Friday, July 19th, 2019

Missing Tennessee boy found in Bowling Green

A one-year-old boy missing from Tennessee has been found in Bowling Green. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Lachlan Thomas Capo went missing from Putnam County, Tennessee Wednesday. He had last been seen with Margot Walker. Lachlan was found safe in Bowling Green Thursday.

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Friday, July 19th, 2019

Horse Cave man arrested in Glasgow

A Horse Cave man was arrested Thursday in Glasgow. Glasgow Police say after a traffic stop on Happy Valley Road, a passenger in a vehicle, Eric Denton, of Horse Cave, fled the scene on foot, but was apprehended.  Denton was arrested and charged with menacing; second degree fleeing or evading police (on foot); second degree wanton endangerment of a police officer; resisting arrest; tampering with physical evidence; trafficking in a controlled substance, first offense (fewer than two grams of methamphetamine); theft of identity of another without consent; and giving an officer false identifying information. Denton was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Friday, July 19th, 2019

Excessive Heat Warning issued through Sunday

South Central Kentucky is in an excessive heat warning through Sunday. With temperatures hitting the 90's and muggy air sending the heat index values soaring to nearly 110 degrees every afternoon. Jim Williams, with Med Center EMS, says if you have to be outdoors, you need to stay hydrated. "You can prepare yourself ahead of time if you know you're going to be working outside or in a hot environment by taking in enough fluids," explained Williams. "Especially fluids that have electrolytes, like sports drinks - they're really good because when you're sweating, you're losing not just the moisture, but also those electrolytes." Williams says losing electrolytes leads to cramps, feeling weak and eventually can cause changes in one's level of consciousness.

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Thursday, July 18th, 2019

Hart County Fiscal Court Meeting

THE HART  COUNTY FISCAL COURT MET THURSDAY, JULY 18TH, IN THE COURTROOM.  AFTER JUDGE JOE CHOATE CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER, BRO.  D. L. TALLEY ,  PASTOR OF HARDYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH, OPENED THE MEETING WITH PRAYER.

JAILER ISREAL BERGENSON GAVE THE JAIL REPORT STATING THERE WAS A TOTAL OF 185 IN THE COUNTY JAIL.  ROAD, MAINTENANCE  BUILDING/ELECTRICAL REPORTS WERE GIVEN AND SHERIFF JEFF WILSON ASKED TO COURT TO SELL 4 OLD SHERIFFS' CRUISERS.  THE COURT APPROVED HIS REQUEST.

AFTER ROUTINE BUSINESS THE COURT APPROVED BUDGET AND BANK TRANSFERS, 2019/20 PAY SCALE, JUDGE TO SIGN LEASE AGREEMENT FOR LEASE OF 2 SOLID WASTE TRUCKS, RESOLUTION FOR FLEX FUNDS FOR COUNTY ROADS, RURAL SECONDARY FUNDING OF $250,000 FOR COUNTY ROADS, ANDREW HOUK TO THE INDUSTRIAL AUTHORITY TO FINISH ELROY LARIMORE'S TERM ENDING 12/21, MOVED LIBRARY APPOINTMENTS TO AUGUST 1ST MEETING, MAGISTRATES REQUEST, AND APPROVED HIRING JAN THOMPSON FOR PART TIME OFFICE HELP AT $11.25 PER HOUR.  THE COURT'S NEXT MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY, AUGUST 1ST, AT 9:00 AM IN THE COURTROOM.

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Thursday, July 18th, 2019

Two arrested in child abuse investigation

A child abuse investigation in Bowling Green has led to the arrests of two people. According to KSP, an investigation began July 12th when a juvenile arrived at a Franklin hospital with injuries. Police say 35-year-old Kyna Leann Latham and 23-year-old Shelton M. Rice were arrested on charges relating to first degree criminal abuse of a child, 12 years or younger.  Police say the child was in the care of Latham and Rice. Latham and Rice were lodged in the Simpson County Detention Center.

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Thursday, July 18th, 2019

Missing Edmonson County teen found; one person arrested

The Edmonson County Sheriff's Office says missing teenager Zachery Shepard, of Brownsville, has been found safe and is home. Deputies say Shephard had gone to a relative’s house sometime Wednesday.

Authorities were contacted and Shephard was returned safely home. The 16 year-old was classified as a Missing Person by the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office Monday evening. Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office received a tip Tuesday that Shephard had been seen at the Edmonson County Public Library. Surveillance confirmed the teen left the building as a passenger in a vehicle. The driver was identified as 38 year-old Crystal D. Shephard, of Bowling Green. Crystal Shephard was arrested at a residence in Warren County and charged with disorderly conduct and will also face charges of custodial interference. She was transported to the Warren County Detention Center.

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Thursday, July 18th, 2019

Indiana man arrested for human trafficking

An Indiana man has been arrested in Bowling Green for human trafficking. Bowling Green Police conducted a traffic stop Friday which led to a human trafficking investigation by the office of the Attorney General. 54 year-old Shawn Floyd, of Indianapolis was detained and 12 minors were taken into protective custody. Floyd is charged with 12 counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and one count of controlled substance prescription not in the original container. Officials say Floyd brought Indiana children to Kentucky to sell candy for profit and forced the 12 minors to sleep in one hotel room with three adults. The minors were allegedly forced to purchase their own meals and water. The youngest minor was 11. Kentucky labor law requires a person to be at least 14 years old to be employed. The investigation is ongoing.

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Wednesday, July 17th, 2019

Wednesday, July 17th, 2019

Glasgow teen still missing

More than a year since he was last seen, the Glasgow Police Department is trying to develop new leads in the disappearance of Cameron Key. Key has been missing since April 26th, 2018. When he went missing, Key was 16 years-old, 5'6" and 130 lbs with black hair and brown eyes.  If you have any information on the whereabouts of Key, please contact Glasgow Police at 270-651-6165.

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Wednesday, July 17th, 2019

Park City receives distillery project funding

City officials in park City are hoping to one day add their town to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Recently, city officials secured two different sources of funding for the project. Mayor Larry Poteet says the city secured $110,000 to be used to purchase the land and to clear it. He says the money can be used if the environmental survey comes back good. In addition, Poteet says the city secured a second source of funding, totaling $182,000 to be used for site development including water and sewer infrastructure. Officials are not disclosing where the site is, but they say it is 18 acres and the developer of the distillery is local.

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Wednesday, July 17th, 2019

Louisville man arrested in Warren County

A Louisville man has been arrested in Warren County after a traffic stop Sunday. Kentucky State Police say 35 year-old Barry Adams was stopped near 28mm on I-65 southbound. Drugs were found in Adam's vehicle. He has been charged with first degree trafficking in a controlled substances, second or greater offense (less than four grams of cocaine); first degree trafficking in a controlled substance, first offense

(drug unspecified); possession of a handgun by a convicted felon; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, first offense; possession of drug paraphernalia; and a number of other traffic

violations.  Adams was lodged in the Warren County Jail.

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Tuesday, July 16th, 2019

Green County Fiscal Court awarded pavement funds

During Monday’s Green County Fiscal Court meeting, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Department of Rural and Municipal Aid Commissioner Gray Tomblyn II announced $412,700 in discretionary funds for vital resurfacing work on Hogards Chapel Road, Bramlett-Kemp Road, Despain Road, Old Caven Bend Road, and Aetna Grove Road.  Green County Judge-Executive John Frank identified these roads as being among the most critical in the county. The roads to be resurfaced are heavily traveled by agriculture equipment, tractor-trailers, school buses and passenger vehicles. The Green County Fiscal Court is responsible for administering the work, and KYTC will reimburse the county for the projects.

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Tuesday, July 16th, 2019

Two arrested in drive-by shooting

The Glasgow Police Department searched a home Wednesday on Tanglewood Drive in connection to a drive by shooting that occurred on July 1st on Roseville Road near Trojan Trail. During the search, police were able to locate hydrocodone, oxycodone and a shell casing that matched the casings at the scene of the shooting on July 1st. Police arrested Robert Christopher Farmer, of Glasgow, for assault and other drug related charges. On Friday, police also arrested a juvenile who police say fired the weapon during the shooting. The juvenile is being charged with assault and wanton endangerment. Farmer was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Tuesday, July 16th, 2019

Shooting update in Russellville

Police are now adding the charges of attempted murder and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon to the charges against 36 year-old Russell McCarley, Jr. Police say McCarley fired several rounds at Warren Bullard Saturday morning. Bullard was life-flighted to a hospital for his injuries. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of McCarley, should call Logan County Crime Stoppers at 270-726-5050. He is considered armed and dangerous.

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Tuesday, July 16th, 2019

Warren County man arrested after pursuit

A Warren County man has been arrested on several charges. On Sunday, the Warren County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance on Jackson Bridge Road where a knife was displayed. Police say the suspect, Matthew Craft, left the scene while information was being gathered from the complainant. While on the way to the scene, a deputy passed the suspect's vehicle on Hammett Hill Road near Clarence Odell Road. Wire fencing was seen being dragged underneath the vehicle.  Craft refused to stop his veicle after emergency equipment had been activated, but soon stopped and fled on foot near Morgantown Road. Deputies arrested Craft in the woods behind a home in the area and charged him with several crimes including: DUI 2nd offense, driving on DUI suspended license, 1st offense, criminal mischief, 1st degree, leaving the scene of an accident, fleeing or evading police, 1st degree - motor vehicle and fleeing or evading police 2nd degree - on foot. Craft was lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail.

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Tuesday, July 16th, 2019

Cram the Cruiser at Horse Cave IGA

WLOC - Studio 101 will be broadcasting live Friday, July 19th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Horse Cave IGA parking lot to help local students with their back-to-school supplies. It's Cram the Cruiser time. The Hart County Sheriff's Department, Horse Cave Police and Kentucky State Police will be there.

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Monday, July 15th, 2019

Caverna Middle SBDM special called meetings

The Caverna Middle School SBDM will meet in two special called meetings on Tuesday, July 16th, at 3:00 p.m. and Friday, July 19th, at 9:30 a.m. at Caverna Central Office for principal interviews.

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Monday, July 15th, 2019

Edmonson County arrests two people

The Edmonson County Sheriff's Office has arrested two people after a traffic stop. The stop began in Brownsville after a deputy pulled over Cody Browning for failing to use his turn signal. A drug-sniffing dog alerted the deputy, who performed a search and found hydrocodone, oxycodone, marijuana, meth and drug paraphernalia. Browning is facing three drug possession charges, as well as one charge of paraphernalia possession. Brandy Lindsey, a passenger in the vehicle, was arrested on a charge of paraphernalia possession. Both were lodged in the Hart County Jail.

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Monday, July 15th, 2019

Breckinridge boy dead after hit and run

Kentucky State Police Post 4 Troopers responded to a hit and run collision resulting in a fatality in Breckinridge County Saturday morning. At approximately 11:31 a.m., KSP Post 4 received a call from the Breckinridge County Sheriff's Office requesting KSP investigate a vehicle verses pedestrian collision near the 12,000 block of KY259 South. The preliminary investigation revealed a 2009 Pontiac Torrent was traveling norht on KY259 south when the vehicle struck an 8 year-old male child that was standing at the edge of the roadway getting mail from the mailbox. The operator of the Torrent left the scene and was located by Trooper Brandon Brooks while he was in route to the collision scene, less than 13 minutes after KSP was notified. Trooper Brooks located the vehicle, matching the description given by witnesses, traveling south on KY737 (Lilac Road) near the Breckinridge/Grayson County line. The operator was identified as 35 year-old Bradley Mattingly, of Leitchfield, and he was charged with leaving the scene of an accident and reckless homicide. The Breckinridge County Coroner's Office pronounced the child deceased at the scene. KY259 south was temporarily closed while troopers reconstructed the collision. Mattingly was lodged in the Breckinridge County Detention Center.

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Monday, July 15th, 2019

Glasgow man arrested on drug charges

A traffic stop in Glasgow leads to a drug arrest. The Glasgow Police Department conducted a traffic stop Friday on S L Rogers Wells Blvd in reference to an ongoing investigation. Consent was given to search the vehicle, where officers located drug paraphernalia and a firearm. Jaylen Stonerock, of Glasgow, was arrested and charged with Trafficking In Marijuana (Less than 8 oz) 1st Offense (Enhancement) and Drug Paraphernalia-

Buy/Possess.  Stonerock was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Monday, July 15th, 2019

Warren County man arrested for assault

Deputies with the Warren County Sheriff's Office responded to a report Friday of a domestic violence complaint at 209 Charlotte Drive. Upon arrival of deputies, it was determined that 32 year-old Thomas Moss, of Bowling Green, had barricaded himself inside the residence and was armed. Moss also had his 18 month-old daughter inside the residence with him. After hours of negotiations, Moss surrendered to deputies without incident. He was taken into custody and lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail. Moss was charged with Assault, 4th degree, & Wanton Endangerment.

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Friday, July 12th, 2019

Cram the Cruiser School Supply event

Kentucky State Police Post 3 troopers will be stationed at several locations Friday across Edmonson and Barren Counties. They are asking for the public's help as they "Cram the Cruiser" with school supplies. The drive is looking for items like backpacks, composition books and folders. Kentucky State Police, Hart County Sheriff, and Horse Cave Police will host Cram the Cruiser Friday, July 19th, at the IGA parking lot in Horse Cave.

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Friday, July 12th, 2019

Bonnieville man arrested after pursuit

A 44 year-old Bonnieville man has been arrested after fleeing police. The Hart County Sheriff's Office and Kentucky State Police received a complaint Wednesday night of an intoxicated driver on 31-W in Bonnieville. Hart COunty Sheriff's Deputy, Jacob Hodges, located and initiated a traffic stop. The driver, Steven Price, of Bonnieville, fled in the vehicle and as the pursuit neared Campground Road, Price exited the vehicle and fled on foot. He was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, fleeing/evading police (1st degree) motor vehicle, fleeing/evading police (2nd degree) on foot, resisting arrest and promoting contraband, 2nd degree. Price was lodged in the Hart County Jail.

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Thursday, July 11th, 2019

Housefire death investigation in Morgantown

A housefire death investigation is underway in Morgantown. KSP Post in Bowling Green were contacted Wednesday afternoon by the Butler County Dispatch in regards to a fatal residential fire at 266 Granny's Rockhouse Road in Butler County. Several fire departments responded to the scene and extinguished the fire.  A deceased unidentified subject was discovered in the burnt residence. The body was taken to the Medical Examiner's Officer for an autopsy. No foul play is suspected at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

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Thursday, July 11th, 2019

Pilot became disoriented in fatal 2017 crash

Federal investigators say a fatal 2017 plane crash in Barren County was due to the pilot becoming disoriented. The aircraft was being flown by Kentucky pilot Scott T. Foster and authorities say he wasn't rated to fly by instruments alone and entered an area where weather conditions would have required it. Foster was killed in the plane crash, along with his 15 year-old son; Noah, Kyle P. Stewart, who was a dentist, and Somerset Police Chaplain Doug Whitaker on November 12th, 2017.

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Thursday, July 11th, 2019

Drug arrest in Glasgow

A weekend drug arrest was made Sunday after a police pursuit in Glasgow.  Glasgow Police Officer Andrew Moore observed 37 year-old Julio Alonso running south on McKenna Street from Glasgow Police Officer Allen Riddle. 

Alonso was arrested by the police officers on Rachel Court.  He was charged with first-degree fleeing or evading police (on foot), first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (first offense, greater than 2 grams of methamphetamine) and for carrying a concealed weapon. Alonso was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center on a $10,000 cash bond.

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Thursday, July 11th, 2019

Glasgow man arrested for animal cruelty

A Glasgow man has been arrested for torture and cruelty to animals. Glasgow Police said in a report, that Animal Control Officers seized several chickens and a cat from a residence on Hidden Lake Road. Donnie R. Johnson, of Glasgow, is accused of putting acid on a dog to try and kill it.  The tortured dog had to be euthanized due to his injuries.  Johnson was charged with Torture Dog/Cat W/Serious Physical Injury Or Death, Cruelty To Animals-2nd Degree. He was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center. Glasgow Electric Plant Board Superintendent William "Billy" J. Ray, was injured in a bike accident Wednesday morning.  According to a news release, Ashley Case, of Glasgow, did not see Ray when she turned onto S. L. Rogers Wells Boulevard from Cleveland Avenue. Ray was on his bike, eastbound on Cleveland Avenue when he collided with Case's vehicle. Ray was transported to Vanderbilt Hospital for head injuries. Case was not injured.  Police say Ray has been transported to Vanderbilt Hospital for head injuries. Case was not injured.  Police are currently investigating the accident.

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Thursday, July 11th, 2019

Man's body has been identified

Kentucky State Police have identified a man who's body was found unresponsive the morning of July 8th.  The body of 59 year-old Charles Douglas Morton was located under the Scottsville Road overpass located at the 22 mile marker of I-65 southbound. His belongings were with him as well. An autopsy was performed at the Medical Examiner's Office. No foul play is suspected. However, the family of Morton has not been located at this time. If you have information regarding Morton's next of kin, please contact the Warren County Coroner's office at 270-843-3111.

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Wednesday, July 10th, 2019

Wide load restriction on section of I-165

A wide load restriction is in place on a section of Interstate 165 in both directions between Warren and Butler County. Northbound wide loads wider than 9 feet should use exit 7 at U.S. 231 Morgantown Road in Warren County and get back on I-165 in Butler County. Southbound wide loads wider than 9 feet should use exit 26 U.S. 231 Bowling Green Road in Butler County and get back on in Warren County. Alternate routes are also suggested.

A project to prepare I-165 for a major resurfacing project is underway and the reason for the wide load restrictions. Crews are working on the bridge deck on the bridge over Gasper River at mile marker 13.5. Lane closures should also be expected at different places along the route and at the bridge. The preparation project is expected to last 28 days. Once the preparation is complete the resurfacing project will begin.

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Wednesday, July 10th, 2019

Rowletts man arrested on burglary charges

Deputy Bruce Neville located and arrested 27 year-old Austin Atwell, of Rowletts, on Sunday. Atwell was arrested upon investigation and indictment for Burglary, 3rd degrees. Atwell was lodged in the Hart County Jail.

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Wednesday, July 10th, 2019

Burglary items recovered in Hart County

The Hart County Sheriff's Office received credible intelligence over the weekend in regards to the location of stolen construction materials that had been burglarized from a residence being built in Grayson County. Hart County Sheriff and several Deputies arrived on Priceville Road, located and seized hundreds of items in relation to the burglary. Seized were European ceramic and porcelain tile, solid red oak hardwood, HVAC equipment, electrical panels and various other items in relation to construction. The victim in these crimes personally identified the items as his property. The estimate value of the items is $150,000. Once the items are inventoried for evidence, they will be returned to the owner in Grayson County. The investigation is ongoing and several arrests will be forthcoming.

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Wednesday, July 10th, 2019

Shelbyville man arrested in Hart County

Deputy Shields and Deputy Caleb Butler received a call Saturday of an assault with shots fired on Aetna Furnace Highway. Prior to and upon arrival, multiple suspects fled the scene and one person was detained by deputies. After an investigation, 3 rifles, Kevlar body armor and over 20 grams of Methamphetamine were located. Arrested was 27 year-old Christian A. Ward, from Shelbyville, on charges of trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense greater than 2 grams of methamphetamine, 3 counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and persistent felony offender, 1st. Ward was lodged in the Hart County Jail and no bond was granted. The investigation continues and more arrests are expected.

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Wednesday, July 10th, 2019

Hart County inmate captured after escaping

The Kentucky State Police Post 3, Bowling Green received a call Tuesday at 11:54 a.m. from the Hart County Jail requesting assistance in locating an escaped inmate who had fled from a work detail. According to jail staff, an inmate, Cody D. Dubree, had gained access to a beige 1986 Nissan Pickup without consent and left the property located on Bluegrass Avenue in Hart County. At approximately 4:27 pm, Kentucky State Police Troopers located the 1986 Nissan pickup being operated on Mayhew Road in Barren County. A vehicle pursuit ensued that ended in a cornfield near a wooded area on the Barren and Edmonson County Line. A foot pursuit followed resulting in the capture of Cody Dubree. Dubree was taken into custody and has been lodged in the Hart County Jail. He now faces the following additional charges:

Theft by Unlawful Taking (automobile) $500 or more but under $10,000, Escape, 2^nd Degree, Fleeing or Evading Police, 1^st Degree (Motor Vehicle), Fleeing or Evading Police, 1^st Degree (On Foot), Wanton Endangerment, 1^st Degree (Police Officer), Criminal Mischief, 1^st Degree, Driving DUI Suspended License, 2^nd Offense, Reckless Driving, Failure to Wear Seat Belts, and Resisting Arrest.

Dubree was taken into custody and lodged in the Hart County Jail.

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Tuesday, July 9th, 2019

Two drug arrests at Glasgow Wal-mart

Two Scottsville men have been arrested at Glasgow Wal-mart on drug charges. Police say they searched a vehicle and located methamphetamine and a syringe. 26-year-old Steven Payne, of Scottsville, was arrested and charged with first degree possession of a controlled substance, second offense (methamphetamine).  Justin Carter, of Scottsville, was also arrested and charged with first degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense (methamphetamine) and possession drug paraphernalia. Both were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Tuesday, July 9th, 2019

Plea agreement reached in bank robberies

A 47 year-old Bowling Green man, accused of robbing four banks, has reached a plea agreement in his case.  Decorise Major will be required to pay $20,618 in restitution and serve a yet-to-be-determined prison sentence.

Major was accused of participating in four bank heists in multiple states in a two-month period starting in September 2016, including an Elizabethtown Bank for about $3,000. Major also participated in taking about $13,000 from a Scottsville bank. He took $2,500 from a bank in Indiana and about $1,300 from a bank in Tennessee.  Each robbery carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

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Tuesday, July 9th, 2019

Cave City Council receives economic development funding.

The Cave City Council was presented a $25,000 check Monday night to help fund economic development in Cave City. The check was presented to Mayor Dwayne Hatcher from Barren County Judge-Executive Micheal Hale. The fiscal court decided to split the $50,000 the county received this year. Hale said the court wanted Cave City to receive at least $25,000 to help possibly build a pad-ready site at the industrial park. Barren County is one of 39 counties in the state that is served by the TVA and therefore qualifies to receive funding from the Kentucky Department for Local Government for economic development as a result of the Kentucky General Assembly's passage of House Bill 114 in April 2018. The mayor then asked Hale to explain how much money the county will receive as a result of House Bill 114. Hale said it will be $50,000 a year; a three-year max, topping out in three years.

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Tuesday, July 9th, 2019

Mail scam reported in Glasgow

Glasgow Police say a company called Bestmark mails you a check and asks you to deposit it in your bank account. After you email them the deposit confirmation, they ask you to deduct $300 from your account. Then they tell you to go to various locations and buy Prepaid/Reloadable cards, load them with $500 and email them the pin numbers off the cards, along with a survey. Police say this is a scam! And you should never provide them with any information.

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Tuesday, July 9th, 2019

Bank robbery arrest in Bowling Green

Bowling Green Police have arrested Steven Spruill in connection with the BB&T robbery in downtown Bowling Green. Officers and detectives on the scene began to search for him after the robbery Monday morning. Police say shortly after the robbery, a detective found Spruill on Adams Street. When police confronted Spruill, they say he lied about his name, but he later interviewed at the police station where he confessed to the robbery. Spruill is facing a robbery first-degree charge, tampering with physical evidence and giving false identifying information. He is currently in the Warren County Regional Jail.

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Tuesday, July 9th, 2019

Glasgow Police has new chief

The Glasgow Police Department has a new police chief. After years of service, Chief Guy Howie has retired, leaving the spot open for the next chief to take over. A vote was held last Friday, and Monday night at a city council meeting, Captain Jennifer Arbogast officially became the new chief of the Glasgow Police Department. Chief Arbogast says she started her law enforcement career at the Glasgow Police Department back in 2002 and has worked her way through the ranks. She started working patrol, then became a detective, a captain and new she is the chief. Arbogast has been a captain since 2014.

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Tuesday, July 9th, 2019

Munfordville City Council Meeting Thursday

Munfordville City Council will have a special called meeting Thursday, July 11th, at 5:00 p.m. at Munfordville City Hall. The agenda will be to discuss health insurance and review fire department request on purchase of 2 fire trucks.

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Monday, July 8th, 2019 

Florida man arrested again in Cave City

Cave City Police say they received a complaint about a vehicle almost striking another vehicle head on. Police located the vehicle on First Street in Cave City traveling on the wrong side of the road.  When officers stopped the vehicle, police say they smelled alcohol. 48-year-old Michael Sell, of Florida, was driving the vehicle and refused standard field sobriety tests and refused to exit his car at the request of officers. Sell was arrested and charged

with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, first offense; reckless driving; and resisting arrest. Sell was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Monday, July 8th, 2019

Caverna Middle School SBDM meeting

The Caverna Middle School SBDM will meet in a special called meeting on Tuesday, July 9th, at 3:00 p.m. at Caverna Central Office for discussion of hiring a Principal.

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Monday, July 8th, 2019

Salvation Army Hart County Service Unit

The Salvation Army Hart County Service Unit will meet Tuesday, July 9th, at the Courthouse at 10:00 a.m.

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Monday, July 8th, 2019

Caverna High School SBDM meeting

There will be a Caverna High School Decision Based Council Meeting (SBDM) on Monday, July 8th, in the high school library at 3:30 p.m.

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Monday, July 8th, 2019

Horse Cave City Council meeting

There will be a Horse Cave City Council meeting Monday night at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. New business will include: First Reading: An ordinance relating to amendment of the Horse Cave/Hart County Tourist Commission ordinance.

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Traffic Advisory: KY 583 in LaRue County

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Crews will make repairs to KY 583 between Mile Markers 2-3 in Northern LaRue County on Tuesday, July 9th. Work to dig out and replace base materials will require closure of the road for the entire day. If weather conditions remain favorable, work should be complete on Tuesday and the road reopened late in the day. Motorists should use KY 52 and US 62 as an alternate route to travel between Younger Creek and New Haven.

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Monday, July 8th, 2019

Hart County Pilot license rollout rescheduled

The pilot rollout of Kentucky's new, more secure driver's licenses in Hart County will be rescheduled to provide additional time for system improvements before the pilot phase continues. Franklin County and Woodford County recently launched the pilot program, and are currently offering the new credentials. The rollout date for Hart County and a small number of additional pilot counties will be announced soon. Driver's licensing offices in Hart County will now be open Tuesday, July 9th. A phased, county-by-county rollout extending to the remaining counties will begin this summer after the pilot period ends. Dates will be updated on the drive.ky.gov/confidentky website as the rollout approaches in each county.

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Monday, July 8th, 2019

I-65 fatality near Munfordville

Kentucky State Police Troopers say a man from Milwaukee, WI, was killed early Sunday morning in a wreck on I-65. Troopers say the crash happened just after midnight Sunday morning near mm 67 around the Munfordville area. A preliminary investigation has revealed that 56 year-old Anthony Todd Davenport was driving a 2019 Chevy Impala when, for an unknown reason,  he left the right shoulder of the roadway, losing control of the car. Troopers say Davenport's car re-entered the road and crossed all northbound lanes and hit a concrete barrier wall. They add his car flipped at least once before stopping in the right lane. Davenport was pronounced deceased by the Hart County Coroner's Office. A passenger, 50 year-old, Deshevia Phillips, of, Milwaukee, WI, was transported from the scene and taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is continuing.

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Monday, July 8th, 2019

Homeless E-town man faces murder charges

A homeless man, who earned money as a street performer, is seeking to move his murder trial out of Hardin County in a letter written to Hardin Circuit Judge Kelly Mark Easton. In the one-page letter, 21 year-old Joseph Capstraw wrote, "due to the severity of my case and its high-profile nature, I feel that a trial here in Hardin County will prove to be an unfair disadvantage for for me." Capstraw is scheduled to stand trial next month in the beating death of 18 year-old Amber Robinson, who died a year ago Sunday of blunt force trauma to her head. Capstraw was arrested early July 7th, 2018, after roaming a neighborhood near Joan Avenue in Elizabethtown and causing a disturbance. He admitted to killing Robinson after an argument. According to court records, there has been no decision offered in a possible change of venue for the trial.

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Friday, July 5th, 2019

New driver's licenses coming to Hart County

Kentucky's new, more secure driver's licenses will be available in Hart County beginning Wednesday, June 10th, as part of the pilot phase of issuance. Residents are urged to gather required documents before visiting the Circuit Court Clerk Office to apply. "After launching in Franklin and Woodford counties, testing of the new driver's license production and issuance system is coming to Hart County. Residents should take the quick online IDocument Guide quiz to confidently gather the right documents you'll need to present at a Circuit Court Clerk Office when it's time to renew." By including a small number of offices in a pilot phase, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet can closely monitor the entire process and make any needed changes before cards roll out statewide.

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Friday, July 5th, 2019

Female felon arrested in Cave City 

A complaint from a Cave City business has led to the arrest of a wanted female felon. Cave City Police received a complaint Monday about a black passenger car in the McDonald's parking with the occupants possible unconscious.  Upon arrival, Police observed a black Kia occupied by a male driver and a female passenger. As the vehicle exited the parking lot, a traffic stop was initiated at the Shell Mart located on Mammoth Cave Street. A female attempted to walk away from the scene, but was apprehended. After being escorted to the patrol car by police, the woman managed to slip one of the handcuffs off and made a second attempt to flee, but was restrained. Police determined that Jessica L. Craine had three Barren County Bench Warrants for Probation Violation for felony offenses.  Crain was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Friday, July 5th, 2019

Summer Shade man arrested for drugs

A Summer Shade man has been arrested on drug charges. Metcalfe County officials were dispatched to a home on Nobob Summer Shade Road Tuesday, after Protection and Permanency conducted a home visit at the residence of 40 year-old Marty D. McCoy. McCoy was arrested and charged with first degree possession of a controlled substance (drug unspecified), first offense; and possession of drug paraphernalia.  McCoy was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Friday, July 5th, 2019

Munfordville man arrested after search warrant executed

A search warrant executed by officials in Hart County, has led to the arrest of a Munfordville man. The Hart County Sheriff’s Office, Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force, Munfordville Police Department and Kentucky State Police executed a search Warrant Wednesday at 234 Skyline Drive in Munfordville.  Methamphetamine, marijuana and prescription medication were found at the residence, along with evidence suggesting that drug trafficking was occurring as well. Mark A. Bruton was arrested and charged with first degree trafficking in a controlled substance, first offense (greater than two grams of methamphetamine); possession of marijuana; and possession of drug paraphernalia.  Bruton was lodged in the Hart County Jail.

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Friday, July 5th, 2019

Drug arrest in Cave City

Cave City Police responded Wednesday morning to the Cave City Post Office regarding a suspicious male subject reported to be on the back deck. Upon arrival, contact was made with an employee that stated that the male subject had left the premises and gave a description of the subject Officers located a male subject in the immediate area. Upon contact with the subject, he was acting nervous and jittery and the subject appeared to be under the influence of unknown drugs. The subject was identified as Joshua Cogar. As officers searched Cogar, they located a small yellow baggie on him containing suspected methamphetamine. Cogar was arrested and transported to the Barren County Detention Center. As Cogar was being scanned in the body scanner at the Barren County Detention Center, the scanner detected that Cogar had ingested a foreign object. Cogar then admitted to swallowing 2 baggies containing methamphetamine. Cogar was treated at T. J. Samson Community Hospital and transported back to the Barren County Detention Center.

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Friday, July 5th, 2019

New leads in missing man's case

There have been developments in the search for 42 year-old Adam McCoy, who was last seen leaving his Metcalfe County home May 24th. McCoy is originally from Floyd County and still has family living there. Earlier this week, Kentucky State Police officials at Post 15 told Mountain Top News that McCoy's truck has been located not far from his home in Edmonton. They added that a body was also found at that location, but could not be immediately identified. The body was sent to Frankfort for an autopsy and identification. Adam McCoy's family members say they know the situation is grim, but are still holding onto hope that McCoy is still alive. The investigation is continuing.

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Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019

Canmer man facing criminal abuse charges

A Canmer man is facing criminal abuse charges. The Glasgow Police Department received a complaint from T. J. Samson Community Hospital, indicating that a child patient may have possibly been physically abused. An

investigation by an officer determined the abuse allegations were valid. Michael Asbury was arrested and lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.  The jail website has not reported a bond amount or court date for

Asbury.

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Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019

Hart County Clerk's office closings

Hart County Clerk Lisa Sander's Office will be closed Thursday, July 4th, & Saturday, July 6th, in observance of the 4th of July Holiday.

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Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019

Lexington man arrested in Hardin County

A 45 year-old Lexington man is facing multiple felony charges in Hardin County. Police say a child who was with Timothy Wickstrom wandered into Loves Travel Stop while the man slept in a nearby tractor trailer off the Western Kentucky Parkway. Wickstrom was found inside the truck which he said he had driven from a festival in Owensboro. Police observed the rear door of the truck open and a marijuana pipe inside. Inside Loves, police found a 9 year-old boy roaming in the store around 12:40 a.m. Monday. According to an arrest citation, Wickstrom was found in the truck in a bunkbed. When he was awakened, he asked police where his son was. When police asked if there was anything illegal in the truck or on him, he said there wasn't. That's when police pointed out the marijuana pipe in the front of the truck. A Rottweiler also was in the front passenger seat of the truck and Hardin Conty Animal Control was contacted. Police also found $1,900 in cash on Wickstrom. Child Protective Services was contacted regarding the child and they called the child's mother. Wickstrom was charged with abandonment of a minor, first-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.  He was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

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Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019

Cases reviewed in Barren Circuit Court Monday

49 year-old David Pons, who was indicted by a grand jury on June 21st on a murder charge and first-degree wanton endangerment, appeared for his arraignment and entered a not guilty plea.  24 year-old Inell Crayton, of Bowling Green, who is one of three people arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 22-year-old KeShawn L. Sarver in Cave City, appeared Monday for a pretrial conference. Crayton is charged with murder, first-degree burglary and tampering with physical evidence. A competency hearing has been scheduled for Crayton later this month. The charges against Devonja Z. Sweat, of Nashville, include complicity to murder, and the third co-defendant, Kayla Anderson, of Scottsville, is charged only with tampering with physical evidence.

49 year-old Lee Ann Tarry, of Glasgow, was indicted in April 2018 on a count of murder and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol which impairs one's driving ability, first offense, with aggravating circumstances after a crash in January 2018 that resulted in the death of 24 year-old Shanda N. Shockley. Tarry appeared Monday in court for a pretrial conference. Her trial is scheduled to begin in September.

And 37 year-old Jonathan David Shelton, of Smiths Grove, who faces charges including first-degree assault of a police officer, in relation to an incident in February in which Barren County Sheriff's Office Deputy Joseph

Ford was shot and suffered long-term injuries. Shelton's pretrial conference has been scheduled for August.

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Monday, July 1st, 2019

‘Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine’  underway

The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the state in a speed enforcement blitz through July 13. The federally-funded ‘Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine’ campaign intensifies enforcement of speed violators, with an emphasis on roadways with a high number of speed-related crashes.  According to the KOHS, crash reports and citation data indicates more than 32 percent of crashes in Kentucky involve a speeding or aggressive driver. Funds for the campaign were provided by NHTSA and distributed by KOHS to law enforcement agencies who applied and were approved for full-year grants.

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Monday, July 1st, 2019

South Central Workforce Development Board Announces New Partnership

The South Central Workforce Development Board is proud to announce a new partnership with
Bowling Green as SCWDB’s newest partner affiliate site. As a partner affiliate site, City Hall-Cave City, located at 103 Duke Street, Cave City, will offer computer access for job search and unemployment insurance application, provide job announcement releases for the region, occasionally host SCWDB job preparation workshops, and will provide limited assistance for resume writing.

Cave City Office Manager Robert Smith, added that, "City Hall-Cave City, strives to assist our clients in improving their situations. With this partnership we are providing ease of access along with convenience of location to assure a successful tomorrow by meeting the needs of today.  Our mission is to serve, not by doing for others, but by assisting them to figure out how to do for themselves so that they may succeed beyond what they thought possible. We are pleased to be able to provide access to services that, up until now, have only been available in Bowling Green."

About South Central Workforce Development Board: SCWDB connects job seekers and employers to enhance the regional labor pool of south central Kentucky and develop a talented and skilled workforce. Through their services workers find employment and business find skilled laborers. They provide career services of: job search and announcement listings, industry training information and assistance, career resources and job attainment workshops.

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Monday, July 1st, 2019

Louisville man arrested at traffic checkpoint

A Traffic Safety Checkpoint Saturday night results in the arrest of a Louisville man. KSP Post 4 was conducting the checkpoint at the intersection of  US 62 and KY 84 in Hardin County. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling eastbound on US 62 make a U-turn in an attempt to avoid the safety checkpoint. As Troopers attempted to make a traffic stop near the 13000 block of US 62 on a 1996 Honda Civic, the vehicle fled. Troopers pursed the vehicle to the 14000 block where it stopped. The operator, 53 year-old Kevin Bromwell then exited the vehicle and fled on foot before troopers were able to apprehend him.  As the troopers were dealing with the passenger,

Bromwell managed to flee on foot for a short distance before being caught again. Bromwell was charged with a long list of charges including operating motor vehicle under the influence 1^st offense, fleeing or evading police 1^st and 2^nd degree and escape 3^rd degree.  Browmwell was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

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Monday, July 1st, 2019

Munfordville City Council Meeting Monday night

The Munfordville City Council regular meeting will be held Monday night, July 1st, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Items on the agenda include: approving minutes from the June meeting, health insurance, McCubbins Lane trailer issue and water ordinance/meter charges.

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Monday, July 1st, 2019

Bowling Green man arrested after pursuit

A Bowling Green man has been arrested after a pursuit in Warren County Friday night. Warren County Sheriff Deputies were patrolling around Woodford Avenue and Glen Lily Road investigating a stolen vehicle. A deputy had received information about a stolen Volkswagen in the area that had been spray painted black. When he found the car being driven on Fair Street and tried to stop the vehicle, he fled. Another deputy turned onto the street as it drove toward him. The car then turned down an alley and onto Vine Street. The deputy says he found the car had hit a residential fence and utility pole. Deputies say an on-foot pursuit began as the male subject, identifed as Paul Reynolds, of Bowling Green, allegedly fled the scene. Deputies say Reynolds began forcing entry in to a home on West 11th Avenue and got inside. A deputy chased the suspect into the house and cornered him, giving loud verbal commands. They say Reynolds complied. EMS arrive and took Reynolds to the Medical Center for treatments sustained from the collision. Officials processed the stolen vehicle, finding a revolver, two ziplock baggies believed to be carrying a combined 148.8 grams of Methamphetamine and several empty cans of black spray paint. Reynolds was charged with receiving stolen property, fleeing and evading police in a car, 1st degree criminal mischief, leaving the scene of an accident, fleeing police on foot, 2nd degree burglary, 2nd degree criminal mischief, resisting arrest and 3rd degree criminal mischief. According to Warren County Detention Center's website, he was also charged with trafficking meth, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, reckless driving and wanton endangerment involving an officer. Reynolds was lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail.

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Friday, June 28th, 2019

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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Friday, June 28th, 2019

Woman arrested in Radcliff shooting

A Muldraugh woman is behind bars after shots were fired at a Radcliff residence. Radcliff Police say 31 year-old Leslie Ann Meredith brought her young daughter Wednesday morning to a residence on Wintergreen Drive, where her ex-boyfriend lived. Meredith entered the home through a locked door and attempted to enter an upstairs bedroom occupied by her former boyfriend and his current girlfriend.  She fired a handgun through the door and was attempting to fire a second round, when the gun jammed. The man managed to take the gun away from Meredith. She then fled into the garage, breaking out all the windows of a 2008 Buick. Meredith was charged with one count of attempted murder-domestic violence; one count of first-degree wanton endangerment; one count of second-degree wanton endangerment; two counts of first-degree criminal mischief; first-degree burglary; tampering with physical evidence; theft by unlawful taking less than $500 and endangering the welfare of a minor. She is being held in lieu of a $50,000 cash bond in the Hardin County Detention Center.

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Friday, June 28th, 2019

Unemployment Rates Edge Up
Monthly un-employment rates for Hart County in May show a slight increase.  Numbers released Thursday through Kentucky’s Center for Statistics show an estimated 323 people of the county’s 8,237 eligible labor force population are without work.  That makes for an unemployment rate of 3.9%, up a tick from 3.8% in April. The May number for Hart County is just under the state average of 4%, which also rose slightly. All bordering counties experienced a slight increase. The highest un-employment rate in the state is in Magoffin County at 9.9% while the lowest rate is in Woodford County at 2.8%.   The US comparable un-employment rate stands at 3.4%. This round of labor statistics is based on raw estimates and is not seasonally adjusted for weather or any other factors.

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Friday, June 28th, 2019

Deputy Jailer involved in shooting incident

Kentucky State Police Post 3, Bowling Green received a call for service to assist the Bowling Green Police Department regarding a shooting incident involving a Warren County Deputy Jailer. Uniformed troopers and detectives responded to the scene, which was located near the 4000 block of Louisville Road. A preliminary investigation revealed that the Deputy Jailer was supervising a work detail, when members of the crew were approached and confronted by an unknown male party, not affiliated with the Warren County Regional Jail. The Deputy Jailer requested the assistance of the Bowling Green Police due to the male's actions and conduct. Upon the arrival of police, the male retrieved a large rock, throwing it at the responding officer's patrol car, damaging a window. The male then retrieved the large rock again and approached the Deputy Jailer and began advancing in his direction. The Deputy Jailer fired one round from his handgun, however, it did not strike the male and no injures were sustained. The male ran to the edge of a bridge overpass, jumping onto the ground below, where he was taken into custody by officers with the Bowling Green Police Department. The male party was transported to the Medical Center Hospital in Bowling Green where he was treated for minor injuries. He was arrested and charged with: assault 2nd degree, criminal mischief, 1st degree (police officer), disorderly conduct, 2nd degree, resisting arrest, public intoxication, assault, 3rd degree (police officer). The investigation is continuing.

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Thursday, June 27th, 2019

Sex abuse charge dismissed

A sexual abuse charge has been dismissed against a Glasgow businessman and youth sports leader. William M. "Matt" Gumm was charged with 3rd degree sexual abuse after a then-16-year-old girl who had worked at his office and did babysitting for his family, accused him of trying to touch her breast while they were riding in a car together. The case was forwarded to a grand jury by Special Judge Martha Blair Harrison, after she found probable cause relating to a first-degree charge, which is a felony.  On June 21st, the Barren County grand jury returned a “no true bill,” declining to issue an indictment on the felony charge and the case was dismissed without prejudice, which allows the door to stay open should further evidence emerge. 

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Thursday, June 27th, 2019

E-town man faces attempted murder charges

An Elizabethtown man, who attacked his wife and 14-year-old son with a hatchet is charged with two counts of attempted murder and other related charges.  Police say 39-year-old David Allen Hill went after the two following an altercation this past weekend.  A warrant was issued on Monday and he was arrested Tuesday night.  Records indicate Hill was arrested twice within a 6-week period earlier this year on similar charges and had an emergency protective order against him that was issued back on March 4th.  He is lodged at Hardin County Detention center with a July 5th scheduled court date.  Bond is set at a quarter million dollars. 

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Thursday, June 27th, 2019

New Kentucky Laws and Regulations

You may be able to carry a concealed firearm without a permit.  Electric scooters are now under new regulations and  additional reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees are just a few issues addressed by a host of new laws and regulations going into effect today from the General Assembly Session earlier this year. The concealed carry law change is among those most talked about... It is Senate Bill 150, allowing Kentuckians age 21 and older who legally are eligible to possess a firearm to carry a concealed weapon without a license. Permitless carry will not be allowed where prohibited by federal law or otherwise prohibited.

Another highlight is House Bill 11, regulating the use of tobacco, e-cigarettes and vaping devices on public school campuses, in school vehicles and at school activities.  Beginning with the 2020-21 school year, these will all be banned. School districts have up to three years to opt out of the ban. The individual districts not opting out also will be able to set the penalties for violating the ban.

The Kentucky Constitution specifies new laws take effect 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature unless they have special effective dates, are general appropriation measures or include emergency clauses that make them effective immediately upon becoming law. Final adjournment of the 2019 session was March 28, making June 27 the effective date for most bills.

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Wednesday, June 26th, 2019

Metcalfe woman killed in crash

A Metcalfe County woman was killed Monday afternoon in a two vehicle collision. The Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office said that 18 year-old Kendra N. Moore was driving a 1996 Pontiac Sunfire westbound on KY 90 and was traveling too fast for road conditions. They say she lost control of her car and crossed the center line into the eastbound lane, striking a 2016 Dodge pickup driven by Bryan K. hale. Moore was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from her vehicle. Moore was transported to TJ Samson Hospital in Glasgow where she was pronounced dead. Hale refused treatment at the scene.

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Wednesday, June 26th, 2019

Horse Cave City Council Special Meetings

Horse Cave City Council has called special meetings this week. Thursday, June 27th, at 12 noon: First reading of the Ordinance to amend the 2018/19 budget. And Friday, June 28th, at 12 noon: Second reading of Ordinance to amend the 2018/19 budget. Since these are special called meetings, there are no other items on the agenda.

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Wednesday, June 26th, 2019

Stolen tractor located in Tennessee

The Glasgow Police Department say a missing tractor has been located in Westmoreland, TN. Police posted a picture Tuesday morning of a white truck they said was involved in stealing the tractor from Wright Implement. They said the theft occurred around 5:30 a.m. No other details have been released.

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Wednesday, June 26th, 2019

Florida man arrested in Cave City

Cave City Police arrested a Florida man for DUI. Police say they were dispatched to IGA Crossroads on Monday in reference to an intoxicated man leaving the parking lot in a red Hyundai. When officers arrived at IGA, they say the Hyundai leaving the parking lot and noticed the driver wasn't wearing a seat belt. Police pulled the car over and identified the driver as Michael Sell, of Florida. According to officers, they could smell alcohol on Sell. He was arrested and charged with failure to wear a seat belt and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense. Sell was taken to the Barren County Jail.

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Wednesday, June 26th, 2019

Infant critically abused by mother

A Barren County woman is facing criminal abuse charges of an infant. According to the Barren County Sheriff's Office, they responded to a Social Services investigation, in which a four-month-old that lived on Bethel Church Road was brought to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville with multiple skull fractures and brain bleeds, on June 14th. Officials went to the hospital and spoke with the mother, 21 year-old Brittney Begingni. Deputies say that during an interview, Benigni admitted to dropping the infant on an end table. On June 24th, authorities received medical records from the hospital and found the baby had a diagnosis of Abusive Head Trauma. The records showed that the child might lose her eyesight and have other life-altering injuries. Police then interviewed the mother at the sheriff's office, there she admitted that on June 10th, she shook her child and struck her multiple times, adding that after the incident, she went outside to smoke while wearing headphones to drown out the cries. Benigni was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Wednesday, June 26th, 2019

Edmonton home destroyed by fire Tuesday morning

Firefighters with the Edmonton Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the scene shortly after 2 a.m. at the corner of Rogers and North Main streets. Edmonton Fire Chief Jerry Clemmons said the home was fully engulfed when they arrived.  Firefighters assisting at the scene were from Metcalfe, North Metcalfe and Summer Shade Volunteer Fire departments.  Firefighters were called back to the home later Tuesday morning to spray more water on the remains of the house for telephone line work. No one was injured in the fire.  Clemmons says the cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

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Wednesday, June 26th, 2019

Kentucky man challenging extradition

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) - A Kentucky man in Filipino custody is challenging extradition to the U.S. where he's being charged with complicity to murder. The Bowling Green Daily News reports 39-year-old Antonio Marsonel Wilson is under indictment on several charges connected to the February death of Smajo Miropija. The Bowling Green Police Department says Miropija's death was a murder-for-hire.

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Tuesday, June 25th, 2019

Two local beaches closed due to E. coli

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers at Barren River Lake have closed two beaches due to the presence of E. coli.  The water at the beaches are tested weekly. The Narrows Campground Beach and Quarry Road showed above EPA standards during Wednesday's testing.  The beaches were closed by the Corps of Engineers because they were not safe for swimming. Testing will be done again this week.  The beach area at the state park is also closed due to high water.

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Tuesday, June 25th, 2019

Wanted Smiths Grove man arrested in Ohio

A Smiths Grove man has been arrested in Ohio. Officials say Brian Conley removed his court mandated ankle monitoring device near Smiths Grove on Interstate 65 Friday.  Conley had been released while awaiting trial on interstate threatening communications charged after authorities say he had attempted to ransom the parents of a Tennessee woman. He was supposed to appear in U.S. District Court the same day but fled.  Officials report that Bryan Conley was captured in Ada, Ohio. They say a concerned citizen contacted FBI Louisville about their encounter with Conley. He was found by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio and taken into custody without incident.

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Tuesday, June 25th, 2019

2 injured in Hardin County plane crash

Two people were injured Sunday night when a small plane crashed near Vine Grove in Hardin County. News reports cite a statement from the Vine Grove Police Department saying a single-engine aircraft crashed at the Vine Grove Airport. Police said two people on board were injured and taken to a hospital for treatment. Police did not release their names or any updates on their conditions. Jeff Lincoln, who lives near the airport, said the plane clipped a tree and stalled before crashing. He was the first on the scene and called emergency crews.

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Tuesday, June 25th, 2019

Hollander of Munfordville closing

Officials with Hollander Sleep Products announced they were permanently closing the Munfordville plant. A letter sent to employees states, "After significant contemplation during Hollander's current Chapter 11 bankruptcy re-organization proceeding, Hollander has concluded that the Munfordville Plant is no longer a viable manufacturing facility due to significant decreases in the orders, for the mattress products manufactured at the Munfordville Plant and the physical limitations for the Munfordville Plant." The Kentucky Career Center confirmed they received notification for the permanent closure of the plant. officials said the closure affects 208 employees. The closure of the plant will occur over a 14 day period beginning August 21st, 2019.

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Tuesday, June 25th, 2019

Two women arrested in Morgantown

Morgantown Police have arrested two women on multiple charges. According to police, Officers conducted a traffic stop on Ottis White Street. Through an investigation, 24 year-old Alicia Brown and 19 year-old Madison Westmoreland were arrested and charged with receiving stolen property (firearm), possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine), drug paraphernalia buy/possess and trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense. Additionally, Brown was charged with operating on a suspended or revoked operator's license and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Both women were lodged in the Butler County Jail.

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Monday, June 24th, 2019

22 arrests in drug roundup

Twenty two people have been arrested in Hart County during a drug roundup detail. On June 11th, 12th & 13, the Kentucky State Police, Hart County Sheriff's Office, Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force and the Munfordville Police Department, cited eight people, arrested 12 and located one fugitive. A large amount of contraband was seized including 450 grams of marijuana, 2 grams of crystal meth, 53 THC vapes, 77 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 45 dosage units of MDMA, 20 dosage units of LSD, 3 amphetamines, 8 Adderall, 1 gram of THC wax and 2 grams of Cocaine. The following 22 people were arrested for various offenses during the three days:

Spencer Rigdon, Luke Durigon, Jay Ciccolini, Maxwell Durigon, Christopher Thompson, Terry Kinzie, Logan Strong, Casey Smith, Peyton Sadler, Hector Macias Nuno, Adam Fogelmanchanes, Rachel Meyer, James Heath, Morgan Sanger, Shane Eisenhauer, Desiree Matthies, Edvin Cardona-Ramirez, Richard Bassett, Cecilia Gonzales, Richard Shepherd, John Rankin and Gianni Vecchio. All were lodged in the Hart County Jail.

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Monday, June 24th, 2019

Hart County Fiscal Court Meeting

The Hart County Fiscal Court met Thursday morning in the courtroom. After Judge Joe Choate called the meeting to order, Bro. Billy Joe Foster, pastor of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, opened the meeting with prayer. Reports were given by the road department, Sheriff Jeff Wilson, maintenance report and Jailer Israel Bergenson stated there was a total of 213 inmates in the county jail. After routine business, the court approved the 2nd reading of 15 mph for Jesse Fultz Road, budget and bank transfers, right of way for GRVWD on G. Highbaugh Road, Judge Executive and Treasurer to open money market account with Limestone Bank, 2019/20, Administrative Code and Personnel policies, accepted resignation of Elroy Larimore from Industrial Authority, Magistrates requests, appointed Raymond Hishmeh, Jay McCoy and Josh Robertson to the PVA appeals board and hired Anthony Jones as new custodian at the Justice Center at $10.50 per hour. The court's next meeting will be Thursday, July 18th, at 9:00 a.m. in the courtroom.

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Monday, June 24th, 2019

$2M grant for new Hospice Home

The T. J. Community Mission Foundation has announced that it has received a $2 million USDA Rural Economic Development Loan through Farmers RECC to aid in the construction of a New Hospice Home. According to a news release, in 2015, the board of directors of the Foundation identified a critical need in Barren County for a residential hospice home for patients facing end-of-life-care. The loan funds will be repaid over time through donations to the Foundation and normal operations at the Hospice Home. The facility will be located on Glenview Drive in Glasgow and will include eight inpatient rooms, kitchen and living spaces and private areas for families and guests. Groundbreaking is scheduled for this year, with an opening date in 2020.

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Monday, June 24th, 2019

Two injured in plane crash

Two people were injured Sunday night after a plane preparing to land at the Vine Grove airport clipped a tree and plunged to the ground. Jeff Lincoln, who lives on Airport Road a few hundred yards from where the yellow plane landed, said he was the first person on the scene and call 911. Lincoln said the pilot and a backseat passenger were pinned in the plane. The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. Several emergency crews responded to the crash scene, including the Vine Grove fire and police departments, Radcliff fire department, Hardin County EMS and Kentucky Air Methods.

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Monday, June 24th, 2019

Deadly wrong-way crash on I-65

The man killed in Thursday's wrong-way crash on Southbound I-65 near Bonnieville, has been identified. Kentucky State Police say 37 year-old Charles Cartwright, of Louisville, was driving a 2008 Toyota SUV northbound on the southbound side of the interstate just before 3:30 a.m. when he collided head-on with a MCI Greyhound bus and a semi. Cartwright was pronounced dead at the scene. The bus driver is identified as 38 year-old Michael Whitefield, of California. He was transported to T. J. Samson Community Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Six passengers on the bus were transported to local hospitals for minor injuries. Twenty nine additional passengers were uninjured and sheltered at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Maintenance Facility in Munfordville until the bus line sent a replacement for them to continue to their destination. The 2016 Freightliner semi driver is identified as 34 year-old Jamie Crescencio, of Mexico. Neither Crescencio nor his passenger were injured. It is not yet known why Cartwright was traveling in the wrong direction but unconfirmed reports suggest he may have been traveling north on the southbound side for several miles. The incident created major traffic problems through the area. I-65 was backed up nearly 5 miles by mid-day and US 31W traffic was moving at a crawl from Upton to Munfordville. Heavy Thursday morning rains played a role in delays of clearing the scene. After reconstruction and cleanup, I-65 southbound reopened at 2:00 p.m.

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Monday, June 24th, 2019

Autopsy confirms 7 year-old was strangled

An autopsy has confirmed the death of a 7 year-old Hardin County boy as strangulation. Sheriff John Ward said the death clearly was not an accident. The obituary identified the 7 year-old as Karsen Lee Miller, the son of Mark and Sharon Miller, who was a student at North Park Elementary School. A 15 year-old boy has been arrested and charged with the murder of the 7 year-old family member. Ward said the Hardin County Sheriff's Office and Hardin County EMS responded shortly after noon Thursday to the Trappers Ridge Court area off Ky 1600 near Vine Grove. He said the boy was transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead before 1:00 p.m. 

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Monday, June 24th, 2019

Larue County fugitive arrested

A fugitive from Larue County has been arrested on several charges. On Thursday, Hart County Sheriff's Office arrived at Catholic Hill Road in Bonnieville in an attempt to locate the fugitive. While on scene, Brandon W. Moore, of Larue County, was located. Moore had 3 outstanding warrants to include parole violation, failure to attend Halfway House Program, possession of firearm by convicted felon, drug paraphernalia/buy/possess, persistent felony offender 1, possession of controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine), flagrant non-support and persistent felony offender, 2nd. Moore was lodged in the Hart County Jail. The Hart County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force.

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Monday, June 24th, 2019

Teen dies in Logan County crash

An 18 year-old is dead from a car accident Saturday in Logan County. The sheriff's office and Russellville Police responded to a two-vehicle crash around 12:20 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 68 Bypass and KY 79N (Morgantown Road). The investigation found that 18 year-old Caleb Jenkins, of Russellville, was driving a 2004 Mazda RX8 and tried to turn left across U. S. 68 Bypass onto  79 N (Morgantown Road). According to the investigation, Jenkins entered the path of a freightliner tractor-trailer driven by Charles Scarbrough, of Jeffersonville, Indiana. Deputies say Jenkins' car hit the tractor-trailer and he was pronounced dead on scene by the Logan County Coroner's Office. The crash is still under investigation.

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Tuesday, June 18th, 2019

Hart County Clerk's Office closed Saturday

Hart County Clerk Lisa Sander's Office will be closed Saturday, June 22nd. The office will be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Tuesday, June 18th, 2019

Tuesday, June 18th, 2019

Greensburg man arrested in Glasgow

A Greensburg man was arrested by Glasgow Police Sunday on drug charges.  A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle on East Main Street.  Police found various drug paraphernalia inside the car. The passenger, Erb Roution, claimed the items belonged to him.  Roution was arrested and charged with Tampering with Physical Evidence, Possession of a Controlled Substance, 3rd Degree-Drug Unspecified, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Prescription Controlled Substance not in Proper Container, 1st offense.

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Tuesday, June 18th, 2019

Couple arrested for wanton endangerment

A man and woman were arrested over the weekend in Metcalfe County. According to the Metcalfe County Sheriff's office, 40 year-old Michael Miller and 31 year-old Ashley Miller were swimming in the Little Barren River. The couple had been drinking and arguing while three juveniles were in their care.  Michael Miller allegedly left in his vehicle. Ashley Miller and the children walked to a barn where she passed out.  One of the juveniles walked to a nearby residence to get help.  EMS was able to revive Ashley and she was taken to Barren County Jail on three counts of wanton endangerment, second degree.  Authorities located Michael Miller a short distance away.  He was arrested on three counts of wanton endangerment, second degree and for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, first offense. Both were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Tuesday, June 18th, 2019

Buffalo woman identified in fire

A Buffalo woman has been identified as the victim in a house fire. 30 year-old Chasidy R. Wolford, of Buffalo, has been identified as they victim in the house fire that occurred last Wednesday in Buffalo.  The Kentucky State Police Post 4 detectives responded to the residential house fire in Larue County Wednesday at 4:45 p.m. EDT. The victim was taken to the State Medical Examiner's Office in Louisville for an autopsy and positive identification. The origination of the fire and cause of death are still under investigation.  KSP was assisted at the scene by State Fire Marshall Deputy Mike Killebrew, Buffalo Fire Department and the Larue County

Coroner's Office. The investigation is ongoing by Kentucky State Police.

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Tuesday, June 18th, 2019

Muldraugh man indicted for wanton endangerment

A 27 year-old Muldraugh man has been indicted for first-degree wanton endangerment. 27 year-old Christopher Adam Kwarciany was arrested May 21st by the Elizabethtown Police Department when he was found unconscious in a vehicle with an unattended child. The citation said the child was in proximity of a bag of methamphetamine. Kwarciany also was indicted on first-degree possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine, first-degree possession of a controlled substance - heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and public intoxication.

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Monday, June 17th, 2019

Caneyville man arrested in Butler County

A 35 year-old Caneyville man has been arrested in Butler County on several charges. Police say they responded Sunday to an area of Bowling Green Road in reference to a reckless driver. They say officers turned on their lights and the vehicle kept going for about nine miles, until running out of gas. Morgantown Police arrested 35 year-old Nathan Sanford, who was charged with several offenses including: speeding 26 mph or more over the speed limit, reckless driving, disregarding a stop sign, wanton endangerment, 1st degree (police officer), possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia buy-possess. Police say Sanford also had a warrant out of Butler County. Sanford was lodged in the Butler County Jail.

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Monday, June 17th, 2019

New interim chief seeks to restore trust

Horse Cave Police Department's new interim chief is working to restore trust in the department in the wake of an FBI investigation beginning in 2018. "I've been in law enforcement since 2000 and it's exciting for me to be able to start in that role." said Heather Childress, Horse Cave Police Department Interim Chief. She is not only the first female chief in the department's history but the first female officer as well. Childress began her lawn enforcement career n 2000 beginning at Munfordville, the Radcliff Police Department, and then served as Chief Deputy for the Hart County Sheriff's Department. She assumed her role with Horse Cave June 1st of this year. Childress says she is prepared to restore the community's faith in the department. "To protect and serve the community to bring back that trust and bring back that faith in the police department and the police officers." she said.

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Monday, June 17th, 2019

Murder conviction upheld in Supreme Court

The Kentucky Supreme Court has upheld a murder conviction and 55 year sentence for a man who killed his sister-in-law. The Bowling Green Daily News reports George Walker's sentence was upheld last week. The 24 year-old man was convicted last year of strangling 23 year-old Alice Walker in 2015 and tampering with physical evidence in her death. Alice Walker's body was found bound with rope, wrapped in a tarp and dumped in a river near her Adairville home. George Walker's appeal argued jurors saw a suppressed portion of his confession, which he argued shouldn't have been used as evidence because his rights were violated during it. The court dismissed these arguments, saying Walker's defense wasn't harmed by the video and his rights weren't violated.

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Monday, June 17th, 2019

Fatal collision in Campbellsville

An investigation into a fatal collision in Campbellsville is underway.  Police say the three vehicle collision occurred Thursday afternoon on KY 55 south. A preliminary investigation revealed that 34 year-old Fazliddin Bozorov, of New York, was traveling north in a 2018 Volvo pickup, when he struck a Jeep Wrangler being operated by 42 year-old Dawn Miles, of Columbia. Miles was stopped in a construction zone. Her vehicle overturned and struck a Chevy Silverado pickup, being operated by Jeffrey Hubbard, of Indiana, causing both vehicle to catch fire. Dawn Miles was pronounced dead at the scene by the Taylor County Coroner.  Hubbard and a passenger in his truck were not injured.   Bozorov was arrested and charged with reckless homicide, failure to render aid, reckless driving, and failure of non-owner to maintain required insurance. Bozorov was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center.

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Monday, June 17th, 2019

Autopsy results have been released in the death of a 23 year-old Park City woman.  Federal Bureau of Investigations in Louisville determined that Mariah Amber Decru's immediate cause of death was 'acute diphenhydramine intoxication' and that the manner of death was listed as 'undetermined'.  Authorities say no foul play is suspected.  Decru's body was found within Zion Hill Cemetery at Mammoth Cave National Park in March.

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Friday, June 14th, 2019

Teen shooting a tragic accident

The Edmonson County Sheriff's Office says the fatal shooting of 15 year-old Noah Thomas Brown, was "simply a tragic accident". The shooting occurred in the Rocky Hill community Tuesday morning, which involved two other juveniles who were at the scene.  The sheriff's office says once the investigation is complete, it will be turned over to the Edmonson County Attorney for review and his office will make the final determination if charges are filed. Funeral services for Noah Thomas Brown are being held Sunday at Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel.

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Friday, June 14th, 2019

Tompkinsville officer injured during arrest

A Tompkinsville Police Officer was injured Wednesday night after making a traffic stop. The officer stated he attempted to get out of his patrol car, when the driver, Richard Ballard, and a passenger, exited the vehicle and began shouting at him.  While the officer attempted to place the female under arrest, Ballard began to push him. Ballard resisted arrest and the officer drew his taser, at which time Ballard complied and was placed under

arrest. The officer suffered a cut to his left elbow and a knot under his left eye. EMS responded to the scene, the officer refused treatment.  Ballard's car was also damaged during the altercation. He was charged with no tail lamps, disorderly conduct 2nd degree, resisting arrest, menacing, assault, 3rd degree-police officer and

criminal mischief, 3rd degree.

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Friday, June 14th, 2019

Hart County Grand Jury Recent Indictments:

1. Casandra Willis, 26, of Munfordville, for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine), tampering with physical evidence, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

2. Deno Logsdon, 54, of Clarkson, for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine), tampering with physical evidence, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

3. Melanie Willis, 47, of Munfordville, for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine), tampering with physical evidence, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

4. Eddie Simpson, 36, of Grayson, for flagrant non-support and persistent felony offender, 1st degree.

5. Desiree Lester, 31, of Crossville, TN, for flagrant non-support.

6. Steven Glaab, 40, of Munfordville, for arson, 1st degree, and 2 counts of wanton endangerment, 1st degree.

7. Byron Bradley,  36, of Horse Cave, for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree - 1st offense (cocaine), possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, 1st offense, failure of owner to maintain required insurance, no registration plates, no registration receipt and improper display of Ky registration plates.

8. Kimberly Evans, 28, of Hardyville, for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and persistent felony offender, 2nd degree.

9. Brandon Carroll, 35, of Munfordville, for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a defaced firearm, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and persistent felony offender, 1st degree.

10. Daniel Small, 41, of Sonora, for 1st degree burglary, tampering with physical evidence, assault, 4th degree and possession of drug paraphernalia.

11. Joseph Caissey, 38, of Magnolia, for flagrant non-support.

12. Brittany Stinson, 24, of Munfordville, for complicity to fraudulent use of a credit card $500 or more, but less than $10,000, and complicity to theft of identity of another without consent.

13. John Spangler, 60, of Canmer, for receiving stolen property (firearm), operating a motor vehicle with license suspended for DUI, 1st offense, carrying a concealed deadly weapon, possession of a controlled substance, 3rd degree, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, 2nd offense, failure to produce insurance card, no registration plates, no registration receipt and rear license plate not illuminated.

14. Mary Smith, 29, of Munfordville, for receiving stolen property and operating a motor vehicle while license suspended.

15. Jessica Marchin, 32, of Bonnieville, for assault 2nd degree ­- domestic violence.

16. Larry Love, 48, of Bonnieville, for 1st degree trafficking in a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

17. Amy Jewell, 33, of Glasgow, for flagrant non-support.

18. Jesse Jeffries, 27, of Munfordville, for complicity to fraudulent use of a credit card $500 or more, but less than $10,000 and complicity to theft of identity of another without consent.

19. Aden Detweiler, 39, of Munfordville, for flagrant, non-support.

20. Mitchell Cross, 36, of Knob Lick, for flagrant non-support.

21. Richard Cardwell, 34, of Bowling Green, for fleeing and evading police, 1st degree (motor vehicle), wanton endangerment, 1st degree, (police officer), assault, 3rd degree, possession of anhydrous ammonia with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine.

22. Billy Butler, 41, address unknown, for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine), leaving the scene of an accident, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal mischief, 2nd degree, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, 2nd offense, and failure of non-owner/operator to maintain required insurance.

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Thursday, June 13th, 2019

Man arrested in horse buggy crash

Smiths Grove Police responded to a collision between a car and a horse drawn carriage Tuesday, on the 1400 block of Hydropondsville Road. Officers arrived on the scene and discovered that the driver of the carriage, Reuben Yoder, was under the influence of alcohol. Yoder and his 8 passengers were not injured in the crash and neither was the driver of the car. Yoder was arrested for operating a non-motor vehicle under the influence, wanton endangerment  and criminal mischief. He was lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail.

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Thursday, June 13th, 2019

Two Vehicle Injury Collision in Warren County

On Wednesday, June 12th at 1:29 p.m., the Kentucky State Police Post 3, Bowling Green received a call for service from the Warren County Sheriff’s Department requesting assistance with an investigation regarding a two vehicle injury collision. The collision had occurred on US 68, near the intersection of Stamps Road. Trooper First Class Joe Gregory responded to the collision.

A preliminary investigation has revealed that James Embry (41), of Morgantown, was operating a 2006 Mack brand dump truck traveling eastbound on US 68 near the Logan County line. Embry had pulled onto US 68 from Stamps Road and was accelerating, when he was struck from behind by a 2004 International service truck being operated by Blake Jones (23), of Bowling Green.

Blake Jones was flown via medical helicopter to TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville for treatment of injuries sustained in the collision. He is currently listed in stable condition. James Embry refused medical treatment/transport while on scene.

The investigation continues and is currently being led by Trooper First Class Joe Gregory. Trooper First Class Gregory was assisted on scene by other KSP personnel, Warren County Sheriff’s Department, Auburn Fire Department, Logan County Sheriff’s Department, Browning Fire Department and AirEvac. No further information is available for release at this time.

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Thursday, June 13th, 2019

One Dead After Residential Fire in Larue County

Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 4 detectives responded to a residential house fire in Larue County Wednesday evening. At approximately 4:45 P.M. EDT, KSP received a call from the State Fire Marshal requesting assistance with a residential structure fire at 618 Otter Creek Road, in the Buffalo community of Larue County. Preliminary investigation revealed that upon the fire departments arrival, a deceased victim was located inside the residence. The victim was taken to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Louisville for an autopsy and positive identification. The origination of the fire and cause of death are still under investigation.

KSP was assisted at the scene by State Fire Marshall Deputy Mike Killebrew, Buffalo Fire Department and the Larue County Coroner’s Office. The investigation is ongoing.

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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019

MCNP delays Green River Ferry Crossing closure

Mammoth Cave National Park’s planned closure of the Green River Ferry Crossing and Green River Ferry Road for a vehicle ramp extension project has been delayed until Monday, July 8th, due to changes in the contractor’s construction timeline. The three week delay in the start date will not change the construction schedule’s end date, which remains Friday, November 15th. The Green River Ferry ramp extension project will extend the current vehicle access ramps into the Green River by 30 feet which should allow the ferry boat to operate during periods of low water levels.

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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019

Three arrested on drug charges in Glasgow

Indiana woman arrested in Glasgow

Glasgow Police arrested an Indiana woman Sunday on East Main Street. 44 year-old Danielle Hornberger was pulled over for a traffic stop and was found to be driving under the influence. Hornberger was charged with DUI (1st offense), first degree possession of a controlled substance (first offense, drug unspecified), third-degree possession of a controlled substance (drug unspecified) and prescribed controlled substance not in proper container. Hornberger was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center and has since been released. 

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Tuesday, June 11th, 2019

Murder trial date set for Madden

The case against Timothy Madden, the man accused of murdering seven-year-old Gabbi Doolin, is moving toward a trial date. Judge Janet Crocker held a status conference this past Friday in the case of Madden. Because of several moving parts in the case, Judge Crocker finalized the timeline of events before heading into the trial, which is scheduled to being September 4th in Hardin County. On July 24th, defense and prosecution are scheduled for a pretrial conference, where there could potentially be a personal appearance by Madden. And on August 5th, jury orientation is scheduled in Hardin County to find those who will serve on the jury during Madden's trial. Judge Crocker set a final pretrial conference for August 9th where defense and prosecution can address any issues before heading into trial.

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Morgantown man arrested for DUI

A 59 year-old Morgantown man has been arrested after crashing into a bank. According to the Morgantown Police Department, 59 year-old James Brown, of Morgantown, crashed his vehicle into Limestone Bank on West GL Smith Street. Brown was charged with DUI 1st and Wanton Endangerment 2nd, (2 counts). Brown was transported to the Butler County Jail.

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Multi-car crash claims one life

A multi-car crash in Leitchfield has left one man dead. On Thursday, the Grayson County Sheriff's Office responded to a crash near the 4300 block of Owensboro Road in the early afternoon. Upon investigation, they say a Ford F250, driven by 54 year-old Martin Brown, of Fordsville, was traveling east when his driver's side mirror struck the mirror of a Nissan Titan pickup, driven by 68 year-old Paul Blandford, of Mt. Wahsington, who driving on the other side. The impact caused Brown to travel into the westbound lane and strike a Ford Ranger head-on. The Ford Ranger spun and hit a mailbox, ending up in a private drive. The driver, 69 year-old Emmett Shaw, of Leitchfield, was killed instantly and pronounced dead at the scene. Immediately after the crash, a fourth vehicle driven by 56 year-old Gary Myatt, of Falls of Rough, lost control while driving on the wet roads and debris, causing minor damage to his vehicle. Martin Brown was taken to Twin Lakes ER for minor injuries and Blandford was not injured. The roadway was completely shut down for approximately two hours. An investigation into the crash is underway.

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