Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

Two arrested after drug complaint in Barren County

A drug complaint in Barren County has led to the arrests of two men. Glasgow Police responded to a drug complaint at Little Acres Trailer Park. Police received consent to search a residence where they found methamphetamine, syringes and a glass pipe. Scotty Bryant and James McCandless were arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both men were lodged in

the Barren County Detention Center.

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Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

Complaint leads to two arrests

A complaint from the Travel Inn in Cave City has led to the arrests of two women. Officer David Lunz responded to Travel Inn Sunday where he made contact with a man and woman. Police discovered that Ruby Waters had an active warrant and was placed under arrest. Inside the apartment, various drug paraphernalia was located.  Crystal Jent was arrested for Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1^st degree, 1^st Offense. (Methamphetamine) and Trafficking in Marijuana.  Waters and Jent were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.  

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Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

A man was arrested at Country Hearth Inn in Bowling Green after a reported domestic violence incident involving strangulation.  Police responded to a disturbance call concerning room 211 at the Inn, where a caller stated he could see a man holding a woman by the t-shirt and heard sounds of a struggle. The female told police she and a man named Stephen Newman, had been using marijuana and that when Newman awoke he attacked her and tried to strangle her. She was able to escape from Newman into the hallway.  Newman was taken to The Medical Center for treatment and arrested and charged with first degree strangulation, first degree unlawful imprisonment, second degree unlawful transaction with a minor, fourth degree assault (domestic violence), possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was lodged in the Warren County Detention Center.

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Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

DUI arrests in Cave City

Cave City Police Officer Jeffery Childress observed a BMW traveling south Sunday on Mammoth Cave Street at a high rate of speed.  The vehicle made a left turn onto Mammoth Cave Road and failed to yield right of way for oncoming traffic, almost causing a collision with another vehicle. The driver pulled into a parking lot across from Comfort Inn Motel. Officer David Lunz arrived and assisted Officer Childress with the stop.

The driver of the BMW, Brian Mendoza, was found to have no operator's license and officers detected a strong odor of alcohol. Mendoza was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor vehicle under influence of ALC/DRUGS, 3^rd offense. Felony Wanton Endangerment 1^st degree, reckless driving and no insurance. Brian Mendoza was  transported to the Barren County Jail.

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Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

Butler County $1million lottery winner

A Butler County woman has purchased the winning scratch-off ticket to the tune of $1,000,000. Kentucky Lottery Officials say Sheila Grubb says she stops every morning on her way to work just to play her favorite scratch-offs. Grubb acquired the winning ticket at the Marathon Food Mart on Sportsman Club Road in Russellville. Grubb had been a previous winner from the $25 Millionaire Jumbo Bucks scratch-off after winning $5,000 just months ago. The couple told lottery officials they plan to build on their home and purchase a new car with her winnings. Grubb chose to take the game's lump sum amount of $780,000. After taxes, she walked out of lottery headquarters with a check for $553,800. Marathon Food Mart will receive a bonus check for $7,800.

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Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

Two separate weekend arrests in Hart County

Deputy Bruce Neville responded to a theft complaint Saturday on Possum Trot Road just outside of Hardyville. Upon arrival, Christopher Mansfield was located and arrested for theft by unlawful taking-$500 or more but under $10,000 and criminal trespassing, 2nd degree. Mansfield was charged with possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 2nd offense (methamphetamine). Mansfield was lodged in the Hart County Jail.

Also on Saturday, Deputy Jacob Hodges responded to 1896 in Canmer in reference to a potential arson. It was later determined that Michael Jewell, of Horse Cave, had set fire to the the residence and fled the scene. Jewell was located by KSP and arrested on multiple charges including: operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, assault, 3rd degree, police officer, terroristic threatening, 3rd degree, menacing, resisting arrest, leaving the scene of an accident and criminal mischief, 1st degree. Jewell was also charged with arson, 1st degree and transported to the Hart County Jail. The Hart County Sheriff's Office and Kentucky State Police were assisted by the Hardyville Fire Department, the Hart County Ambulance Service and the Horse Cave Police Department.

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Monday, October 21st, 2019

Glasgow man arrested for child abuse

A Glasgow man was arrested Thursday on charges related to abusing a child. Deputies with the Barren County Sheriff's Department say child abuse reports were confirmed at a home on Lick Branch Road. Officials said several members of the home told them Matthew Brock had used a wooden paddle on them over the past three years and that he had twisted the arm of one child, requiring a sling to be worn and didn't take the child for medical treatment. Officials were told that around two years ago, Brock struck a member of the home with a broom, inflicting a cut on their head. One person said that around August of this year, Brock placed his hands around their neck, placing pressure on the throat and caused them to have difficulty breathing. According to the report, Brock admitted to using the paddle and having altercations with his wife, but denied injuries to the children's arm and head. Brock was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Monday, October 21st, 2019

Pair convicted in 2018 E-town murder

A Hardin County jury has convicted two people in the murder of Andrew Folena. 51 year-old Lisa Harvey, of Elizabethtown, and 44 year-old Rick Fisher, of Louisville, were found guilty on Friday of murder and tampering with physical evidence by a jury of seven women and five men. Jury deliberation took less than two hours. The verdict was announced around 4:30 p.m. 58 year-old Folena was found in a shallow grave behind his rented home on Ralph Franklin Road off Ring Road in Elizabethtown. Folena was found June 9, 2018. An autopsy report estimated he died June 6th. He died from strangulation, blunt force trauma and three stab wounds to his mid-section. The two remain lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

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Monday, October 21st, 2019

Munfordville City Council special meeting

Munfordville City Council will hold a special meeting Monday, October 21st, at 6:00 p.m. at Munfordville City Hall.

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Monday, October 21st, 2019

Hart County Raider Band Regionals

Students and their supporters from the Hart County Raider Band were excited to learn of their success in state competition late Saturday.  The band competed in the Class 2-A West Regional at Warren East High School, placing 2nd.  The top 8 bands are advancing to next weekend's competition in the State 2-A Semifinals contest which will also be held at Warren East High School.  The band performs Saturday afternoon at 1:30.  There are a total of 16 class 2-A bands in semifinals, 8 from the east and 8 from the west.  The top 4 will advance to finals competition Saturday night at Western Kentucky University.  Hart County has been awarded one of those highly coveted finalist spots twice in the last 10 years.

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Monday, October 21st, 2019

Traffic stop leads to arrest in Glasgow

A Glasgow man has been arrested after police say drugs were found inside his vehicle. Glasgow Police conducted a traffic stop Tuesday on Jessie Davis on Shalimar Drive. Davis was arrested after methamphetamine was found in his vehicle.  Davis was charged with possession of a controlled substance and giving an officer false identifying information. He was lodged in the Barren County Jail.

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Monday, October 21st, 2019

Glasgow woman arrested on active warrant

A Glasgow woman has been taken into custody on an active arrest warrant. Glasgow Police responded to the Eastbrook Trailer Park along Columbia Avenue Thursday, to serve a warrant on 41 year-old Crystal G. Beachboard.  Beachboard was additionally charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (first offense, methamphetamine). She was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Monday, October 21st, 2019

Barren County pedestrian pursuit leads to arrest

A pursuit in Barren County has led to the arrest of a pedestrian. Kentucky State Police say a man was walking near the Park City exit on Interstate 65 Thursday around 10:30 a.m. Police made contact with 21-year-old

Marcelo Martinez and say he became combative. Martinez fled on foot into a wooded area near the interstate. After a multi-agency search, Martinez was located behind a residence on Louisville Road in Edmonson County. Martinez was arrested on charges relating to stopping, standing or parking on a limited access highway; resisting arrest, first degree fleeing or evading police (on foot), and first degree wanton endangerment.

He was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Monday, October 21st, 2019

Hemp processing plant underway in Cave City

A location at the Cave City Industrial Park is near completion for a fully functional hemp processing plant. The extraction facility will be known as “Best Buds Botanicals".   Once operational, Best Buds Botanicals will be open all year long.  The company hopes to grow to two eight-hour shifts, and eventually around the clock processing at the Cave City Industrial Park location.  The plant hopes to be open by the beginning of 2020.  The owners, Bob and Jill Bryant, have two partners in the venture from Ashland, Ky.

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Monday, October 21st, 2019

Two separate weekend arrests in Hart County

Deputy Bruce Neville responded to a theft complaint Saturday on Possum Trot Road in Hardyville. Upon arrival, Christopher Mansfield was located and arrested for theft by unlawful taking-$500 or more but under $10,000 and criminal trespassing, 2nd degree. Mansfield was charged with possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 2nd offense (methamphetamine). Mansfield was lodged in the Hart County Jail.

Also on Saturday, Deputy Jacob Hodges responded to 1896 in Canmer in reference to a potential arson. It was later determined that Michael Jewell had set fire to the the residence and fled the scene. Jewell was located by KSP and arrested on multiple charges including: operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, assault, 3rd degree, police officer, terroristic threatening, 3rd degree, menacing, resisting arrest, leaving the scene of an accident and criminal mischief, 1st degree. Jewell was also charged with arson, 1st degree and transported to the Hart County Jail. The Hart County Sheriff's Office and Kentucky State Police were assisted by the Hardyville Fire Department, the Hart County Ambulance Service and the Horse Cave Police Department.

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Friday, October 18th, 2019

Hart County Clerks Office closed

The Hart County Clerks Office will be closed Friday & Saturday, October 18th and 19th, due to the Big Buffalo Crossing BBQ Cookoff.

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Friday, October 18th, 2019

Glasgow man arrested for assault

An arrest has been made in Glasgow after a woman says she was kidnapped and assaulted. The incident occurred on October 4th. A female told the Glasgow Police Department  that John A Johnson, of Glasgow, had come to a home where she was visiting and forced her to leave. Johnson forced her to drive him to his home in Glasgow where she says she was assaulted multiple times before he took her for medical treatment. Johnson reported that she had fallen down some stairs. He was arrested and charged with Kidnapping-Adult, Unlawful Imprisonment 1st Degree and Assault 2nd Degree-Domestic Violence. Johnson was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Friday, October 18th, 2019

Drug arrest in Glasgow

A Glasgow man has been arrested after police say drugs were found inside his vehicle.  Glasgow Police conducted a traffic stop Tuesday on Jessie Davis on Shalimar Drive. Davis was arrested after methamphetamine was found in his vehicle. Davis was charged with possession of a controlled substance and giving an officer false identifying information.  He was lodged in the Barren County Jail.

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Friday, October 18th, 2019

Hart County Fiscal Court meeting

THE HART COUNTY FISCAL MET THURSDAY MORNING IN THE COURTROOM. AFTER JUDGE JOE CHOATE CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER, PASTOR MARK WADE, OF HARDYVILLE METHODIST CHURCH, OPENED THE MEETING WITH PRAYER. TIM GILLIAN FROM SENATOR MCCONNELL'S OFFICE PRESENTED TO THE COURT A RESOLUTION FROM THE UNITED STATES SENATE, CONGRATULATING HART COUNTY ON THEIR 200TH BIRTHDAY. DEPARTMENT REPORTS WERE GIVE FOR THE SHERIFF, ROAD, PLANNING & ZONING, OCCUPATIONAL TAX, DEAD ANIMAL REPORT, MAINTENANCE, TREASURER'S AND JAILER'S REPORT. ISRAEL BERGENSON STATED THERE WAS A TOTAL OF 209 IN THE COUNTY JAIL.
AFTER ROUTINE BUSINESS, THE COURT APPROVED THE 2ND READING OF KOC AMENDMENT FOR 911 SURCHARGE FEES, 1ST READING TO AMEND 911 SURCHARGE FEES, CLARIFY LENGTH OF I CHILDRESS ROAD, 4 YEAR AGREEMENT WITH EDMONSON COUNTY TO HOUSE THEIR PRISONERS, DIXIE RESTORATION FOR SEALING OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF COURTROOM AT A COST OF $15,400, JUDGE EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACTS WITH K-CARD (KY CENTER FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT), CONTRACT WITH THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR FOR JUDICIAL CENTER AND COURTHOUSE FOR A 3 YEAR CONTRACT OF $585 PER MONTH, APPOINT MAGISTRATES DOUG WELL, RICKEY ALVEY, AND LEE MILES TO ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE, AND MAGISTRATE'S REQUEST. THE NEXT COURT MEETING WILL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, AT 9 AM IN THE COURTROOM.
 

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Thursday, October 17th, 2019

Hart County Board of Ed meeting

Hart County Board of Education will meet Thursday, October 17th, at Hart County High School at 6:00 p.m.

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Thursday, October 17th, 2019

Scottsville Police following leads in woman's disappearance

Police in Scottsville and the FBI are continuing to follow leads in a 19 year cold case - the disappearance of Peggy Sue Ashley.  Ashley was last seen July 29th, 2000 around 2:00 a.m. getting into a pickup truck driven by Calvin Smith at the old A. O. Smith Factory in Scottsville. She was 23 at the time and had three children.  Police do have a person of interest, however any details that someone may know could assist in a resolution to this case. If you have information about this or any crime, please call South Central Kentucky Crime Stoppers at 781-CLUE.

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Thursday, October 17th, 2019

Glasgow man arrested after stealing moped

A Glasgow man has been arrested after stealing a moped.  Glasgow Police conducted a stop Saturday on Humble Avenue in an investigation into the stolen moped where they made contact with Charles Ballard who admitted that he was driving it. Police say the vehicle had been spray painted.  Ballard, of Glasgow, was arrested and charged with operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license, theft by unlawful taking or disposition, auto ($500 or more but under $10,000); second degree criminal mischief; possession of burglary tools; and theft by unlawful taking or disposition of contents from a vehicle, under $500.  Ballard was lodged in the Barren County Jail.

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Thursday, October 17th, 2019

Testimony begins in murder case

Opening day testimony was heard in Hardin Circuit Court Wednesday afternoon in a murder trial, concerning the death of Andrew Folena in June 2018. Joseph Goodman testified that he saw Andrew Folena being beaten to death by the boyfriend of Folena's fiancee in the back of a home off Ralph Franklin Road.  Goodman said he contacted a former girlfriend about what had happened and told her to call police.44 year-old Rick Aaron Fisher, of Louisville, and 51 year-old  Lisa Harvey, of Elizabethtown, are charged with Folena’s murder and tampering with physical evidence.  Folena’s body was found June 9th in a shallow grave behind the home off Ring Road, after police received an anonymous phone call for welfare check on Folena and about a possible homicide on the property.  A string of prosecution witnesses, including five from the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, testified of their varying roles in the investigation into the murder of Folena, an Illinois native. If convicted, Fisher and Harvey could spend the rest of their lives in prison. Fisher and Harvey were arrested June 10th and have been held at the Hardin County Detention Center on $500,000 cash bonds.

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Thursday, October 17th, 2019

Former MCNP employee pleads guilty

A former Mammoth Cave National Park employee has pled guilty to embezzlement charges. 60 year-old Leslie Lewis, of Cave City, will be required to pay nearly $170,000 in restitution and serve two years in prison after having pled guilty Wednesday to an embezzlement charge in June.  Lewis originally pleaded not guilty in U.S. District Court to the charge.  In addition to paying the nearly $170,000 in restitution, Lewis will also be required to pay a special penalty assessment in the amount of $100.

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Thursday, October 17th, 2019

Grayson County High students vaping

An investigation is underway after a dozen Grayson County High School students became sick after using a dab pen. The Leitchfield Police Department, along with Grayson County EMS, responded to Grayson County High School where several students became sick after ingesting an unknown substance from a vaping device. An investigation showed that the students had been using a dab pen. Four of the students went to Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center and were treated and released. The other students were released to their parents. A search was conducted at a residence in Leitchfield in reference to the incident, where more of the substance was found. Two juvenile subjects have been charged in connection with the incidents. The charges include, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 12 Counts, and Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree – 12 counts. Additional charges are pending. The case is still under investigation by the Leitchfield Police Department and the Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force.

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Thursday, October 17th, 2019

School threat determined non-credible

A school threat posted on social medial has been found non-credible after an investigation.  Barren County Schools issued a statement Saturday via Twitter regarding a possible incident planned for Monday in an area school. The Kentucky State Police were made aware of the threat. The threats were sent to multiple law enforcement agencies through different social media outlets. Police say it appears that a hacker had used several social media accounts belonging to a subject. Bo Matthews, superintendent of Barren County Schools, also learned about the threat on Saturday and said it was being alleged for a school in the Glasgow area.

The state police insured school system officials that they felt it was a non-credible threat and the threats were not coming from Barren County students. Cornelius Faulkner, superintendent of Caverna Independent Schools, said the threat also mentioned the community of Horse Cave and that KSP notified the Horse Cave Police Department. Both Barren County and Caverna Independent School systems enhanced security. The location of the hacker is not known.

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Thursday, October 17th, 2019

E-town grandfather charged with assault

An Elizabethtown grandfather has been arrested on felony assault charges.  According to an arrest citation, Elizabethtown Police went to a Crestwood Drive home Monday in reference to a physical altercation. When police arrived, the 14 year-old grandson of 59 year-old John Starks, Jr., had left the home and went to Elizabethtown High School. Starks admitted to hitting his grandson multiple times with a wooden cane. Elizabethtown Police De­part­ment officers interviewed the teen at the high school. Starks was arrested Monday morning and charged with second degree assault - domestic violence, and lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

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Thursday, October 17th, 2019

Hardin Memorial Hospital invests $3 million for equipment

The Hardin Memorial Health Board of Trus­tees approved spending nearly $3 million on state-of-the-art equipment Tuesday for the HMH robotic surgery and nuclear medicine programs. The investments include an approximately $1.8 million expenditure to lease a Da Vinci robot with the latest technology. The latest robot allows surgeons to perform robotic procedures including general, urological and gynecologic surgeries that are minimally invasive. Additionally, the board approved the spen­d­ing of $913,188 for new nuclear medicine equipment. The board also approved the purchase of five new anesthesia machines totaling roughly $260,000.

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Wednesday, October 16th, 2019

Hart County Fiscal Court Meeting

Hart County Fiscal Court will meet Thursday at 9:00 a.m. on the 2nd floor of the courthouse. New business will include: approving 4 year contract between Hart County Jail and Edmonson County for housing inmates, acknowledge Executive Orders declaring burn ban on 9/24/2019 and rescinding it on 10/07/2019, approve quote from Dixie Restoration for sealing outside of courthouse, approve Judge Executive to sign agreements/contracts with K-Card, KY Center for Agriculture and Rural Development and appoint Animal Welfare Committee.

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Wednesday, October 16th, 2019

FRECC achieves sixth Governor’s Safety & Health Award

In August of last year, Farmers RECC surpassed 500,000 man hours worked with no lost time accidents, making Farmers RECC eligible for their sixth Governor’s Safety and Health Award. The employees received their award from Labor Cabinet Secretary David A. Dickerson  on October 14th. Bowling Green Police are searching for a hit and run driver.  The incident occurred Saturday night when a 61 year-old woman was struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of the Hilton Garden Inn on Wilkinson Trace. The driver left the scene without rendering aid. If you have any information, call 270-393-4017.

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Wednesday, October 16th, 2019

Complaint leads to assault arrest

A domestic complaint in Glasgow has led to the arrest of a Glasgow man. Glasgow Police responded to Humble Avenue Saturday in reference to a complaint.  The officer found that a woman had been assaulted

after an argument.  Paul Lewis Bruton II, of Glasgow, was arrested and charged with Assault 4th Degree (Domestic) 3rd Or > W/In 5 Years, Violation Of Conditions Of Release. Bruton was lodged in the Barren County Jail.

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Wednesday, October 16th, 2019

Owensboro man arrested after multi-county pursuit

A multi-county pursuit has landed an Owensboro man in jail. The pursuit began when Warren County Sheriff's Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a pickup on I-165 northbound near mile marker 8 Monday afternoon. The driver, 30 year-old Levi D. Lyons, fled at a high rate of speed traveling into Butler County where a Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Officer located the vehicle at mm27. Troopers continued their pursuit as Lyons entered Ohio County where a tire deflation device was used. Police say Lyons used his vehicle to strike two KSP cruisers during the pursuit. Lyons was arrested and charged with attempted murder of a police officer, second degree assault of a police officer, driving under the influence, first degree wanton endangerment of a police officer, first degree criminal mischief, operating on a suspended driver’s license, possession of an open alcoholic container in a motor vehicle, failure to give a signal and first degree fleeing or evading police in a motor vehicle. Lyons was lodged in the Ohio County Jail.

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Wednesday, October 16th, 2019

Two Edmonton women arrested for theft

Two Edmonton women were arrested Saturday after a property owner reported a theft. Constable Dwight Smith with the Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office responded to a property on Glen Shaw Road regarding a theft.

MCSO Deputy Jarrod Steele was called to the scene to assist Smith, who had detained two women at the property. According to the news release, the women had been caught breaking into a residence. Steele recovered evidence of a burglary as well as tools committed during the burglary. Authorities also found marijuana and drug paraphernalia. 43 year-old Miriah Wright and 54 year-old Estelle M. Geis were arrested and charged with third-degree burglary, possession of burglary tools, third-degree criminal trespassing, theft by unlawful taking from a building (under $500) and possession of marijuana. Wright was also charged with drug paraphernalia buy/possess. Both women were lodged in the Barren County Jail.

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Tuesday, October 15th, 2019

Friday night area high school football

In area high school football action Friday night:

Caverna will be on the road taking on Russellville at 7:00 p.m.  While Hart County Raiders will host Casey County Friday night during their Homecoming game at 7:00 p.m.  Studio 101 - WLOC will be on the air with the pregame show at 6:30 p.m. with Gary Gardner.

Tuesday, October 15th, 2019

Tuesday, October 15th, 2019

Three drug arrests in Glasgow

Three Glasgow residents were arrested Saturday on drug charges. The Glasgow Police Department served a warrant at a residence at Adams Place. Police say marijuana, methamphetamine and a glass pipe was found in the residence. Camren F. Blazejewski was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Marry E. Hounshell was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Matthew D. Meadows was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia. All three were lodged in the Barren County Jail.

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Tuesday, October 15th, 2019

Cave City traffic stop leads to pursuit

Officer Jeffrey Childress and Officer David Lunz attempted to make a traffic stop at Five Star Food Mart after observing a pickup with expired tags.  The driver sped away onto North Dixie Highway and onto Hwy 70, where the driver lost control near Sulphur Well and the pickup landed on it's driver side in the path of the patrol car. The driver, identified as Cody Norris, was trapped inside the vehicle along with Laymon Shaw. Jonathon Coe had exited the vehicle through the back glass of the pickup and was detained by police.  Cody Norris was charged with Careless Driving, No Registration Plates, No Registration Receipt, Failure of Owner Operator to Maintain Required Insurance or Security 1^st Offense, Failure to Produce Insurance Card, Driving too Fast For Traffic Conditions, 2 Counts Disregarding Stop Sign, 2 Counts Disregarding

Traffic Control Device – Traffic Light, Unlawful Imprisonment, Speeding 26 MPH or > Speed Limit, Failure to Wear Seatbelt, Driving DUI Suspended, Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol Or Drugs, 3 Counts of Wanton Endangerment 1^st Degree of a Police Officer, 2 Counts Wanton Endangerment 1^st Degree, Fleeing or Evading Police 1^st Degree (Motor Vehicle), Reckless Driving, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1^st Degree 1^st Offense (Drug Unspecified) and Drug Paraphernalia – Buy or Possess.  Units on scene were assisted by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky State Police, Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office, Barren Metcalfe EMS, Edmonton Metcalfe Volunteer Fire Department, and North Metcalfe Volunteer Fire Department. Norris was lodged in the Barren County Jail.

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Tuesday, October 15th, 2019

Edmonton man critically injured in crash

A Metcalfe County man has been critically injured after a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon.  An investigation is underway after a motorcycle was struck by a van on Glasgow Road at the intersection of Wisdom Road.  34 year-old Tyra Cross, of Gamaliel, was operating a 2003 Chevy van eastbound on Wisdom Road, attempting to turn onto Glasgow Road, when she pulled out into the path of a Harley Davidson motorcycle, being operated by 52 year-old Darrell Stephens, of Edmonton. Cross was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured. Stephens was not wearing a helmet and was airlifted from the scene to Vanderbilt Hospital in

Tennessee, where he is listed in critical condition.

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Monday, October 14th, 2019

Industry Appreciation Luncheon Tuesday

The 2019 Industry Appreciation Luncheon will be held Tuesday, October 15th, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Hart County Fairgrounds. Presentations will include: Incumbent Worker Training Program Work Opportunity Tax Credit. The luncheon sponsor is Hart County Industrial Authority. The cost per person is $12 which includes a luncheon buffet. For reservation, call 270-524-2892.

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Monday, October 14th, 2019

Green River College & Career Academy

Grand opening and ribbon cutting was held Sunday at Green River College & Career Academy. A large crowd of the community gathered for the official grand opening of GRCCA. The Hart County Board of Education, Hart County Fiscal Court, Industrial Authority, Chamber of Commerce, business and industrial leaders came together to obtain funding to build the academy. The future of the people of Hart County looks much brighter with the new college and career academy. Four career pathways are already being offered: diesel mechanics, business education, medical training and CDL training. Mow classes will be added later.

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Monday, October 14th, 2019

Caverna High SBDM meeting

There will be a Caverna High School Decision Based Council Meeting (SBDM) on Monday, October 14th, in the high school library at 3:30 p.m.

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Monday, October 14th, 2019

LIHEAP Subsidy Program begins November 4th

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 4, 2019.  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.

Applicants are encouraged to apply at the location nearest to them in their county of residence.   Days, hours of operation, locations and telephone numbers are listed below:

Hart County Community Service Office

509 AA Whitman Lane, Munfordville, KY 42765

Ph: 270-524-0224       Fax: 270-524-7719

Monday                       8:00 – 4:00

Tuesday                       8:00 – 5:00

Wednesday                 8:00 – 4:00

Thursday                     8:00 – 4:00

Friday                          8:00 – 4:00

The benefit amount that each household receives will be based on its level of poverty and the type of fuel used for heating. All eligible households will receive a benefit, although the benefit amount may not pay the household’s entire fuel bill. Benefits will be made payable to the household’s primary or secondary heating fuel vendor. For more information, go to www.casoky.org.

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Monday, October 14th, 2019

Hart County High host Cyberbullying forum

Hart County High School is hosting a public forum Monday, October 21st, at 6:00 p.m. Greg Smith, a former principal and superintendent with the Laurel County Schools, will be speaking about Cyberbullying and Social Media Danger.  Dinner will be served after the forum. There will be door prizes given away. The forum is presented by Hart County Schools & FRYSC's and KY ASAP.

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Monday, October 14th, 2019

Traffic stop in Cave City leads to police pursuit

Officer Jeffrey Childress and Officer David Lunz attempted to make a traffic stop Saturday at Five Star Food Mart after observing a pickup with expired tags.  The driver sped away onto North Dixie Highway and onto Hwy 70, where the driver lost control near Sulphur Well and the pickup landed on it's driver side in the path of the patrol car.  The driver, identified as Cody Norris, was trapped inside the vehicle along with Laymon Shaw. Jonathon Coe had exited the vehicle through the back glass of the pickup and was detained by police.  Cody Norris was charged with Careless Driving, No Registration Plates, No Registration Receipt, Failure of Owner Operator to Maintain Required Insurance or Security 1^st Offense, Failure to Produce Insurance Card, Driving too Fast For Traffic Conditions, 2 Counts Disregarding Stop Sign, 2 Counts Disregarding

Traffic Control Device – Traffic Light, Unlawful Imprisonment, Speeding 26 MPH or > Speed Limit, Failure to Wear Seatbelt, Driving DUI Suspended, Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence  of Alcohol Or Drugs, 3 Counts of Wanton Endangerment 1^st Degree of a Police Officer, 2 Counts Wanton Endangerment 1^st Degree, Fleeing or Evading Police 1^st Degree (Motor Vehicle), Reckless Driving, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1^st Degree 1^st Offense (Drug Unspecified) and Drug Paraphernalia – Buy or Possess.  Units on scene were assisted by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky State Police, Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office, Barren Metcalfe EMS,  Edmonton Metcalfe Volunteer Fire Department, and North Metcalfe Volunteer Fire Department. Norris was lodged in the Barren County Jail.

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Friday, October 11th, 2019

Soccer District Championship game

In Thursday night's soccer district championship game at Marion County, Taylor County defeated Hart County 4 to 1.

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Friday, October 11th, 2019

Hart County Clerk's Office closed Saturday

The Hart County Clerk's Office will be closed Saturday, October 12th, due to the death of a family member in the clerk's office. It will reopen on Monday at 8:00 a.m.

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Friday, October 11th, 2019

Munfordville City Council meeting Monday

Munfordville City Council will meet Monday night, October 14th, at 6:00 p.m. at Munfordville City Hall. New business will include: Resolution Homeland Security Body Armor Grant and set Trick or Treat times for October 31st.

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Friday, October 11th, 2019

Drug bust in Metcalfe and Cumberland County

Authorities in Metcalfe and Cumberland Counties worked together Thursday to execute a drug arrest. Police say Cumberland County Sheriff Scot Daniels conducted a traffic stop on a truck Thursday morning in Burkesville. The driver was determined to be under the influence of narcotics and was arrested for DUI. Kentucky State Police and Cumberland County’s K9 unit arrived on scene to assist. Police found a large quantity of crystal methamphetamine, scales, baggies and a pistol in the vehicle.  A search warrant was obtained for the residence of 25 year-old Nicholas Smith, of Cedar Flat Curtis Road in Metcalfe County. Smith was charged with numerous drug charges in Cumberland County. According to police, charges in Metcalfe County are forthcoming,

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Friday, October 11th, 2019

Two Glasgow men arrested on drug charges

The Glasgow Police Department executed a search warrant on Grand Avenue. It was there that police say they found synthetic marijuana, methamphetamine, marijuana and a large amount of cash. Robert Fields and James Depp, of Glasgow, were taken into custody. They were both charged with trafficking meth, synthetic drugs, and marijuana. Fields was also charged with possession of synthetic drugs. Both men were arrested and being held on a $20,000 cash bond each.

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Friday, October 11th, 2019

Double murder trial begins Monday

A 2018 double murder trial begins Monday  in Hardin Circuit Court. Lisa Renee Harvey, 51, of Elizabethtown, and Rick Aaron Fisher, 44, of Louisville, are charged in the June 2018 beating death of Andrew Folena.

Harvey underwent a mental evaluation, earlier this year. 58 year-old Folena, a native of River Grove, Illinois, was found June 9th in a shallow grave near Ring Road along Ralph Franklin Road. Authorities said Folena had been dead a few days when his body was recovered beneath a few inches of dirt not far from a home he rented. According to an autopsy at the state medical examiner’s office in Louisville, Folena died from blunt force trauma.  According to arrest citations, Harvey reportedly was Folena’s fiancée, while Fisher was her boyfriend. Harvey and Folena lived in the home. Authorities received an anonymous tip June 9th in a 911 call about a possible homicide on Ralph Franklin Road and when Hardin County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Elizabethtown Police Department officers arrived at the home where they found Harvey and Fisher at the residence.  Harvey and Fisher have been held in lieu of $500,000 cash bonds in the Hardin County Detention Center since their arrests June 10th, 2018.  Jury selection begins Monday.

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Friday, October 11th, 2019

Two arrested in carjacking

The Barren County Sheriff's Office received a complaint in reference to a carjacking that had occurred outside of the Dollar General Store on Edmonton Road. After arriving on scene, Deputy Tyler Maxey made contact with the victim who stated that she was approached by a male and a female after she came outside of the store and the male demanded her to give up her keys. The male began to strike her in the face and forcibly tooker her keys and the male and female fled North on 68-80 toward Edmonton. A release was put out to surrounding counties. Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office made contact with the vehicle and began pursuing it into Edmonton where the vehicle wrecked. The adult male and juvenile female were then taken into custody. Found in their possession were the clothes described by the victim, methamphetamine, synthetic marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Both suspects complained of injuries from the wreck and were transported to TJ Samson Hospital where they were treated for their injuries and released and then taken into custody by the Barren County Sheriff's Office.

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Wednesday, October 9th, 2019

HCHS 1989 30th Class Reunion

Hart County High School Class of 1989 will hold its 30th Reunion Friday and Saturday, October 18th & 19th. The reunion weekend events include: a Friday night tailgate party at Hart County High School October 18th, at 7:00 p.m. and a Class Party at Gondolier in Glasgow on Saturday, October 19th, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Members of the HCHS Class of 1989 wishing to sign up or for more information, call 615-419-8557.

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Wednesday, October 9th, 2019

Factory closure means loss of jobs

MTD Products, known for manufacturing yard and landscaping equipment including the Troy-Bilt and Yard-Man lines, has announced plans to close its manufacturing facility in Leitchfield. The decision means the loss of approximately 295 jobs. The Leitchfield plant makes aftermarket products and component parts used to supply the company's other assembly facilities. A company news release cited changes in the outdoor power equipment industry, its future manufacturing needs and its other advanced manufacturing capabilities as reasons for the closure. Founded as a tool-and-die maker in 1932, the company entered the lawn equipment and landscaping arena in 1954. Closure of the plant off Brandenburg Road is expected to be complete by June of next year.

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Wednesday, October 9th, 2019

Man arrested after leaving the scene

Officer David Lunz and Officer paul Reynolds responded to Five Star Food Mart Wednesday, October 2nd, on Doyle Avenue in Cave City. Prior to their arrival, units were advised that a white Ford F-150 had fled the scene. Witnesses on scene were able to get the registration plate number which came back to Steven W. Zielke. The officers went to Zielke's residence where they made contact with him and found a vehicle matching the description parked behind the residence. Zielke admitted to driving under the influence and fleeing the scene of an accident. Zielke was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs (aggravated circumstance), 1st offense, and leaving the scene of an accident - failure to render aid. Zielke was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Wednesday, October 9th, 2019

Serial killer labeled by FBI

A man indicted for the 1981 murder of a Smiths Grove woman has been labeled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history.  According to an FBI news release, 79 year-old Samuel Little, has confessed to 93 murders occurring between 1970 and 2005.  According to the FBI, law enforcement has verified 50 of those slayings "with many more pending final confirmation." Little was indicted by a Warren County grand jury in December at the age of 78 for the 1981 killing of Linda Sue Boards. Her body was found on a Smiths Grove farm.  The investigation into Little for the Smiths Grove murder launched

when the FBI contacted the Kentucky State Police after they had matched the method used by Little in a California case to the slaying of Boards. Little was arrested at a homeless shelter in Kentucky in 2012 and

transported to California where he was wanted on drug charges. He was charged with murder there after detectives matched his DNA to three unsolved murders. Little received three consecutive life sentences for the murders.  According to the FBI, Little was willing to speak with the Texas Rangers in exchange for moving prisons. He eventually admitted to the Texas murder and was extradited there in 2018.

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Wednesday, October 9th, 2019

Fire at Glasgow Factory injures first responder

The Glasgow Fire Department responded Sunday to a call of smoke at Federal Mogul. Chief Dereck Rogers says personnel found an outside covered area with approximately 800 to 1000 wood pallets on fire.  Fire officials were able to extinguish the fire. A firefighter was taken to T. J. Samson Community Hospital for treatment. According to a report, the fire was caused by the storage of smoldering materials. Fire officials say the materials were placed too close to the wood pallets.  Glasgow Fire Department was on the scene around four hours.

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Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

Burglary investigation in Cave City

The Cave City Police Department is investigating a burglary and theft from a local storage unit. The storage unit is located beside Hobdy Dye & Reed in Cave City. The suspect(s) broke into a single unit and stole antique furniture. The suspect(s) also took ladies clothing. If anyone has information about the burglary, please contact Sergeant Judd with the Cave City Police Department.

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Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

Drug arrest at Glasgow Walmart

An arrested was made at Glasgow Walmart after Glasgow Police responded to a shoplifting complaint. Officers made contact with Philip Lowe in the parking lot and received consent to search of him where they located Suboxone, Methamphetamine and a glass pipe. Philip Dale Lowe was arrested and charged with Shoplifting under $500, possession of a controlled substance, 2nd degree (drug unspecified), possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine), and possession of drug paraphernalia. Lowe was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

Arrest made in Warren County shooting

The Warren County Sheriff's Office received a call to investigate a shooting at 1627 Morgantown Road in Bowling Green Saturday morning. 24 year-old Raymond Green had shown up at the Medical Center ER with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers arrived at the shooting location, 1627 Morgantown Road where a short standoff ensued. After a search warrant was obtained, officers entered the home and found narcotics and paraphernalia, along with evidence related to the shooting. 20 year-old Deante Dowlen was arrested on a non-related felony warrant. Green was flown to Vanderbilt Hospital for his injuries. Dowlen was lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail.

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Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

Burn Ban lifted for Hart County

The Burn Ban issued by Hart County Judge Executive Joe Choate on September 27th, has been lifted. The Judge Exec rescinded the order Monday that been in effect for Hart County.

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Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

Father arrested, child tests positive for meth

A Hart County father is facing several charges, including criminal abuse of a child 12 or under, after Kentucky State Police received a call from Hardin Memorial Hospital about a three-year-old brought in with head trauma. According to the citation, KSP responded to the hospital Saturday around 5:30 p.m. and learned the three-year-old's parents, Keith and Leslie Riggs, brought the child to the hospital where the juvenile tested positive for meth. KSP executed a search warrant of Riggs' home and found more than 5 grams of meth, 1 Clonazepam pill and .05 grams of an unidentified dark crystal substance. KSP says, two other children, an eight and three-year-old, were home during the search. KSP arrested Keith Riggs at his home and admitted that he and his wife both used meth and he was sure how the child ingested it. KSP charged Keith Riggs with criminal abuse second degree, trafficking in a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of burglary tools. Riggs was lodged in the Hart County Detention Center.

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Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

Hart County Grand Jury returns indictments

The Hart County Grand Jury has returned 14 indictments. They include 40 year old Melissa Richardson, of Munfordville, for Possession of Marijuana, Synthetic Drugs and Alcohol Intoxication. 33 year old Nedrick Rowlett, of Munfordville, for Possession of Marijuana, Operating a Vehicle on a Suspended License, Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance and Tampering with Physical Evidence. 34 year old Jonathan Lane, of Hardyville, for Burglary and Criminal Trespassing. 37 year old Sarah Crain, of Horse Cave, for Engaging in Organized Crime. 34 year old Jaymi Lane, of Hardyville, for Burglary. 24 year old Johnny Poynter, of Cave City, for Engaging in Organized Crime. 46 year old Thomas Weghorst, of Upton, for Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registry and Violation of EPO/DVO. 39 year old Brandon Parker, of Munfordville, for Engaging in Organized Crime. 60 year old Barbara Warren, of Hardyville, for Wanton Endangerment and Menacing. 34 year old Daniel Hunter, of Atlanta, Georgia, for Complicity to Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument. 43 year old Amanda Heavrin, of New Albany, Indiana, for Receiving Stolen Property. 56 year old Van Collins, of Senoia, Georgia, for Complicity to Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument. 35 year old Joshua Short, of Bowling Green, for Theft by Unlawful Taking of a Vehicle $500 or more. 33 year old Osei Jones, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, for Complicity to Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument.

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Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

MCNP Grant Provides Access to Area Students

Students from Caverna Elementary and Edmonson County participated in an Environmental Education (EE) program at Mammoth Cave National Park, thanks to over $2000 donated by the Mammoth Cave National Park Association (MCNPA). The donation helped all 4th graders from Caverna and 5th graders from Edmonson County visit the park for a day filled with activities both above and below ground.

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Monday, October 7th, 2019

Columbia Downtown Days this weekend

Downtown Days will be held in Columbia Friday & Saturday with lots of activities, car show, pageants,vendors, music and contests and Ricochet will perform for a free concert Saturday.

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Monday, October 7th, 2019

Ribbon Cutting at PaDaddy's Backyard BBQ

Hart County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting Friday, October 11th, at 9:00 a.m. at Pa Daddys Backyard BBQ in Uno. Studio 101 - WLOC will be broadcasting live from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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Monday, October 7th, 2019

SCRTC annual meeting held recently

SCRTC's annual meeting was held at the Cave City Convention Center Thursday night with a large crowd in attendance. Entertainment was provided by Kentucky Just Us during the registration process. The results of the mail ballot trustee election were announced.

In District II (Canmer & Horse Cave exchanges) - Incumbent Director Billy Smith received 489 votes and Gada L. Denton received 448 votes. Billy Smith was declared re-elected in District II.

In District V (Temple Hill & Glasgow exchanges) Incumbent Director Stanley C. Greer received 493 votes, while Jackie L. Perkins received 292. Stanley Greer was declared re-elected in District V.

In District VI (Fountain Run, Gamaliel & Lucas exchanges) - Incumbent Director Zack Kender received 363 votes and Robert Greer received 155 votes. Zack Kender was declared re-elected in District VI.

Following the business meeting, drawings were held for a grand prize of a 65" Smart TV which was won by Carol Barrett of the Summer Shade exchange with a $100 Wal-Mart gift card going to Dale Kessler of the Munfordville exchange and a $100 cash prize going to Marty Bryant of the Center exchange. At the Board's Annual Re-Organizational Meeting, Zach Kender was elected as President, Ronnie R. Tucker was elected as Vice President, Ralph J. Thompson elected as Secretary-Treasurer and Billy Smith was elected as Assistant Secretary-Treasurer.

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Monday, October 7th, 2019

Reminders from Hart County Clerk's Office

Election reminders have been released by the Hart County Clerk's Office, pertaining to this year's election. The last day to register to vote before the general election is October 7th. Election School for the precinct workers will be held Tuesday, October 8th, at the courthouse at 4:30 p.m. The first day to vote absentee in the clerk's office is Monday, October 21st, and the office will be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 23rd, the Hart County Board of Elections will be certifying the voting machines in the basement of the courthouse. The last day to apply for mail-in absentee ballot is Tuesday, October 29th and Tuesday, November 5th, is election day.

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Monday, October 7th, 2019

Salvation Army Hart County Unit meeting

The Salvation Army Hart County Service Unit will meet Tuesday, October 8th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Courthouse in Munfordville.

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Monday, October 7th, 2019

Arrests made in damaged Amish School

Between September 27th and 29th, the Hart County Sheriff's Office and Kentucky State Police received multiple complaints in regards to several Amish Schools and property being criminally damaged and burglarized throughout Hart County. After an investigation, arrests were made. 18 year-old Adam Miller, of Hardyville Road, Munfordville, was arrested on four counts of burglary, 3rd degree, and 5 counts of criminal mischief, 1st degree. miller was also served an outstanding arrest warrant for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense, and operating on a suspended or revoked license. 18 year-old Paul Graber, of Hardyville Road, Munfordville, was arrested on four counts of burglary, 3rd degree, and 5 counts of criminal mischief, 1st degree. Both Miller and Graber were lodged in the Hart County Jail. In addition, a juvenile involved will have charges pending to these incidents. The investigation is being led by Hart County Sheriff Jeff Wilson and Kentucky State Police Trooper Jarrod Lewis. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are expected.

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Monday, October 7th, 2019

Complaint leads to Bowling Green arrest

A complaint to Glasgow Police Friday has led to a Bowling Green man's arrest. The Glasgow Police Department responded to a reckless driver complaint on the Louie B Nunn Parkway.  Contact was made with the driver identified as Ernest Johnson and consent was given to search the vehicle. Ernest Jason Johnson, of Bowling Green, was arrested and charged with Careless Driving, Possession Of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 2nd Offense (Methamphetamine).  Johnson was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Monday, October 7th, 2019

Two arrested in Metcalfe County for theft

Two men were taken into custody Thursday on theft charges in Metcalfe County.  An officer with the Metcalfe County Sheriff's Department responded to a theft complaint on Randolph Summer Shade Road, where the owner stated that approximately $3,000 worth of tools and knives had been stolen. Through an investigation, two possible suspects were identified and later located on West Scrivener Road in Barren County. Several stolen tools were recovered and returned to the owner. James P. Ballard and Zackary S. Williams were arrested and charged with Receiving Stolen Property (Under $10,000) and transported to the Barren County Jail. 

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Friday, October 4th, 2019 

Three arrested on burglary charges

Bowling Green Police arrested three people Thursday accusing them of being responsible for a rash of recent burglaries. Seth Green, James Courtois and Secia Navarro are facing multiple charges after police caught them with stolen property in their car. They sped off, but police found them at Seth Green's mother's home. Police have returned the recovered stolen items to their rightful owners. All three were lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail.

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Friday, October 4th, 2019

Shoplifter arrested after pursuit at Wal-mart

A foot pursuit Monday has led to the arrest of a shoplifter. Glasgow Police responded to Wal-mart in reference to a shoplifter complaint where James Bumphis attempted to flee the scene.  Bumphis, of Bowling Green, was apprehended. He was charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition, shoplifting $500 or more but under $10,000; reckless driving; second degree fleeing or evading police in a motor vehicle; second degree

fleeing or evading police on foot; resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia.  Bumphis was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Friday, October 4th, 2019

Field fire in Barren County burns 20 acres

Volunteer fire departments in Barren County responded to a field fire Thursday. The fire occurred in a corn field near the Lecta community between Wyndemere Way and Lecta-Salem Road.  The fire quickly spread as Barren County remains under an executive burn ban order.  East Barren Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Steve Hodges says trucks throughout the county responded to extinguish the flames and about 20 acres were burned.  Units from neighboring Metcalfe County were also on scene.  While the cause of the fire is uncertain, a combine was reportedly in the field around the time the fire began.

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Friday, October 4th, 2019

Edmonton man arrested after fleeing

An Edmonton man has been arrested after fleeing from police on foot. The Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office says Deputy Logan Richardson attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle Wednesday on North Main

Street, where the driver, 24 year-old Derek K. Pulliam, was identified as a fugitive.  Pulliam refused to exit the vehicle, and fled on foot. A foot chase ensued with the help of an officer from the Edmonton City Police

Department. Pulliam became combative during the arrest and assaulted both officers. Pulliam was arrested and charged with first-degree fleeing evading police (on foot); two counts of third-degree assault (police officer); first-degree wanton endangerment; and resisting arrest. Additionally, warrants were served for Metcalfe District Court and Warren District Court. Pulliam was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Friday, October 4th, 2019

Bank merger involving Hart County bank

Hartland Financial, Inc., holding company for Citizens Bank and First Cecilian Bancorp., have announced that they have agreed for First Cecilian to acquire Hartland in a merger. Citizens Bank would be merged into the Cecilian Bank simultaneously with the merger of Hartland and the First Cecilian Branch. Bob Owsley, Chairman of First Cecilian commented, "We look forward to becoming active in the communities of Hartford, Munfordville and Hiseville". After completion of the transaction, the Cecilian Bank will have 19 banking centers across Ohio, Hart, Barren Breckinridge, Grayson, Meade and Hardin Counties. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and the approval of the shareholders of Hartland. 

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Thursday, October 3rd, 2019

No clues found in search for missing woman

A search for clues related to a missing woman in Hart County, has not turned up anything significant. Assistant Chief Darren Tabor with the Scottsville Police Department says a search of Calvin Smiths barn in Hart County did not reveal any new evidence.  Smith is still a person of interest in the disappearance of Peggy Sue Ashley.  Scottsville Police Department, FBI and Hart County Sheriff's Department have been on the scene of the investigation at a barn on Lester Gardner Road in Munfordville. Peggy Sue Ashley was last seen getting into Smith's truck on July 29th, 2000 around 2:00 a.m. at A.O. Smith Factory in Scottsville. A circuit court judge granted investigators a search warrant for the property. Ashley, a 23-year-old mother of three, left the police department around 1:30 a.m. the morning she disappeared in her black Chevy Beretta. A white pick-up truck followed her a few miles up the road to A.O. Smith Electrical Products where she once was an employee. The owner of the white pickup admitted to taking Ashley to use a pay phone and allegedly brought her back to the vehicle. Records showed no calls were made and police said the driver of the truck refused a polygraph test. The investigation is continuing.

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Thursday, October 3rd, 2019

Radcliff shooting leads to two arrests

Two Elizabethtown men are in custody after a shooting in Radcliff Tuesday morning. 23 year-old Paris Bell and 18 year-old Jordan Morgan have been charged with felonies and arrested about being interviewed at the Radcliff Police Department.  The shooting occurred on Hamilton Street.  Morgan admitted to police that he and 19 year-old Ashton Nally, of Vine Grove, allegedly used a handgun in a robbery, where Nally was shot four times by Paris Bell. Morgan was charged with first-degree robbery, Nally was airlifted from the parking lot of App­li­ance Parts of Radcliff off South Dixie Boulevard to University Hospital in Louisville. Nally has not been charged. Bell reportedly admitted to shooting Nally in a recorded interview with police. He is charged with first-degree assault and two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment.. The investigation is ongoing.

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Thursday, October 3rd, 2019

E-town man charged with sex offenses

A 38 year-old Elizabethtown man has been charged with sex offenses involving a minor.  An undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation by the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch led to the execution of a search warrant  arrest Tuesday afternoon at the home of Billy Joe Chesser.  Chesser was arrested and charged with multiple felony sex offenses involving a minor.  He is charged with 10 Class B felonies punishable by 10 to 20 years in prison, if convicted. He is being held in lieu of a $100,000 cash bond in the Hardin County Detention Center. Chesser is scheduled to appear Oct. 11th in Hardin District Court.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Thursday, October 3rd, 2019

Fall ushers in flu season

Health officials are reminding Kentuckians that it's time to get their flu shots, to protect themselves, as well as others. Kentucky has already seen 154 confirmed cases of the flu since Aug. 4th. Last year, which was the nation's longest flu season ever, 194 Kentuckians died from the flu, two of which were children. Preventive measures to combat the flu include: washing your hands frequently cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze and stay home if you are sick. The flu season has been particularly bad in the last few years, largely because the vaccine has not been a perfect match for the circulating virus, but the Kentucky Department for Public Health says the vaccine has been changed this year in hopes it will offer better protection.  Flu season runs through May 2020.

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Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

Friday night area high school football

Hart County Raiders will  travel Friday night to take on Taylor County at 6:30 p.m.  Join Studio 101 with Gary Gardner for the pregame show beginning at 6:00 p.m.

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Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

Horse Cave man arrested on multiple charges

Hart County Deputies arrived on Water Street in Horse Cave Saturday, in an attempt to serve an arrest warrant. While there, Deputy Charlie Eubank and Deputy Jacob Hodges made contact with 31 year-old William Bradley, of Horse Cave. Bradley was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun and also had suspected Hydrocodone in his possession. After further investigation, it was confirmed that Bradley is a convicted felon.  William Bradley was arrested and charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree. He was lodged in the Hart County jail in lieu of a $5,000 cash bond.

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Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

Person of interest named in disappearance

A person of interest in Hart County has been named in a disappearance cold case. Nearly two decades after the mysterious disappearance of a 23-year-old woman in Scottsville, the last known person to see her alive has been named a “person of interest”. Authorities in Kentucky say a search warrant has been issued for the property of Calvin Smith on Lester Gardner Road in Munfordville. Scottsville police said their agency had been working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Hart County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the cold case disappearance of Peggy Sue Ashley. The 23-year-old was last seen around 2 a.m. on July 29th, 2000, when she got into a truck with Calvin Smith at the former A.O. Smith Factory in Scottsville.  At this time, Peggy Sue Ashley is reported as missing. The investigation is continuing.

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Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

Warrants served on Glasgow man

A Glasgow man with four active arrest warrants has been arrested on drug charges. The Glasgow Police Department responded to South Lewis Street Monday where they made contact with Justin Shirley. It was confirmed that Shirley had four active warrants and drug paraphernalia was located inside his vehicle. Shirley was arrested and charged with first degree possession of drug paraphernalia, first offense; and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also served four warrants. Shirley was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

Husband arrested for shooting at wife's car

A Metcalfe County man has been arrested after firing shots in the air at his wife’s car.  Metcalfe County authorities responded to Joe Acree Road and observed two vehicles in the roadway. One vehicle had a flat tire. 

Police found Robert Vincent was involved in an argument with his wife at a location on Junior Caffee Road. Police say when the wife tried to leave in her vehicle, Vincent fired a pistol in the air. He then shot at her vehicle and flattened her tire. Vincent was charged with first degree wanton endangerment, possession of a controlled substance, first offense; possession of marijuana; and possession of drug paraphernalia. Vincent was lodged in the Barren County Jail.

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Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

Three Edmonton residents have been arrested on wanton endangerment charges involving a shooting. According to a Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office news release, Deputy Mike Burton responded to a residence on Randolph Road September 22nd where he determined that a pistol had been fired four times into the residence.  Two people were at home, but no one was harmed.  An investigation led authorities to locate enough evidence to charge three people for the shooting.  A search warrant was issued Monday for a home along Joe Acree Road where 21 year-old Sammy J. Posey, 26 year-old Julie M. Knight and 26 year-old Joseph C. Smith were arrested and charged first-degree wanton endangerment and possession of marijuana. All three were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

City of Horse Cave awarded discretionary funds
In a presentation Tuesday at Horse Cave City Hall, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Department of Rural and Municipal Aid Commissioner Gray Tomblyn II announced $83,974 in discretionary funds for vital resurfacing work on Bedford Court, Crestview Drive, Water Street, Higbee Street, West Dale Heights and East Kathleen Street. Resurfacing repairs address existing surface cracks, potholes, raveling, and base failures. KYTC Secretary Greg Thomas says “This funding builds upon existing transportation investments and allows the Cabinet to collaborate with local governments to identify projects that will have a large impact in communities.”  Horse Cave Mayor Randal Curry identified these roads as being among the most critical in the city. Projects submitted to the Department of Rural and Municipal Aid for discretionary fund consideration were evaluated by the KYTC district staff to assess the condition of roads and determine the most critical needs based on factors such as safety, economic impact, and traffic volumes. The City of Horse Cave is responsible for administering the work, and KYTC will reimburse the city for the projects.

Resurfacing work will address:

·        Bedford Court (City Street 2012) – resurfacing 0.09 mile

·        Crestview Drive (City Street 2013) – resurfacing 0.14 mile

·        Water Street (City Street 2039) – resurfacing 0.09 mile

·        Higbee Street (City Street 2040) – resurfacing 0.08

·        West Dale Heights (City Street 2050) – resurfacing 0.2 mile

·        East Kathleen Street (City Street 2020) – resurfacing 0.08 mile

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Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

Upton man arrested on sex charges involving minor

An Upton man has been arrested after exchanging nude images with a juvenile.  On Monday, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch executed an arrest warrant for 37-year-old Larry R. Oldham, who was discovered “communicating with a juvenile online in an attempt to obtain nude images,” according to police. Authorities said Oldham sent nude images to the victim and received nude images of the juvenile. He was arrested and charged with two counts of prohibited use of an electronic communication system to procure a minor for a sex offense and three counts of distribution of obscene material to a minor. He was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Tuesday, October 1st, 2019

Man arrested in E-town for strangulation

A man staying at an Elizabethtown hotel, has been arrested for allegedly strangling a woman. Marty Lynch was staying at Ramada on Commerce Drive, when he got into an argument with a woman who was staying with him. According to an arrest citation, Lynch attempted to strangle the woman, and then stabbed her in the neck with a needle, threatening her life.  Lynch was charged with first-degree strangu­la­tion, second-degree assault and buying or possessing drug paraphernalia. Lynch also was arrested on a warrant related to allegations that he assaulted three nurses in October 2018 while he was a patient in the emergency room of Pikeville Medical Center.  Jail records also list Lynch was charged with third-degree criminal trespassing. Arraignment was held Monday in Hardin District Court.

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Tuesday, October 1st, 2019

Recalled chicken disposed after being served in schools

Barren County Schools say recalled diced chicken was served recently through most of the district's schools.  According to the school district’s nutrition page, no illnesses have been reported and the diced chicken under recall was served during the months of August and September 2019 prior to receiving notice that it was possibly contaminated.  According to the USDA, product samples of Tip Top Poultry, Inc. “confirmed positive for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes after being tested in Canada. The firm decided to recall all cooked, diced or shredded, RTE chicken products produced from January 21, 2019 through September 24th, 2019.”  Only certain batches from the Tip Top Poultry, Inc. diced chicken used in the school system was affected. The impacted schools disposed of the chicken.  All Barren County Schools were affected except Hiseville Elementary.

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Tuesday, October 1st, 2019

Smiths Grove man pleads guilty

A Smith's Grove man accused in the nonfatal shooting of a sheriff's deputy in February, pleaded guilty Monday to an amended charge.  As part of a plea agreement, 38 year-old Jonathan David Shelton, was sentenced in Barren Circuit Court to a total of eight years' imprisonment, with eligibility for parole after serving 20% and credit for time served, which means he would be incarcerated for about another year.  Deputy Joseph Ford is still recovering from the extensive injuries the gunshot caused Feb. 23rd and has not returned to duty.

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Tuesday, October 1st, 2019

West Virginia scheduled to appear in court

A West Virginia man charged with killing two Elizabethtown teens nearly a year ago in a car crash is expected to appear in Hardin Circuit Court to have a pair of hearing dates set in the double murder case.

Shawn Welsh, 37, of Marion, West Virginia, is charged in the Oct. 20, 2018, deaths of Jacob Barber, 18, and Katarina Peeters, 17, both of Eliza­beth­town. The two-vehicle crash following a high-speed effort to escape police occurred at the intersection of U.S. 31W and Battle Training Road.

His appearance today before Circuit Judge Ken Howard is to set dates for two hearings — one for competency to stand trial and the other over whether or not to allow details of a traffic stop following the crash. Police reports said Welsh fled on foot before he was captured by authorities.

The hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m.

Welsh is scheduled to stand trial Oct. 23. Com­mon­wealth’s Attorney Shane Young said he expects the trial date to remain after the hearing dates.

The collision occurred at about 8:30 p.m. as Welsh reportedly fled from Flaherty to Radcliff in a stolen Chevrolet Silverado and crashed the vehicle into a Honda Accord the teens were in. Barber and Peeters were pronounced dead at the scene by the Hardin County Coroner’s Office. Two others suffered serious injuries in the crash.

The trial was scheduled to begin Aug. 12 with jury selection, but has been postponed.

All four teenagers attended John Hardin High School. Barber had graduated early from Hardin County High School shortly before the crash.

Welsh was at the Ken­tucky Correctional Psy­chiatric Center in La Grange for a stay in July and August undergoing an evaluation.

He has been indicted on two counts of murder; two charges 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.

According to an arrest citation, Welsh crashed the truck into the Honda as the teens attempted to cross U.S. 31W. Barber was the driver of the car.

The estimated 21-mile pursuit started in Meade County where a deputy sheriff reportedly saw the Silverado driving down a dead-end road with no houses. When the deputy approached the vehicle, it accelerated toward the officer, who had to swerve to avoid a head-on collision, according to a citation.

Welsh is alleged to have traveled the distance in 18 minutes, passing through residential areas in Vine Grove and Radcliff. Officers placed stop sticks at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Ky. 313, but the vehicle swerv­ed off the road to avoid them and almost hit an officer, according to a citation.

When Welsh made his way onto U.S. 31W, the vehicle drove down the southbound shoulder, ran the red light at Battle Training Road and hit Bar­ber’s car. He then ran from the truck and was apprehended, according to the citation.

A passenger in Welsh’s vehicle, Laura Neville, 37, of Morgan­own, West Virginia, was indicted for first-degree possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine. She remains in the Hardin County Detention Center on a $10,000 cash bond.

Welsh is held in lieu of a $1 million cash bond at the jail.

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Tuesday, October 1st, 2019

Two Hart County men arrested for drugs

Edmonson County Sheriff's Deputies say around 9:00 p.m. Saturday they found a GMC pickup facing eastbound in the westbound lane of Cub Run Road. They say the driver of the vehicle, 38 year-old Timothy W. Taylor, of Munfordville, has an active Indictment Warrant out of Grayson County for trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense, and possession of marijuana. Deputies also found suspected meth, 18 suspected codeine pills and drug paraphernalia. A passenger in Taylor's vehicle, 51 year-old David Randall Kerr, Jr., of Horse Cave, was also found to have a small bag of suspected methamphetamine. Taylor is charged with obstructing a highway. Kerr is charged with disorderly conduct. Both men are charged with various drug offenses. Both were lodged in the Hart County Jail.

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Tuesday, October 1st, 2019

Person of interest identified in cold case

A person of interest in Hart County has been named in a disappearance cold case. Nearly two decades after the mysterious disappearance of a 23-year-old woman in Scottsville, the last known person to see her alive has been named a “person of interest”. Authorities in Kentucky say a search warrant has been issued for the property of Calvin Smith on Lester Gardner Road in Munfordville. Scottsville police said their agency had been working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Hart County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the cold case disappearance of Peggy Sue Ashley. The 23-year-old was last seen around 2 a.m. on July 29th, 2000, when she got into a truck with Calvin Smith at the former A.O. Smith Factory in Scottsville.

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Monday, September 30th, 2019

Emergency Burn Ban declared in Hart County

Hart County Judge/Executive Joe Choate has declared an Emergency Burn Ban in Hart County. The executive order immediately bans all outdoor burning until such time as this executive order is rescinded. Violations are punishable as a Class A misdemeanor, which carries a penalty of up to a $5-- fine and up to 365 days in jail, or both fine and jail.

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Monday, September 30th, 2019

Hart County teach stuck in elevator

A teacher stuck in an elevator at Memorial Elementary School in Hart County calmly graded papers as he waited to be rescued. According to Hardyville Fire Chief Ricky Atwell, at 1:52 p.m. Sunday, Hardyville Volunteer Fire Department received a rescue call for an individual trapped in an elevator at Memorial Elementary School. When the fire department arrived on scene, they found a male teacher that had come to school to do paperwork and planning for next week, was trapped between the first and second floor on the elevator. The teacher stayed calm during the situation, sitting down in the elevator to grade papers during the rescue operation. The teacher was freed from the elevator around 2:30 p.m. No one was injured in the incident. Hardyville Fire Department was assisted by the Hart County Sheriff's Office and school district administration officials.

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Monday, September 30th, 2019

Bowling Green man pleads guilty to manslaughter

A man facing a second trial in the death of Jonathan Havens has plead guilty to manslaughter. According to the Warren County Commonwealth's Attorney, Randall Hester will receive a 15-year sentence to run consecutively to a 10-year sentence for a total of 25 years. Havens was shot in a driveway in 2011. Hester was originally sentenced to prison for 35 years in 2014 after a jury found him guilty. But in 2016, the Kentucky Supreme Court overturned Hester's conviction due to the testimony of two witnesses being allowed in the trial that the justices deemed hearsay.

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Monday, September 30th, 2019

Two teens injured in Metcalfe County rollover

Two teens were taken to the hospital after a rollover accident in Metcalfe County. The Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office says 18 year-old Shellby Williams, of Horse Cave, was driving a 2001 Ford Explorer southbound on KY 1243, when she lost control and left the roadway overturning multiple times. MCSO says other motorists helped Williams and her 17 year-old passenger out of the SUV. Williams and the passenger were taken to TJ Samson Community Hospital by Barren Metcalfe EMS for treatment of their injuries.

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Monday, September 30th, 2019

Fatality in fatal crash in Hardin County

KSP Post 4 troopers responded to multiple vehicle collisions in Hardin County early Friday morning. At approximately 1:20 a.m. EST, KSP Post 4 received a call from Hardin County Control of a collision involving multiple tractor-trailers and passenger cars on I-65 southbound at the 79 mille-marker in Hardin County. The preliminary investigation revealed five commercial vehicles and two passenger cars were involved in the collision. It was determined that one of the passenger cars traveling southbound for unknown reasons, lost control and went into the path of a semi tractor-trailer grain truck causing the passenger car to overturn after being hit by the semi. The passenger car was struck by another semi that resulted in a chain reaction with two other semis and another passenger car. The driver of the first passenger car and one of the semi drivers were flown to University of Louisville for life threatening injuries and was listed in critical but stable condition. The other drivers involved were transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. At approximately 7:06 a.m., 47 year-old Michael W. Surber, of Sharonville, OH, operating a Fed Ex semi with tandem trailers was stopped in the right lane due to the other collision that had traffic stopped. 42 year-old Mickey E. Williams, of Salyersville, operating a 2013 Chevy pickup failed to observe the Fed Ex semi stopped before colliding with the rear trailer. Williams was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Hardin County Coroner's Office. Surber was uninjured and did not require medical attention. A co-driver of Surber's vehicle was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital for non-life threatening injuries and later released. I-65 southbound between the 86 and 76-mile markers was shut down for nearly 12 hours to allow troopers to reconstruct both collisions. The Hardin County Sheriff's Office, Glendale and Sonora Fire Departments, Hardin County EMS, E-town Fire Department, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Hardin County Coroner's Office assisted KSP Post 4 at the scene. The collisions are still under investigation by Detective/Reconstructionist Bryan Washer and Sergeant Adam Likins.

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Monday, September 30th, 2019

Fires destroy structures in Hart County

The Hardyville Fire Department received a call around 1:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon reporting multiple structures on fire at 1911 Fairview Church Pascal Road in Hart County. When firefighters arrived on scene, they found a barn, an RV and several corn fields on fire. Hardyville Fire Department arrived on scene first, followed by Horse Cave, North Metcalfe, Linwood and Cave City Fire Departments, as well as the Hart County Sheriff and EMS. To fight the fire they also had to bring in water tankers. After arriving on scene, fire fighters were able to stop the fire from spreading past the corn field. The cause of the fire is still unknown. The state fire marshal sent out an arson investigator to the scene. No one was injured or hurt in the fire. The owner of the barn that burnt down did say the barn was sentimental to his family and they had owned it for around 100 years.

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Monday, September 30th, 2019

Friday night area high school football

Hart County Raiders will  travel to take on Taylor County at 7:00 p.m.  Join Studio 101 with Gary Gardner for the pregame show beginning at 6:30 p.m.

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Friday, September 27th, 2019

Cave City CEA receives $1.4 million grant

The Caveland Environmental Authority, INC. has been awarded a substantial grant for sewer plant upgrades. The $1.4 million grant was from the U. S. Department of Commerce's economic development administration. The grant is to fund an upgrade to the existing waste-water treatment plant that serves the Hart County Industrial Park and supports manufacturing companies in the area.

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Friday, September 27th, 2019

Traffic Alert: I-65 Southbound in Hardin County Between Elizabethtown and Sonora
A secondary southbound crash has occurred near Mile Marker (MM) 83. For clarification, the interstate is blocked at MM 79 and 83. Both locations involve fatalities so reconstruction is taking place at each incident scene. The mandatory detour is now Exit 86 (Glendale) to US 31W and back on I-65 at the Exit 76 Interchange (Upton) to continue south. Motorists stuck in the queue between each scene and an exit ramp are slowly being turned around.
Motorists approaching the area are strongly encouraged to plan alternate routes in advance of the mandatory detour. For those traveling through toward Bowling Green, the best option is Exit 91 to Western Kentucky Parkway Westbound, to I-165 Southbound and rejoin I-65 in Bowling Green. This route is only an approximate 20 minute deviation from a normal southbound trip down I-65 between the two locations.
Local traffic along US 31W and intersecting routes is also congested. Please be aware of increased volumes and use additional caution at intersections and entrances.
Given conditions of multiple commercial vehicles and personal occupancy vehicles involved and a high volume of traffic to manage on an interstate facility, emergency responders and assisting agencies are working as safely and quickly as possible to clear the area.

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Friday, September 27th, 2019

Voter registration deadline nearing

It's less than two weeks until the deadline to register for the 2019 General Election in Kentucky. Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes is reminding eligible Kentuckians that the deadline to register to vote is Monday, October 7th. To be eligible to vote, Kentuckians must:

Be a U. S. Citizen.

Be a resident for at least 29 days before Election Day.

Be at least 18 years old on or before the General Election.

Not be a convicted felon, or if convicted of a felony offense, must have obtained a restoration of civil rights. Not have been adjudged "mentally incompetent".

Not claim the right to vote anywhere outside Kentucky.

Young people who are 17 years old but will be 18 years old on or before November 5th General Election, are eligible to register as well.

Voters may check their current registration status and where they vote at GoVoteKY.com. For questions, contact your local county clerk.

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Friday, September 27th, 2019

Wanted homeless man arrested in Edmonson County

A homeless man wanted by law enforcement in Edmonson County is behind bars. According to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, deputies located 42 year-old Larry Geralds outside of a Subway restaurant on Tuesday. Deputies said they had been attempting to locate and arrest the man on felony crimes committed within the county, based on information from a previous investigation. Deputies said when they searched the man's vehicle outside of the Subway, they located suspected methamphetamine and various suspected prescription pain killers, such as oxymorphone and buprenorphine hydrochloride. Geralds was arrested and charged with numerous crimes, including possession and trafficking in a controlled substance. He was also charged with engaging in organized crime from the previous investigation. Geralds was lodged in the Hart County Detention Center and is being held on a $10,000 bond. The investigation is ongoing and more charges are pending.

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Friday, September 27th, 2019

Two drug arrests made in Glasgow

The Barren River Drug Task Force with assistance from the Glasgow Police Department, conducted traffic stops on 41 year-old Kelly Kerney and 45 year-old Ronald Woodard in Glasgow, in reference to suspected drug trafficking. Through the investigation, it was discovered that Kelly Kerney had purchased suspected meth and had thrown it out the window when he was stopped. Kerney was arrested and charged with tampering with evidence and lodged in the Barren County Jail. Woodard was places in custody and the investigation revealed that Woodard had a bag of suspected methamphetamine in his belt line which weighed approximately 14 grams. A search of Woodard's residence on Lexington Drive led to detectives recovering approximately 167 grams of crystal meth which appeared to have been packaged for resale. Detectives additionally recovered digital scales and a large amount of cash which was mostly vacuum sealed. Ronal Woodard was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st degree, 2 grams of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia - buy/possess. he was lodged in the Barren County Jail. Later, the DTF and Barren County Sheriff's Deputy B. J. Childress and K-9 Merc located the suspected crystal meth that Kerney stated he threw out the window. Additional charges are pending.

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Wednesday, September 25th, 2019

Summer Shade woman faces drug charges

A Summer Shade woman is facing drug charges. According to a Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office news release, Sheriff Lonnie Hodges went to a residence Tuesday along Richardson Spur Road to follow-up on information about a previous burglary investigation. Consent was given by the owner to search the residence. 35 year-old Maria N. Davis was arrested and charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine), first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and drug paraphernalia buy/possess. Davis was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Wednesday, September 25th, 2019

Sulphur Well woman arrested for marijuana cultivation

A 55 year-old Metcalfe County woman has been arrested on marijuana growing charges. The Metcalfe County Sheriffs Office was dispatched Tuesday morning  to a residence on Cedar Top Church Road to assist

Barren-Metcalfe EMS with a possible drug overdose.  Authorities seized 24 marijuana plants growing outside the residence in the Sulphur Well community.  Kimberly L. Hollenback was arrested and charged with cultivating marijuana (five plants or more); trafficking in marijuana; possession of marijuana; and drug paraphernalia buy/possess. Hollenback was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center. 

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Wednesday, September 25th, 2019

Barren Circuit Court pretrial conferences

Two men appeared Monday in Barren Circuit Court for pretrial conferences.

A Glasgow man accused of fatally shooting another man appeared in Barren Circuit Court Monday afternoon for a pretrial conference.  48 year-old David Pons was arrested April 27th after police found 32 year-old Christopher Walker deceased and his wife, Melinda Pons, unconscious at a residence on Park City-Glasgow Road. Commonwealth's Attorney John Gardner advised the judge Monday that items sent out for testing had not been returned to the sheriff's office and that he would need to consult with Detective Adam Bow. Gardner also said that he has made no offer of a plea agreement at this point. David Pons was later indicted on one count each of murder and first-degree wanton endangerment. Another pretrial conference has been scheduled for October 21st.   

Also in court for a pretrial conference was Jonathan David Shelton. Shelton is accused in an incident involving a police chase on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway, which led to the nonfatal shooting of BCSO Deputy Joseph Ford, who is still recovering. The case was continued to another pretrial conference next week.

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Wednesday, September 25th, 2019

Doctors fear increase in flu

The first case of the flu in Kentucky has been confirmed in Lexington. Experts are warning  that this year’s flu season could be the worst we’ve seen in years.  Local pharmacy’s and doctor offices around town are already offering the flu shot. The dangerous H3N2 strain dominated. That strain typically sends more people to the hospital than other ones, which is why doctors are concerned and planning ahead. Flu shots are strongly recommended before the end of October.

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Donations through Oct. 4th may win passes

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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

Friday night area high school football action

Caverna Colonels will host Webster County at 7:00 p.m.

Hart County Raiders will host Adair County with kick-off time at 7:00 p.m. Join Studio 101 with Gary Gardner at 6:30 p.m. for the pregame show.

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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

Foot pursuit leads to arrest

A foot pursuit in Glasgow over the weekend has led to the arrest of a Glasgow man. 39 year-old Jayson Slater fled from police after a traffic stop along East Main Street. Slater was apprehended along North Morgan Street. He was charged with DUI (first offense), second-degree fleeing or evading police (on foot), no registration plates, no registration receipt, failure of owner to maintain required insurance (first offense) and failure to register transfer of motor vehicle.  Slater was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

Cave City man arrested in Glasgow

A Cave City man has been arrested after a traffic stop in Glasgow. Glasgow Police Officer Christopher Poynter conducted the traffic stop Sunday along Edmonton Road where he determined that 27 year-old Dakota

Fields was driving a stolen vehicle.  Fields was charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition of automobile of $500 or more but under $10,000 and driving on DUI suspended license (first offense).  Fields was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

Traffic stop leads to drug arrest

A drug arrest was made in Glasgow after a traffic stop Saturday. Glasgow Police say an officer conducted a traffic stop on North L. Rogers Wells Boulevard and made contact with the driver, Henry Harris. An odor of marijuana was detected coming from the vehicle. Harris was arrested and charged with not having rear license plate illuminated, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, first offense; and trafficking in marijuana (fewer than five pounds). Harris was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

Fight leads to arrest in Glasgow

A fight in Glasgow has led to the arrest of one man.  The Glasgow Police Department received a call Friday from a location on Frazier Avenue. The caller told police there was a fight involving weapons. An officer made

contact with a driver who was leaving the scene and determined the driver to be intoxicated. Rodrix Brooks was arrested and charged with first degree wanton endangerment, operating a motor vehicle under the

influence of alcohol or drugs (aggravated circumstance), second offense. Brooks was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

Hart County Hall of Fame Game

The 2019 Hart County Football Hall of Fame Class, sponsored by The German-American Bank, will be inducted Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the football field. The ceremony will take place before kick-off of the Adair County game. All former coaches, players, managers and support staff are invited to attend. Following the induction ceremony, a reception/cookout sponsored by the Alumni Club will take place on the practice field. For more information, contact President Neil Logsdon at 270-528-1682.

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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

Rate increase from Horse Cave Water

The Horse Cave Water Company (HCWC) has announced its first rate increase in nine years. This increase has been necessitated by the increase of wholesale rates being charged by Green River Valley Water District (GRVWD). The new rates to be carged by HCWC were adopted by the Horse Cave City Council during the March, 2019 council meeting. The new rates were approved with the stipulation that the increase could not go into effect until GRVWD increased its rates. The new rates will appear on the bill that HCWC customers will receive on or about November 1st. For a customer using only the minimum of 1,000 gallons a month, the increase would be $0.58. For a typical household of 4 people, the monthly usage is about 4,000 gallons. This would amount to an increase of $2.32 per month.

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Monday, September 23rd, 2019

Long-term lane closure for 31-W

A major facility project by Bowling Green Municipal Utilities will create a long-term lane closure on the U.S. 31-W Bypass in Bowling Green beginning September 23rd. The lane closure will be between Park Street and State Street. The closure is expected to last up to 60 days and will take place in the right northbound lane. Motorists should be prepared for extra congestion and slow moving traffic especially during peak travel times.

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Monday, September 23rd, 2019

Cave City Fire Department awarded grant

A grant by FEMA has been awarded to the Cave City Fire Department.  Congressman Brett Guthrie announced Friday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is awarding  a $31,062 grant to the Cave City Fire Department. The Cave City Fire Department will use this money for the purchase of generators and a gas detector.

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Monday, September 23rd, 2019

A 2-year-old boy was killed Thursday night after being struck by his father's vehicle. The child, identified as Carter Cook, was struck in a residential driveway along Les Williams Road in Monroe County by a vehicle driven by his father, Chad Cook. After a call to 911, the child was transported to the Monroe County Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased by the Monroe County Coroner.  Officials say Chad Cook was not impaired and no charges are anticipated against him.

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Monday, September 23rd, 2019

E-town Akebono spared from closure

Hundreds of employees of Elizabethtown's Akebono plant are breathing a sigh of relief after it was announced the brake company's Ring Road operation was spared. Akebono is closing two other U. S. plants as part of its business turnaround plan. Elizabethtown employees were told the plant would remain open at two meetings last week. The U. S. plants closing by March 2021 because of "the reduction of sales" are in Clarksville, Tennessee, and Columbia, South Carolina, according to a 12-page company document. All international closings are expected to be completed by March 2022. According to the documents, Akebono will "conduct exhaustive measures to improve productivity, rationalize operations of plants, and reduce selling general and administrative expenses" in its remaining U. S. plants in Elizabethtown and Glasgow.

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Complaint leads to woman's arrest

Friday, September 20th, 2019

Canmer man dies in ATV crash

On Thursday at 3:38 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green received a call for service in reference to a single vehicle ATV collision that had occurred in Hart County. Troopers responded to the scene of the collision located near the 5600 block of North Jackson Highway (US 31E) in the Canmer community.  Preliminary investigation has revealed that Larry C. Rogers (77) of Canmer, was operating a 1995 Polaris ATV southbound on North Jackson Highway. Rogers lost control of his vehicle, causing it to exit off the southbound shoulder of the roadway prior to striking a tree. Rogers was transported from the scene by Hart County EMS to the Medical Center at Caverna. Larry C. Rogers succumbed to his injuries at the Medical Center at Caverna at approximately 5:00 PM. He was pronounced deceased by the Hart County Coroner's Office.  The investigation is still ongoing and being led by Trooper Michael Murray. He was assisted by Linwood Fire Department, Hardyville Fire Department, Hart County EMS, Hart County Coroner’s Office and the Hart County Sheriff’s Department. No other details are available for release at this time.

Friday, September 20th, 2019

Allen County murder investigation arrests

Arrests have been made in Allen County murder investigation. On Wednesday, Kentucky State Police Post 3 detectives obtained arrest warrants for Sevonte Sumpter-Bay, 20, of Brownsburg, Indiana, in connection with the May 7th, 2019 murder of Justin Wix in Allen County. Sumpter-Bay and Lucas, along with a juvenile male were taken into custody in Indiana in connection to the murder of Justin Wix. The charges include: murder and robbery 1st degree. All are awaiting extradition to Kentucky.

Friday, September 20th, 2019

Bowling Green man charged with burglary

The Warren County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a reported burglary in progress at 1306 McTavish Way in Bowling Green. When Deputies arrived, they observed a male suspect, later identified as 19 year-old Dalanie Bradley, of Bowling Green, attempting to leave the scene. During the investigation, it was determined that Bradley unlawfully entered the residence. The suspect was arrested and lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail on charges of burglary 2nd degree, criminal trespass, 1st degree and criminal mischief, 2nd degree. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

Thursday, September 19th, 2019

Hart County Board of Ed meeting

The Hart County Board of Education meeting will be held Thursday, September 19th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office.

Woman found in trunk investigation

Thursday, September 19th, 2019

Two Vehicle Fatal Collision in Nelson County

Kentucky State Police Post 4 Troopers responded to a two vehicle collision in Nelson Co. Wednesday morning. On September 18, 2019 at approximately 7:40 A.M. ET, KSP Post 4 received a call from Nelson County Dispatch of a two vehicle collision near 6150 New Shepherdsville Road (also known as KY 245) in Nelson County. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2015 Nissan passenger car operated by George Froehlich, 77, of Cox's Creek, was attempting to exit the Five Star Food Mart lot turning left on to southbound New Shepherdsville Road when he entered the path of a 2013 Chevrolet 1500 work van operated by Christopher Sympson, 29, of Bardstown. Frehlich was transported to Flaget Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased by the Nelson County Coroner’s office. Sympson was transported by private means to a medical care facility for non-life threatening injuries. KSP Post 4 was assisted at the scene by the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, Nelson County EMS and Bardstown Fire Department. The collision is under investigation by Detective/Reconstructionist Bryan Washer.

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Wednesday, September 18th, 2019

Area high school football action Friday night

Caverna will be on the road taking on Todd County at 7:00 p.m. Hart County Raiders will travel to take on Glasgow at 7:00 p.m. Join Studio 101 for the pregame show with Gary Gardner Friday night beginning at 6:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, September 18th, 2019

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, September 20th, at 10:30 a.m. until the food is gone. 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.

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