethtown Police Department. Blair became the suspect in a solicitation for murder investigation in September. According to an arrest citation, Blair corresponded via text and phone requesting an individual to kill a person who lives in Hardin County. Blair is being held at the Hardin County Detention Center in lieu of a $500,000 cash bond.
Football season is winding down
This Friday night in local high school football action:
Caverna Colonels will travel to take on Metcalfe County at 7:00 p.m.
It's Senior night for Hart County Raiders as they entertain Russell County at 7:00 p.m. Join Studio 101 at McDonalds in Munfordville for a tailgate party beginning at 5:00 p.m. and then the pregame show on WLOC at 6:45 p.m.Monday, October 22nd, 2018
Three Allen County drug arrests
Three drug arrests were made Friday in Allen County. Detectives with the Barren River Drug Task Force along with the Allen County Sheriff’s Department and the Scottsville Police Department executed a search warrant at 143 Parkway Dr. in Scottsville. 34 year-old Ashley Smith and 31 year-old Wesley Allen Stinson were arrested and both charged with multiple counts of Trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. 23 year-old Jacob Andrew Smith, of Scottsville, was arrested and charged with Possession of a controlled substance 1st degree - methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. All three were lodged in the Allen County Detection Center.
Hart County Board of Ed meeting
The Hart County Board of Education will meet Thursday, October 18th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hart County High School.
Closures Scheduled for Interstate 65 / Bluegrass Parkway Interchange Ramps
As work continues to finish the rehabilitation project of I65 in Hardin County, ramp closures at the Bluegrass Parkway interchange are scheduled over the next two weeks.
The southbound I65 ramp to eastbound Bluegrass Parkway (Exit 93) will be closed beginning at 9pm on Friday, October 19th. Motorists needing access to eastbound Bluegrass Parkway will continue southbound on I65 to Exit 91 and reverse course to Exit 93 via northbound I65. This closure will remain in place until 6am on Wednesday, October 24th.
The westbound Bluegrass Parkway ramp to southbound I65 will be closed beginning at 9pm on Friday, October 26th. All westbound Bluegrass Parkway traffic will use the northbound I65 exit and those needing access to southbound I65 will use the Exit 94 interchange. This closure will remain in place until 6am on Wednesday, October 31st.
Motorists are urged to reduce speed and pay close attention to detour and work zone signage.
This project (separate from the I65 widening project south of Elizabethtown) which extends from Milepoint 98 to Milepoint 91 is scheduled for completion the first week of November.
Cave City man arrested for assault
A 23 year-old Cave City man has been arrested on assault charges.
Cave City Police Officer Chris Poynter was dispatched to 107 Eastland Court Wednesday morning in reference to an out of control individual. 23 year old Dalton Broome had been involved in a physical domestic dispute with his girlfriend. Broome became combative while being placed under arrest and struck Officer Poynter several times. Broome was arrested and charged with assault 4th degree (domestic violence), assault 3rd degree (police officer) and fleeing or evading police 2nd degree. Broome was lodged in the Barren County Jail.
Horse Cave woman accepts plea
A 24 year-old Horse Cave woman has accepted a five-year plea deal for child abuse. Brittany Moore will be eligible for parole after serving one year on a charge of first-degree criminal abuse of a child younger than 12. Moore was charged in what was called a cruel case of abuse of her then 6 year-old daughter in Hardin Circuit Court. Moore and her husband Zachari Dukes, were arrested on December 11,th, 2017. Dukes was sentenced to 7 years in April. Moore was charged with being present when the child was struck by Dukes on numerous occasions. She had been released from jail on a partially secured $10,000 bond. The child was removed from the home by Radcliff Police and Child Protective Services.
Abundance From the Hart Food Bank
From the Abundance of the Hart Food Bank, a certified member agency of Feeding America, will be distributing food in the gymnasium of the Munfordville Baptist Church to those who qualify Friday, October 19th, at 10:30 a.m. The food bank will be open throughout the day. Only one person per household can receive the food.
To qualify for this program, you must:
1. Meet the household income eligibility guidelines provided by Feeding America.
2. Show proof that you live in Hart County.
3. Only receive commodities one time a month.
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program for senior adults age 60 and over is available if you qualify.
Qualifications for this program are:
1. Show proof that you are 60 years old or older
2. Show proof that you live in Hart County.
3. Show proof of income for all members of your household.
4. Meet the household income eligibility guidelines provided by Feeding America.
Volunteer workers will need to arrive at 9:00 a.m. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Bike theft arrest in Glasgow
A Glasgow man has been arrested in a bicycle theft. Glasgow Police Department responded to a complaint Monday that someone had taken a bike from their residence. The suspect was located later at the Barren County Cultural Center with the bike. 33 year-old Joshua D. Cogar was arrested and charged with Public Intoxication - controlled substance and Theft by Unlawful Taking under $500. Cogar was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Phone scam complaints received in Barren County
On Tuesday, the Barren County Sheriff's Office received several complaints of a possible phone scam. Citizens advised that they had received messages via telephone from a person claiming to be Mike McCallister with the Sheriff's Office. It is unsure at this time what this person is requesting, but no one is employed at our office by that name. Please be aware of possible scams and do not give out personal information over the telephone. The number that the gentleman is calling from is 270-693-8160.
Human trafficking in Green County
An indictment in Green County has lead to the arrest of three people on charges that include human trafficking of a victim under 18 years-old. After an investigation, the grand jury returned the indictment of Jonathan Riggs, Laura Underwood and Jacky Underwood. Officials arrested Riggs and charged him with 20 counts of rape, human trafficking of a victim under 18 years-old, intimidating a witness and being a persistent felony offender. Jacky and Laura Underwood were both charged with 20 counts of complicity to rape, human trafficking and unlawful transaction with a minor. All three were lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center.
KU Customers Without Power Overnight
About 5000 homes and businesses serviced by Kentucky Utilities were without power in Hart, Barren, Edmonson and Hardin counties for a period overnight. The outage occurred around 10pm and included most everyone in the KU service area between Cave City and Upton. Power was restored around midnight in Munfordville and northern parts of the area. The remainder of those affected received power shortly before 12:30am. As of the deadline for this newscast, KU has not responded to our request for an official statement regarding the cause of the outage. Some Farmers RECC customers in the area also say they experienced a short outage that lasted only one or two minutes.
Wednesday, October 17th, 2018
Bowling Green man arrested after pursuit
A Bowling Green man has been arrested in Allen County after a police pursuit. The Warren County Sheriffs Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop Monday evening on a 1993 Ford F-150 pulling a utility trailer with no trailer lights. The driver attempted to elude police and traveled into Allen County on Cemetery Road. After abandoning the truck, the driver fled on foot and was later located near a woodline. 49 year-old David Sears Jr., of Bowling Green, was arrested and charged with Fleeing or Evading Police, 2nd Degree (Motor Vehicle), Fleeing or Evading Police, 2nd Degree (On Foot), 2 charges of Wanton Endangerment, 1st Degree (on Police Officer), Reckless Driving, no tail lamps and was also served an outstanding warrant for parole violation. Sears was lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail.
Threat to Barren County Schools not credible
On Sunday night, the Barren County Sheriff's Office was contacted by Barren County School Officials in reference to an alleged threat that occurred Friday at school. Deputies began investigating the threat Sunday night and continued into Monday with the assistance of school officials. Following several interviews, it was determined that no credible threat to the school or any student had been made. The allegations stem from a conversation that was overheard where an inappropriate statement was misconstrued into a security concern.
Tuesday, October 16th, 2018
Louisville woman arrested for promoting contraband
A 25 year-old Louisville woman has been arrested by the Hart County Sheriff's Office. According to Hart County Sheriff Boston Hensley, on Saturday, Hart County Sheriff's Office was notified by Hart County Jailers that a female from Louisville would possibly be dropping off drugs for inmates at Hart County Jail. During the investigation, it was found that Bethany D. Warren had left 5 baggies of marijuana and five cans of smokeless tobacco for inmates. 25 year-old Bethany D. Warren, of 432 Inglewood Drive, Louisville, was arrested and charged with Promoting Contraband 1st degree. Warren was lodged in the Hart County Jail. Hart County Deputies were assisted by Hart County Jail.
Glendale Crossing Festival Saturday
The Glendale Crossing Festival will be held Saturday, October 20th, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is held every 3rd Saturday in October and hosts roughly 500 art, craft and food booths. There will be a parade at 10:00 a.m. featuring a huge assortment of floats, cars and old tractors.
Big Buffalo Crossing BBQ Cook-Off
The 8th Annual Big Buffalo Crossing BBQ Cook-Off will be held this weekend, Friday and Saturday, in downtown Munfordville. 32 teams from several states participated in the 2017 cook-off. The cook-off is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. Professional BBQ teams from all over the U. S. will be competing for $15,000 in prize money. Enjoy mouth-watering BBQ from vendors on the downtown square. There will also be a variety of BBQ merchandise for purchase, as well as other vendors and family-fun activities.
SCRTC 2018 Annual Meeting results
South Central RTC's Annual Meeting was held at the Cave City Convention Center Thursday night, October 11th. In District IV, Incumbent Director Ronnie R. Tucker received 700 votes and Donnie Perry received 380 votes, with Ronnie Tucker declared reelected in District IV. In District VII, Robert E. Thompson was reelected with no opposition.
Missing Glasgow juveniles found safe
Two missing Glasgow juveniles have been found safe after being reported missing over the weekend. The Glasgow Police Department were notified that 12 year-old Roce Capps and Ressa Capps were last seen around 11:00 p.m. Saturday night at their home on Barrett Avenue in Glasgow. Glasgow Police Sgt. Terry Flatt reported that the two juveniles have been found safe. No other details have been released.
Horse Cave Has Authority to repair local street Intersection
Following a long process to transfer private property over to the city for ownership, Horse Cave can move forward with making badly needed repairs to a local intersection. The entrance road to Dollar General just off of KY 218 is known as Meadowview Drive – and until recently has been under ownership of a private estate. In September, an agreement was finally reached between the estate and the city to take it into public possession. A city ordinance was drafted with a first reading held in September. On October 8th, a second reading was held, officially making the road City of Horse Cave jurisdiction. Numerous potholes exist at the location and are difficult to navigate. A lot of criticism has recently circulated toward Dollar General, the city and the state for inaction. A government entity cannot improve a private entrance. With the road now accepted into the city system, Mayor Randall Curry says work is ready to begin immediately. Crews were expected to start today (Monday, 10/15) but weather will ultimately dictate the work schedule. Curry says the project involves milling and digging out the base of the entrance and properly building it up for the expected standard of traffic. Previously, the private road was not engineered to handle existing volumes and was not engineered to handle the constant turning movements of commercial and delivery vehicles which can be damaging to pavement surfaces. After roadway base is constructed, a final surface will be added. Curry says he anticipates all of the work can be completed this year.
Scottsville man arrested for child internet crime
Kentucky State Police have arrested a 51 year-old man after investigating an internet crime involving children. Mark E. Scoby, of Scottsville, is charged with 20 counts of
possession of matter portraying sexual performance by a minor, 1st offense. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch discovered Scoby discussing the sexual abuse of children online. The investigation resulted in the execution of a search warrant Monday at a residence in Scottsville. Equipment used to facilitate the crime was seized and taken to KSP’s forensic laboratory for examination. Scoby was arrested Tuesday night and lodged in the Allen County Detention Center.
Abandoned vehicle leads to three arrests
According to Hart County Sheriff Boston Hensley, on Wednesday, KSP Post 3 dispatch reported an abandoned vehicle on JC Jones Road Hardyville. Sheriff Boston Hensley, Deputy Bruce Neville and Munfordville Police Chief Greg Atwell responded to the complaint. 36 year-old Brandon Wease, 1306 Mammoth Cave Road, Cave City, and 21 year-old Kalyn Huff, 1104 Columbia Avenue, Glasgow, were arrested for Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, Meth, more than 2 grams. Wease was also charged with Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon. After further investigation, 34 year-old Matthew McMahon, 4179 Three Springs Highway, Hardyville, was arrested by Sheriff Boston Hensley at his residence for Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, Meth, more than 2 grams. All three were lodged in the Hart County Jail.
Grand opening for Holiday Inn Express
A Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Celebration at will be held Friday at Holiday Inn Express (formerly Hampton Inn) located at 750 Flint Ridge Rd, Horse
Cave. The ribbon cutting will begin at 10:30 a.m. and light refreshments will follow.
Area high school Friday night football
Caverna Colonels will be at home Friday night entertaining Fort Knox at 7:00 p.m. The Hart County Raiders will have Homecoming night and will host Edmonson County at 7:00 p.m. Join WLOC for a Munfordville McDonalds tailgate party at the high school beginning at 4:00 p.m. Enjoy music, spin the wheel to win prizes and more with Studio 101 and then join us for the pregame show of the Hart County game at 6:45 p.m.
Classes resume at Elizabethtown Independent Schools
Classes in Elizabethtown Independent Schools are resuming today.
The district made the decision Tuesday to cancel classes for Wednesday due to an anonymous written threat found by a teacher which contained references to someone hurting themselves and possible others. Elizabethtown Police Department investigated the threat. The school district announced Wednesday evening that the threat was determined to not be credible. Additional law enforcement will also be present at the school.
Murder for hire sentencing
A Greensburg man has received the maximum sentence in a murder for hire case. The sentencing was handed down Wednesday in U. S. District Court for 51 year-old Kevin Scott Gentry, who is accused of trying to hire someone to kill another person. Gentry was sentenced to 10 years in prison with 3 years of supervised release to follow. Gentry was originally indicted by a Barren County grand jury in March 2016 on one count of criminal solicitation to murder, after meeting with undercover detectives.
Daughter arresteds for abusing mother
A daughter has been arrested in Warren County after deputies
conducted a welfare check on an elderly lady. Deputies went to a residence on Maplemere Drive Wednesday in reference to possible abuse of 91 year-old Lucille Lindsey, of Bowling Green. Officials say they found the elderly lady in severe pain. Medical Center EMS was notified and responded. Through an investigation, police discovered Lindsey had been assaulted by her daughter, 57 year-old Gerri Carnes, earlier in the week. Lindsey was taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries. Carnes was arrested and charged with wanton abuse - neglect of adult by person. She was also served with an Emergency ProtectiveOrder and lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail.
Two fugitives arrested after pursuit
Two wanted fugitives were arrested Monday after a police pursuit that ended in Hart County. Deputies with the Grayson County Sheriff's Office attempted to make a traffic stop
on a car near the intersection of KY 88 and KY 889, when a vehicle pursuit began.
The driver of the silver Chevy Cruze continued along KY 88 into Munfordville, running multiple vehicles off the roadway. Officers from other agencies were assisting, as they deployed spike strips, which brought the vehicle to a stop. The driver, 43 year-old Bryan M. Veltman, of Cub Run, exited the vehicle with his hands up and was arrested and charged with multiple traffic violations, with several counts of Wanton Endangerment 1st, Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree, and Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Meth). A passenger, 28 year-old Shaunna L. Wheat, of Glasgow, was also arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Veltman and Wheat were both wanted fugitives from other counties and were lodged in the Grayson County DetentionCenter. Grayson County Deputies were assisted by the Hart County Sheriff’s Office, the Munfordville Police Department and the Kentucky State Police.
Thursday, October 11th, 2018
FRECC sending crews for restoration assistance
Farmers RECC has sent crews to assist in power restoration caused by Hurricane Michael. Six linemen have been dispatched, along with essential equipment to assist cooperatives in Georgia. Farmers RECC has been working closely with the Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives and with other electric cooperatives to coordinate restoration efforts.
SCRTC Annual Meeting Thursday night
SCRTC's Annual meeting will be held Thursday at the Cave City Convention Center. Reports will be given by Coop officials. The nominating committee met back in August. Candidates were nominated for the office of Trustee in two districts. In District IV (consisting of Center, Edmonton & Summer Shade exchanges, nominees are Incumbent Trustee Ronnie R. Tucker and Donnie Perry. Nominated in District VII (consisting of Buffalo & Magnolia exchanges) was Robert E. Thompson.
Cave City Proud Event Planning Meeting
Cave City Proud will hold an Event Planning Meeting at City Hall at 5:00 p.m.
Metcalfe County man killed in crash
A Metcalfe County man was killed over the weekend in a two-vehicle collision. The crash occurred Saturday on Ky. 496 near the intersection of Cawthorn Cemetery Road, about six miles east of Edmonton.
Kentucky State Police say a van, driven by 38 year-old Aaron Petranek, was struck by a log truck driven by 71 year-old Robert Coates, of Edmonton. Aaron Patranek was pronounced dead at the scene. Two passengers in the van, 12 year-old Rebecca Petranek, and 10 year-old Emma Petranek, were transported to T. J. Samson Community Hospital and treated for minor injuries. Coates was flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he was treated and released.
E-town man accepts plea agreement of murder
A plea agreement has been accepted in an Elizabethtown murder case.
Austen Green accepted the plea agreement Tuesday, which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years. Green was arrested and charged with murder on December 20th by Elizabethtown Police, after 26 year-old Anthony Gullotto, of Radcliff, was found dead behind Peddlers Mallin Elizabethtown. He had been shot four times. In addition to murder, Green also admitted to charges of tampering with physical evidence, receiving stolen property - firearm and receiving stolen property of less than $500. He is also required to return any property belonging to Gullotto to the man's mother. Green has been lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center since his arrest.
The agreement must be approved by Circuit Judge Ken Howard. Formal sentencing is scheduled for November 20th. Green’s trial had been scheduled to begin Monday.
Wednesday, October 10th, 2018
Leitchfield man arrested for animal cruelty
A Leitchfield man has been arrested for cruelty to animals. Late Saturday evening, the Leitchfield Police Department received a complaint of a vehicle dragging a dog on a chain. The vehicle was located by police on West White Oak, where they also found a dog with paw and stomach injuries. Leitchfield Animal Control was contacted and the dog was treated and taken to a foster facility for extended care. Charles Weedman was charged with Cruelty to Animals 2nd DegreeWeedman is scheduled to appear in Grayson County District Court on October 25th.
Glasgow Fire Dept. responds to two fires
The Glasgow Fire Department responded to two fire reports Monday morning, finding the first one was already extinguished on arrival. The fire department was dispatched to a possible structure fire at 404 E. Wayne St., but the occupants extinguished it and damage was contained to the exterior siding. At 5:19 a.m., GPD responded to the Diversicare Nursing Facility at 300 Westwood St. after a fire alarm was initiated. Diversicare staff reported a strong smell of smoke in a patient's room and evacuated the patient. Officials found a wall heater electrical cord with a short circuit. An investigation continues.
Two Scottsville residents arrested
On Monday morning, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Detectives with Kentucky State Police, Post 3, Bowling Green, arrested 20 year-old Shianne Davenport and 20 year-old Nicholas Mesker, of Scottsville, on charges of Criminal Abuse, 1st degree. Davenport and Mesker were arrested as the result of an investigation that began at approximately 4:30 a.m. on October 8th. The investigation was conducted by Detectives with KSP Post 3, working in conjunction with Scottsville City Police Department, the Allen County Sheriff's Department and Allen County Cabinet for Health & Family Services. Davenport and Mesker were both charged with one count of Criminal Abuse, 1st degree with the victim being under 12 years of age. Both individuals were lodged in the Allen County Detention Center.
Student in custody in Allen County
A student was taken into custody Monday at the Allen County Learning Center after administrators and the school resource officer received a tip the student had a handgun. The gun was taken from the student without incident and he told authorities he didn't bring it to harm anyone. No plan was found. The Allen County Board of Education commended the people that gave them the tip and reminded everyone that " See Something/Say Something" is the best way to keep schools safe. The Allen County Sheriff's Office is continuing the investigation.
Glasgow pursuit leads to drug arrests
A pursuit on Happy Valley Road has lead to four people being arrested on drug charges. Glasgow Police say that Cody Norris, of Summer Shade was driving on the wrong side of the road. He refused to stop and sped up to over 100 miles per hour. The pursuit eventually came to an end in Metcalfe County, with Norris taking off on foot before being apprehended. Norris was arrested and charged with multiple offenses. Three passengers - Joshua Miller and Amber Huff, of Glasgow, and Ciera Wilk, of Bowling Green, were arrested on drug charges. All four were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Tuesday, October 9th, 2018
Man killed while standing on moving train
A northbound train came to a stop in Hart County Monday after the conductor was notified there was a deceased man on top of the locomotive. Kentucky State Police confirmed that a 28 year-old male was struck in the head while standing on top of a moving CSX train. Police are not releasing the man's name until the next of kin are notified. KSP says three homeless people had illegally jumped on a train near Nashville, Tennessee on Monday to travel north. The deceased was one of those three homeless individuals. KSP confirms that the deceased man was struck by a power line that was hanging over the railroad tracks near Park City. The injuries from that are attributed to his death. The train was not able to come to a stop until Bonnieville. The investigation is ongoing to determine exactly how the incident occurred.
Salvation Army Hart County Service Unit
The Salvation Army Hart County Service Unit will meet Tuesday, October 9th, at noon at the Courthouse in Munfordville.
Hart County Chamber Industry Appreciation Luncheon
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce will host it's annual Industry Appreciation luncheon on Wednesday, October 10th. Acting Secretary of the Kentucky Labor Cabinet David A. Dickerson will be the guest speaker. Dickerson was appointed as Acting Secretary in June; previously he served as Secretary of the Public Protection. He was a corporate officer in the family-owned Dickerson Lumber Company of Summer Shade and served as Barren County Judge-Executive. The luncheon will be held at the Hart County Fairgrounds at 12 noon. The cost is $12 per person. For reservations, call the Chamber office at 270-524-2892 by October 8th. The luncheon is sponsored by the Hart County Industrial Authority.
Cave City man arrested on multiple charges
Officers with the Cave City Police Department responded to a residence located on Louisville Road in Cave City in reference to attempting to serve multiple arrest warrants on an individuals. Upon arrival at the residence, contact was made with 18 year-old Beverly Erin Daniels, of Cave City. Consent to search the residence was granted and upon a search of the residence, drug paraphernalia was located. Officer Chris Edwards ultimately charged Daniels with one count of Drug Paraphernalia - Buy/Possess. While at the residence, a vehicle matching the description of a vehicle that the subject with warrants was suspected, passed the residence. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, making contact with a Deion Waggoner subject of whom was wanted on multiple warrants out of Barren County. After a brief struggle, Waggoner was taken into custody by Officer Dave Houchens and Officer Paul Reynolds. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Waggoner attempted to conceal suspected crystal methamphetamine. Waggoner was transported via Barren Metcalfe EMS to Caverna Hospital where he was treated and released. Waggoner was arrested and charged with two counts of Assault 3rd degree-police officer, fleeing or evading police- 1st degree (on foot), resisting arrest, wanton endangerment - 1st degree, trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st degree, 2nd or greater offense, drug paraphernalia - buy/possess and tampering with physical evidence. Waggoner was served with one Barren County Indictment Warrant for burglary, 2nd degree, assault - 4th degree (domestic violence) - minor injury and persistent felony offender. He was also served with two failure to appear warrants out of Barren County Circuit Court and one from Barren County District Court. Waggoner was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Monday, October 8th, 2018
Horse Cave City Council Meeting
Horse Cave City Council will meet Monday, October 8th, at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, October 8th, 2018
Green County Fiscal Court awarded discretionary road funds
Green County Fiscal Court has been awarded over $278,000 in discretionary funds for critical pavement improvements with resurfacing repairs to be made to four miles of roadway. As part of Governor Matt Bevin’s commitment to prioritize transportation infrastructure projects and increase economic opportunity across the Commonwealth, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is pleased to announce $278,000 in discretionary funds have been awarded to the Green County Fiscal Court for vital resurfacing work along Pierce-Donansburg Rd. The county will receive reimbursement for repairs to correct cracks, potholes, joint separation and base failures.
Hart County Sheriff's Office executes indictment warrants
According to Hart County Sheriff Boston Hensley, Hart County Sheriff's Deputies executed the following Hart County Indictment Warrants:
34 year-old Jeanna Jewell, 1352 Walker Stewart Road, Horse Cave, is charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking Auto $500 or more but less than $10,000, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct, 1st degree, Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place and Persistent Felony Offender 1. Jewell was lodged in the Hart County on a $50,000 cash bond.
59 year-old Kenneth Vibbert, 9592 Old Bowling Green Road, Park City, is charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st offense, Meth, Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possess, Careless Driving and Failure to Produce Insurance Card. Vibbert was lodged in the Hart County Jail on a $100,000 cash bond.
35 year-old Kyle Nathan Reynolds, 11 Whitman Road, Munfordville, was charged with Burglary, 3rd degree. Reynolds was lodged in the Hart County Jail on a $5,000 cash bond.
29 year-old Virginia E. Decker, 3097 N. Jackson Highway, Canmer, is charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking $500 or more but less than $10,000. Decker was lodged in the Hart County Jail on a $5,000 cash bond.
33 year-old Roger L. Moore, 6673 Peonia Road, Clarkson, is charged with Receiving Stolen Property under $10,000 and Fleeing or Evading Police, 2nd degree on foot. Moore was lodged in the Hart County Jail on a $9,500 cash bond.
33 year-old Tiras L. Mitchell, AA Whitman Road, Munfordville, is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 3rd or more offenses, Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana. Mitchell was lodged in the Hart County Jail on a $9,500 cash bond.
38 year-old Brandon W. Parker, 2035 Boyds Knob Road, Munfordville, is charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking $10,000 or more but under $100,000, Intimidating a Participant in a Legal Process and Wanton Endangerment, 1st degree. Parker was lodged in the Hart County Jail on a $65,000 cash bond.
29 year-old Ashley Gallman, 918 Old Mammoth Cave Road, Cave City, is charged with Escape 2nd degree. Gallman was lodged in the Hart County Jail on a $5,000 cash bond.
And, 37 year-old Malcolm Booher, 12346 Hardyville Road, Canmer, was also arrested on a Probation Violation for a felony offense. Booher was lodged in the Hart County Jail with no bond.
Caverna SBDM council meeting Monday
There will be a Caverna High School Decision Based Council Meeting (SBDM) on Monday, October 8th, in the high school library at 4:30 p.m.
New Hart County High School opens soon
The Grand Opening of the new Hart County High School building has been pushed back temporarily. Hart County Schools Superintendent Nathan Smith says Safety
checklists are still being completed at this time. And will give the staff a few more days to set up their classrooms. An open house will be scheduled soon. For more information, contact the school at 270-524-2631.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Community Action of Southern Kentucky will begin the “Subsidy” portion of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) that provides heating assistance to eligible households on November 5th, 2018. The significant cost of energy to heat homes leaves many households unable to fully meet heating bills or purchase sufficient bulk fuel to keep their families safe and warm. Community Action of Southern Kentucky stands ready to help!
A household shall be considered to be eligible for LIHEAP subsidy when the household meets the basic eligibility criteria:
· Makes and completes an application
· Be responsible for home energy costs, directly or as an undesignated portion of their rent;
· Have a combined household income, for the calendar month prior to the month of application, not in excess of 130% of the federal poverty level as listed in the Income Eligibility Guidelines;
· Live in Kentucky when the application is made and apply in the county of residence; and
· Not have liquid resources in excess of $2,000 or $3,000 if at least one person in the household is 60 years old or disabled, ($4,000 if resources are being used for living expenses due to catastrophic illness).
Applications will be taken in alphabetic order based on the first letter of the head of household’s last name at convenient Community Action offices, where applicants may also pick up the letter day schedule. Applicants must bring the following information to apply:
1. Most recent heating bill or verification from landlord that the heating expenses are included in rent
2. Social Security card or Permanent Resident card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
3. Proof of household (all members) income for the preceding month.
Hart County Community Service Office
509 AA Whitman Lane, Munfordville, KY 42765
Ph: 270-524-0224 Fax: 270-524-7719
Arizona nationwide beef recall
The U. S. Dept. of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service
has announced a voluntary recall of beef on Thursday from an Arizona company. More than 6.5 million pounds of beef is believed to be possibly contaminated with salmonella. The raw beef was packed between July 26th and September 7th and shipped to retailers worldwide, including Walmart. Some of the products have a sell or use by date in late September. Through an investigation, 57 people in 16 states have become ill so far. The recalled beef is marked with "EST.267" on the packaging.
Construction worker injured in Ohio County
A Leitchfield construction worker was seriously injured Wednesday in Ohio County. The Ohio County Sheriff's Office says road work was underway on the William Natcher Parkway when Scotty's Construction worker, Donna Kiper, of Leitchfield, was struck by another worker in one of the company's trucks.
Kiper was having a conversation with the other worker while he was in the truck and thought she had moved clear of the truck, but was struck when the driver backed up. Kiper was flown to Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.
Mammoth Cave Receives Grant from National Park Foundation
Mammoth Cave National Park will receive a $10,000 field trip grant for the 2018-2019 school year from the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the
National Park Service. The funding was secured by the Friends of Mammoth Cave, and will go towards an Environmental Education (EE) program which will bring ten local schools to the park, and will send EE staff directly into schools in the McCracken and Pike County School systems. The grant is part of the Foundation’s Open OutDoors for
Kids program which creates pathways for kids to explore and connect with national park experiences.
Deficit accumulates for Barren-Metcalfe EMS
A local ambulance service's deficit is accumulating. No word yet has been received from the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General regarding payments to Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Medical Service. Meanwhile, the ambulance service has a deficit totaling over $67,600. The issue is how the ambulance service's deficit should be divided among the participating entities, especially now that Barren County has a new taxing district.
Two Hardin County women
face multiple drug chargesKSP conducted a traffic stop Tuesday night on a vehicle driven by
29 year-old Alisha Young, of Vine Grove. The trooper found what appeared to be bags of marijuana inside the vehicle, along with crystal methamphetamine. Young and a passenger, 26 year-old Brittani Rakes, of Elizabethtown, were also carrying a large amount of cash. The two women claimed they were selling catnip instead of synthetic marijuana. Rakes is charged with trafficking in synthetic drugs, first offense, first-degree, trafficking in a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of synthetic drugs, first-degree, possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.Young faces the same charges in addition to failure to or improper signal and improper equipment. Both women are being held in lieu of a $75,000 cash bond in the Hardin
County Detention Center. Rakes and Young are scheduled to appear in Hardin District Court on Oct. 12th.
Glasgow teen arrested for indecent exposure
The Glasgow Police Department says the incident occurred on September 24th at a local park. An investigation revealed that 18 year-old Tyler Hernandez approached two females as they were walking at Weldon Park. While leaning up against a tree, he later exposed himself to the females. Tyler Hernandez was arrested and charged with Indecent Exposure 2nd Degree.
Thursday, October 4th, 2018
Hwy 63 Rollercoaster yard sale underway
The Annual Rollercoaster yard sale is
underway this weekend. Bargain hunters can travel through Mammoth Cave,
Glasgow, Edmonton, Dale Hollow Lake and thru Tennessee. The Hwy 63 route is
filled with over 150 miles of yard sales, crafts, antiques, flea markets,
food vendors and
more. To find out more, visit therollercoasteryardsale.com.
Munfordville City Council Special Meeting
Munfordville City Council will hold a special called meeting Wednesday, October 3rd, at 5:00 p.m. at Munfordville City Hall.
Cave City woman pleads not guilty
A Barren County woman has pled not guilty after she was given
a citation for being unlicensed and allowing the sell/barter of alcohol on a business premises. Leticia Cline held a party September 2nd at a location off Mammoth Cave Road outside of Cave City, in honor