Wednesday, November 25th, 2020

Traffic stop leads to arrest in Cave City

A traffic stop Thursday in Cave City has led to an arrest.  While investigating the driver of a vehicle in the Dollar Store parking lot, an officer with the Cave City Police Department learned that the driver's name was Ronnie Russell and he had an active felony warrant for possession of narcotics from Indiana. Russell was arrested for  DUI 3^rd offense, operating on suspended or revoked and possessing a license when privileges are revoked along with his felony warrant. Russell was transported to Caverna Memorial Hospital for a blood test and then taken to the Barren County Detention Center without incident. 

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Wednesday, November 25th, 2020

Extended unemployment assistance ending in Ky

Extended federal benefits put in place during high periods of unemployment this year is ending in Kentucky. The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) announced Tuesday that its Extended Benefits program, which is triggered when a state's insured unemployment rate is higher than 5% will end in Kentucky on November 28th. No new applications will be permitted after that date and those who fail to exhaust their benefits before then will not receive any remaining funds. The insured unemployment rate is the number of a state's residents actively receiving un employment insurance as a percentage of the labor force. It currently stand at more than 4,700.

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Wednesday, November 25th, 2020

Governor reports second highest cases for Tuesday

Gov. Andy Beshear gave the latest update on the coronavirus Tuesday. Gov. Beshear said Kentuckians should avoid travel and only have dinner with people who live in their household, or at a maximum, people from two households (no more than eight people total). The governor said "Protect your family at Thanksgiving this year so they will be here at Christmas next year." The governor reported 2,690 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 deaths. Locally, Hart County reported 3 new cases Tuesday, Barren County had 16, Metcalfe County had 6 and Warren County had 110 new cases.

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Wednesday, November 25th, 2020

Stolen property recovered in Hart County

The Hart County Sheriff's Office has recovered two trailers Monday that had been reported stolen. The property in question had been reported stolen in Hart and Larue Counties and were recovered in two separate areas of the county upon investigation and community lead tips. The investigation is ongoing and arrests are expected.

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Wednesday, November 25th, 2020

Two arrested after domestic complaint

An Edmonson County Sheriff's Deputy on Sunday was called to York Street for an active domestic complaint. Deputies said 37-year-old Janet Hess Compton, of Brownsville, had an active indictment warrant. When law enforcement arrived, they say Compton was in the front yard and was told she was under arrest. Deputies say Compton ran inside the home. As the deputy entered, they say 65-year-old David Edward Houchin, of Brownsville, blocked the deputy from entering further. Deputies say Houchin then knocked the deputy down and Compton ran out the back door. Houchin was placed under arrest and charged with hindering prosecution or apprehension, 2nd degree and assault, 3rd degree, police officer or probation officer. Compton was arreste3d and served an indictment warrant for charges of burglary, 2nd degree, possession of marijuana, disorderly conduct, 2nd degree and terroristic threatening, 3rd degree. She was also charged with escape, 3rd degree. Both Compton and Houchin were arrested and transported to the Hart County Jail.

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Wednesday, November 25th, 2020

E-town church volunteer charged with sex offenses

An Elizabethtown man, who has been a volunteer at an Elizabethtown church working in youth ministry, was arrested Monday afternoon and charged with multiple sex offenses involving a teenager. 39-year-old Timothy L. Waters was arrested and charged with three felonies. Elder Ben Ashlock of The Driven Church in Elizabethtown, said Waters had attended church for about two years and had volunteered with the church's youth about "one year, more or less." "He was a volunteer in a large group setting only. "He was not in a leadership role with the church, but he did assist with the youth for about a year." Waters was charged with one count of first-degree sexual abuse, one count of third-degree sodomy and one count of third-degree rape - all Class D felonies punishable by one to five years in prison, if convicted. Waters is being held in lieu of a $10,000 cash bond in the Hardin County Detention Center. He is scheduled to appear December 18th in Hardin District Court. Waters was arrested by Vine Grove Police.

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Tuesday, November 24th, 2020

Cave City City Hall closed for holiday

Cave City City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. All federal, state and local offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Tuesday, November 24th, 2020

Hart County Clerk's Office temporarily closed

The Hart County Clerk's Office is closed due to COVID exposure. The office will re-open Monday, November 30th, for phone, mail in and web only. The office will be closed to all in-person business until further notice by Hart County Clerk Lisa Sanders and her staff.

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Tuesday, November 24th, 2020

Horse Cave man indicted for manslaughter

Kentucky State Police arrested a Hart County man Monday on several charges related to a collision back in July. According to KSP, 48-year-old Dale Meredith was driving a 2001 Freightliner semi-tractor trailer with a load of logs around 10 miles north of Liberty on July 9th. Officials said for an unknown reason, he crossed the centerline and then overcorrected, causing the load of logs to shift into the oncoming lane striking a 2013 Chevrolet driven by 27-year-old Ida Burton, of Liberty. At the time, Meredith and Burton were both airlifted to the University of Kentucky Hospital with severe injuries. Burton's unborn child died. Meredith was arrested at his home in Horse Cave Monday on an indictment warrant for manslaughter, 2nd degree, persistent felony offender II, Assault, 1st degree, persistent felony offender II, drug paraphernalia - buy/possess, operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st degree, aggravating circumstances, Violation Part 396 Federal Safety Regulations, Violation Part 392 Federal Safety Regulations. Meredith was lodged in the Hart County Jail.

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Tuesday, November 24th, 2020

Tompkinsville woman arrested after pursuit

A Tompkinsville woman was arrested on Saturday after allegedly trying to outrun authorities. According to the Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office, deputies were on Shaw Creek Road investigating a theft that happened on Lone Star Ridge. While investigating, deputies said they saw a car matching a description of one belonging to suspects. Officials said they attempted to stop the car, but the driver fled immediately. Deputies said a short pursuit ended with a passenger running into a wooded area. The driver was identified as Brittany L. Graves. According to MCSO, the passenger was later identified as Contessa M. Gore, who had numerous outstanding warrants for her arrest. Graves was placed under arrest and taken tot he Barren County Jail and charged with fleeing or evading police, 1st degree (motor vehicle), wanton endangerment, 1st degree (police officer), reckless driving, excessive window tinting and failure to wear a seatbelt. Authorities are still searching for Gore. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Contessa Gore, is asked to contact the Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office or Kentucky State Police.

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Tuesday, November 24th, 2020

Fatal collision in Hart County

Kentucky State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash Monday  in Hart County. According to Kentucky State Police, Johnny W. Moran III was driving a 2014 Volkswagon Passat near the 1200 block of Cub Run Highway. Troopers said a freightliner semi-truck was traveling in the same area and Moran's vehicle crossed the center line and struck the truck head-on. Johnny Moran III was transported by Hart County EMS to the Medical Center at Caverna where he was pronounced dead. No one else was injured in the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.

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Monday, November 23rd, 2020

Horse Cave Christmas parade canceled

The annual Horse Cave Christmas parade will not be held this year.

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Monday, November 23rd, 2020

Nursing home monetary donations now accepted

With the holidays approaching, WLOC is now collecting monetary donations for our local nursing homes; Hart County Manor in Munfordville and Signature Health Care of Hart County in Horse Cave. Organizations, churches, businesses, families and individuals are encouraged to give as these residents have needs of items.  Please mail your monetary donation to :  WLOC  P. O Box 98, Horse Cave, Ky. 42749.

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Monday, November 23rd, 2020

Ky Governor reports highest week of case

Governor Beshear announced 2,194 new cases Sunday and four deaths, making this week the highest number of cases combined since the pandemic began. According to the Governor, "If we have a major surge of Covid-19 cases after Thanksgiving, our hospitals will simply not have the capacity to give everyone the care they need. Nothing is worth that risk." The positivity rate for Kentucky is now 9.19% with total deaths from COVID-19 at 1,787.

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Monday, November 23rd, 2020

E-town man arrested for strangulation

An Elizabethtown man was arrested Sunday on a first-degree strangulation charge. 25 year-old Jesse McMasters was arrested around 3:00 a.m. by the Hardin County Sheriff's Office. The citation said McMasters entered into a verbal altercation with his live-in girlfriend. During the altercation, McMasters "attacked" her and choked her, leaving marks around her throat, lower jaw and bottom lip. He was also charged with fourth-degree assault - domestic violence and minor injury. McMasters was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

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Monday, November 23rd, 2020

Glasgow woman suffers burns in house fire

A Glasgow woman was taken to the hospital with second-degree burns Sunday morning after a house fire. The Glasgow Fire Department responded to a fire around 3:30 a.m. on Combs Boulevard where smoke and flames were coming from the front and side windows of the house upon arrival. According to officials, a female was in the front yard and told firefighters there was another person inside. A search team entered the front of the house and determined the fire had reached the attic area of the home. Fire crews proceeded to extinguish the fire there while a search team searched for the other occupant inside. The fire was put out shortly after with no other occupants being found at the time of the fire. Officials said the female outside was transported to T. J. Samson Hospital with second-degree burns on her head and hands. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Friday, November 20th, 2020

Green County Country Clubhouse fire

Green County Country Club's Clubhouse is a total loss following a fire Thursday night into early Friday morning. Around midnight, firefighters were called to the scene. Investigators are working to determine the cause. No injuries are reported.

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Friday, November 20th, 2020

E-town woman arrested in stabbing

An Elizabethtown woman has been charged with second degree murder. Prosecutors say Harley Berry has been indicted for the second degree murder of Elijah McQueary. Police say that Berry was at a rental home in Memphis, TN when she and McQueary got into an argument. Witnesses report that Berry stabbed McQueary multiple times with a kitchen knife. Berry was arrested in Elizabethtown and has been returned back to Memphis.

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Friday, November 20th, 2020

Hart County Fiscal Court meeting

The Hart County Fiscal Court met Thursday morning in the courtroom. After Judge Executive Joe Choate called the meeting to order, Bro. Greg Nichols, pastor of Hiseville Baptist Church opened the meeting with prayer. After routine business, the court heard committee reports, Jail report was given by Jailer Israel Bergenson, stating there was a total 152 in the county jail and Sheriff Jeff Wilson stated the sheriff's office is open to accept taxes or they can be mailed or dropped in the deposit box outside of the office. The court approved low bids from Kelvin Wilson for box culverts on Sam Goodman and Pleasant Grove Cemetery Road. Budget and Bank transfers were approved along with paying of claims and contract with Harshaw Trane for maintenance at the Justice Center. The court's next meeting will be Thursday, December 17th, at 9:00 a.m. in the courtroom.

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Thursday, November 19th, 2020

Glasgow Police capture fugitive

A traffic stop Tuesday led to the arrest of a man wanted by the U.S. Marshall Service and ATF. The stop occurred on Happy Valley Road. Javin Miller, of Bowling Green, was observed as the passenger inside the vehicle. Police located marijuana in Miller's possession and confirmed he was entered as a wanted person by the ATF with full extradition. Miller was arrested and charged with possessiono f marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and was served with the fugitive warrant. Miller was lodged in the Barren County Jail.

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Thursday, November 19th, 2020

BRDHD reports notifications and self-quarantine

BRDHD will enlist the participation of new cases of COVID-19 to notify all family, friends, coworkers and others who may meet exposure criteria to self-quarantine for 14 days. Additionally, due to overwhelming number of cases and strained resources, there is a delay between cases receiving their positive test result and being contacted by the health department. Individuals should not wait on a call from the health department to begin self0isolating or self-quarantining at home. Take steps to protect yourself and others including:

* Staying home for 10 days if you are a case or 14 days if you are a close contact.

* Staying away from people you live with - use a separate bathroom if possible.

* Not going to work or school.

* Asking friends or family to drop off groceries, medicines, or supplies.

More guidance on how to safely isolate or quarantine at home can be found at www.barrenriverhealth.

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Thursday, November 19th, 2020

Hart County Board of Ed working session

The Hart County Board of Education Working Session will be held Thursday, November 19th, at Central Office at 5:00 p.m. followed by the regular board meeting at 6:00 p.m. Several items are listed for approval on the agenda.

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Thursday, November 19th, 2020

Metcalfe County man arrested for burglary

The Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office was called to a home Monday on Ralph Edwards Road to a burglary in progress. During the investigation, deputies say 27-year-old Ethan D. Lee had unlawfully entered the home. A juvenile in the home was awakened and called 911 at which point Lee ran into a wooded area before law enforcement arrived. Deputies were unable to find Lee at the time, however, he was found Tuesday on Old Glasgow Road. According to deputies, Lee became belligerent during questioning and combative when he was being taken into custody. Lee was arrested and lodged in the Barren County Jail.

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Thursday, November 19th, 2020

Governor announces restrictions; sports update

Governor Andy Beshear on Wednesday afternoon announced restrictions that will be in effect beginning November 20th through at least December 13th.

All schools are to maintain virtual learning (or implement by Monday, if not already). Elementary schools will be allowed to resume to in-person instruction on December 7th if the school’s county is not in a “red zone.” Middle schools and high schools can have students return in January following each school district’s holiday break.

Bars and restaurants are required to only serve patrons outdoors or with carryout with no indoor dining permitted. The governor says $40 million in federal funds are set aside to assist businesses affected.

Beshear also said private gatherings should be limited to only two households or to eight people in total. Gatherings in settings such as weddings or funerals should be limited to only 25 people per room with social distancing in place.

Gyms will be restricted to only 33% capacity. Beshear said group classes will not be allowed.

The governor said recreational facilities will be closed, meaning sports practices indoors will be prohibited, though individual practices will be allowed with masks.

Visitors will not be allowed inside hospitals, and Beshear said hospitals should keep only about 33% of staff members working at one time.

Beshear said no retail stores will face further restrictions in an effort to keep the economy open as long as mask-wearing, sanitizing and social distancing continues to be enforced.

The governor said enough strides have been taken in the last seven months to prevent a full economic shutdown adding, “I don’t think another shutdown is on the table.”

As it relates to sports, Hart County’s Playoff Football game Friday night has been cancelled.  The school system released a statement Wednesday afternoon expressing regret in having to withdraw but with virus and other injury complications, cancellation was a decision that had to be made. The statement also expressed thanks to fans and supporters of the program, congratulating the team on their hard work in making the playoffs and other season accomplishments.

With school restrictions being extended through the next several weeks, the Kentucky High School Athletics association also postponed the start of winter sports.  KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett says basketball games scheduled to begin next week will now begin the week of January 4^th.  Both Caverna and Hart County Schools told us on Wednesday, they will be following all KHSAA guidance. Specific game information will be announced as each school provides scheduling updates.

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Wednesday, November 18th, 2020

Hart County Fiscal Court meeting

Hart County Fiscal Court will meet Thursday, November 19th, at 9:00 a.m. on the 2nd floor of the courthouse.

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Wednesday, November 18th, 2020

Ky Gov. gives COVID-19 update

Gov. Andy Beshear gave the latest update on the spread of COVID-19 in Kentucky. Gov. Beshear started Tuesday's update by announcing it would contain the highest single-day number of deaths to date. Gov. Beshear said he will announce additional steps to combat the virus Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. EST. The Governor said, "When you look at the severity of this, action has to be taken,". Gov. Beshear reported 2,931 new cases of the virus raising the number of confirmed cases to 142,008. The Governor reported 33 deaths raising the death toll to 1,697.

The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed a total of 11,473 cases, of which 9,524 have recovered. There have been 149 deaths reported from COVID-19 in the district. Hart County has 5 new cases, Barren County has 21 new cases, Edmonson County with 23 new cases, Metcalfe has 6 new cases and Warren County has 67 new cases of the virus.

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Wednesday, November 18th, 2020

Upton man arrested for burglary

An Upton man wanted in connection with a domestic assault last month was arrested Monday afternoon by Kentucky State Police when he entered his girlfriend's trailer without permission. 47-year-old Harold Jones, Jr. was charged with second-degree burglary - a Class C felony punishable by five to 10 years in prison, if convicted, and misdemeanor offenses of violation of conditions of release, first-degree criminal trespassing, menacing and resisting arrest. He also faces a charge of fourth-degree assault, domestic violence with minor injury, when he reportedly hit the woman in the left eye with his fist, causing a laceration. According to an arrest citation, Jones and the woman were involved in an argument in the living room of the trailer when troopers arrived. The woman told troopers Jones was told to leave and he refused. She said Jones had been there for about two hours and he had attempted to punch her with his fists. Jones is being held in lieu of a cash bond in the Hardin County Detention Center.

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Wednesday, November 18th, 2020

Grayson County man killed in officer-involved shooting in Hart County

Kentucky State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Hart County. KSP says the Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance finding 42-year-old James Horton, of Clarkson, who they say was involved in a traffic stop that led to a Breckinridge County deputy being shot. Police say the deputy conducted a traffic stop near Ben Johnson Elementary School. During the course of the traffic stop, police say Horton shot the deputy and fled on foot before stealing a pickup truck from the area. Shortly after midnight, Kentucky State Police Troopers saw the stolen truck in the Wax community of Grayson County and pursued Horton. Police say Horton fired multiple gun shots at law enforcement. The pursuit continued into Hart County where the truck left the road north of Bonnieville. Police say Horton left the truck with a gun and a trooper fired. Horton was pronounced dead at the scene by the Hart County Coroner’s Office. The Breckinridge County Deputy was flown to the University of Louisville Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

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Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

Free Drive-Thru Chili Lunch

A Free Drive-Thru Chili Lunch will be held Saturday, November 21st, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 502 South Dixie Hwy, Cave City. Isaiah 43 Counseling Services will be serving chili and grilled cheese to those in need in the community. One meal per person present and 350 meals will be given out. To ensure proper social distancing, please remain in your car and the meal will be brought to you. For more information, call 270-746-HELP.

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Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

Ky reports 1,514 new COVID-19 cases

Gov. Andy Beshear gave the latest update Monday afternoon on the spread of COVID-19 in Kentucky. Gov. Beshear said additional steps may need to be taken as soon as Wednesday to curb the spread of COVID-19. Beshear clarified that there may be additional restrictions, but not a shutdown. There were 1,514 new cases of the virus reported Monday. The governor reported three deaths raising the total to 1,664.

The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed a total of 11,319 cases, of which 9,404 have recovered. There have been 148 deaths reported in the district from COVID-19. Hart County has a total of 650 cases and three deaths, Barren County has 1,722 cases and 15 deaths, Metcalfe County has 321 cases and 2 deaths and Warren County has 6,329 cases with 59 deaths.

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Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

Search continues for Simpson County fisherman

Conservation officers with the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources are searching for a fisherman who went missing Saturday in Simpson County. Officials say the 78-year-old Franklin man was last seen fishing from a boat around 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Sportsman Lake near the community of Salmons. Conservation officers responded to the lake shortly before 8:00 p.m. after receiving a report of a possible drowning. Officers said winds were gusting upward of 30 miles per hour when they arrived. Officers said they found a small boat with fishing lines still in the water wedged between trees in shallow water at the upper end of the lake and articles of clothing and footwear were floating in the water near the boat. A search and rescue team is assisting Kentucky Fish and Wildlife and other emergency responders in the search.

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Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

Bowling Green man indicted for murder

A Bowling Green man has been indicted on a murder charger. Pedro Alfaro's attorney, Alan Simpson, says Alfaro was indicted on Thursday. Alfaro was arrested in connection to the deadly shooting of Kevin Morris on September 8th. Police say they found Morris in the parking lot of the Campus Pointe Apartments in Bowling Green with multiple gunshot wounds. Morris later died in the hospital. Officials say when Alfaro was arrested, he told officers he had shot Morris in self-defense. Alfaro's bond hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.

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Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

Several arrested in child porn investigation

Two Hardin County men and another man accused of setting up a meeting with an underage person in Hardin County, are part of a combined effort to net online child predators as part of an Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation. The culmination of Operation Gabbi Doolin was announced Monday by federal law enforcement. It was named in honor of 7 year-old Gabbi Doolin who was kidnapped and murdered in 2015 from her brother's youth football game in Allen County. The investigations, which were conducted in Elizabethtown and Louisville, resulted in multiple state and federal arrests. In addition to the arrests, multiple investigative leads were developed that continue to assist law enforcement with the apprehension of child predators. 54-year-old Melvin Dowell, of Rineyville, 23-year-old Travis Puckett, of Elizabethtown, and 66-year-old Charles Ashley, of Adolphus, were among seven people named in the investigation.

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Monday, November 16th, 2020

Hart County Raider Football team advances

Hart County Raiders Football team has advanced into the playoffs. The Hart County team will play at Taylor County Friday night and kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. You may join Studio 101 with the pregame show at 6:45 p.m.

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Monday, November 16th, 2020

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 outside the gymnasium of the Munfordville Baptist Church to those who qualify, Friday, November 20th, from 10:30 a.m. until the food is gone or 3:00 p.m. To qualify for Senior CSFP program must have the following: Meet Income eligibility guidelines, show proof you are 60 and older, provide income info for all members of household. To qualify if under 60 you must provide: ID, Proof of Hart co residency Income information for all household members meet eligibility guidelines. There will be a :Drive through pick-up", someone will be in the parking lot to assist you with getting in line. Listen to WLOC radio 1150AM or 101.7 FM, for last minute changes in food bank distribution. Volunteers will need to arrive by 9:00 a.m.

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Monday, November 16th, 2020

Barren County Schools virtual until November 30th

The Barren County School District has announced they will remain closed to in-person learning until Monday, November 30th. The school switched to all virtual learning on October 26th which was only supposed to last until November 2nd. This is the second extension the district has made during this closure due to the fact that COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise significantly in the county and state of Kentucky.

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Monday, November 16th, 2020

Kentuckians asked to recommit by Governor

Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday asked all Kentuckians to recommit to following safety guidelines as Kentucky again set a record for cases reported in one week. Sunday's report also represented the highest number of new cases ever reported on a Sunday. The governor reminded community leaders, schools, businesses and residents in the state's hardest hit areas to follow the Red Zone Reduction Recommendations. Thursday's red zone counties should follow the recommendations through Sunday, November 22nd. As of Sunday at 4:00 p.m., Gov. Beshear reported 1,449 new cases with 3 new deaths and a positivity rate of 8.88% with total number of deaths at 1,661 and those currently hospitalized are 1,383.

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Monday, November 16th, 2020

Big Clifty woman charged with possession of stolen mail

A Big Clifty woman is facing a felony charge after reportedly stealing and throwing away U. S. mail. According to the Grayson County Sheriff's Office, people in Clarkson reported November 2nd, that a woman was removing mail from mailboxes on Millerstown Street. Two residents reportedly said they had mail stolen and followed the suspect, 41-year-old Kelly R. Higdon, as she traveled. Higdon was found at her home in the 400 block of Skeese Road, police said. In addition to mail found by officers along the road, law enforcement also found mail inside Higdon's vehicle. Higdon is charged with possession of stolen mail, a class D felony punishable by one to five years in prison, if convicted, as well as misdemeanor charges of resisting arrest and criminal littering.

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Monday, November 16th, 2020

Cave City man arrested for trafficking

A Cave City man is in jail following a traffic stop Thursday afternoon. The Barren River Drug Task Force and Kentucky State Police made a traffic stop on a 2019 white Nissan pick-up truck on Smith Road in Glasgow. The driver of the vehicle, 40-year-old Eric Ray Sturgeon, of Cave City, declined consent to search and a K-9 unit responded to the scene, according to a press release from the Barren River Drug Task Force. KSP Trooper Jordan Matthews conducted a field sobriety test on Sturgeon and based on the tests, Sturgeon was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence. The K-9 gave a positive alert to the odor of narcotics from the vehicle and law enforcement found a pound of crystal methamphetamine, marijuana, pills, paraphernalia and cash, according to the release. Sturgeon was also charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, second offense, greater or equal to two grams of meth. He was lodged in the Barren County Jail.

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Monday, November 16th, 2020

Glendale man charged with attempted murder

A 38-year-old Glendale man was arrested and charged with attempted murder Saturday morning after an alleged incident involving a male relative. 38-year-old Aaron Florian allegedly placed a rifle on the back of the victim's head and pulled the trigger but the weapon malfunctioned and failed to fire, according to a citation from the Hardin County Sheriff's Department, Florian then reportedly pulled the charging handle on the rifle and expelled the chamber round. Throughout Friday evening, Florian reportedly grabbed his rifle on several occasions and threatened to kill the male relative. He allegedly told the man he would "not live to see Saturday" and that he was "a dead man". Florian is being charged with attempted murder, first-degree wanton endangerment and third-degree terroristic threatening. Attempted murder is a Class B felony, punishable by 10 to 20 years in prison, if convicted, while first-degree wanton endangerment is a Class D felony, punishable by one to five years in prison, if convicted. Florian is currently lodged at the Hardin County Detention Center.

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Friday, November 13th, 2020

Larue and Hardin County virtual instruction continues

Elizabethtown Independent, Larue County and Hardin County school students will continue with virtual instruction through next week as COVID-19 cases continue to rise locally. In the case of Elizabethtown Independent Schools and Hardin County Schools, the districts announced Thursday online instruction would remain until at least November 24th. This is the third full week of NTI for the three school districts in response to surges of COVID-19 in Hardin and Larue counties.

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Friday, November 13th, 2020

Hart County Schools continues virtual academy

Due to Hart County's COVID index being at 50.3 Thursday and following Kentucky Department of Public Health's guidelines for "red zone" districts, Hart County Virtual Academy will continue for all students through Tuesday, November 24th. Of course, November 25th through 27th is Thanksgiving break, and there is no virtual school those days. The numbers are trending downward, but are still too far from what constitutes a "red zone" county. The school wants to do everything possible to assist in keeping staff, students, and community safe. If data allows, in-person instruction with the green group will begin on Monday, November 30th, and with the orange group on Tuesday, December 1st.

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Friday, November 13th, 2020

Ky Gov gives COVID-19 update

Gov. Andy Beshear gave the latest update Thursday afternoon on COVID-19. Gov. Beshear announced 94 red zone counties and asked Kentuckians to follow red zone recommendations and school recommendations. The Governor reported 2,342 new cases of the virus and 18 deaths.

The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed a total of 10,870 cases, of which 8,820 have recovered. There have been 148 deaths reported from COVID-19. Hart County has 11 new cases, Barren County has 24 new cases, Edmonson County has 250 new cases and Warren County has 64 new cases.

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Friday, November 13th, 2020

Woman struck by vehicle; man arrested

A vehicle struck a woman in Barren County and police arrested the alleged driver elsewhere. The Glasgow Police Department arrested 20-year-old Mario Frazier, of Glasgow, on charges of first-degree assault, leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid and reckless driving. GPD officers were called Monday to Park Street regarding a disturbance that resulted in a woman being struck by a vehicle. Police found a woman lying on the ground and she was taken to T. J. Samson Community Hospital for treatment. The woman's name has not been released by police, but Frazier's arrest citation described the victim as an acquaintance of his. The vehicle involved in the incident had left the scene by the time police arrived but witnesses provided a description of the vehicle, which officers located Tuesday outside Frazier's Noah Drive address. Frazier was taken into custody and was arraigned Thursday in Barren District Court. He remains lodged in the Barren County Corrections Center under a $15,000 cash bond. Frazier has trials pending in Warren County in multiple cases. He has been charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree wanton endangerment and second-degree criminal mischief in a 2019 incident at Lampkin Place Apartments.

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Friday, November 13th, 2020

Bowling Green Police investigate robbery

Bowling Green Police are investigating a robbery that took place Monday morning at Fastrac Food Mart at 2926 Nashville Road. Officers spoke with employees and viewed video surveillance which showed an unknown male enter the store, pointing a handgun at the employees, who then complied with the suspect's demands, as he took cash from the register area. He then took off to an unknown location. The investigation is continuing.

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Friday, November 13th, 2020

Traffic stop leads to drug arrest 

A traffic stop was conducted by the Hart County Sheriff's Office Wednesday.  After the traffic stop, a deputy deployed K-9 Rina who gave a positive alert on the vehicle.  49 year-old Timothy L. Hayes was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, 1st offense, possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 2nd offense (methamphetamine), along with multiple traffic violations. Hayes was transported and lodged in the Hart County Jail. The Horse Cave Police Department, Hart County Sheriff's Office and Kentucky State Police assisted in the investigation.

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Thursday, November 12th, 2020

FRECC donates to area to end hunger

Farmers RECC recently donated $7,000 to area organizations who are committed to ending hunger in our area. The BackPack Program, organized by Feeding America, helps children get nutritious, easy-to-prepare food so they can get enough to eat on the weekends when they are not in school. Bags of food are assembled at area food banks and then distributed to children through the school's Youth Resource Office. Farmers RECC donated $2,000 each to Barren, Hart and Metcalfe counties. Approximately $120 will feed a student on the weekends for the entire school year. The funds have been distributed to the schools Youth Resource offices so they can identify individuals with a need for the donations.

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Thursday, November 12th, 2020

Ky reports highest daily COVID-19 case total

Gov. Andy Beshear gave the latest update Wednesday afternoon on the spread of COVID-19 in Kentucky. The Governor said Kentuckians are in significantly greater danger of contracting COVID-19 now than they were in March or April and should take the pandemic more seriously. The Governor reported 2,700 new cases, the state's highest ever daily total. In addition, the positivity rate increased to 8.12%, the highest it has been since May 5th. "This entire state is in danger. COVID-19 is absolutely everywhere. We need everybody to wear your masks and follow red zone reduction recommendations and school recommendations. The Governor reported an additional 14 deaths, raising the death toll to 1,604.

The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed a total of 10,736 cases, of which 8,748 of which have recovered. There have been 144 deaths reported from COVID-19. New cases include: Hart County with 10, Barren County with 28, Metcalfe County with 8, Edmonson County with 4 and Warren County with 58 new cases.

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Wednesday, November 11th, 2020

E-town mother arrested, 4 children removed

An Elizabethtown mother has been arrested after her children tested positive for methamphetamine. Malayanah Root, 27, is charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor.  According to an arrest warrant, Elizabethtown police assisted Child Protective Services July 30th in a child abuse complaint. Four children were placed in protective custody and then examined by a doctor. Three children tested positive for methamphetamine and two tested positive for THC. Root is being held in lieu of a $1,000 cash bond and is scheduled to appear Friday in Hardin District Court.

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Wednesday, November 11th, 2020

Governor reports 14 new deaths from COVID-19

Gov. Andy Beshear gave the latest update Tuesday afternoon on the spread of COVID-19 in Kentucky. The governor reported 2,120 new cases of the virus Tuesday raising the total number of infections to 124,646 since the outbreak began. 14 deaths were also reported, raising the death toll to 1,590. Five men from Jessamine County were residents at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center.

The Governor recognized Glasgow native Timothy England, a 10-year employee of the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, who passed away on Nov. 8 due to COVID-19 complications. He was 60 years old.  Gov. Beshear announced many counties with double digit new cases of the virus including Warren with 68 and Barren with 14.

And Dr. Steven Stack discussed Thanksgiving plans and guidance for a safe holiday, issuing the following guidelines: 

Avoid in-person gatherings with people who do not live in your household.

Always wear a face covering or mask.

Maintain a social distance of at least 6 ft. or more.

Avoid large gatherings, especially those held indoors.

Do not host or attend crowded parades.

Avoid shopping in crowded stores before, on or after Thanksgiving.

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Wednesday, November 11th, 2020

Click It or Ticket Campaign

‘The Click It or Ticket’ campaign gets underway Monday, November 16th, and runs thru November 29th.  Law enforcement across the state of Kentucky will be participating in the campaign this month to enforce the use of seatbelts. Drivers are reminded to use their seatbelts. Kentucky had 567 motor vehicle fatalities last year. That number includes 300 people who weren’t properly restrained.

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Wednesday, November 11th, 2020

Hart County Schools continue virtual learning

Hart County's COVID-19 data is trending in the right direction; however, not at the point that was hoped for. Therefore, Hart County Virtual Academy will continue for all students through Friday, November 13. Llooking at data daily, the school hopes to begin in-person instruction again on Monday, November 16th, with the green group; and on Tuesday, November 1th, with the orange group. The next update will come out Friday, November 13th. Please remember meal pickup for anyone 18 and under is still available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11-1 at all schools.

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Tuesday, November 10th, 2020

KYTC virtual traffic school and license courses

Following red zone reduction recommendations to help combat the spread of COVID-19, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Division of Driver Licensing will be offering virtual state traffic school and graduated driver licensing courses through the end of February 2021. In-person classes for both programs will be halted temporarily.

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Tuesday, November 10th, 2020

Cave City City Hall closed Veteran's Day

Cave City City Hall will be closed Wednesday, November 11, for Veteran’s Day.

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Tuesday, November 10th, 2020

Gov. reports 11 new deaths in Ky

Governor Beshear announced 1,745 new cases on Monday, 197 of those are 18 and under. Beshear announced 11 new deaths bringing the state’s total to 1,576.  The governor reported 22 new cases in Warren County, 17 in Barren, and 11 in Grayson. Hart County has had a total of 589 cases and 1 death reported from COVID-19 thus far. The state’s positivity rate is 7.49%

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Tuesday, November 10th, 2020

Son seeks public's help to find father

The son of a missing Logan County man is asking the public for the public's help in finding his father, Terry Knight. Billy Knight says his father went missing Friday morning. Terry Knight is 46-years-old and was last seen at the USA Fuel in Russellville wearing a camouflage hoodie, work pants and work boots. His son says a witness reported seeing him on US 68 headed toward Hopkinsville.  If you have any information on the whereabouts of Terry Knight, you are asked to contact the Logan County dispatch at 270-726-4911.

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Tuesday, November 10th, 2020

Historic landmark damaged over the weekend

Information is being sought by The Hart County Sheriff’s Office concerning damage of a historic landmark. The sheriff's office is searching for the person(s) responsible for damaging the landmark at Hopewell Church over the weekend during the overnight hours. Tracks at the scene indicate a truck ran into the object and then left the scene. Anyone with information, is asked to contact the Hart County Sheriff’s Office at 270-524-0011.

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Monday, November 9th, 2020

Friday night high school football

In Friday night's area high school football scores:

Hart County over Casey County 44 to 20. Hart County's Dustin Butler scored 3 touchdowns and Jackson Shoulders with 7 tackles. Wayne County defeated Barren County 42 to 20, while Clinton County defeated Green County 44 to 14. Hart County will advance into the football playoffs Friday night, November 20th, on the road at Taylor County. Studio 1010 will have the broadcast.

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Monday, November 9th, 2020

Horse Cave City Hall special called meeting

A special called Horse Cave City Council meeting will be held at Horse Cave City Hall at 121 Woodlawn Avenue Monday night, November 9th, at 6:00 p.m.

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Monday, November 9th, 2020

City of Cave City Council meeting

The City of Cave City will hold their regular council meeting in the council chambers at City Hall Monday, November 9th, at 5:00 p.m.

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Monday, November 9th, 2020

Gov. reports highest weekly total of cases

Gov. Andy Beshear implored Kentuckians, especially those in red zone counties, to follow the recommendations to reduce the spread of COVID-19, with a continued escalation in cases that includes Kentucky's highest test positivity rate in more than half a year and the highest number of cases in a week by almost 500 cases. As of 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Gov. Behsear reported 1,177 new cases with 4 new deaths, a positivity rate of 7.24% and total deaths are 1,565. Top counties with the most positive cases Sunday are: Jefferson, Fayette, Warren, Kenton and Boone. Those reported lost to the virus Sunday include two 92-year-old men and a 77-year-old man from Hardin County; and a 76-year-olod man from Marion County.

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Saturday, November 7th, 2020

Vote Totals From Hart County Now Official

Friday afternoon was the deadline for mail-in ballots to be received by the Hart County Clerk. Winning vote-getters from national, State and regional races are wide-margin victories and remain unchanged with only a handful of additional votes being counted.

In the county’s more closely contested races, the order of finish for Hart County School Board seats also remains the same. In the final tally, Sonya Gedda defeated Bontina Haynes 325 to 268 in the 2nd district race and Tyler Holthouser defeated Shane Reynolds, 377 to 342 in the 5th educational district.
 

In the Caverna School Board Race from Hart County, Wayne Hatcher received 725 votes and Glaine Percell received 551 votes (both unopposed).
 

On Bonnieville’s City Council, the numbers are unchanged with Larry Srygler, Christy Richards, Marie Whitlow, Danny Thompson, Jonathan Hornback and Colby Smith winning seats.
 

On Horse Cave’s City Council, Vickie Rogers, Randy Russell, Velpha Hatchett, Larry Bunch, Sue Nunn and James Perry Martin remain the top six vote-getters.
 

And, on Munfordville’s City Council, all five ballot candidates will be seated on the council with write-in candidate Annie Swift winning the final spot, having received 43 votes.
 

In all, additional Hart County votes received since Tuesday did not affect any local outcomes.
 

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Friday, November 6th, 2020

Update on Hart County Schools' instruction plan

Due to Hart County's current COVID-19 index of 61.5, Hart County Schools will utilize the Hart County Virtual Academy through Wednesday, November 11.  Depending on data at that time, in-person instruction could resume on Thursday, November 12th.

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Friday, November 6th, 2020

Barren County Schools continue distance learning

Barren County Schools will continue distance learning through November 13th. With COVID-19 still remaining high and widespread throughout Barren County, Barren County School officials announced Thursday they will extend their current school closure through November 13th. According to a Facebook post from Barren County Schools, they hope that extending the closure will allow in-person instruction until Christmas break without interruption. Teachers will continue to communicate with families regarding distance learning.

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Friday, November 6th, 2020

Metcalfe County woman falls out of truck

A Metcalfe County woman was injured Wednesday after falling out of a moving truck and then being struck by it. The Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office was notified around 2:30 p.m. of a single vehicle injury collision on KY 1048 around 2 miles north of Sulphur Well. MCSO said 22-year-old Samantha Johnson was driving a 1993 GMC Sierra pickup westbound on KY 1048 at the intersection of Seven Springs Church Road. Officials said as Johnson made a right turn, the driver's door opened, and she fell out of the truck onto the road. Johnson was then struck by the truck as it left the roadway, striking a wire fence and coming to rest. MCSO said Johnson was taken to T. J. Samson Hospital for treatment of her injuries. Johnson was cited to Metcalfe District Court for the following offenses related to the collision:

* Failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance

* Failure to register transfer of motor vehicle

* No registration plate

* No registration receipt

* Obstructed vision/windshield and

* Improper equipment.

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Friday, November 6th, 2020

Couple identified in Warren County murder

The Warren County Sheriff's Office has identified the couple killed in a double murder in Alvaton Tuesday night. They have been identified as 65-year-old Larry Glen Howell and his 63-year-old wife, Debra Kay Howell. A woman had called the sheriff's office after she found her father deceased in the garage.  When deputies arrived to a residence on H. E. Johnson Road, they say they later found a female victim on the back porch of the residence as well. Their grandson, Joshua Wright, has been arrested for their murders. His bond has been set at $500,000 and his next court appearance is on December 2nd, 2020. Wright is lodged in the Warren County Detention Center.

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Friday, November 6th, 2020

Gov reports record COVID-19 cases

Gov. Andy Beshear gave the latest update Thursday afternoon on COVID-19. Thursday's new cases report is one of Kentucky's highest ever, second only to the day Beshear reported a significant backlog from Fayette County. Gov. Beshear said Thursday's update would be a difficult one. He reported 2,318 new cases of COVID-19. Counties with the highest number of new cases included Barren with 49 and Warren with 34. Hart County reported 20 new cases and Metcalfe County has 10 new cases.

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Thursday, November 5th, 2020

Hart County Grand Jury indictments

The Hart County Grand Jury met Tuesday in Hart Circuit Court and the following indictments were returned:

Waynetta Jordan, 43, of Canevville, for trafficking in a controlled substance, 1^st degree, 1st offense, driving DUI suspended license, 2^nd offense, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, 4^th offense or more, drug paraphernalia – buy/possess, possession of marijuana, failure to produce insurance card, failure to wear a seatbelt, possession of an open alcoholic beverage container and persistent felony offender.

Teddy Horton, 51, of, Munfordville, for possession of a controlled substance, 1^st degree, 1^st offense (methamphetamine) and excessive window tinting.

Marcus Thompson, 34, of Horse Cave, for wanton endangerment, 1^st degree – police officer, fleeing and evading police, (motor vehicle), 1^st degree, resisting arrest, failure of owner to maintain required insurance, reckless driving, improper passing, failure to or improper signal, failure to wear seatbelt and no registration receipt.

Pamela Brian, 57, of Louisville, for fleeing and evading police, 1^st degree (motor vehicle), wanton endangerment, 1^st degree – police officer, resisting arrest criminal mischief, 1^st degree, speeding 26 mph or greater over the speed limit, reckless driving, failure to or improper signal, failure to wear a seatbelt, improper passing and persistent felony offender, 1^st degree.

Scott Mays, 25, of Louisville, for possession of a controlled substance, 1^st degree -1^st offense (heroin), drug paraphernalia-buy possess and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, 1^st offense.

Anthony Hawkins, 30, of Hardyville, for tampering with physical evidence, drug paraphernalia-buy/possess and possession of marijuana.

Desiree Bryant, 33, of Horse Cave, for possession of a controlled substance, 1^st degree – 1^st offense (opiates), possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, 1^st offense, failure to or improper signal and failure to produce insurance card.

Jason Miller, 45, of Sonora, for possession of a controlled substance, 1^st degree- 2^nd offense (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, second offense (aggravating circumstances), operating a motor vehicle while license suspended, failure to or Improper signal, failure to produce an insurance card and failure to wear a seatbelt.

Joshua Bunch, 37, of Glasgow, for possession of a controlled substance, 1^st degree - 1^st offense (meth), fleeing and evading police, 1^st degree (motor vehicle), wanton endangerment, 1^st degree, drug paraphernalia-buy/possess, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, 1^st offense, operating a motor vehicle while license suspended, speeding 26 mph or more over the speed limit, reckless driving, disregarding a stop sign and persistent felony offender, 1^st degree.

Malik Hawkins, 23, of Munfordville, for trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 oz), possession of a firearm while committing an offense, failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, speeding and improper equipment.

James Jaggers, 25, of Munfordville, for theft by unlawful taking, $500 or more but under $10,000, drug paraphernalia-buy/possess, criminal trespass, 2^nd degree, possession of marijuana and possession of legend drugs.

And Bryce Diamond, 29, of Bonnieville, for receiving stolen property (firearm), fraudulent firearms transaction and theft by deception under $500.

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Thursday, November 5th, 2020

Friday night high school football

Caverna will travel to take on Shawnee Friday night at 7:30 p.m.  Hart County will be on the road Friday night taking on Casey County with kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Studio 101 will be on the air at 6:45 p.m. with the pregame show.

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Thursday, November 5th, 2020

Governor extends mask mandate 30 days

Gov. Andy Beshear is extending the mask mandate for 30 more days. The governor reported 1,635 new cases Wednesday of the virus and 11 deaths. Among the counties with the highest number of cases Wednesday, were Warren with 64, Christian with 34, Barren with 22, Grayson with 17, Monroe with 14 and Hart and Simpson with 12.

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Thursday, November 5th, 2020

Rineyville woman arrested for attempted murder

A Rineyville woman is being held on a $10,000 cash bond in the Hardin County Detention Center after reportedly firing a shot into a living room ceiling as her husband fled the house. 54-year-old Karen Jolly is charged with attempted murder, domestic violence. According to an arrest citation, Hardin County sheriff's deputies had been called several times to the residence. Jolly was out on bond following three October arrests, including two misdemeanor domestic violence assault charges and assault of a police officer. She was released and told not to return to the home or to consume alcohol. When deputies arrived Monday around 7:00 p.m., they found Jolly asleep in a bed and her husband inside a vehicle in the driveway. He had returned to the house and found Jolly there and an argument ensued. She reportedly grabbed his Smith & Wesson 9mm handgun and began waving it and when he began to leave the home, he heard a gunshot. In addition to attempted murder, Jolly is charged with third-degree terroristic threatening and four counts of violation of conditions of release. Jolly is lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

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Wednesday, November 4th, 2020

2020 Election Local Voting

Just under 8,400 votes were tallied on Tuesday in Hart County. Early in-person votes (which ended Monday) made up 5,391 of them. There were 1372 ballots mailed out with less than 100 outstanding. Hart County Clerk Lisa Sanders says mail-in ballots postmarked by Tuesday will be counted if they arrive by the end of the day on Friday. She says official/final numbers must be reported to Frankfort on Monday, November 9th. Just over 1,700 votes were cast in-person at Hart County's three precincts on Tuesday.

President Donald Trump carried Hart County, receiving 76% of the vote.

Mitch McConnell is re-elected to the US Senate by a significant margin and also carried the county with 69%.

Brett Guthrie easily won re-election to the US House. He had 77% of Hart County’s vote.

For state legislature seats, Senator Steve Meredith and Representative Bart Rowland easily won their re-election bids.

Hart County’s Board of Education Races are much closer. The 2^nd District Seat is currently separated by 58 votes. Sonya Gedda leads Bontina Haynes 323-265 while the 5^th District Seat is even closer, separated by only 34 votes. In that race, Tyler Holthouser leads Shane Reynolds, 376-342.  Yet-to-be-counted mail-in ballots may impact these school board races.

In the Caverna School Board Race from Hart County with both candidates unoppossed: Wayne Hatcher received 724 and Glaine Percell received 549 votes.

On Bonnieville’s City Council, Larry Srygler is the current top vote-getter with 61, followed by Christy Richards with 58, Marie Whitlow with 48, Danny Thompson with 47, Jonathan Hornback with 38, Colby Smith with 31, Sherman Bowman with 27 and Fran Bowsher with 26.  The council has 6 seats.

On Horse Cave’s City Council, Vickie Rogers is the current top vote-getter with 466, followed by Randy Russell with 464, Velpha Hatchett with 442, Larry Bunch with 430, Sue Nunn with 416, James Perry Martin with 403, Maronda Gibson with 376 and Charles Leonard Stinson with 342.  The council has 6 seats.

On Munfordville’s City Council, only five candidates are on the ballot for the 6 seats. The current top vote-getter is Ricky Line with 373 votes, followed by Bill Belt with 311, Kenny Shepperd with 310, Shelli Templeman Gibbons with 283 and Jeremy Atwell with 274.  Three write-in candidates are identified to fill the 6^th seat.  Annie Swift has currently received 43 votes, Ronnie Huff has received 28 votes and Marcia Hayes has received 20 votes.

With regard to Kentucky’s Constitutional Amendments, Hart County voted slightly in favor of Amendment #1 addressing Crime Victim Laws, 3483-3045.  Hart County voted overwhelmingly against Amendment #2 addressing Judicial Term Length, 4597 to 1925.

And, from Barren County, Cave City’s Council results currently show Steve Pedigo at the top with 417 votes, followed by Mike Houchens with 398, Leticia Cline with 334, Beverly Tobin Ford with 323, Kevin Houchens with 314, Denny Doyle with 271, Andrew Bagshaw with 265, Seaborn Ellzey with 239, Brandon Wright with 226, John Grissom with 198, John Rickett with 149, J.P. Merlo with 112 and Dallas Fancher with 93.

Remember all votes have not been counted.  Mail-in ballots post marked by Tuesday and received by the end of Friday will be counted before final results are sent to Frankfort on Monday, November 9^th.

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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020

Hart County continues virtual classes

Due to Hart County School's staff who remain in quarantine, Hart County's current index of 83.3 and local and state health department guidelines; Hart County Schools will continue using the virtual academy instruction through Friday, November 6th. In-person instruction is planned to resume Monday, November 9th, depending on COVID data for our county at that time.

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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020

Ky reports 1,032 new COVID-19 cases

Gov. Andy Beshear gave the latest update Monday afternoon on the spread of COVID-19 in Kentucky. Gov. Beshear reported another record total for a Monday with 1,032 new cases of the virus, raising the total number of Kentuckians infected since the beginning of the outbreak to 109,670. Gov. Beshear reported three deaths raising the death toll to 1,492. Those reported lost to the virus include: an 82-year-old man from Hardin County, a 93-year-old man from Jessamine County; and a 59-year-old man from Whitley County.

The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed a total of 9,623 cases, of which 7,875 have recovered. There have been 141 deaths reported from COVID-19 in the district. In new cases, Hart County has 37, Warren County has 150 new cases and Barren County has 66 new cases.

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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020

E-town man charged with 10 felony counts

A 39-year-old Elizabethtown man charged last year with 10 felony counts of use of a minor under the age of 16 in a sexual performance is expected to accept a plea deal next week in Hardin Circuit Court. 39-year-old Billy Joe Chesser, who was identified in part by his tattoos, has been offered a 20-year sentence by prosecutors. He's scheduled to appear November 10th for sentencing. According to the plea deal, Chesser used a child less than 16 to engage in a sexual performance in 10 different videos. He will be sentenced to 20 years in prison on each count with each count running at the same time. Each charge is a Class B felony 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.

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Monday, November 2nd, 2020

BRDHD increase in positive cases

The Barren River District Health Department's disease investigation team is working diligently in order to keep up with the growing COVID-19 cases in our district. The Barren River District , is currently experiencing an increase in positive cases and ask for cooperation of the communities in order to help control the spread of the virus as they continue providing disease and contact investigation.

Contacts to a positive case should do the following:

* Stay home (except to get medical care) and do not invite others in until you get a call from the health department.

* If you become sick, get tested. When seeking medical care, inform the provider you have been exposed to COVID-19.

* Even if you test negative for COVID-19 or feel healthy, you should stay home (quarantine) since symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

BRDHD will be in communication with all positive cases and their contacts as quickly as possible. For more information on what to do if you or someone you know tests positive, visit www.barrenriverhealth.org.

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Monday, November 2nd, 2020

Ky Governor reports record number of COVID-19 cases

Gov. Andy Beshear reported Sunday there were more new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Kentucky this week than any other since the beginning of the pandemic. Red zone counties should follow nine recommendations to slow the spread of COVID-19 and all counties should consider adopting some of these measures to help them avoid the red zone. As of 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 1st, Gov. Beshear reported 1,423 new cases and 4 new deaths. The state's positivity rate was at 6.14% and the total deaths are at 1,489. Those currently hospitalized are 994 and 250 are currently in ICU with 136 on a ventilator.

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Monday, November 2nd, 2020

One person killed in Barren County crash

Kentucky State Police Bowling Green responded to a two vehicle injury collision Saturday just before 6:30 a.m. The collision occurred westbound on the Cumberland Parkway near the 1mm in Barren County. Police say 41-year-old Joseph Phelps, of Dunnville, was operating a 2006 International Tractor Tr4ailer in the right lane of travel on the Cumberland Parkway. Police say a 2001 Dodge pickup driven by 35-year-old Luis Segura, of Monticello, struck the rear of Phelps' trailer. Police say a passenger in Segura's vehicle, 25 year-old William Barnes, of Monticello, was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Barren County Coroner's Office. Police say Segura was flown to the Vanderbilt University Hospital and is listed in serious but stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.

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Monday, November 2nd, 2020

Two injured in Metcalfe County collision

A man and a 22-month-old child were involved in a collision Friday morning in Metcalfe County. The Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office was notified just after 10:00 a.m. Friday of a single vehicle injury collision on KY 90, about 5 miles east of Beaumont. Sheriff Lonnie Hodges responded to the scene to investigate. According to the Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office, Quentin A. Christian, of Glasgow, was driving a 2017 Dodge Caravan westbound on KY 90 with a juvenile passenger. As the van was headed westbound, it suddenly veered across the eastbound lane left the roadway, traveled own an earth embankment and struck the ditch line. MCSO said Christian was taken to T. J. Samson Community Hospital where he was admitted for his injuries. The child was taken by ambulance as a precautionary measure. Officials said alcohol was not a factor in the collision, Christian was wearing a seatbelt and the child was in a safety seat.

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Friday, October 30th, 2020

Munfordville City Council meeting

The Munfordville City Council will meet Monday, November 2nd, at 6:00 p.m. at Munfordville City Hall. New business will include a discussion on the Christmas parade and side walk.

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Friday, October 30th, 2020

BRDHD update on COVID-19

The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed a total of 9,185 cases, of which 7,448 have recovered. The district has reported 141 deaths from COVID-19. Hart County has 14 new cases, Warren County has added 58 new cases, while Barren County has 34 and Metcalfe County is reporting 7 new cases of COVID-19.

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Friday, October 30th, 2020

Cave City City Hall closed Election Day

Cave City City Hall will be closed Tuesday, November 3rd, for Election Day. Tuesday's garbage pickup will be on Wednesday next week in Cave City.

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Friday, October 30th, 2020

Bowling Green man pleads guilty to rape

A Bowling Green man has pled guilty to rape, sodomy and promoting human trafficking of a minor female from October of 2017 to January of 2019. Court records say 74-year-old Jerry N. Cline entered into a plea deal where he will serve at least 17 of the 20 years he will be sentenced to. 34-year-old Latrisha LeGrand is accused of complicity to the same charges Cline pleaded to. Her case has not yet gone to trial.

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Thursday, October 29th, 2020

BRDHD updates COVID-19 cases

The Barren River District Health gives update on COVID-19 confirming a total of 9,047 cases, of which 7,352 have recovered. There have been 141 deaths reported from COVID-19 in the district. Barren County and Warren County have 41 new cases each, Hart County has 27 new cases. Metcalfe County has 7 new cases and Edmonson County has 3 new cases. Hardin County soared past the 2,000-mark for positive COVID-19 cases with 86 new cases announced Wednesday afternoon by the Lincoln Trail District Health Department. The county has had 197 positive cases between Monday afternoon and Wednesday afternoon, the health district says. Larue County reported 13 new positive cases Wednesday.

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Thursday, October 29th, 2020

Bowling Green man arrested for drug trafficking

The Warren County Drug Task Force and the Kentucky State Police on Wednesday arrested 26-year-old Kendall Scott, of Bowling Green, on drug trafficking charges. According to the Warren County Drug Task Force, Scott was arrested at I-65 and Russellville Road in Bowling Green. Authorities say the arrest was followed by a short term investigation, three covert drug purchases and surveillance. The investigation determined that Scott was trafficking in heroin and fentanyl in the Bowling Green area. Scott was charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st degree, Class C Felony (Fentanyl) 3 counts. Scott was lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail.

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Thursday, October 29th, 2020

Mammoth Cave man arrested on various charges

A Mammoth Cave man has been arrested for trying to sell a stolen truck. Edmonson County Sheriff Shane Doyle says a 2004 GMC Sierra was stolen from Bowling Green on October 17th this year. While deputies secured the stolen truck at Keith Lockard's home, Grayson County authorities caught Lockard at the Taco Bell in Leitchfield. Police say he is a convicted felon who had illegal drugs and a handgun when they took him into custody. Lockard was lodged in the Grayson County Jail.

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Thursday, October 29th, 2020

Search continues for a Richardsville man

Emergency crews are still searching for a man with serious medical issues . 57-year-old Raif Velic went missing from his home at 1076 Pruitt Road in the Richardsville Community October 18th.  He is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs about 125 pounds. Velic was wearing a dark ball cap, dark vest, dark track pants and a gray backpack.  Officials last confirmed siting of Velic was last Wednesday on Riverside Benleo Road. Daily searches for Raif Velic have continued each day since his disappearance with over 100 volunteers helping. If anyone knows of the whereabouts of Velic, please contact Kentucky State Police or the Warren County Sheriff's Office.

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Wednesday, October 28th, 2020

Stolen vehicle recovered in Hart County

In the early morning hours on Wednesday, Deputy Jacob Hodges received a complaint in regards to an abandoned vehicle near the intersection of Cub Run Hwy and Sam Goodman Road. While responding, there was also a complaint of an unknown male looking in vehicles near the 6000 block of Cub Run Hwy. Deputy Hodges made contact with 47-year-old David Crowell, of Owensboro, as well as the abandoned vehicle. The vehicle in question had been reported stolen by the Owensboro Police Department. Crowell was arrested for receiving stolen property under $10,000 and lodged in the Hart County Jail.

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Wednesday, October 28th, 2020

Horse Cave man arrested on multiple charges

A Horse Cave man has been arrested on multiple charges. The Hart County Sheriff's Office and Horse Cave Police responded to a complaint Tuesday on London Pace Sink Road. Upon arrival, a suspect fled police on foot but was apprehended a short time later while hiding in an outbuilding. 29 year-old Adam Kinslow, of Horse Cave, was arrested and charged with fleeing or evading police, 2nd degree (on foot), alcohol intoxication in a public place, resisting arrest and criminal trespassing-2nd degree. Kinslow was also served an outstanding arrest warrant out of Hardin County. He was transported and lodged in the Hart County Jail.

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Wednesday, October 28th, 2020

Area high school Friday night football action

Caverna Colonels will entertain Western at home at 7:30 p.m.

Hart County's game has been cancelled for Friday night

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Wednesday, October 28th, 2020

Lady Raiders Volleyball team defeated

The Hart County Lady Raiders Volleyball team lost to Central Hardin in the Regional Tournament Tuesday night at John Hardin. Coach Angie Craddock's team made it to the Region for the first time since 2005. The team has everyone returning next year.

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Wednesday, October 28th, 2020

Hart County students currently at home

Hart County Schools released the following message concerning the canceling of in-person classes for this Thursday and Friday.

"Due to Hart County Schools having 33 staff members currently being quarantined, there will be no in-person school in Hart County Thursday and Friday. Hart County Virtual Academy will occur during those two days."

"In the board-approved school calendar, Monday, November 2nd is a professional development day, and Tuesday, November 3rd, is listed as a "no school" day because of the presidential election." " On Wednesday, November 4th, Hart County Schools will hold virtual academy classes and restart in-person classes with the green group on Thursday, November 5th, and the orange group on Friday, November 6th, depending on COVID-19 data at that time," stated Debbie Fowler, Assistant Superintendent of Hart County Schools.

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Wednesday, October 28th, 2020

Accident leads to drug arrest in Glasgow

A non-injury accident in Glasgow Monday led to a drug arrest.  Glasgow Police Department responded to the intersection of North Race and West Front Street. During an investigation, officers detected the odor of marijuana coming from one of the vehicles involved. Also, a stolen firearm was found in the center console of one of the vehicles. The driver, William Beard, of Glasgow, was arrested and charged with Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm), Trafficking In Marijuana (Less Than 8 OZ.) 1st Offense (Enhancement) and Tampering With Physical Evidence.  He lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Wednesday, October 28th, 2020

November General Election ballot for Hart County

The November General Election will be Tuesday, November 3^rd, with polls closing at 6:00 p.m.

Voters will cast their ballots for the Presidential Race between President Donald Trump, Joseph R. Biden, Jo Jorgensen, Kanye West and Brock Pierce.

In the U.S. Senate race: Incumbent Republican Mitch McConnell is facing Democrat Amy McGrath and Brad Barron.

For U.S. Representative: Incumbent S. Brett Guthrie is facing challengers Hand Linderman, Lewis Carter and Robert Lee Perry.

In the State Senators race: Incumbent Stephen L. Meredith will face Guy M. Miller and John Whipple.

State Representative 21^st District: The Incumbent Bart T. Rowland will be up against John W. Pennington.
For Hart County Coroner: Anthony Tony Roberts is unopposed.

Nonpartisan School Candidates for the Member Board of Education, 2^nd Educational District are Sonya Gedda and Bontina Haynes. This includes parts of Rowletts, Horse Cave #6, #7 & #8, Pascal and Uno.

Member Board of Education 3^rd Educational District candidate including: Memorial, Pikeview, Linwood, part of Pascal, Uno, High School and Hammonsville is Sheryl Shirley, who is unopposed.

Member Board of Education 5th Educational District candidates are Tyler Holthouser and Shane Reynolds and includes part of Euclid and Priceville.

Member Board of Education for Caverna Independent School District candidates are Glaine Percell and Wayne Hatcher, which includes part of Horse Cave #6, #7 & #8.

On the Nonpartisan City Ballot for City Council the City of Bonnieville, candidates are Fran Bowsher, Johnathan R. Hornback, Marie Whitlow, Christy Richards, Colby Smith, Sherman Bowman, Larry D. Srygler and Danny Thompson and includes part of Bonnieville #13 & #14.

For City Council (City of Horse Cave), candidates are: Velpha Hatchett, James Perry “Wool” Martin, Vickie Rogers, Larry Bunch, Maronda L. Gibson, Randy Russell, Sue Nunn and Charles Leonard Stinson which includes part of Horse Cave #6, #7 & #8.

City Council for the city of Munfordville candidates are: Kenny Shepperd, Ricky D. Line, Shelli Templeman Gibbons, Jeremy Atwell and Bill Belt.

Studio 101 WLOC will have live election coverage from the Hart County Courthouse beginning at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday night.  

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Wednesday, October 28th, 2020

BRDHD updated report on COVID-19

The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed a total of 8,903 cases of COVID-19, of which 7,286 have recovered. There have been 141 deaths reported from COVID-19. Hart County has 12 new cases with a total of 426 with 281 recovered, along with 1 death. Barren County has 1211 total cases with 926 recovered and has seen 13 deaths, Metcalfe County has had a total of 206 cases with 166 recovered and 2 deaths reported.

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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020

Hart County Football not playing Friday

Hart County will not be playing Football Friday night.

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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020

Metcalfe County Schools transition to at-home learning

Metcalfe County Schools will transition to all AT-HOME learning starting Tuesday, October 27th, through Tuesday, November 3rd. Metcalfe County hopes to resume the in-person option on Wednesday, November 4th. District administrators made the decision due to a combination of circumstances, including the increased number of staff in quarantine. The 21st Century after school program will also be virtual. At this time, extracurricular activities will continue but are subject to review on a daily basis. Metcalfe County will be providing at-home meal services and will release those details as soon as possible. For the latest district COVID-19 information and resources, visit www.metcalfeschools.com.

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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020

Final sentencing in murder case

It took a Hardin County jury less than four hours Monday to find Kendall Lincoln, a father of two, guilty of robbing and shooting to death a Vine Grove man last year and then recommending he spend 50 years in prison. Lincoln, 22, of Elizabethtown, was arrested and charges December 3, 2019 in the shooting death the night before of Cornelius Tory as he sat inside his Chevy Tahoe in a front parking lot of the Walmart Supercenter in Radcliff. Tory, 20, was shot multiple times in what has been described as a drug deal that turned into a homicide. The jury recommended Lincoln serve in total a 50-year sentence - 30 years for the murder conviction, 15 years for a first-degree robbery conviction, and five years for being a felon in possession of a handgun. Final sentencing will be December 15th. Lincoln would be eligible for parole after serving 20 years as required by state law.

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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020

Gov issues recommendations for Red Zone counties

Gov. Beshear reports record number of COVID-19 cases for a Monday, issues recommendations for Red Zone counties. Gov. Beshear reports 953 new cases of the virus. The Governor issued a map of Red zone counties that is those with 25 or more average daily cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents. The top counties with the most positive cases today are: Jefferson, Fayette, Kenton and Floyd. There were three deaths raising the death toll to 1,410. The positivity rate rose to 5.84 percent.

The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed 8,782 cases of COVID-19 in the Barren River District, 7,207 of which have recovered. The district has 141 deaths reported from COVID-19. Barren County reported 95 new cases Monday and Hart County reported 43 new cases. Warren County with 116 new cases and Metcalfe County with 7 new cases. Hart County Judge Executive was a special guest Tuesday morning on Studio 101 speaking about the counties new covid cases and taking precautionary measures.

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Monday, October 26th, 2020

Hart County Volleyball action

Congratulations to Hart County Lady Raiders Volleyball team. They are advancing in the tournament and will play Tuesday night at John Hardin and will take on Central Hardin at 8:00 p.m.  A decision will be made later in the week concerning Hart County's Friday night football action.

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Monday, October 26th, 2020

Ky sets record for weekly COVID cases

Gov. Andy Beshear said during Sunday's briefing that Kentucky unfortunately set a new record for the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in a week since the pandemic began, with 9,335 positive cases this week. The Governor said that Sunday marked the highest number of new cases ever reported on a Sunday, with 1,462 cases. The Governor said he will be talking about new recommendations to counties that are in the red zone, those with 25 or more average daily cases per 100,000 residents. Two new deaths were reported Sunday which included a 74-year-old woman from Grayson County. There are currently 231 in ICU and 106 on ventilator.

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Monday, October 26th, 2020

Barren County Schools move to distance learning

All Barren County School students are moving to distance learning beginning October 26th. Superintendent Bo Matthews said the campus closure will last until Friday, November 6th. Matthews said the closure was due to rising COVID-19 cases and high quarantine numbers both in the schools and community. Students are expected to return on Monday, November 9th. All schedules will resume at the time including A/B schedules at Barren County High and Middle School, as well as distance learning on Fridays implemented district wide.

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Monday, October 26th, 2020

KSP search for Logan County inmate

Kentucky State Police are searching for a Logan County inmate after he never returned back to jail after work. According to jail staff, the inmate, Jason Stratton, was granted furlough. This means the inmate was allowed to leave for work, but had to return back at a certain time. Officials say he never returned back at 2:00 p.m. as instructed on Thursday. Stratton, 48, has brown hair, hazel eyes, stands 6'2" tall and weighs around 189 pounds. If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Stratton, please contact Kentucky State Police at 270-782-2010. You may also text a tip through the Kentucky State Police App. Callers may remain anonymous.

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Monday, October 26th, 2020

Fire at Burkesville City Hall Sunday

Burkesville Fire Chief Greg Cary reports that the call came in at 5:46 a.m. Most of the damage was contained to the East end of the City Hall building. The majority of the files and furniture was able to be removed from the building. An arson investigator is being called to the scene as part of routine measures. City Hall will conduct business from across the street at the Veteran's Memorial Community Center until further notice.

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Friday, October 16th, 2020

Hart County Schools suspend athletic practice

Hart County Schools has suspended all athletic practice and competition at this time. Studio 101 will continue to monitor day to day COVID-19 case data for the community. Friday night's Hart County game against Casey County has been postponed until November 6th and next Friday night's game has been cancelled.

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Friday, October 16th, 2020

Ribbon cutting at Clark Drugs

Clark Drugs in Munfordville will hold a ribbon cutting and grand opening at their new location on 31-W Main Street in Munfordville on Monday, October 26th.  Studio 101 will broadcast live from 10:00 a.m. till noon.

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Friday, October 16th, 2020

Tennessee woman charged after chase

A Tennessee woman was arrested early Thursday morning after she was clocked by Kentucky State Police driving in excess of 120 mph on the Bluegrass Parkway. 23-year-old Victoria McMillian, of Clarksville, TN, is facing multiple charges including putting the lives of police and motorists at risk as she fled. A KSP trooper initiated lights and sirens on his vehicle in a northbound lane of I-65 near the 91-mile marker after McMillian reportedly drove her gold Chevy Classic past him at a high rate of speed and entered the Bluegrass Parkway. McMillian also reportedly drove the vehicle several times in a manner that looked as if she was going to strike vehicles pulled to the side of the parkway during the chase. She drove to the eastbound eight-mile marker, got off the parkway and then headed in the westbound lane KSP personnel had set up spike strips at the westbound 1-mile marker causing flat tires with the vehicle finally stopping as she attempted to get in a southbound lane of I-65 McMillian, who was arrested at 1:55 a.m., is charged with first-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree wanton endangerment of a police officer and first-degree fleeing or evading police in a motor vehicle, as well as first offense driving under the influence of intoxicants; reckoless driving; speeding 26 mph or more over the speed limit; first offense, trafficking in marijuana less than 8 ounces, possession of open alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle and possession of drug paraphernalia. She is being held in lieu of a $10,000 cash bond in the Hardin County Detention Center. She is scheduled to appear October 23rd in Hardin District Court. A passenger in the vehicle, 22 year-old Teona Venoy, of Clarksville, TN, was charged with first offense trafficking in marijuana les than 8 ounces and possession of drug paraphernalia. She has been released from jail.

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Friday, October 16th, 2020

Fatal collision in Columbia

Kentucky State Police is investigating a two vehicle fatal collision that occurred Wednesday just before 4:00 p.m. According to KSP, 46-year-old Lisa Cooper, of Columbia, was driving a 2012 Toyota Camry east bound on KY 900 when she crossed into the oncoming lane, striking a westbound 1989 International log truck driven by 63-year-old Tommy Cape, also of Columbia. KSP said Cooper was not wearing her seat belt and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Adair County Coroner. Cape was belted and treated for minor injuries by Adair County EMS.

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Thursday, October 15th, 2020

Hart County Board of Ed working session

The Hart County Board of Education will hold a working session at 5:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon followed by the regular Board of Education meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Hart County High School.

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Thursday, October 15th, 2020

Ribbon cutting at Inspire Nutrition

Hart County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting Friday, October 16th, at 11:30 a.m. at Inspire Nutrition at the I-65 interchange in Munfordville.

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Thursday, October 15th, 2020

Hart County Schools suspend in-person classes

Hart County Schools announced Wednesday all in-person instruction is suspended through October 28th. The decision comes as administrators face challenges due to current numbers of COVID infections. A public release by the school system specifically cites difficulties in providing a healthy atmosphere along with issues related to staffing. The announcement explains faculty availability is reduced to the point where adequate student supervision is not possible in some cases.  Still, school remains in session with all students utilizing the district’s virtual platform. In-person classes are currently scheduled to resume in two weeks, Thursday, October 29^th, using the previous A/B schedule. No decisions are finalized regarding how sports and other extra-curricular activities will be affected. Superintendent Nathan Smith says discussions will take place this morning and further information will be available later.

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Thursday, October 15th, 2020

E-town man arrested for wanton endangerment

A 42-year-old Elizabethtown man is facing a pair of felony charges after police say he showed up Tuesday night to help his wife who had been in a "DUI wreck" and police found him heavily intoxicated with two children in his vehicle. William Routte was arrested by the Hardin County Sheriff's Office and charged with two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, as well as first offense driving under the influence of intoxicants. He showed up to aid his wife "who had been involved in a DUI accident where she had left the scene and was attempting to get her disabled vehicle towed".  40-year-old Jessica Routte was charged with fist offense driving under the influence of intoxicants after crashing a Chevy Aveo into a fence and telephone pole on Valley Creek Road. The report said part of the front bumper had been knocked off the vehicle but she continued to drive it for a bit. Deputies followed a trail of antifreeze on the roadway and found the vehicle being loaded onto a tow truck at the intersection of Valley Creek Road and Ky. 210. When her husband arrived, a deputy said he had glassy eyes and smelled of alcohol. William Routte is being held in lieu of a $5,000 unsecured bond in the Hardin County Detention Center. He is scheduled to appear November 20th in Hardin District Court. Jessica Routte was released Wednesday from the detention center.

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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

Area high school football Friday night

Caverna Colonels will entertain Russellville at 7:00 p.m. while Hart County will be on the road taking on Casey County. The pregame show begins at 6:45 p.m. on Studio 101.

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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

Cave City Chamber Radio/TV Auction

The Cave City Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Radio/TV Auction will be held Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, October 27th, 28th & 29th. The auction will be broadcast on radio WLOC/AM 1150, Studio 101.7 FM and online at wloconline.com and simulcast live on SCRTC TV channel 6 and EPB TV channel 6 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. each evening. Prior to the auction, a link to a complete listing of items will be available at cavecitychamber.com and item pictures will be available on the Chamber's Facebook page. To bid during the auction, call (270)646-2199 or (270) 528-2199.

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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

Jerry Taylor receives Bob Miller Award

Hart County Schools Athletic Director Jerry Taylor recently received the Bob Miller Award Mr. Miller, from Newport, was one of the founding fathers of the Kentucky High School Coaches Association (KHSCA). This association gives an annual award in Bob Miller's name to a deserving individual who has contributed to the well-being of student athletes, coaches and administrators in their community, school and state. This year's award goes to Mr. Jerry Taylor of Hart County. Jerry has served the students of Hart County as a teacher, coach and athletic director for 52 years. For 36 of those years, he has been Athletic Director of Hart County High School.

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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

Governor gives update on COVID-19

Ky Governor Andy Beshear reported 776 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday and 14 deaths. The death toll has now risen to 1,269. The Barren River District Health Department is reported 7,554 cases of which 6,399 have recovered and there have been 140 deaths reported from COVID-19. Warren County has 36 new cases and Hart County has had 10 new cases since Monday's update.

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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

Search for missing Warren County teen

Kentucky State Police Post 3 is searching for a missing 16-year-old girl from Warren County. KSP says 16-year-old Ireland Scanlan was last seen in Bowling Green on Friday, October 9th, near Scottsville Road. Scanlan is described as a white female 5'6" tall, 120 pounds, with long brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a white pullover shirt, camo leggings and white shoes. Anyone with information regarding the location of Ireland Scanlan, is asked to contact Kentucky State Police Post 3, Bowling Green at 270-782-2010 or 877-416-1224.

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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

Drug arrest in Barren County

The Glasgow Police Department on Monday conducted a traffic stop on the Louie B. Nunn Parkway that resulted in a drug arrest. Sgt. Barton made contact with the driver identified as Jason B. Smith, of Tompkinsville, and confirmed that he had an active warrant for his arrest. Sgt. Barton located marijuana inside Smith's pants pocket and methamphetamine inside the vehicle. Smith was arrested and charged with license plate not legible, no registration plates, trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Smith was lodged in the Barren County Jail.

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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

Monetary donations accepted for Clothes for Kids

Due to COVID-19, this year's Annual Fall Clothes for Kids radio auction will not be held. However, monetary donations are greatly appreciated and are tax-deductible. Mail your monetary donation to:

WLOC Clothes for Kids, P. O. Box 98, Horse Cave, Ky. 42749. Clothes for Kids serves the nine family resource centers at Hart County and Caverna School systems.

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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

From the Abundance of The Hart Food Bank changes

From the Abundance of the Hart Food bank, a certified member agency of feeding America, will be distributing food outside the gymnasium of the Munfordville Baptist Church to those who qualify , Friday, October 16th, from 10:30 until food is gone or 3:00 p.m. To qualify for Senior CSFP program must have the following: Meet Income eligibility guidelines, show proof you are 60 and older, provide income info for all members of household. To qualify if under 60 you must provide: ID, Proof of Hart co residency Income information for all household members meet eligibility guidelines. There will be a :Drive through pick-up", someone will be in the parking lot to assist you with getting in line. Listen to WLOC radio 1150AM or 101.7 FM, for last minute changes in food bank distribution. Volunteers will need to arrive by 9:00 a.m.

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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

In-person voting underway at clerk's office

Hart County Clerk Lisa Sanders says the voting process for November General Election is underway now through Monday, November 2nd. Citizens may come to the clerks office to vote Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 17th, 24th & 31st, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  or you may wait till Election Day, November 3rd, to vote either at the Horse Cave Fire Department, the Fairgrounds at Rowletts or the Bonnieville Firehouse. For more information on absent ballot and mail-in voting, you may call the clerk's office at 270-524-2751 or you may go to govoteky.gov to request a mail in ballot.  Studio 101 will provide local live election coverage beginning Election Night at 6:00 p.m.

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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

COVID-19 update for Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear reported 43 new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky during an update Monday. Ninety-four of the newly reported cases were from children up to age 18, of which 18 were age 5 and under. The youngest was 4-months-old. Gov. Beshear reported three deaths raising the death toll to 1,253. The deaths reported Monday include a 79-year-old man from Boyd County, a 67-year-old woman from Fayette County; and a 61-year-old man from Grayson County.

The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed 7,485 cases of COVID-19 in the district and has seen 140 deaths. Hart County has had 229 total cases, of which 183 have recovered and there has been 1 death. Warren County has the most with 4718 cases and have seen 57 deaths.

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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

Louisville man indicted in Hardin County murder

A Louisville man arrested for the September 6th shooting death of a man inside an Elizabethtown residence, has been indicted on five felony charges, including murder. 21 year-old Jalen Williams is charged with murder in the shooting death of Juwone Doleman.  Williams was arrested September 18th by members of the U. S. Marshals Service and Louisivlle Metro Police Department. He was indicted for killing 23 year-old Doleman, of Danville, and the shooting of an adult female in the same residence in the 600 block of Westport Road. The woman, whose identity was not released, is recovering from her injuries. The arrest warrant said Williams took an unknown sum of cash, a handgun and jewelry belonging to Doleman during the incident. He also is accused of taking the female victim's cell phone and discarding it on the side of the road while fleeing. According to Elizabethtown Police Department spokesman Chris Denham, Williams was identified as a suspect within hours of the shooting. Williams was indicted on murder, first-degree assault, first-degree robbery, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and tampering with physical evidence. He is lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center in lieu of a $1 million cash bond.

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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

Green County man arrested for impersonating officer

Kentucky State Police arrested a Greensburg man Sunday following an assault investigation from September. According to KSP, the victim said that she was traveling west on Edmonton Road around 10:30 p.m. on September 3rd, when she saw blue lights coming up behind her. She pulled over even though she did not think she had made any traffic violations. She stated that a male subject approached her from an unidentified car that did not have law enforcement decals on it. Police said when the man got to the window, he threw what is suspected to be ammonia in her face and tried to forcibly take her from the vehicle. According to the report, the woman fought back and suffered a head injury but was able to get free. The male subject went back to his vehicle and left the scene. As the result of an investigation, KSP obtained an arrest warrant on 47-year-old George Barton for Assault 4th degree (minor injury), impersonating a peace officer, improper use of blue lights, wanton endangerment-2nd degree, unlawful imprisonment-1st degree and terroristic threatening, 3rd degree. Barton was arrested Sunday after several hours of negotiation and the use of chemical munitions after authoritie4s said he barricaded himself inside his home.

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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

Caverna Middle SBDM Council meeting

Caverna Middle School will have a special-called SBDM meeting Thursday, October 15th, at 4:00 p.m.

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Monday, October 12th, 2020

Homeland Security Grant approved for Hart County

Hart County has been notified by the Governor's office that a Homeland Security Grant has been approved. Hart County Judge Executive Joe Choate told Studio 101 News that a grant of $223,550 has been approved to provide funding for communications equipment, including mobile and portable radios for use by law enforcement as requested in an application submitted by the Hart County Fiscal Court. The grant money will be made available in 2021.

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Monday, October 12th, 2020

Hart County-Warren Central game canceled

The Hart County-Warren Central football game was cancelled Friday night after the Raiders made the trip to Bowling Green for the game. According to Hart County School Superintendent Nathan Smith, the Raiders football team we4re notified by a players parent after arriving in Bowling Green, that they had tested positive for COVID-19 Friday. Hart County decided that it was in the best interest of both teams to cancel Friday night's game. After contacting Julian Tackett with the KHSAA, Hart County was told that the school made the right call in canceling the game.

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Monday, October 12th, 2020

Governor's family quarantines due to COVID-19

Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday updated Kentuckians on the state's continuing efforts to fight the (COVID-19). Earlier Sunday, the Governor issued a statement telling Kentuckians that he and his family are committed to setting a good example by following state and federal quarantine guidelines after they were potentially exposed to a person with COVID-19 late Saturday afternoon. As of 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Gov. Beshear announced 852 newly reported cases. Ninety of the newly reported cases were from children up to age 18, of which 23 were age 5 and under. The youngest was just 23 days old. The governor announced three more deaths on Sunday bringing the death total to 1,252. The deaths reported included a 33-year-old man from Jefferson County; a 60-year-old man from Hopkins County and a 70-year-old woman from Warren County.

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Monday, October 12th, 2020

E-town man indicted on sex abuse charges

An Elizabethtown man, who previously received a plea deal to sexual abuse of a child, has been indicted again by a Hardin County Grand Jury on two charges involving a person younger than age 12. 38-year-old Joseph William Sweat faces two counts of first-degree sexual abuse of a child younger than 12. According to the indictments, one reported incideent happened between January 1st and February 1st of this year while he was on probation and the other allegedly occurred from August 2015 through August 2016. The complaints were granted to pursue an arrest warrant based on investigations by Detective Andrea Haire, of Elizabethtown Police Department. Whitney Meredith of Larue County is a special prosecutor in the case since members of Sweat's family know members of the Hardin County Commonwealth Attorney's Office. Sweat has been lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center since his September 17th arrest on the charges. He is being held in the jail in lieu of a $25,000 cash bond. In a previous case, Sweat was arrested January 24th, 2018 and faced three counts of first-degree abuse of a child younger than 12. He accepted a plea agreement on a Class A misdemeanor of second-degree sexual abuse. He is scheduled to be arraigned on the new charges Tuesday in Hardin Circuit Court.

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Monday, October 12th, 2020

Two arrested in double murder case

T2wo people wanted in connection with the shooting deaths of 20-year-old Trevor Cleary, of Tompkinsville, and 19 year-old Austin Copas, of the Fountain Run community in Monroe County back on September 20th, have been apprehended. According to Kentucky State Police Post 15 Columbia, 28-year-old Kayla Spivey, of Tennessee, and 29-year-old Edward Whitledge, of CA, were located and arrested on Friday, in Bakersfield, CA. According to Kentucky State Police, Cleary and Copas were both found dead of apparent gunshot wounds to the head inside a residence in the Fountain Run community of Monroe County. Kentucky State Police go on to say that Spivey and Whitledge will both be extradited back to Kentucky to face charges in connection with the double murder.

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Friday, October 9th, 2020

City of Cave City Council Meeting

The City of Cave City regular council meeting will be held at the Council Chambers at City Hall Monday, October 12th, at 5:00 p.m.

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Friday, October 9th, 2020

Caverna High SBDM Council meeting

There will be a Caverna High School Decision Based Council meeting Monday, October 12th, in the high school library at 3:30 p.m..

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Friday, October 9th, 2020

Hart County Fiscal Court meeting

HART COUNTY FISCAL COURT MET THURSDAY MORNING IN THE COURTROOM.

AFTER JUDGE JOE CHOATE CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER, BRO. GREG ROSE, PASTOR OF MUNFORDVILLE AND MT BEULAH METHODIST CHURCH, OPENED THE MEETING WITH PRAYER. DEPARTMENT REPORTS WERE GIVEN:  ROAD, SHERIFF, COURTROOM MAINTENANCE, BUILDING & ELECTRICAL PLANNING AND ZONING, OCCUPATIONAL.  JAILER ISRAEL BERGENSON STATED THERE WAS A TOTAL OF 160 IN THE COUNTY JAIL AND ALSO PRESENTED THE COURT WITH A CHECK OF JUST OVER $18,484.

OTHER BUSINESS INCLUDED REJECTED BID ON 2007 CROWN VIC, APPROVED BUDGET TRANSFER #6, BANK TRANSFER #3, PAYMENT OF CLAIMS, ORDINANCE #220.52 AMENDMENT # 3 (CARES ACT), SHERIFF 2020 3RD QTR. REPORT, JUDGE/EXECUTIVE TO SIGN EXTENSION FOR HART COUNTY QUARRY ROAD WATER MAIN GRANT, JUDGE/EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF RURAL AND MUNICIPAL AID FOR BRIDGE PROJECTS, RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTION OF RURAL SECONDARY PROGRAM AGREEMENT, EASEMENT WITH ROBERT MULLET ON WALNUT LANE AND FLAT ROCK ROAD, APPLY FOR GRANT WITH CENTER FOR TECH & CIVIC LIFE GRANT (ELECTION EXPENSES), TRANSFER FRENCHMAN KNOB PROPERTY TO SOUTHEAST CAVE CONSERVANCY, ACKNOWLEDGE HART COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL 2020 REPORT, TRANSFER 1998 VAN FROM HART COUNTY LIBRARY TO HART COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT. AND HIRED JAMES GARY PUCKETT AS MAINTENANCE PERSON AT THE JUSTICE CENTER FOR $10.50 PER HOUR. THE COURTS NEXT MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22nd, IN THE COURTROOM.

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Friday, October 9th, 2020

Gov gives update on COVID-19 cases

Gov. Andy Beshear gave the latest update Thursday afternoon on coronavirus reporting 884 new cases. The governor also reported 11 deaths including a 31-year-old man from Warren County. Beshear said the man was dealing with other health issues in addition to COVID-19. The additional deaths raised the death toll to 1,234.

The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed a total of 7,299 cases, of which 6,202 have recovered and there have been 139 deaths reported from COVID-19 in the district.

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Friday, October 9th, 2020

E-town man arrested in strangulation case

An Elizabethtown man is being held in lieu of a $5,000 cash bond in the Hardin County Detention Center after he was arrested Thursday morning and charged with first-degree strangulation. 42-year-old David Corbit and a woman became involved in an argument about her whereabouts. She told him he needed to leave and when he refused, she attempted to leave and he began choking her. The woman managed to reach her purse and grabbed pepper spray and sprayed it on Corbit. Corbit fled after the woman called police. First-degree strangulation is a Class C felony punishable by five to 10 years in prison, if convicted. Corbit was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

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Friday, October 9th, 2020

Accident claims Bowling Green man's life

Police worked a fatal collision on Nashville Road at the junction of I-165 Thursday afternoon. They say a motorcycle driven by 20-year-old Jacob Perry, of Bowling Green, was traveling north on Nashville Road. Just before getting to the I=165 ramp, a southbound pickup made a left turn, crossing into the path of the motorcycle. Perry was pronounced dead at the scene by the Warren County Coroner. Both vehicles were heavily damaged and traffic was backed up for nearly two hours.

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Thursday, October 8th, 2020

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd

Hart County Clerk Lisa Sanders says the voting process for November General Election will begin Tuesday, October 13th, through Monday, November 2nd. Citizens may come to the clerks office to vote Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 17th, 24th & 31st, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  or you may wait til Election Day, November 3rd, to vote either at the Horse Cave Fire Department, the Fairgrounds at Rowletts or the Bonnieville Firehouse. For more information on absent ballot and mail-in voting, you may call the clerk's office at 270-524-2751 or you may go to govoteky.gov to request a mail in ballot.  Studio 101 will provide local live election coverage beginning Election Night at 6:00 p.m.

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Thursday, October 8th, 2020

Latest on COVID-19 in Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear gave an update on cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, reporting 2,398 cases of the virus with 1,472 of those being previous backlogged cases from Fayette County. There were 926 new cases actually reported for Wednesday. Three hundred and fifty-eight of the newly reported cases were from children ages 18 and younger, of which 38 were children ages 5 and under. The Governor reported five deaths raising the death toll to 1,223. The deaths reported Wednesday include a 68-year-old man from Fayette County; an 80-year-old woman from Greenup County; a 65-year-old man from Harlan County; a 79-year-old man from Henderson County and a 75-year-old woman from Whitley County.

The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed a total of 7,248 cases, of which 6,169 have recovered. There have been 132 deaths reported in the district due to COVID-19.

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Thursday, October 8th, 2020

Rineyville woman charged in stabbing

A 24-year-old Rineyville woman was arrested early Wednesday morning and charged with assaulting her husband by throwing boiling water on him and stabbing him in the chest. Megan Wilson was arrested by Hardin County Sheriff's Office deputies around 2:26 a.m. According to the arrest citation, her husband said he awoke to a "burning sensation." He told police he saw his wife holding a pot and that he was covered in water. She was also holding a knife, according to the citation. As he attempted to get out of bed, she stabbed him in the middle of hte chest and fled to a neighbor's house. The neighbor called 911. Deputies located a 7" knife in water in the kitchen sink. The man was flown to UofL Hospital for the stab wound and third-degree burns "on a large portion of his body." There were two children under the age of 5 in the home when the reported assault occurred. Wilson is charged with first-degree assault and tampering with physical evidence. She was lodged in the Hardin County Jail.

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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020

Hart County Fiscal Court Meeting

Hart County Fiscal Court will meet at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, October 8th, on the second floor of the courthouse. New business will include: Approving Sheriff Department's 2020 3rd Qtr report, Judge/Executive to sign extension for Hart County Quarry Rd Water Main Grant and to sign agreement with Dept of Rural and Municipal Aid for Bridge Projects, approve to apply for Center for Tech & Civic Life Grant and approve to accept transfer of 1998 Chevy van from the Hart County Library to the Road Department.

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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd

Hart County Clerk Lisa Sanders says the voting process for November General Election will begin Tuesday, October 13th, through Monday, November 2nd. Citizens may come to the clerks office to vote Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on the 3rd Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or can wait til Election Day, November 3rd, to vote either at the Horse Cave Fire Department, the Fairgrounds at Rowletts or the Bonnieville Firehouse. For more information on absent ballot and mail-in voting, you may call the clerk's office at 270-524-2751. Studio 101 will provide local live election coverage beginning Election Night at 6:00 p.m.

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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020

Gov. Beshear extends mask mandate

Gov. Andy Beshear says he has extended his mask mandate for another 30 days. And he's promising stricter enforcement as Kentucky struggles with surging numbers of coronavirus cases. Beshear said Tuesday that the state is on pace to set another record high for weekly COVID-19 cases. Beshear says the state will step up enforcement of the mask requirement and he called on local leaders to do their part. He says businesses should refuse to serve people who aren't wearing masks.

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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020

Missing teen sought by Bowling Green Police

Bowling Green Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing teen. According to authorities, they first asked for help in the search on August 25th, but still need help finding 14-year-old Roman Jones. Officials say Roman was last seen on Barnwood Avenue in Bowling Green. He is described as a 5'7 male, weighing 132 lbs with two small cross tattoos on his left forearm.  Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jones, is asked to contact the Bowling Green Police Department at 270-393-4000.

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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020

E-town man faces felony charges

A 24-year-old Elizabethtown man is facing two felony charges after reportedly filling a shopping cart at the Elizabethtown Walmart with more than $600 worth of items Monday afternoon and walking out of the store without paying. Travis Cobble was arrested by E-town police at 4:59 p.m. Monday after he passed all points of sale and left the store without paying for items valued at $649.01. When asked by police if he had anything on him, Cobble told the officer he had a "rig" in a pocket and the officer then found a needle. The report also said he gave consent to search a vehicle where police found a marijuana smoking pipe with residue, numerous needles in the glove box and two caps containing what appeared to be methamphetamine. Cobble is charged with theft by unlawful taking, shoplifting more than $500 and less than $10,000 and second offense, first-degree possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine and a misdemeanor offense of possession of drug paraphernalia. Cobble is being held in lieu of a $5,000 cash bond in the Hardin County Detention Center.

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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020

Two arrested for drugs and theft

The Warren County Sheriff's Office says two people have been charged with drug related crimes and receiving stolen property after an incident at the McDonalds in Smiths Grove. On Monday evening, Smiths Grove Police Chief received a complaint of suspicious vehicles at McDonalds. A motorcycle and pickup truck were both discovered to have been stolen. Deputies searched the vehicles and found suspected methamphetamine and a possibly stolen pistol. 30-year-old Ray Wolf, of Glasgow, and 34 year-old Rachel Graves, of Austin, were arrested and held at the Warren County Regional Jail. Wolf has been charged with receiving stolen property under $10,000, trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense, trafficking in synthetic drugs - 1st offense, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also served an unrelated warrant from Barren County. Graves was charged with receiving stolen property under $10,000, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was also served on an unrelated warrant from Barren County and had been reported missing from Barren County. The investigation is ongoing.

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Tuesday, October 6th, 2020

High school football action Friday night

This Friday night, Caverna Boys will take on Crittenden County at home at 7:00 p.m. Hart County Raiders will travel to take on Warren Central at 7:00 p.m. Studio 101 will be on the air with live coverage of the game at 6:45 p.m.

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