Friday, February 13th, 2026

Kentucky State Police arrested 38-year-old Johnathan Taylor of Green County early Thursday on a charge related to child sexual abuse material. The case results from an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation after discovery of shared images of child sexual exploitation online. A search warrant was executed at a residence in Greensburg where equipment believed to be used to facilitate the crime was seized. Taylor is currently charged with one count of possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance. The case is open and remains under investigation. Johnathan Taylor is currently jailed in Taylor County Detention Center.

Thursday, February 12th, 2026

Woman Dies In Cave City Fire

A 95‑year‑old Barren County woman has died following a house fire Tuesday evening. Authorities say the fire broke out just before 8pm at a home on Bunch Road in Cave City. Coroner Tim Gibson identified the victim as Valeria Peden. She was found inside the home and later taken to the state medical examiner’s office in Louisville. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Thursday, February 12th, 2026

Man Arrested After Out Of State Investigation Points Back To Glendale

Kentucky State Police says a Glendale man faces sexual abuse charges following an online investigation. On Tuesday, 51‑year‑old Christopher Scott Barnes was taken into custody after an undercover operation which was initiated by Santa Claus, Indiana Police. Investigators there identified a suspect believed to be in Kentucky, and the case was turned over to the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch. A search warrant was executed at a home in Glendale where officers seized electronic equipment for forensic review. Barnes is currently charged with one count of being a fugitive from another state, three counts of procuring or promoting the use of a minor by electronic means and three counts of indecent exposure. He is jailed at Hardin County Detention Center.

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Thursday, February 12th, 2026

Two Dead In Green County Mobile Home Fire

Two people were killed Tuesday in an early‑morning house fire in the Summersville community of Green County. Fire crews were called just after midnight to a mobile home on William E. Lobb Drive. When units arrived, they found the home heavily involved, with fire consuming about half the structure and thick smoke throughout the rest. Firefighters began attacking flames and searching the remaining areas of the home after spotting two vehicles in the driveway, indicating the residents might still be inside. During the search, crews located two adults who were pronounced deceased at the scene. They have been identified as Belinda McDonald and Erb Roution. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, though officials say foul play is not suspected.

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Thursday, February 12th, 2026

McConnell Home After Brief Hospital Stay

Senator Mitch McConnell is recovering at home this week after a brief hospital stay. According to his office, McConnell checked himself into a local hospital Monday night after experiencing flu‑like symptoms, saying it was done out of an abundance of caution. His staff reported that his prognosis is positive and that he remained in regular contact with them throughout his stay. McConnell, who is 83 years old, was discharged on Tuesday. His office says he is grateful for the care he received and will be working from home on doctors’ advice while he continues to recover.

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Wednesday, February 11th, 2026

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In high school basketball, the Raiders of Hart County were defeated by Edmonson County Tuesday night, 63-59. It was also homecoming night at Hart County High School. Lex Reynolds was named King and Emma Bennett was named Queen.

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Wednesday, February 11th, 2026

Hart County Fiscal Court Recap

Hart County Fiscal Court met Tuesday morning. Departmental reports included the jail report, which stated 135 inmates currently being held in the jail. An annual report for the animal shelter stated 545 dogs were housed and/or adopted by the facility during 2025. Judge Executive Joe Choate expressed appreciation on behalf of the court to the staff of the shelter. The judge also thanked citizens for their patience during the snow and ice storm and complemented the road department and solid waste for their hard work in extreme circumstances. The court approved routine budget items and an annual incentive to the judge executive and magistrates. The court approved a memorandum of agreement with the Veteran's Committee for its use during the the recent winter storm. Debbie Fowler was reappointed to the Green River Valley Water District Board and a road department position was moved from part time to full time at $15 per hour. The next meeting of Hart County Fiscal Court is set for February 24th.

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Wednesday, February 11th, 2026

Man Hit And Killed On I-65

An Elizabethtown man died Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle on I-65 southbound between Lebanon Junction and Elizabethtown. Kentucky State Police identified 45-year-old Carl Ollis as a pedestrian, but did not specify the reason for him being on foot on the interstate. Police say Ollis was hit by an SUV operated by an individual from Alabama who was not named.  No charges were listed in the police report.  The incident remains under investigation.  The interstate was closed from approximately 4:30 to 8:30 resulting in significant traffic backup for southbound motorists.

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Wednesday, February 11th, 2026

Woman Arrested In False Report Case

A Munfordville woman is tied to the false report of a sexual assault at Wal-mart in Glasgow from last week. Investigators say 18-year-old Autumn Tomlin was taken into custody by the Hart County Sheriff’s Department on a warrant issued by Glasgow Police. The charge is listed as falsely reporting an incident.  No other information was released with the arrest announcement, but the case remains under investigation. Tomlin was originally taken to Hart County Jail on Tuesday. Jail records indicate she was released early this morning.

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Tuesday, February 10th, 2026

Munfordville City Council Recap

Munfordville City Council met in regular session Monday afternoon.  Last month's meeting minutes were approved, and as a follow up from that meeting, it was announced FLOCK Cameras would be operative within about a month. These cameras are a result of a partnership with the county, which fiscal court approved at their meeting in December. In other council business, the former Gulf Service Station property at 601 Main Street sold at auction for $66,000. The reserve had been set at the previous meeting for $65,000. Routine business included reports from the sports complex, police, fire, cemetery, tourism, zoning, water and code enforcement. Munfordville also approved a resolution to become a sister city to Amesbury, England, with more information on the designation to be announced.

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Tuesday, February 10th, 2026

Horse Cave City Council Recap

Horse Cave City Council met in regular session Monday night with mostly routine business on the agenda. After minutes from the January meeting and the financial report were provided and approved, the council appointed members to the Board of Architectural Review. Ken Russell and Sandra Wilson were reappointed to the board, while George Havris and Mary Mate were given initial appointments to the board. All will serve a three-year term. Available departmental reports were given and the meeting adjourned.

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Tuesday, February 10th, 2026

Bicycle And Horseback Regulation Changes Considered In Mammoth Cave National Park

The National Park Service invites public input to amend special regulations for riding bicycles and horses within Mammoth Cave National Park. A proposed rule would allow the superintendent to authorize bicycle use on approximately 37 miles of multi-use trails, including existing trails and trails yet-to-be constructed. It would also allow horseback riding along Houchin Ferry North/Ollie Ridge Road. A study of these proposed changes found no significant impact and indicates they are consistent with protecting the park’s natural, scenic and aesthetic values, safety considerations and management objectives. The determination also confirms that these uses would not noticeably disturb wildlife or park resources. Information on these regulation changes is available along with a public comment opportunity on the nps.gov website. The comment period is now open and closes April 10th.

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Tuesday, February 10th, 2026

High School Basketball Ticker

Caverna hosted Hart County Monday night in a rescheduled 18th District Basketball match-up.  In the girls game, the Lady Raiders picked up a victory over the Lady Colonels, 52-14.  The boys game featured an unusual ending.  With a stop in play at 1:47 remaining in the 4th quarter, officials ended the game as some members of the crowd became disorderly and disruptive. The final score was recorded as a 71-47 win for the Colonels.

It was homecoming at Caverna on Monday night.  Congrats to Jayanah Nuckols for being named Homecoming Queen and Jalen Crain for being named Homecoming King.

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Monday, February 9th, 2026

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Monday, February 9th, 2026

Congressman Brett Guthrie stopped by a Hart County landmark Friday morning to celebrate a big milestone. Green River Hill Grocery is marking 75 years of service and Guthrie officially entered the store into the congressional record. The longtime grocery has been a staple of the community between Canmer and Linwood, known for its home‑style meals and locally sourced foods. Guthrie says recognizing businesses like this helps preserve an important part of America’s story, especially as so many small hometown stores have disappeared. The Wright family, who took over the grocery just over a year ago, says the real credit belongs to the community — the neighbors who stop in each day for milk, pie, or a quick sandwich. Green River Hill Grocery is located at 5685 North Jackson Highway.

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Voters in the city of Clarkson will soon decide whether alcohol sales should be allowed inside city limits. Grayson County Fiscal Court approved putting the issue on the ballot during a special meeting Thursday morning. Only Clarkson residents will vote on the referendum in the May 19th primary. Another alcohol‑related vote will appear in Grayson County for allowing sales at the golf course.

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Friday, February 6th, 2026

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Thursday, February 5th, 2026

Former Church Building Destroyed By Fire

Firefighters responded Tuesday to the old Chalybeate Church Building, located on KY 3611 in Edmonson County. When crews arrived, the building was fully engulfed. It was a total loss. Eight departments responded to the blaze. No injuries are reported. Initial investigation suggests an electrical issue as the cause. The building was built in 1913 and served multiple congregations and denominations, most recently as Chalybeate United Baptist Church in 1956. That congregation moved into a new building in 2004. The former church was purchased by a local couple about two years ago and has since been utilized as a photography studio and woodworking shop.

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Thursday, February 5th, 2026

Man Shoots At His Son

Police responded to Wax on Sunday, after a man shot at his son and also tried to stab him.  Just before 1pm, 59-year-old John Caddell fired four to six shots from a handgun as his son departed the residence in a truck. He then retreated back into the home. The son returned to check on his father, who had been drinking heavily. While the two were talking in the kitchen of the residence, Caddell attempted to slash his son in the abdomen. His son retreated and called police. John Caddell was taken into custody and charged with wanton endangerment and attempted assault.

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Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026

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Monday, February 2nd, 2026

Hart County High School Cheerleaders Place In National Finals

Hart County High School Varsity Cheer wrapped up a week in Florida participating in UCA Nationals Competition on Sunday. After advancing to finals, the group performed and placed 8th, nationwide, in the Varsity Coed Game Day Division.

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Monday, February 2nd, 2026

Colonels In The All "A" Classic Championship

The Caverna Colonels came up one possession short in a thrilling ending against Lyon County in the All "A" Classic State Tournament championship game in Owensboro on Sunday. Caverna snaps a nine-game winning streak in the 49-46 loss.

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Monday, February 2nd, 2026

Police Arrest Two Responding To Tip

On Friday evening, Hodgenville police responded to a location along Kings Road in New Haven after receiving a tip regarding a wanted man. Investigation led to the discovery of methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana. A butane hash oil lab was also found. As a result, 55-year-old Edward James Joiner was arrested and charge with trafficking in these substances, along with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, possession a defaced firearm and possession of drug paraphernalia. A second suspect, identified as 35-year-old Bradley Alfred McManus, was also  arrested and charged with assault of a police officer and resisting arrest. Both remain jailed at LaRue County Detention Center.

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Monday, February 2nd, 2026

Hit And Run Suspect Taken To Hospital In Brief Standoff

A brief standoff resulted in the arrest of a Glasgow man on Sunday. A traffic stop was made in the Big Lots parking lot on a vehicle with suspected involvement in a hit-and-run incident. The suspect refused to follow officer commands, leading officers to fire. The suspect was taken T J Samson Community Hospital.  Once medical clearance is made, the suspect will be booked at Barren County Detention Center. Additional details are expected to be released today regarding the identity and condition of the suspect. Glasgow Police Department is being assisted by the Barren County Sheriff Department with investigation of the incident.

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Friday, January 30th, 2026

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Thursday, January 29th, 2026

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Wednesday, January 28th, 2026

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Tuesday, January 27th, 2026

Friday, January 23rd, 2026

Extreme Cold Conditions Will Last Several Days

While record cold temperatures accompanied the 2015 storm for the first couple of days, warmer conditions emerged, with temperatures rising into the 40s and 50s on the second and third days after snow ended. When this weekend's storm passes, temperatures will stay below freezing for several days, likely not returning to the freezing mark until next Friday based on current forecast guidance. This will create added complications for road crews with reduced effectiveness of salt and calcium and plow blades unable to get additional "bite" on pavement. Once snow stops, this will render plowing ineffective as the blade simply glides over compacted ice. Crews may resort to using graders to "peel" off ice from road surfaces. That option comes at high risk of pavement damage, leaving broken asphalt and requiring costly repair and greatly reducing roadway surface life expectancy.

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Friday, January 23rd, 2026

Resident Expectations For Clearing Roads

Residents are encouraged to familiarize their location in relation to KYTC's priority route system. Interstates and parkways are the highest priority, followed by "A" routes, which include US 31W, US 31E for north-south connectivity and KY 88 for east-west connectivity. Remaining "B" and "C" routes will be addressed as possible.  With a heavy snow event, long-duration precipitation and high hourly snowfall rates, it is likely "B" and "C" routes will not be plowed until well into the storm. Residents should also understand "B" and "C" routes were given priority in pre-treatment before the storm because of their priority status during the storm. The goal in giving "B" and "C" routes pre-treatment priority is to get a high-dose base layer of brine down and assist with plowing effectiveness once crews are able to get to them.

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Thursday, January 22nd, 2026

The Last Snow to Compare to the Current Forecast

Kentucky hasn't experienced a snow storm like the one expected for this weekend in more than a decade. Early 2015, Lexington recorded 17.1" of snow for March 4th and 5th, as localized reports between there and Elizabethtown topped 20 inches. With forecasts suggesting the possibility of some portions of North-Central Kentucky pickup up 15+ inches of snow, totals this Saturday/Sunday may rival the 2015 storm. The event 11 years ago brought I-65 to a halt in Hart, Hardin and Bullitt Counties. In all, thousands of vehicles were stranded on the interstate between Tennessee and Indiana in various locations, with the most significant blockages causing some motorists to be trapped for more than 17 hours. As that storm began, wrecks at the onset blocked the southbound side of the interstate coming up the incline approaching Elizabethtown, causing a chain reaction where highway crews could not recover and keep up with such intense snowfall rates. Stranded cars not only blocked motorists, but also hindered plows from making rounds and treating the infamous winter driving obstacle. The same holds true for the section of interstate between Munfordville and Bonnieville. As snow piled up, sitting vehicles became unmovable with mounds of snow around them. A miles-long stretch of semis lined the interstate with many of them becoming disabled. When wrecks ahead were eventually cleared, getting each individual vehicle moving on the un-plowed and untreated road became a one-by-one recovery effort, extending the time for stranded motorist behind in the traffic backup. As this weekend's storm approaches, road crews, law enforcement, other emergency responders and towing companies will be working to keep routes like I-65 moving, even if at a crawl. With Kentucky's Quick Clearance mandate, non-injury collisions will be moved as quickly as possible so road crews can continue plowing and treating. Transportation officials say once the continuity of plow routes breaks down, it becomes impossible to keep up with the storm. They say it is imperative motorists refrain from unnecessary travel, and if travel cannot be avoided, take conditions very seriously and manage speed and distance to avoid collisions and runoffs at all cost. One crash can spiral into the breakdown of miles of interstate and seriously endanger thousands of other motorists.

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Thursday, January 22nd, 2026

Colonels Win And Advance, Bracket Schedule Changed

Caverna impressed with a decisive win over Owensoboro Catholic in the opening round of the All "A" Classic, 66-46 on Thursday morning.  The Colonels advance to take on Clinton County Friday at 3pm. Listen to the game live for free on WLOC and WLOCplus. Coverage begins at 2:40pm. With a Caverna victory, they move to the semifinals, which have been rescheduled to Sunday morning, February 1st.  The Championship will be held Sunday afternoon, February 1st.

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Wednesday, January 21st, 2026

US 68 Project To Begin In Green/Metcalfe Counties

A project to improve safety and mobility along a section of US 68 in Green and Metcalfe counties is ready to begin. Signs are expected to be posted this week, but most of the initial work will take place away from the existing road. The project will realign US 68 from near KY 729 in Green County to KY 745 in Metcalfe County. The 1.2 miles of new alignment will feature 11-feet wide travel lanes with 4-feet wide paved shoulders. The new alignment is designed to reduce curvature and grade variations and will include construction of a new bridge over Caney Fork Creek. The project is awarded to Scotty’s Contracting and Stone for $9.8 million. Construction is expected to take around two years to complete.

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Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

High School Basketball Ticker

The Lady Colonels were defeated Monday night as they hosted the Bowling Green Bluegrass Blazers, 63-41. Caverna's girls are off until Saturday afternoon, when they are scheduled to host Somerset.

The Lady Raiders defeated Washington County Monday night, 57-44. In the second game of the double header at Hart County High School, the Raiders lost to Washington County, 69-57.  Both teams are back in action tonight, with the Lady Raiders traveling to Adair County and the Raiders traveling to Russellville. We'll have the broadcast of the boys game with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 here on WLOC Sports.

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Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

Winter Weather Outlook For The Weekend Ahead

As the weekend approaches, weather forecast data continues to suggest development of a major winter storm for the eastern half of the US. Current guidance suggest winter precip late Friday, possibly lasting through early Sunday. The low track for this storm will greatly affect potential for precip type and amounts. The setup will feature heavy snow on the north side, freezing rain and ice in the middle and rain on the southern sector. Forecast details will come more into focus mid-to-late week. Current weekend outlooks put ice to our south with snow generally expected for Kentucky. Temperatures are currently expected to be cold with daytime highs below freezing and nighttime lows in single-digit territory. Combined with a long-duration possibility of snow, and prolonged travel impacts with reduced treatment effectiveness, anyone with travel plans for the weekend across our general region of the country should closely monitor forecasts and local residents should consider preparations now in order to bypass relying on last minute efforts for necessities such as heat sources, medications and other essentials.

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Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

Officials Searching For Missing Teen

Officials with the Barren County Sheriff’s Department are asking for help to find a missing female teen. The girl is identified as Azariah Miller, who was last seen at her home on Saturday. Her age and description were not officially released by police but a photo was posted on the Barren County Sheriff's Department Facebook Page. They ask anyone who may have information regarding Miller's location please call dispatch at 270-651-5151.

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Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

Federal Funding Announced To Include Help For Edmonson Water Customers

As US Senator Mitch McConnell winds down his political career, his ties in Washington continue benefiting Kentucky. Late last week, his office announce over $30 million in federal dollars to fund work on two major projects for our region of Kentucky which includes help for problems of Edmonson County Water District.  In addition to just over $21 Million in federal funds for the Rough River Dam Safety Modification Project in Grayson and Breckinridge Counties to ensure long-term integrity of Rough River Lake, just over $9.3 Million is marked for modernization of the water treatment plant in Edmonson County. The water treatment project will bolster capacity for the water district as it continues to update its system after decades of deferred maintenance and changes to Green River following the removal of Green River Lock and Dam Five. Edmonson County Water District's challenges in providing customers with service have been well documented in recent years, specifically in summer when lower river levels are most likely. Green River Valley Water District took over around 5,000 Edmonson Water District Customers in June and July of 2025 to help reduce Edmonson's service load. The agreement between these two providers also allowed for better maintenance of certain aspects of water supply infrastructure for the service area. More details about this round of federal funding will be announced as preparations are made for these improvements.

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Monday, January 19th, 2026

High School Basketball Ticker

Hart County's Lady Raiders were defeated by Casey County Friday night, 52-40. Tonight, Hart County' girls and boys host Washington County for a varsity double header at 5:30. We'll have the broadcast here on WLOC Sports.

The Lady Colonels of Caverna were defeated Warren Central on Saturday. Tonight, the Lady Colonels host Bowling Green's Bluegrass Blazers at 5pm. The Colonels defeated Bardstown Saturday, 73-51. The Colonels are off until their All "A" Classic game this Thursday.

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Monday, January 19th, 2026

Drug Bust In Hodgenville

Thursday afternoon, Hodgenville Police executed a narcotics related search warrant at at location along South Greensburg Street. They discovered 1.4 pounds of marijuana, over 50 illegal THC vapes, three handguns, two long guns and approximately $4800 in cash. Investigation led to the arrest of Cory Stark of Hodgenville for trafficking and cultivating marijuana.

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Friday, January 16th, 2026

KSP Conducts Death Investigation in Metcalfe County

Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in Metcalfe County. Troopers and Detectives were requested to respond to a report of a shooting incident

Wednesday morning on Shady Grove Wickerville Road in Metcalfe County. The preliminary investigation found a female identified as Doris June Huffman, 83, of Hardyville, deceased inside the residence from an apparent gunshot wound. Ms. Huffman was pronounced deceased at the residence by the Metcalfe County Coroner. Ms. Huffman’s husband, Vander Huffman, 87, of Hardyville, was also located inside the residence, with life-threatening injuries. Mr. Huffman had sustained an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Mr. Huffman was transported to T J Sampson Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries later that afternoon. Mr. Huffman was pronounced deceased at the hospital by the Barren County Coroner. KSP Post 15 was assisted by the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office, Barren/Metcalfe County EMS, and the Metcalfe County Coroner’s Office. Detective Mike Dubree is conducting the investigation.

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Friday, January 16th, 2026

Barren River Lake State Resort Park to Receive $9.5 Million in Upgrades

Building on the New Kentucky Home initiative, Barren River Lake State Resort Park will receive $9.5 million in upgrades to enhance the visitor experience and attract new travelers. The $6 million in improvements to the lodge include updating lodge rooms with new finishes, flooring, bathrooms and mini fridges. The restaurant, lobby and meeting room will also receive updates. Other upgrades include $3.5 million for new HVAC and mechanical systems, and a new chiller to improve guest comfort in lodge rooms and common areas. The renovation will temporarily close all lodge rooms beginning in February 2026, with the new and improved rooms expected to reopen when construction is finished in the fall of 2026.

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Friday, January 16th, 2026

2025 Congressional App Challenge Winners announced.

The Congressional App Challenge enables middle and high school students to compete with their peers in their own congressional district by creating and showcasing their software applications, or “apps,” for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice. Locally, Overall 2nd place winner was Danica Stephens, 11th grader at Glasgow High School. The App Name is Care Path. Care Path is a mobile and web app designed to help patients safely transition from the hospital to home and manage the critical recovery period following a procedure or hospital stay. The overall first-place winner will have their app displayed in the U.S. Capitol, be featured on House.gov and CongressionalAppChallenge.us, as well as Congressman Guthrie’s website for one year.

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Thursday, January 15th, 2026

Area high school basketball

Hart County Raider Boys play tonight at Elizabethtown at 7:00 p.m. WLOC will have the pre-game show at 6:45 p.m.

Hart County Lady Raiders play Casey County at home Friday night at 7:00 p.m. WLOC will have the live broadcast beginning at 6:45 p.m.

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Thursday, January 15th, 2026

Man Charged With Shooting And Killing Son

A man is charged with murder in the death of his son. Kentucky State Police and Adair County Sheriff's Department units were called to investigate a shooting at a residence along KY 55 in Adair County around 3pm Tuesday. Officers found 33-year-old Jordan Hadley of Columbia suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to T J Health Columbia, where he later died. A state police summary report says Jordan Hadley and his father, 56-year-old Phillip Bruce Hadley were involved in a heated altercation prior to the shooting. Phillip Hadley told police his son shoved him multiple times and verbally threatened him. As his son approached again, Phillip Hadley pulled a handgun and fired. Phillip Hadley was arrested and charged with murder. He is being held in the Adair County Detention Center without bond. Investigation of the incident continues.

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Thursday, January 15th, 2026

Glasgow Man Leads Police On Chase Along I-65

A Glasgow man is charged with multiple violations after fleeing both Glasgow and Bowling Green Police on Tuesday. Around 2pm, a vehicle passed a Bowling Green officer at a high rate of speed. The driver, identified as 51-year-old Jeffery Harris, did not stop when the officer attempted a traffic stop.  The vehicle was also being pursued by Glasgow Police according to the incident citation. The chase accelerated past 125 mile-per-hour was discontinued along I-65 due to safety concerns. A short time later, another Bowling Green officer observed the subject vehicle.  The driver surrendered off of Plum Springs Loop. He was arrested and booked at Warren County Regional Jail on charges of fleeing or evading police, reckless driving and failure to signal.

Wednesday, January 14th, 2026

Fiscal Court Recap

Hart County Fiscal Court met in regular session Monday. The meeting was held at Hart County High School in front of students to demonstrate county government in action. After opening with prayer and the pledge of allegiance to the flag, departmental reports were given. The jail report includes 135 inmates currently held at the facility. The sheriff's report states weapons have been received from the recent funding grant and old weapons will be sold to sheriff's department officers. The sheriff also relayed Monday's city council reports with Horse Cave and Munfordville both approving resolutions to partner with the county for implementation of FLOCK devices. Appointments include Jennifer Collins, the new Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, to the Hart County Tourism Board.

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Wednesday, January 14th, 2026

Caverna Schools Out Due To Sickness

Caverna is out of the classroom for the rest of the week. With attendance taking a hit from illness, the school system will be utilizing non-traditional instruction today, Thursday and Friday.  Students are expected to complete all assigned work as directed by teachers.

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Wednesday, January 14th, 2026

High School Basketball Ticker

In high school basketball, the Lady Colonels lost to Green County Tuesday night and in game two of the double header, the Colonels defeated the Dragons, 74-46.

The Lady Raiders were defeated by Marion County Monday night, 51-46.  In game two of the Hart County double header, the Raiders came up just short against the Knights, 68-65.

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Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

High School Basketball Ticker

In high school basketball, the Lady Colonels and Colonels travel to Green County for a varsity double header tonight. We'll have games from Greensburg with tipoff at 5:30 on WLOCplus. The Lady Raiders and Raiders are back in action tonight hosting Marion County for a varsity double header beginning at 5:30. We'll have both games here on WLOC Sports.

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Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

Man Dies in Camper Fire

A fire claimed the life of a man last week in Edmonson County. Emergency responders were dispatched to a burning camper at a location along Walter Wolfe Road near Wingfield just before 3pm Thursday. The camper was fully engulfed when responders arrived. According to a report from the sheriff's department, the body of 71-year-old Roger Buchanan was discovered after the fire was extinguished. Some local residents report hearing an explosion around the time of the fire. Investigation into the cause of the fire continues by the Edmonson County Sheriff's Department, the Edmonson County Coroner and the State Fire Marshall's Office.

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Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

Elizabethtown Shooting Victim Identified

Identity has been released in the death of a teen who was shot in Elizabethtown early Sunday. The 15-year-old girl who died is Katen Atwell. She attended Hardin County Virtual School according to statements made to media by family. Identity of the 15-year-old girl charged with Atwell's murder remains unreleased.  The 21-year-old man who met the two girls and was with them in his truck at the time of the shooting in the Lowe's parking lot appeared in court Monday. Bryan Paul Harbison of McDaniels entered a plea of not guilty to unlawful transaction with a minor and wanton endangerment. Bond for Harbison is $10,000. As of our news deadline, he remains jailed at Hardin County Detention Center.

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Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

City Council Recaps

Munfordville City Council met Monday afternoon. Hart County Sheriff Jeff Wilson addressed the council to explain FLOCK cameras. These devices help track vehicle locations and are utilized in investigations. After discussion, the council approved usage within the city. Hart County Fiscal Court approved a measure in December to partner with Munfordville and Horse Cave for a three-year-term to install cameras in the county at a cost of $35,500. Horse Cave City Council met Monday evening and also opted into the partnership for using FLOCK devices in the city. In other business from the Munfordville Council meeting, the former Gulf Service Station property at 601 Main Street was set for auction. It will be sold at the court house on February 4th at 2pm. The council set a reserve of $65,000. Departmental reports were given and the council adjourned. In other business from the Horse Cave Council meeting, the council approved a second reading of conveyance of Top Quality Drive, a second reading for the juvenile curfew ordinance and made reappointments for Joe Farmwald as a restaurant representative and Ken Russell as a representative to the tourism board of directors. Brad Smith was appointed to the PVA Appeal Board. The council also decided to solicit ideas for new Horse Cave signage. Departmental reports were given before the council adjourned.

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Monday, January 12th, 2026

Teen Dies After Shooting In Elizabethtown

A teenager died in a shooting early Sunday morning at Lowe's in Elizabethtown.  Police responded around 2:30am Eastern after a 15-year-old, whose name is not officially released, was shot in the chest.  A report from Etown PD says when officers arrived, the girl was receiving CPR from a 21-year-old man identified as Bryan Harbison. Another 15-year-old girl was also found at the scene. The victim was taken to Baptist Health Hardin, where she was pronounced deceased. The report says Harbison told officers he met the teens through Snapchat and thought the victim was 18-years-of-age. He said he picked up alcohol before picking them up, and the three went to hang out in the parking lot. Harbison said he was in the back seat of his truck with the victim, and the other 15-year-old girl was up front when the shooting happened. According to police, the other teen admitted during an interview to picking up a handgun she found inside the vehicle, pointing it at the victim and pulling the trigger. Police said Harbison and the teen suspect provided different accounts of how she found the firearm. The teen suspect said Harbison put the gun on the center console and told her it was unloaded. Harbison told police the gun was secured in the glove compartment and the suspect took it out without his knowledge. The teen suspect is in custody and is charged with murder. Police are not currently releasing her name due to her status as a minor. Bryan Harbison is charged with third-degree unlawful transaction with a minor and first-degree Wanton Endangerment.

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Monday, January 12th, 2026

Local Races Set For 2026 Election Cycle

Candidates are finalized for the 2026 election cycle with last Friday's filing deadline.  Hart County government offices are on this year's ballot. For Hart County Judge Executive, Asa Waggoner and Austin Grant will compete for the Republican nomination in May to face incumbent Democrat Joe Choate in November. Incumbent Felicia Shelton is the only filing from either party for Hart County Clerk and will run unopposed, with the same being true for County Attorney Justin Baird , Sheriff Jeff Wilson, Coroner Tony Roberts, Jailer Israel Bergenson and Property Valuation Administrator Cindy Atwell. In Hart County Magistrate filings, one filed from each party in District 1, setting up a November race between Democrat Gary Puckett and Republican Kate Kenny. In District 2, Ricky Alvey will continue serving, with no filing opposition. In District 3, four Republicans filed including Ashley Puckett, Matthew Gentry, Cody Rucker and Trace Meador with the primary winner facing Democrat Todd Jeffries this fall. In District 4, Doug Wells will continue to serve being the only candidate to file and in District 5, the race will be decided in May with the filing of two Republicans, Jason Kessinger and Lee Miles. Only one filed for constable in Districts 1, 2 and 5 with Billy Buck Minton, Walter Bush and Joey Thompson, respectively. In District 3, the race will be in November, with two filings by Democrat Russell Burd and Republican William Tweedy.  The same is true for District 4 with Democrat Terry Price and Republican Dennis Amos. Only one filed for Soil and Water Conservation Supervisor. Adam Maulden will be unopposed in that non-partisan race. The Kentucky Primary will be on Tuesday, May 19th and the General Election will be Tuesday, November 3rd.  While the candidate filing deadline has passed, new voter registration deadline for the primary is April 20th and October 5th for the general election. Visit govote.ky.gov for online voter registration or visit the county clerk's office. The website also contains a list of filed candidates and other election resources.

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Monday, January 12th, 2026

Police Looking For Missing Jeep

The sheriff's department in Edmonson County is asking for public assistance in locating a Jeep. Investigators say the 2007 white Wrangler was reported missing Thursday evening from the Brownsville area. It has a black cover and top.  A picture of the Jeep is posted on the Edmonson County Sheriff's Department Facebook Page for additional reference. Anyone with information on the vehicle’s location is asked to call the sheriff's office at 270-597-2157.

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Monday, January 12th, 2026

High School Basektball Ticker

In high school basketball, the Lady Colonels of Caverna lost Saturday on the road at Somerset Christian, 56-30. The girls travel to Green County to play a varsity double header with the boys Tuesday night. We'll have both Caverna games from Greensburg Tuesday night on WLOCplus. The Colonels will also be preparing for All "A" Classic State Tournament action following their regional final victory over Campbellsville Friday night at Bethlehem, 65-43. Caverna will face Owensboro Catholic in the first round next Thursday, January 22nd at 10am. We'll be broadcasting all Caverna games in the All "A" Classic State Tournament.

Due to Friday night's tournament game with the Colonels, the Caverna-Hart County double header was postponed. The district rivalry matchup is rescheduled for January 26th.  The Lady Raiders and Raiders are be back in action Tuesday night hosting Marion County for a varsity double header beginning at 5:30. We'll have both games here on WLOC Sports.

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Friday, January 9th, 2026

Changes In Hart County With Familiar Family Court Resource

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Heartland recently announced regional growth to include expansion of services into Hart County. The organization already serves Hardin, LaRue, Grayson, Meade and Breckinridge Counties, including the Fort Knox community and will now extend its advocacy to children and families within the Hart County Family Court system. Services for Hart County have been previously served under CASA of South Central Kentucky, which is expanding further south in the state. The to Heartland’s expansion ensures uninterrupted advocacy for children and strengthens regional support for families navigating the child welfare system. CASA of the Heartland was founded in 2007 to recruit, train and support community volunteers who advocate for abused, neglected and dependent children under Family Court jurisdiction. The program expanded to LaRue County in 2023 and to Grayson, Meade and Breckinridge counties in 2024. To get involved with CASA of the Heartland or to learn more about their mission, visit casaheartland.org or call 270-982-2274.

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Friday, January 9th, 2026
Police Investigate Inmate Assault In LaRue County

Monday, Hodgenville Police Department was contacted by LaRue County Detention Center regarding a group of inmates that had assaulted fellow inmates on three separate occasions.  Jailer Jody Perry had conducted an investigation that led to identifying multiple suspects and requested police assistance. Investigation revealed Cameron Ezell, Charles Walker, Micah Carter, Nar'rreon Hendricks, Paul Stokley, Zemond Turley, Kevin Odaniel and Robert Edelen had all taken part in one or more assaults on three of their fellow inmates on December 26th, 29th and 30th. Each suspect is charged with 4th degree assault. During the investigation, it was also determined Robert Edelen had an arrest warrant out of Indiana with extradition from Kentucky. He was additionally charged with being a fugitive from another state and was scheduled for an extradition hearing.

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Friday, January 9th, 2026

High School Basketball Ticker

The Colonels play for a 5th Region All "A" Classic title tonight against Campbellsville. The final is set for 7pm Central and is being played at Bethlehem High School in Bardstown. We'll have the game on WLOC and WLOCplus.  Due to the All A Classic tournament schedule, the double header with Hart County originally scheduled for tonight is rescheduled to January 26th. Caverna's Lady Colonel Junior Varsity and Varsity matchup with South Warren originally scheduled for that night, will be rescheduled.

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Friday, January 9th, 2026

Man Indicted For May 2025 Wreck Which Resulted In The Death Of His Daughter

There's a long legal road ahead for a Glasgow man and the family of his daughter. The nine-year-old died from injuries sustained in a wreck last year between Munfordville and Horse Cave along I-65. A Hart County Grand Jury indicted 31-year-old Corey Bowles in connection to the May 30th collision which happened while Bowles was operating an SUV just south of Munfordville. An incident report says he veered out of his lane of travel and hit a stopped car. As a result, Bowles and three others in his vehicle, along with the operator of the parked vehicle, were seriously injured. His daughter, Kinsli, passed away July 5th. Charges were announced by state police in mid-July against Cory Bowles, which were comprised of two counts of first-degree assault, two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment and fourth degree assault. At that time, the state police preliminary report did not specifically indicate circumstances leading to charges being brought against Bowles in the wreck. The recent indictment replaces one of the first-degree assault charges with a murder charge. Arraignment for Corey Bowles is scheduled for January 20th. He was jailed Wednesday at Barren County Detention Center on the murder charge. His bond is listed at a half-million dollars.

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Thursday, January 8th, 2026

High School Basketball Ticker

The Colonels will play for a 5th Region All "A" Classic title Friday night. Caverna defeated Washington County Wednesday night, 81-56.  The Colonels will take on Campbellsville at Bethlehem in the final.  Game time is set for 7pm Central. We'll have the game on WLOC and WLOCplus.  Due to the All A Classic tournament schedule, the double header with Hart County will not be played.  The Lady Raiders and Raiders will be off Friday night.

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Thursday, January 8th, 2026

Response To Written Threat At Barren County Middle School

A message found in a restroom was reported as a threat at Barren County Middle School Wednesday. Staff quickly notified law enforcement and implemented established safety protocols. Investigators say the the threat is non-credible. The school system proactively sent notifications via email, one-call and text to inform parents and guardians of the situation. They say students were not in danger.  Still, such incidents create ripe environments for public criticisms through the virtual veil of social media on both formal and informal news sites and personal pages. Commentary commonly questions investigators assurance of labeling such threats non-credible while some would like to see additional policy in efforts to punish offenders and prevent occurrences. Many applaud school systems for taking quick actions to notify parents so they are less likely to learn about threats second-hand through news sources or less than accurate social media speculative commentary. The notification from Barren County Schools reminds families and students to use the Tip Line (866-393-6659) to report concerns anonymously.

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Thursday, January 8th, 2026

Bills Filed Aiming To Chance Licensing And Electronic Device Usage While Driving

As bills get filed for consideration into the 2026 General Assembly in Frankfort, transportation related legislation is getting front page highlights. Representative Savannah Maddox of Northern Kentucky has filed House Bill 162 in efforts to disband Kentucky's Regional Driver Licensing Office model and move services back to the county level. Riding a wave of public criticism, she describes frustrations of citizens who have to travel unreasonable distances and experience long wait times. She also hints at last year's revelation of a case where fraudulent credentials were issued with underhanded payments made. In her Wednesday announcement, she outlines justification for the bill but stops short of including a feasible, federally compliant method for moving licensing back to the county level. At the root of many concerns of citizens is not being able to get licenses immediately as with former days where going to a county clerk's office and walking out with it in-hand. With new license production guidelines, it is still unlikely clerks offices could actually produce the card on-demand and visitors would still have to wait for licenses to arrive by mail. When Kentucky shifted to REAL ID, the original concept was not a regional model, but was instead to keep licensing with county clerk's offices under the "Confident Kentucky" program.  Hart County was one of the selected pilot counties for a July 2019 roll out, but system problems combined with multiple license production vendor issues eventually resulted in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet changing direction based on a long list of challenges.  At that point, the regional model began development and implementation. Covid and additional federal extension for REAL ID deadlines kept Kentucky in good graces until REAL ID issuance became commonly available. Kentucky will face many of the same difficulties in trying again to issue compliant licenses and IDs at the county level.  In recanvasing Maddox's previous public announcements regarding goals with the bill, we were unable to find acknowledgement of the history in how the regional model came about nor could we find a plan to overcome previous hurdles and shift back to county level issuance beyond simply mandating it be done.  Still, there is obvious and significant public support for her goal and multiple legislators have aligned to work and push the bill forward.

In another transportation-related bill filing, Senator Jimmy Higdon of Marion County who is a Transportation Committee Chair, introduced Senate Bill 28, the Phone Down Kentucky Act. It memorializes the death of two-year-old Camberleigh Burns, who was killed in a collision in 2022 where the at-fault driver was speeding and distracted.  The bill aims to reduce distracted driving. Kentucky has a texting ban while behind the wheel, but it has little bite to it as described by legal experts. This could give Kentucky a true hands-free law, expanding the existing texting ban by making the use of nearly all mobile devices illegal while driving, while allowing exemptions for GPS navigation, emergencies and law enforcement usage. The at-fault driver involved in the Camberligh Burns fatality was only charged with a speeding violation.

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Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

Pickup Hits Pedestrian In Glasgow

Police are investigating a pedestrian strike Monday in Glasgow.  Emergency responders were called to Cleveland Avenue after an Eastbound 2021 Mazda truck, driven by Jacob Pete hit William Cain who was walking.  Cain was taken to T. J. Samson Community Hospital for treatment. No other details have been officially released.

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Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

Wreck Sends Teen To Hospital

A 19-year-old driver was injured Monday night following a collision along KY 187 (Shrewsbury Road) in Grayson County. Emergency responders were sent to the 6300 block, where they found a Ford Escape that exited the road, hit a culvert, went airborne and came to rest on its side. The male driver, who has not been officially identified, was taken to Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center and then transferred to University of Louisville Hospital.

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Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

High School Basketball Ticker

The Lady Raiders picked up a win Tuesday night at Warren East, 58-49.  Hart County is scheduled to play Caverna Friday night in a double header, depending on All A Classic results.  Tonight, the Colonels will play Washington County in Bardstown at Bethlehem High School. Game time is 6:30 Central.  We'll have the broadcast on WLOC and WLOCplus.  If the Colonels win tonight, they will play Campbellsville Friday night at Bethlehem.

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Monday, January 6th, 2026

SRM Concrete unionizing

Workers from SRM Concrete in Glasgow are unionizing.  A vote for concrete ready-mix drivers passed, joining them with Teamsters Local 89. Organization to push for unionization was noted in September with workers citing job security, pay progression, safety, respect and other factors. Teamsters leadership called SRM Management greedy and accuses the company of illegal anti-union tactics, while the company accuses teamsters leadership of false and misleading claims in efforts to drum up and recruit unionization support. Both sides appear confident in presenting their arguments through litigation. Teamsters Local 89 now has over 20,000 members throughout Kentucky and Indiana from trucking, logistics, warehousing, gaming and grocery companies.

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Monday, January 6th, 2026

Residential fire in Greensburg

Emergency crews were called to a residential fire in Greensburg Sunday night along West Columbia Avenue. Summersville and Greensburg Fire Departments battled the blaze which was concentrated near the front porch of the home and spread to the second floor and attic of the home. Fire crews were on-scene for approximately three hours.  No physical injuries are reported.

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Monday, January 6th, 2026

Young man faces Wanton Endangerment

A man is cited after an incident where a gun was discharged at an apartment complex on South Claggett Drive last Tuesday in Leitchfield. Police charged 19-year-old Christian Kerr with wanton endangerment and tampering with physical evidence. He was handling the firearm when it went off and penetrated the wall into a neighboring residence. Police say after the incident, Kerr intended to conceal or get rid of related evidence. He turned himself in several hours later and was booked at Grayson County Detention Center.

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Monday, January 6th, 2026

High School Basketball Ticker

Caverna's Lady Colonels were defeated in the the first round of the 5th Region All A Classic at Fort Knox Monday night, 52-49. In the boys game, the Colonels rolled over Fort Knox, 83-31.  The Colonels will play Washington County at Bethlehem in the second round on Wednesday night.

The Lady Raiders defeated Glasgow Monday night, 55-54. The girls are back in action tonight at Warren East for a 6pm tipoff here on WLOC Sports.  In game two of the double header Monday night, the Raiders lost 69-68 to the Scotties.

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Tuesday, January 5th, 2026

Woman Charged After Collision With Police Cruiser

A Glasgow Police Department cruiser was involved in an injury collision Sunday. Units from the Barren County Sheriff's Department were requested to respond to the intersection of Simmons Street and Frazier Avenue after a 2013 Chevy Cruze, driven by 35-year-old Brittany Runyon of Glasgow failed to stop and impacted a 2017 Ford Explorer being driven by Glasgow Police Officer Jeffery Walker.  Both drivers were treated and released from T. J. Samson Community Hospital for minor injuries. Preliminary investigation indicates Runyon was distracted and actively using her phone at the time of the collision and under the influence of an intoxicating substance. She was taken into custody and booked at Barren County Detention Center on charges of disregarding a stop sign, violation of using a communication device, wanton endangerment, criminal mischief, failure to produce an insurance card and operating a motor vehicle under the influence. At the news deadline for this story, no bond was listed.  Brittany Runyon appears in court today.

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Monday, January 5th, 2026

Man Jailed After High Speed Pursuit

A man is charged in relation to high speed chase through Hart County.  Horse Cave Police observed 33-year-old Taylor Weiser of Canmer operating a vehicle a week ago Saturday night without headlights and attempted a traffic stop. A pursuit began and reached at least 100 miles-per-hour before ending on Defries Road. Significant amounts of suboxone, marijuana and an unidentified crystal-like substance were located during a vehicle search. Weiser was transported to The Medical Center at Caverna for a blood draw and is booked at Hart County Jail on charges of speeding 26 miles per hour or greater over the speed limit, fleeing or evading police, operating a motor vehicle under the influence, failure to illuminate head lamps, no operators license, reckless driving, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, possession of marijuana, prescription controlled substance not in proper container and possession of a controlled substance unspecified.

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Monday, January 5th, 2026

Police Ask For Help Locating Theft Suspects

The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance from the public in finding two individuals accused of stealing lumber from a construction site. Surveillance video from around 7:30am Sunday shows two men in a dark-red SUV believed to be a Chevrolet Trailblazer at the home building site. Suspects loaded several hundred dollars worth of lumber into a red horse trailer being towed by the SUV. Anyone who might have any information regarding the theft is asked to contact the Grayson County Sheriff's Department.

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Monday, January 5th, 2026

High School Basketball Ticker

The Caverna Colonels defeated Fairdale Saturday in the Grayson County New Year's Classic, 82-74. The Colonels and Lady Colonels head Fort Knox tonight for the first round of the "All A Classic".  We'll have the broadcast on WLOCplus. Tipoff is set for 5:30. Those heading to the game are reminded to make arrangements for gaining base access well in advance of gametime. Fort Knox Visitors must stop at the visitor center at the main gate for vetting if they have not already done so within the past year. The process can take from five minutes to a half-hour, depending on the line at the time.

Hart County's Lady Raiders lost at Logan County Saturday, 57-51.  Tonight, they host Glasgow along with the boys in a varsity double-header, beginning at 5:30.  We'll have the broadcast on WLOC Sports.

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Friday, January 2nd, 2026

End Of A Familiar Auto Dealership Name

A drive down Happy Valley Road in Glasgow may have gotten your attention in recent weeks while passing by an empty car lot at Bailey-Gibson. Vehicles were removed from the premises with a change of ownership to Don Franklin Auto Group. Earlier this week, signage was removed from the car lot.  The Bailey-Gibson name originates from a partnership between Danny Gibson and Marshall Bailey which lasted decades and sold Pontiac, Buick and GMC vehicles to Glasgow and surrounding communities.

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Friday, January 2nd, 2026

Hit And Run Arrest

Tuesday, Hodgenville Police responded to the vicinity of Taco Bell after a hit and run collision. The suspect vehicle was located a short time later on Campbellsville Road. Investigation led to the arrest of Cayce Happel for DUI and failure to render aid. Happel was taken to Baptist Health Hardin and booked at LaRue County Detention Center.

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Friday, January 2nd, 2026

High School Basketball Ticker

Colonels play Fairdale (at Grayson County New Year's Classic) at Noon Saturday. Catch the broadcast on WLOC Radio and WLOCplus, with coverage beginning at 11:45.

Hart County Lady Raiders at Logan County Saturday at 3:30

Caverna Lady Colonels at Fort Knox (All A Classic) Monday at 5:30

Raiders host Glasgow Monday at 7:00

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Friday, January 2nd, 2026

Scam Attempt Reported At Magnolia Bank

Hodgenville Police is investigating an incident Wednesday at Magnolia Bank. An individual being scammed was attempting to cash a check that is believed to be forged. The scammer previously asked the individual to send funds to cover the cost of claiming prizes. Additional investigation determined the victim has been scammed multiple times totaling approximately $19,000. Police say the scammer sent packages to the victim and asked them to forward them to other addresses with provided shipping labels. These types of scams often involve victims unknowingly scamming each other which creates multiple layers of fraud.  The intricate system makes tracing the true scamming source very difficult for investigators. Police remind members of the community to be vigilant for themselves, family and friends as these crimes frequently target older demographics and prey on victims who volunteer personal and accounting information.

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Thursday, December 30th, 2025

Assault arrest made in Hart County

KSP arrested a man in Hart County Monday. 39-year-old Jonathan Durham was charged with assault, 1st degree. Durham was transported to Hart County Detention Center on a $100,000 cash bond.

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Thursday, December 30th, 2025

Barren County Sheriff's Office makes traffic arrest

A 45-year-old man was arrested Monday by the Barren County Sheriff's Office. David Rupe was charged with driving on a DUI suspended license - 1st offense, no registration receipt, no registration plates and reckless driving. Rupe was lodged in Barren County Detention Center.

Thursday, December 30th, 2025

Man pleads not guilty in teen fatalities

An 18-year-old man appeared in Barren Circuit Court Monday for arraignment. Asa R. Howard is accused of driving at a high rate of speed back in October through an intersection in Glasgow and crashing with another vehicle. The crash claimed the lives of several teenagers. Howard pled not guilty in a hearing Monday before Circuit Judge John Alexander.

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Thursday, December 30th, 2025

Area high school basketball tournament action

Caverna Lady Colonels were defeated Monday in the Somerset Holiday Classic -  61 to 27.

Caverna Colonels lost to Bryan Station at Lexington Catholic Monday 50 to 49 in the White, Greer & Maggard Holiday Classic.

Lady Raiders lost their game in the DQ Holiday Classic Monday against Trinity Whitesville 66 to 56.

Hart County Raider Boys were defeated Monday as they went up against Trinity Whitesville at Ohio County in the Dairy Queen Classic 49 to 47.

The Lady Colonels will play Gallatin County this afternoon at 1:30 p.m.

The Lady Raiders will play Ohio County at 4:30 p.m. this afternoon and the Raider Boys will play Ohio County at 6:15 p.m. tonight.

Listen to Studio 101 WLOC for the live broadcast of both Hart County games this evening beginning with the girls at 4:15 p.m.

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Wednesday, December 29th, 2025

KSP make arrests in Hart County

KSP conducted a traffic stop in Hart County Saturday, where 22-year-old Earica Watkins was taken into custody. She was charged with: speeding 25mph over the limit, reckless driving, improper passing, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia - buy/possess, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance and failure to wear seatbelts. Watkins was taken to Hart County Jail.

Another arrest was made Saturday by Hart County Sheriff's Office. 34-year-old Matthew Lashley was arrested on charges of: public intoxication-controlled substance (excludes alcohol) & criminal possession of a forged instrument, 1st degree. Lashley was transported to Hart County Detention Center.

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Wednesday, December 29th, 2025

One person dead after Glasgow Shooting

Officers with Glasgow Police Department responded to Frazier Avenue Friday in reference to a shooting, where it was determined that a domestic altercation had taken place between Braxton Haley's sister and Justin Satterly. Allegedly, Braxton Haley, of Glasgow, fatally shot Satterly. Haley was arrested and charged with murder and was lodged in Barren County Detention Center. An investigation is continuing in the case.

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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025

Don't Miss Trash Pickup This Holiday Week

The heaviest trash week for many pickup services by volume each year is Christmas week.  With boxes, food preparation materials and other garbage, it is likely critical citizens not miss their pickup.  Hart County Solid Waste confirms they will pickup trash as scheduled Christmas Eve, but will not pick up on Christmas. Thursday routes will be picked up on Friday. Customers should put totes out early to be sure and not miss their pickup run.

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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025

Intoxicated Passenger Jerks Wheel From Driver Causing Crash

Police in Barren County say a vehicle crash occurred Saturday as a passenger grabbed the steering wheel during an argument with the driver. The sheriff's department responded to the incident along KY 90 between Cave City and Glasgow when 32-year-old Asia Austin was in a heated dispute with her mother and climbed over the center console. The argument was regarding Austin's level of intoxication. A quick jerk of the vehicle caused a loss of control, resulting in an exit from the roadway and significant auto damage. After coming to a stop, Austin fled the scene on foot toward Cave City.  She was found a short time later sitting in a ditch line.  A citation indicated she had slurred speech and emitted a strong odor of alcohol. She was taken into custody and booked at Barren County Detention Center on charges of alcohol intoxication in a public place and wanton endangerment. The citation also states while enroute to the jail, Austin made repeated profane statements regarding her mother.  No physical injuries were reported in the incident.

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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025

High School Basketball Ticker

The Lady Raiders wrapped up their trip to Hilton Head and pre-Christmas tournament play on Monday with a 50-37 win over Lafayette, Alabama.  Hart County finishes 2-1 on the trip.  All of our area teams are off until after Christmas.

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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025

KY 88 Blocked After Crash Near Wax

KY 88 was blocked for nearly five hours Monday after a truck hauling lumber overturned.  The wreck happened around 10:30am just west of Wax in Grayson County. The semi was westbound.  The driver was uninjured and told investigators an oncoming eastbound vehicle was in the westbound lane. A maneuver to avoid the vehicle caused the semi driver to lose control. The load of lumber was scattered over a large area.  Utility lines were also taken out in the wreck, which added additional time and complication to cleanup efforts.  The road reopened just after 3pm.  No information has been made officially available regarding the previously mentioned other vehicle or its driver.

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Monday, December 22nd, 2025

High School Basketball Ticker

The Hart County Lady Raiders have split their first two tournament games in Hilton Head South Carolina, losing to Bradley Central High School from Cleveland, Tennessee on Saturday and winning against Hilton Head High School on Sunday. Congratulations to Nevaeh Haskins, who pulled down her 500th high school career rebound. One more game is on the schedule before the girls head home and wrap up their pre-Christmas schedule, as they take on Lafayette High School of Alabama this afternoon.

The Hart County Raiders finished 2-1 on their pre-Christmas trip to Gatlinburg, with wins over Wayne County, Tennessee and Belfry High School on Thursday and Friday. The boys finished the trip with loss Saturday night in the final game to Gatlinburg-Pittman High School.

The Caverna Lady Colonels were unable to come up with a win in the Twin Lakes Holiday Classic at Wayne County over the weekend, with losses against Livingston Academy, Clinton County and Butler County.

The Caverna Colonels finished 2-1 on their pre-Christmas trip to Western Kentucky and the FNB Holiday Classic at Marshall County, with wins over Butler Prep of Chicago and Faith Christian of Georgia on Saturday and a loss to Marshall County on Sunday.

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Monday, December 22nd, 2025

Woman Accused Of Abusing Her Elderly Father

The Hardin County Sheriff's Department arrested an Elizabethtown woman last week for elderly abuse. The felony charge against 47-year-old Ava Washington is listed as wanton abuse and/or neglect of an adult, resulting from video observation of interactions in October with her father, who is diagnosed with dementia. She can be seen hitting him multiple times in the groin as he struggled to put on clothing. Washington, who is designated as her father's caretaker, was taken into custody on Wednesday. She is jailed at Hardin County Detention Center with a $5,000 bond.

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Monday, December 22nd, 2025

FRECC Board Member Announced

A replacement has been named for the unexpired board of director's term in Farmer's RECC District 2. The vacancy resulted from C.F. Martin's retirement resignation tendered in August. The cooperative annonced John “Daniel" Reynolds to fill the seat. Like Martin, Reynolds is from the Hardyville Community and is a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a degree in agriculture education and works as a territory sales manager for the livestock supplement company Vitalix.

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Friday, December 19th, 2025

Woman Arrested, Man Wanted After Discovery Of Paraphernalia In Preschooler's Backpack

Thursday, a Hodgenville Police Department School Resource Officer was alerted to a suspicious incident at the College Street preschool concerning what appeared to be drug paraphernalia in a child's backpack. The discovery led to a search warrant being issued for an address on South Greensburg Street where additional drug paraphernalia and suspected methamphetamine were located in the open, within reach of two children residing at the location. Police arrested Jessica Sidebottom on charges of possession of methamphetamine, wanton endangerment, possession of marijuana, endangering the welfare of a minor and possession of drug paraphernalia. A second individual, identified Ronald "Erie" Wolford, was not located but a warrant is issued for his arrest under similar charges.  Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of Wolford is asked to contact law enforcement.

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Friday, December 19th, 2025

New Tobacco Retail Regulations Result In Rush For Compliance

Retailers selling any nicotine, vape and tobacco products continue working toward compliance with new state tobacco licensing regulations ahead of a January 1st deadline. Kentucky lawmakers passed Senate Bill 100 in March, but the application portal didn’t open until mid-November. Many retailers claim technical glitches and confusing requirements are hampering their applications. Steve McClain with the Kentucky Retail Federation says as of this week, only 1,500 applications have been approved. With 7,000 tobacco retailers in the state. Claims of confusion are also surfacing with application process through Kentucky Alcoholic Beverage Control. The biggest concern is what happens if approvals don’t come back before the deadline. Some businesses say requirements are ‘unclear’. Selling without a valid license after the new year opens the door to potential fines and criminal charges.

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Thursday, December 18th, 2025

KSP arrest man on multiple charges

After a traffic stop in Hart County Wednesday, KSP arrested the driver, 58 year-old Terry Stewart. He was charged with:

possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (cocaine), driving on a DUI suspended license, 2nd offense, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, 3rd with aggravating circumstances, drug paraphernalia -buy/possess, failure to register transfer of motor vehicle, failure of owner to maintain required insurance, 2nd, 1st offense, reckless driving, possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle prohibited, failure to wear seat belts & improper lane usage - vehicles keep to right except to pass. Stewart was taken to Hart County Detention Center and bond is set at $5,000.00    

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Thursday, December 18th, 2025

Woman facing charges after theft arrest

Wednesday, December 17th, 2025

Search For Roaming Goat Owner

Elizabethtown Police has made a public request for information about a “mischievous goat” roaming the south end of town. The unclaimed animal is consistently spotted near Hardin County Detention Center, along US 31W.  When attempts are made to follow or capture the goat, it disappears. Officials ask anyone with information regarding owners of the goat to please call E-town Police at 270-765-4125.

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Wednesday, December 17th, 2025

Christmas Trees For Fish Habitat After The Holiday Season

Repurposed Christmas trees can have another life after the holiday season. Natural trees donated to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources "Christmas for the Fishes" tree recycling program can give a home to fish in many Kentucky lakes. This annual program uses evergreens donated after the holiday season to create underwater habitats that help fish thrive. Trees are arranged in clusters that create dense branches and small pockets for young fish to hide. These structures also attract sportfish, offering opportunistic feeding as smaller fish venture out from cover. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife will be accepting evergreen trees from December 26th through January 16th at 37 drop-off locations across the state. Locally these include the Moutardier Boat Ramp on Nolin Lake and Port Oliver Boat Ramp on Barren River Lake. Trees should be real, not artificial and should be free of lights, garland and decorations. Limbs, wreaths, brush or other plants will not be accepted.

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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025

High School Basketball Ticker

The Raiders were in Russellville Monday night to take on Logan County in 2A Sectional Semifinals action, losing 89-61. Meanwhile, the Lady Colonels were on the road at Warren Central, losing 41-27. Tonight is another big high school basketball district night, as Caverna hosts LaRue County and Hart County travels to Green County. Both double headers begin at 5:30. Catch the Lady Raiders and Raiders on WLOC and the Lady Colonels and Colonels on WLOCplus.

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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025

Glendale Workers' Positions To Be Eliminated As Ford Repurposes Site

Employees at BlueOval-SK (BOSK) in Glendale will be out of work and the facility will be converted (by Ford) to "a new battery energy storage business" for various clients such as utilities, wind/solar providers and data centers.  Ford says the pivot away from the BOSK venture represents a $19.5 Billion loss. A video statement sent to BOSK employees features Michael Adams, CEO of the venture company, saying the shift will result in "the end of all BlueOval SK Positions in Kentucky." A timeline was not provided for ending current operations but he told employees they will have access to benefits and continue to receive paychecks over the next two months. Ford says 2,100 will be hired for the Glendale location going forward and those who lost jobs will have the opportunity to apply for these new positions. The Ford portion of the announcement comes through a Wall Street Journal interview with Jim Farley, the company's president. The publication has been the origination source of multiple major announcements over the past few years regarding BOSK and Ford. Information flow has been from high-level within the company to national media outlets, bypassing a direct connection to local media and local officials. When SK released their announcement last week, Ford issued a short media quote which simply acknowledged SK's release and said there was nothing further to add at that time. The one-sided SK announcement led to rampant public speculation regarding Ford's future plan for Glendale. Even the governor's office and local officials seemed unprepped last week for the news drop as they attempted to project a positive outlook with no specific details to help steady public sentiment. Details of conditional use of state taxpayer loans, educational resources and incentives to start the BOSK venture have not yet been addressed by Ford or SK, but Governor Andy Beshear released a statement Monday saying incentive and loan terms specifically tied to the State of Kentucky are being renegotiated. The 2,100 workforce anticipated by Ford going forward is below the previously announced required employment benchmark of 2,500 in 2026 for a multimillion state-backed loan. In 2024, the BOSK Kentucky-Tennessee combined venture finalized a reported $9.63 Billion federal loan from the Department of Energy. The department has already announced the loan amount is being cut and terms are being restructured for accelerated repayment to reduce federal taxpayer exposure.

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Monday, December 15th, 2025

Abundance of the Heart Food Bank Friday

From the Abundance of the Hart Food Bank, a certified member agency of Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland will be distributing food outside the gymnasium of the Munfordville Baptist Church to those who qualify Friday, December 19th, from 10:30 am until the food is gone or 2:00pm.

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Monday, December 15th, 2025

High School Basketball Ticker

The Lady Colonels and Colonels of Caverna played host to Green County Friday night, with the Lady Dragons winning the first game, 89-38 while the Colonels won the second game, 70-34.  On Saturday, the Colonels were in Bardstown for the 2025 Tiger Classic where they suffered their first defeat of the season against Christian Academy of Louisville, 60-54.  Tonight, the Lady Colonels head to Warren Central for a 6pm tip.

The Lady Raiders and Raiders of Hart County traveled to Hodgenville to take on LaRue County Friday night, with the Lady Hawks winning game one, 41-37 and the Hawks won the boys matchup, 65-31.  The Raiders look to bounce back tonight as they head to Russellville to take on Logan County for a 7:30pm tipoff in the 2A Sectional Semifinals.

Tuesday night is another big district night as Caverna hosts LaRue County and Hart County travels to Green County for varsity double headers.

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Monday, December 15th, 2025

Police Looking For Suspect After Pursuit

Kentucky State Police issued a request for public assistance in locating a man who was involved in a police chase from the Elizabethtown Post 4 region to the Bowling Green Post 3 region Thursday night. They say a man identified as Jamarian Hawthorne Ranzy was last seen near Priceville Road in Hart County after the pursuit ended just off of I-65. Additional unauthorized scanner details shared on social media have not been officially verified or released through KSP. Anyone with information on Ranzy's whereabouts is asked to contact the Bowling Green post at 270-782-2010. Several witnesses reported seeing a black man walking along KY 728 who was wearing dark pants and a dark hoodie early Friday morning. Police have not updated their search request since Friday afternoon and there have been no bookings related to the incident recorded at Hart County Jail.

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Monday, December 15th, 2025

Area Colleges Hold Fall Graduations

Fall graduations were held this weekend for area colleges.  On Friday, the chapter was closed on the fall semester with 1040 degrees conferred in three ceremonies at Western Kentucky University.  They included 10 doctorate, 206 masters, four specialty, 761 bachelor and 59 associate degrees. Lindsey Wilson University celebrated its largest class in the school's 122-year history on Saturday in awarding a total of 974 graduates. Those included 121 undergraduate degrees, 851 graduate degrees and two doctorates. Campbellsville University held ceremonies on Thursday and Friday for combined graduation to also award well over 1000 degrees.  Congratulations to our local graduates of these collegiate institutions.

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Friday, December 12th, 2025

Battery Plant Partnership Split

SK and Ford are parting ways in the Blue Oval-SK battery venture. Ford is expected to retain both major facilities currently located at $5.8 Billion BlueOval-SK Battery Park in Glendale. The announcement was made Thursday by SK through a release which said the restructuring decision was mutual, but Ford offered little in the way of any official acknowledgement saying only "We are aware of SK's disclosure and we have nothing further to share at this time."  The move also involves the Tennessee facility, which is staying with SK. A downturn of the EV market and a shift in automaker focus makes the separation unsurprising. Battery production at the first plant in Glendale has been underway since mid-year but intent to open the second plant was put on hold several months earlier.  Rampant speculation spread among local residents and community leaders after Thursday's announcement about what the future holds. Common local public sentiment has never quite believed full-scale production would ever materialize in Glendale given market changes, employment challenges, unionization discussions and other negative publicity.  Local leaders remain optimistic that Ford will utilize the facility. Many members of the public and Ford employees believe it has always been in the cards for vehicle production to be the end result in Glendale. Governor Andy Beshear, who championed the massive build just a few years ago and continues to cite the development as a political centerpiece, addressed the announcement briefly Thursday, saying he is also remaining optimistic about Ford's investment in Kentucky while also pointing a finger at the president in blame for the Blue Oval-SK split. As with most large industrial facility builds, favorable local and state government considerations and incentives were allowed in the development and construction of Glendale facilities. Massive training initiatives were partnered between the state's Elizabethtown Community and Technical College and Blue Oval-SK. State loan assistance at the time was contingent on employment benchmarks of 2,500 by 2026 and 5,000 by 2030. It remains unclear when Ford might unveil plans on future utilization of the site. It also remains unclear what will happen to Blue Oval-SK's current workforce of the first plant.

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Friday, December 12th, 2025

Park City Making Progress Toward Sustainable Operations

Park City's recent changes in mayor and council personnel continue settling into a sustainable organization. Earlier this month, a council meeting somewhat turned into a city government referendum with discussion about previous mayor and council accountability. While no fraud was uncovered in reviewing the city's financial history, loosely checked spending is noted with expenses exceeding revenue. With the city's unsettled operation, a petition was circulated by a citizen to gain signatures in efforts to dissolve the city. Newly appointed Mayor, Donna Scavo, tells us she has met with the citizen and described her plan for stabilizing the city. She says as a result of that discussion, the citizen has agreed to a wait-and-see approach before continuing any efforts to advance the petition. Barren County Clerk Helena Birdwell confirms that her office has not received any such filing. Kentucky Statutes define the process for dissolving a city government by requiring at least 20% of the city's registered voters to sign a petition. It should be presented to the mayor, who shall forward it to the county clerk. If signatures are verified and the petition meets requirements, the dissolution referendum appears on the next general election ballot for city voters to decide. Park City's challenges fall in line with other area city governments over the past couple of years. Bonnieville voters decided by a narrow margin to dissolve their city in the November 2024 general election following years of struggles that included financial challenges and even having enough candidates file for election to complete the council body. City council members have resigned for various reasons in Munfordville, Horse Cave and Cave City with replacements being named. Munfordville's previous mayor also resigned, requiring an appointment to the seat. Elected local government officials have many of the same requirements as larger cities but commonly have fewer resources to manage their operations. A former member of a local government body who asked to remained unnamed was asked about challenges of keeping a small town in operation and said they believe there is a dwindling interest of community involvement by the general public. The former member continued to say fewer people care to run for office and those who do end up with a heavier weight of responsibility and become a more focused target for criticism.

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Friday, December 12th, 2025

High School Basketball Ticker

On tonight's high school basketball schedule, the Lady Colonels and Colonels of Caverna host Green County for a district varsity double header. The girls game is set for a 5:30 tip-off. Catch both Caverna games tonight on WLOCplus. Streaming links are available at wloconline.com and on our Facebook page. Coverage from Caverna High School begins at 5:15

The Lady Raiders and Raiders of Hart County are on the road for a district matchup at LaRue County. The girls game starts at 5:30 central.  Catch both Hart County games here on WLOC with coverage starting at 5:15 from LaRue County High School.

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Thursday, December 11th, 2025

Veteran's Committee Has New Leadership

Hart County Veteran’s Committee has elected new leadership. John R. Ready is the new president of the organization and will lead the committee’s ongoing efforts to support local veterans, preserve veteran resources and strengthen partnerships within Hart County and surrounding communities. Hart County Veteran’s Committee is a non-profit dedicated to honoring and assisting veterans and their families through community engagement and local initiatives. Veterans and citizens interested in learning more about the organization can find Hart County Veteran's Committee on Facebook.

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Thursday, December 11th, 2025

Hart County Wrestling Meet

Hart County High School Wrestling hits the mat tonight for a Tri-Meet.  The Raiders will face off with Green County and Campbellsville at Green County High School. The match begins at 6pm.

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Thursday, December 11th, 2025

Police Arrest Accomplice In Weekend Pursuit

An accomplice is charged in a weekend pursuit by Hodgenville Police.  Friday night, units attempted to catch the driver of a pickup. The suspected impaired driver ended up avoiding capture. Investigation led to identifying the suspect as 39-year-old William Bryan Close of Elizabethtown, who was arrested Saturday after reporting his vehicle as stolen. He was charged for falsely reporting an incident, fleeing, wanton endangerment, multiple traffic violations and drug related charges. Ongoing investigation led to the arrest of 27-year-old Brianna Marie Day-Laslie on Tuesday for assisting Close in eluding police. She allegedly monitored scanner communications and provided real-time updates to Close. She picked him up and took possession of illegal substances to conceal them from police. She was booked at LaRue County Detention Center on charges of tampering with evidence, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, fleeing or evading and reporting a false incident.

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Thursday, December 11th, 2025

Woman Fires Shots At Family Member During Argument

A woman is charged with wanton endangerment for firing shots during an altercation Wednesday morning in LaRue County. Police arrested 54-year-old Constance Faye Ramirez and transported her to LaRue County Detention Center. They say she was arguing with a family member in her driveway then went inside to retrive a gun and fired several shots. There were no injuries reported.  She remains jailed with no bond currently listed. Ramirez is scheduled to appear in court December 17th.

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Thursday, December 11th, 2025

Pedestrian Injured After Being Hit By SUV

A pedestrian was injured and hospitalized after being hit by an SUV in Glasgow on Tuesday. Police were called to a location along Happy Valley Road when a Chevy Equinox, driven by David Martin of Cave City, hit Julie Vaughn while she attempted to use the crosswalk. The SUV was southbound on L Rogers Wells Boulevard. Martin told police he did not see Vaughn.  She was taken to TJ Samson Community Hospital and later flown to Skyline Medical Center in Nashville.

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Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Hart County Fiscal Court Recap

Hart County Fiscal Court met Tuesday morning. Harold Cottrell addressed the court to talk about restoring one-room school houses in the county. After discussion, he asked the court for consideration in helping with associated costs. In departmental reports, Hart County Jailer Israel Bergenson stated there are 149 jail inmates.  Sheriff Jeff Wilson stated approximately 79% of county property taxes have been collected. He also says new body cameras should be received in January, at a cost of $38,000. The court approved Kelly Rosser, Kate Kenney and Doug Wells as road reviewers for Robert Stinson road. The court held a 1st reading to discontinue a section of Robert Stinson Road and approved several measures authorizing the judge to sign. The court approved the county clerk's budget and 2026 salary cap. December 24th was approved as a paid holiday for county employees. The meeting of Hart County Fiscal Court is set for Tuesday, December 23rd.

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Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Heating Subsidy Deadline Is Approaching

The deadline to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through Community Action of Southern Kentucky is this Friday, December 12th. The program helps eligible households with heating costs, including electric bills. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Benefits are paid directly to the household’s utility provider. Community Action for Hart County Residents is located at 509 A. A. Whitman Lane in Munfordville.  Their phone number is 270-524-0224.  Offices are also located on Happy Valley Road in Glasgow, on North Main Street in Brownsville and on West Stockton Street in Edmonton. Visit casoky.org for program guidelines and additional details to prepare an application.

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Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

High School Basketball Ticker

The Lady Raiders and Raiders had a tough night at Campbellsville Tuesday.  The girls lost their game, 68-38 and the boys lost, 78-61. Both teams are back on the road for a district matchup Friday night at LaRue County.

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Tuesday, December 9th, 2025

Munfordville City Council Recap

Munfordville City Council approved a zoning map change at their Monday afternoon meeting. A section of Old Main and Skyline Drive is set as small business. In other agenda items, the council approved the current financial report and the 2026 council meeting schedule. They heard departmental reports, which include tourism receiving a $30,000 Trail Town Grant. The grant will be used for permits, signage, maintenance and upkeep. Tourism also presented Ricky Line with a 16-year service award. The city council also entered closed session for business and reopened by reporting no action taken.

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Tuesday, December 9th, 2025

Horse Cave City Council Recap

At Monday night's meeting, Horse Cave City Council passed a first reading to update the juvenile curfew ordinance. The measure passed 6-0 and will be scheduled for a second reading at next month's meeting. The update sets curfew hours and a fine structure. In other business, the current financial report was approved and the 2023-24 fiscal year audit report was approved. Departmental reports were given, including a new police officer hire. Mayor Randall Curry announced a one-time pay raise will be distributed this month for full time and part time employees and concluded the meeting wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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Tuesday, December 9th, 2025

Theft Arrest At Wal-mart

Police were called to Wal-mart Sunday in Glasgow following a report of a banned individual entering the store. Officers made contact with Megan Burchett, who was in possession of stolen items in her sweatshirt. She told officers she is aware of her restriction from the store. An ID check also revealed Burchett had an active warrant for her arrest. She was taken to Barren County Detention Center and booked on charges of theft and burglary.

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Tuesday, December 9th, 2025

Man Arrested In Green County Gunshot Incident

A Green County man was critically injured in a shooting just outside of Greensburg last week. Units with the sheriff’s department responded to a location on Creason Lane, just off of US 68 after Rocky Garrett was shot in the chest. Police say the shooter is identified as 44-year-old David Hardesty, who was arrested Wednesday and booked at Taylor County Detention Center on charges of assault and wanton endangerment with the discharge of a firearm. Garrett was initially taken to Taylor Regional Hospital and then transported to University of Louisville Hospital for treatment.

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Tuesday, December 9th, 2025

High School Basketball Ticker

The Lady Colonels were defeated at Barren County Monday night, 67-22 while the Colonels picked up a win in game two of the double header, 46-36.

Hart County's Lady Raiders were defeated by Allen County-Scottsville, 74-43.  The Raiders finished the double header with a high scoring victory, 97-75.  Tonight, Hart County heads to Campbellsville for a varsity double header, which tips off at 5:30 Central.  Catch both games here on WLOC Sports.

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Monday, December 8th, 2025

Weekend High School Basketball Recap

Friday night, the Lady Raiders of Hart County hosted Caverna for the first game in a varsity double header, defeating the Lady Colonels, 64-34. The Lady Raiders are back on their home court tonight to host Allen County-Scottsville at 6pm.  The Lady Colonels played again on Saturday, hosting Dawson Springs and picking up their first win of the season, 52-44. The Lady Colonels are also in action tonight as they travel to Barren County at 6pm.  In the boys game from Friday night, the Colonels defeated the Raiders, 67-53. The Colonels play Barren County tonight after the girls while the Raiders host Allen County-Scottsville, also after the girls.  Catch the Lady Colonels and Colonels streaming on WLOC Plus, available from wloconline.com and our Facebook page.  Catch the Lady Raiders and Raiders on WLOC Sports and streaming live on TuneIn.  Coverage begins for both schools this evening at 5:45.

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Monday, December 8th, 2025

Glasgow Starbucks Is Open

Long lines were anticipated today as patrons celebrate the opening of Starbucks located near T J Pavilion in Glasgow. Traffic was expected to be extremely congested in the surrounding shopping center parking lot vicinity with off duty police officers hired to help direct motorists to the drive thru. A store notice says customers will have to enter the drive thru from the Aaron's side. Parking for inside customers is located on the Freddy's side. For most of the morning, traffic around the store was much lighter than expected.

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Monday, December 8th, 2025

Police Arrest Man After Pursuit And False Stolen Vehicle Report

Friday night, Hodgenville Police was involved in the pursuit of a pickup transporting an ATV in the bed. The suspected impaired driver ended up avoiding capture. Investigation led to identifying the suspect as 39-year-old William Bryan Close of Elizabethtown. Saturday, Close reported his vehicle as stolen. At that time, he was placed under arrest and charged for falsely reporting an incident, fleeing, wanton endangerment and multiple traffic violations. Also on Saturday, the vehicle was located and recovered by the Nelson County Sheriff's Department near Howardstown. Sunday, officers located items Close removed from his vehicle in an attempt to conceal them. He was additionally charged possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with physical evidence.

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Monday, December 8th, 2025

Wrong Way Driver Collides With Semi On I-65 Near Munfordville

Police are investigating the circumstances of a wrong-way driver who caused a collision along southbound I-65 in Hart County late Sunday afternoon. Around 4pm a pickup truck was reported headed northbound against southbound traffic just south of Munfordville near the KY 88 overpass. The pickup collided with a semi, severely injuring the driver of the pickup who was transported to Caverna and then flown to Louisville. The interstate's southbound side was blocked and backed up north of Munfordville, with traffic slowly passing around the scene on the shoulder for several hours as Kentucky State Police conducted crash reconstruction analysis. Traffic flow was restored around 8:30pm. Though investigators have not released additional details, the closest opportunity for the driver to have entered the interstate in the wrong direction is from the southbound rest area. Exit 58 at Horse Cave is the closest interchange, aside from unlikely possibilities of making a turnaround from the shoulder or entering the interstate from right of way.

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Friday, December 5th, 2025

Train Collides With Semi In Horse Cave

A train collided with a semi in Horse Cave Thursday. Emergency responders were dispatched around noon to the railroad crossing location on Bluegrass Avenue, which runs between Kentucky Chrome Works and KY 335 on the southern end of town. Preliminary indications are the northbound train impacted the trailer of the semi, pushing it over to the west side of the railroad track. No injuries were reported. Bluegrass Avenue has multiple signs on the railroad approach prohibiting semis and long and low bed-type vehicles from the railroad crossing. The semi driver was cited based on a federal statute.

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Friday, December 5th, 2025

State Funds Awarded For Green County Bridge Replacement

Green County Fiscal Court is receiving nearly a million dollars from state funds for bridge work. The Liletown Road bridge over Greasy Creek is being replaced as part of a statewide $6 Million allocation featuring a total of 12 projects. Liletown Road joins the Pierce Community and Exie Community between KY 218 and US 68 in southern Green County. The bridge currently has a reduced weight posting. Replacement will allow the road to function as a full-capacity route.  Funds for the Liletown Road Project total $856,790. A schedule for the replacement has not been announced.

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Thursday, December 4th, 2025

Man Found Safe After Golden Alert Issued

A man from LaRue County was found safe after a Golden Alert was issued Wednesday. Emergency Management issued a call for public assistance around 10am to locate 74-year-old Carl Lawler who was later seen at his residence early Tuesday morning. They say Lawler was believed to be traveling to work in Louisville, but FLOC camera networks tracked his 2011 Toyota Corolla in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Officials in LaRue County say they were notified he had been located in safe condition just after 5pm Wednesday, but details of where he was found and circumstances of his time missing were not announced.

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Thursday, December 4th, 2025

Deputy Jailer Charged After Making TikTok

A LaRue County deputy jailer is facing charges after he made a social media video while on-duty.  A press release from Hodgenville Police says 20-year-old Zachary Behlke used racial slurs and threatened to kill multiple people in the TikTok video back on November 30th. Police received a complaint from an individual out of state alerting authorities of the post. Behlke was terminated from his position with LaRue County Detention Center and he was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with official misconduct and terroristic threatening. He was jailed at Grayson County Detention Center. The investigation is on-going.

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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025

Side Impact Collision Investigated Near Glasgow

Police are investigating an injury collision at Veterans Outer Loop and Franks Mill Road near Glasgow.  Units responded to the scene Tuesday after a 2009 Chevy HHR, driven by Jeremy Fields of Glasgow, was stopped on Franks Mill Road at the Outer Loop approach. He attempted to cross Veterans Outer Loop and continue on Franks Mill when he entered the path of a 2016 Nissan Murano, driven by Jeremy Brown, also of Glasgow. Both drivers were transported to TJ Samson Community Hospital for treatment. There were no passengers in either vehicle.

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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025

Man Charged With Using Stolen Credit Cards

A man from Texas is charged in a stolen credit cards case in Cave City. Police received notification Monday that 37-year-old Reinier Almenarez appeared at Trailer Mart to pick up a trailer that had been purchased with stolen credit cards. The purchase had been arranged over the phone and the owner of one of the cards contacted the business upon noticing the transaction. Officers made contact with Almenarez on-site, who told them he had been paid in cash by someone else to pick up the trailer and deliver it to a specified location. Messages retrieved from his phone appear to support his claim. Almenarez was arrested and booked at Barren County Detention Center for complicity to fraudulent use of a credit card over $10,000. The investigation continues. The identity of other person involved has not been officially released.

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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025

High School Basketball Scoreboard

In Tuesday night high school basketball, Caverna's games with Fort Knox were postponed. Hart County's Lady Raiders lost on the road at Russellville, 54-31. The Raiders picked up a win over Bluegrass Blazers, 64-43. Next up for both Caverna and Hart County is a rivalry date against each other at Hart County High School on Friday night.  The girls game tips off at 5:30 with the boys game to follow.

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Friday, November 28th, 2025

Man Arrested For Making Mall Threat

Police arrested a man in Bowling Green who they say circulated a shooting threat on social media.  A post on Reddit from 33-year-old Jay Gill stated he would be shooting and "killing everyone" in sight on Black Friday at Greenwood Mall. His post tells readers not to go to the mall, saying it will be a "blood bath".  Bowling Green Police tells media outlets as of early Friday morning, Gill is in Custody, and faces charges of terroristic threatening.  An investigation continues. There is no initial indication of the motive behind Gill's actions.

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Friday, November 28th, 2025

Holiday Deliveries Present Criminal Opportunities

With increased deliveries for the holiday season, porch pirates are looking for opportunities to take advantage of unsecured packages. There are steps you can take to keep your gifts and other deliveries safe. Residents are encouraged to monitor delivery status and bring packages inside as soon as possible. Keep an eye out for suspicious vehicles and/or individuals in neighborhoods. You can also team up with trusted neighbors to pick up each other’s packages when possible.  Installations of security cameras or motion-activated lights are good counter-measures. Anyone experiencing suspicious activity or thefts should contact law enforcement so criminal activity can be tracked and investigated.

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Wednesday, November 26th, 2025

Glasgow Convenient Store Robbery Suspect Indicted

A suspect is indicted in the robbery of Valero on the corner of West Cherry Street and North Race Street opposite Garcias Mexican Grill in Glasgow. After the August 14th incident, Glasgow Police began searching for a suspect who appeared on surveillance video completely covered by black articles of clothing and fully tinted glasses. Continuing investigation led to the identification and arrest of 19-year-old Logan Dixon just days later. The indictment handed down last week by a Barren County Grand Jury charges Dixon with first-degree robbery. He is scheduled to appear in court December 8th.

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Wednesday, November 26th, 2025

Bike Rider Killed After Being Hit By Truck

A bicycle rider died Monday night after being hit along KY 259 on the outskirts of Leitchfield. Emergency responders were called to the scene near the Mid-Park entrance on the northern side of town after a southbound box truck coming into Leitchfield collided with the bike and its rider, identified as 62-year-old Bobby Basham. Basham was also traveling south. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Leitchfield Police continues investigating the incident.

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Wednesday, November 26th, 2025

Ring Road Extension To I-65, US 31W And Lincoln Parkway On South End Of Elizabethtown

As news of expanding business interest continues for the south end of Elizabethtown, transportation infrastructure plans are priming the general area for better connectivity and traffic flow. Along with massive industrial construction at Glendale, the southern Etown area is served by I-65 for north-south connections, but is highly skewed with the need to travel several miles out of the way between Western Kentucky Parkway, I-65, US 31W and Lincoln Parkway for west-east connections. A plan to extend Ring Road has been sitting on the self with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for over a decade, which continues the route from its current end at Western Kentucky Parkway on the west side of Elizabethtown to I-65 and US 31W just north of Glendale. The new route is approximately two miles and features a new interstate interchange. In 2013, the route was selected and designed, with funding earmarked for utilities and right-of-way. Several parcels of land were purchased for the project by the state but continued funding stopped when long-time Democrat Representative Jimmie Lee lost his bid for re-election to Republican Jim DuPlessis. Backing from the Governor Steve Beshear Administration was no longer present with the house seat shifting. The project was in line to be a highlight of Lee's 20+ years legislative legacy but instead has been dormant until recently. With development at Glendale and a push by local officials to answer the long-standing request of the public to expand commerce on the southern end of Elizabethtown, transportation officials are looking at traffic forecasts for the area and renewing the Ring Road extension plan. Unlike a decade ago when the project was to be state-funded, it is now set to receive federal funds which has added the requirement of additional federal approvals. Transportation officials are currently working to satisfy the federal environmental requirement. There is a public feedback campaign currently underway concerning the project's environmental assessment. Anyone wishing to participate and provide input can visit transportation.ky.gov and locate the Hardin County Ring Road Extension project on the District 4 page. Officials say if everything falls into place, the quickest construction could start would be in late 2027. Separately, the transportation cabinet is working on a Highway Plan project to continue the route further east and connect US 31W to Lincoln Parkway toward Hodgenville. New developments of that project have not been formally updated since 2023 when the project was shown as part of the larger scope surrounding the Glendale Mobility Study.

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Tuesday, November 25th, 2025

Man Charged After Making False Reports Of Criminal Activity

A Park City man is charged with making a false report to police. Units with Barren County Sheriff’s Department and Kentucky State Police were dispatched to a residence on Indian Mill Road Saturday following a report of a female subject being shot in the neck. When officers arrived, they were unable to locate any such subject. Police attempted to question 53-year-old Jamie Skaggs, but he refused to cooperate. Two days before, Skaggs called police about trespassers with guns inside his home and told a deputy that his mother had been shot and killed inside a trailer on the property. Police did not find anyone deceased. After the Saturday incident, Skaggs was arrested and taken to Barren County Detention Center, where he is booked for making a false report triggering an emergency response. Other agencies on-scene included Cave City Police, Barren-Metcalfe EMS and Park City Volunteer Fire Department.

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Tuesday, November 25th, 2025

Man Charged After Assaulting Teen In Domestic Incident

A Smiths Grove man is in jail following an assault involving a teen. Friday, a Barren County Sheriff’s Deputy was called to T. J. Samson Community Hospital to interview a 17-year-old victim. The male subject said his mother had permitted him to live with 35-year-old Michael George of Smiths Grove. The victim says George and his fiancée had been drinking and George accused the teen of flirting with his fiancée before striking him multiple times. The 17-year-old suffered facial fractures and was transferred to University of Kentucky Hospital. Michael George was arrested and booked at Barren County Detention Center on charges of criminal abuse and strangulation.

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Monday, November 24th, 2025

2% discount through Friday on Property Taxes

The opportunity for property owners to pay their annual tax bill at the 2% reduced rate is ending soon. Beginning Decmeber 1st, bills will be due at face value and beginning January 1st, bills will have a penalty added to the base tax amount. Bills can be paid online at hartcountysheriffky.com and a payment dropbox is located in the sheriff's office parking lot. Instructions are also printed on each bill for those who chose to pay by mail. The Hart County Sheriff's Department says the final day to receive the discount by paying in-person is this Friday, November 28th. The office will be closed Thanksgiving day.

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Monday, November 24th, 2025

Wingfield Church Road drainage project

A drainage project will create a temporary closure on KY 1749 (Wingfield Church Road) in Edmonson County beginning in December 1st. The road will be closed between Arthur Boulevard and Ellis Cole Road for a culvert replacement. The road is expected to reopen by December 12th.  Message boards will be put in place to inform motorists of the closure. The work is weather-dependent, so the schedule could change.

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Friday, November 21st, 2025

Area School System Closed Due To Sickness

One of the first school closings of the season due to sickness is taking place in Metcalfe County. In-person classes were canceled for today in the school system after attendance dropped among both students and faculty. This is NTI one for Metcalfe County Schools.

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Friday, November 21st, 2025

Review Of Arrest Prompts Department To Support Officers' Response

Glasgow Police finished an internal review of officers arresting a man last weekend and determined the department's "use-of-force" policy was not violated.  A press conference Thursday detailed dispatch actions, officer accounts and body camera footage to provide additional context to citizen phone video of portions of the arrest posted online. Based on these items, the department is in support of officer actions during the response and arrest. Police Chief Guy Howie addressed one of the main public criticisms, which involved an apparent injury to the arrest subject. A cut caused the suspect's face to appear bloody in the public video which circulated on social media. Body camera footage shows the suspect falling inside the residence as he resisted officers attempts to detain and subdue him. The fall caused a cut to his face. There are no visible hits, kicks or other physical strikes causing injury to the suspect.  The chief says due to the continuing struggle which was prolonged by the suspect, the threat of danger to EMS personnel is why the suspect was not transported by ambulance. The cut was addressed by EMS and jail medical staff under protective supervision and was not considered serious. The suspect also admitted to being under the influence of drugs. Chief Howie says in efforts to review and look for ways to improve, the department will be undergoing remedial training in dealing with these types of situations and will modify responses so that officers arrive simultaneously when practical. Some online media sources earlier this week cited family members of the suspect threatening legal action against the department. While findings of the while department review make criminal legal action unlikely, it does not rule out lawsuit challenges related to the incident.

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Thursday, November 20th, 2025

Hart County Fiscal Court Recap

Hart County Judge Executive Joe Choate addressed county roads at Tuesday's fiscal court meeting. He says 400 miles of county-maintained roads in need of paving depend on funds allocated in the state transportation budget authorized by state legislators. Hart County's representation is in the Kentucky House of Representatives is Ryan Bivens and David Givens is in the State Senate. The judge encourages Hart County citizens to contact our legislators to request more help with county roads. In other business from Tuesday's meeting, the court approved to advertise to remove just under a mile from Robert Stinson Road. The jail report says there are 145 inmates currently being held in the facility. The court reappointed Carla Wuertzer and Crystal Thompson to the Hart County Extension Board for a term to end in December of 2028. After other routine business, the court adjourned. The next meeting of Hart County Fiscal Court will be Tuesday December 9th.

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Thursday, November 20th, 2025

Man Arrested Found Sitting In Woman's Vehicle In Her Driveway

A man was arrested after a resident saw the man sitting in one of the resident's vehicles when she arrived home. Deputies with the Edmonson County Sheriff's Department responded to a home on Blackgold Road Tuesday morning after the homeowner called police. A police report says the subject, identified as 44-year-old Charles Clemons of Leitchfield, exited the vehicle and would not allow the homeowner to enter her home. The homeowner did not know Clemons. Further investigation revealed Clemons had been involved in a single-vehicle crash on Nolin Dam Road earlier that day and fled the scene. Clemons was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing and leaving the scene of a vehicle collision. He was taken to Hart County Jail where he was later released on bond.

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Wednesday, November 19th, 2025

Missing Girl Located Near Wax

A search party located a missing special needs girl Monday near Wax. A release from Grayson County Emergency Service s says 19-year-old Angelica Elliot walked away from her home on Miller Road around 2:30pm. Searchers  canvassed the area using ATVs and specialized K-9 units. At approximately 7:30pm, two members of the search party heard screams for help and found Elliot wet and shivering in an area near Wheeler Mill Road. She received initial treatment by EMS before being transported to Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center.

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Wednesday, November 19th, 2025

Power Outage Disrupts Tuesday Evening

A power outage in Glasgow caused significant complications Tuesday evening.  Shopping was disrupted for those who were in Walmart and nearby stores, traffic was disrupted for motorists along Happy Valley Road and dinner was put on hold at affected restaurants. The power outage lasted for about an hour.  A statement was released from Glasgow Electric Plant Board when power was restored but it did not specify a cause for the outage.

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Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 

LaRue Officials Looking For Missing Man

Officials in LaRue County are attempting to help a family in locating a missing man who was last seen Friday at the Upton Shell Station beside I-65. The family of Derek Hornback is concerned for his welfare. Anyone with information that might lead to the discovery of his whereabouts is asked to contact the LaRue County Sheriff's Department at 270-358-3120.

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Tuesday, November 18th, 2025

Fair Boards Awarded Grants

Hart County is among ten county fairs across the state awarded grants by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture for for new construction and renovation projects. In all, nearly $750,000 will go to Germantown Fair along with Ballard, Boyd, Clark, Clinton, Hart, Laurel, Oldham, Pulaski and Shelby County fair boards. Kentucky's Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell says these grants will allow fair boards to enrich the fair experience for their communities and agricultural partners. Hart County's share of funding is just under $71,000 for reconstruction of the exhibit hall roof, porch overhangs, walkways, lighting, fencing and public announcement system upgrades. Each grant is intended to fund 75% of total project costs, with local fair boards matching the remaining 25%. Each project must be started within 90 days of the date the project was awarded and must be completed within nine months.

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Tuesday, November 18th, 2025

Video Of Police Arrest Under Review

Officers with Glasgow Police were dispatched to a physical domestic incident this weekend, ultimately resulting in the arrest of a man who became combative as he was being detained. A video showing the scuffle is being shared on social media and local media outlets, directing public focus to the justification of using force in making the arrest. When officers responded to the Adams Place address in Glasgow, 34-year-old Cody Vibbert was intoxicated by a substance other than alcohol according to charges. A description of events indicates Vibbert was acting disorderly and fought with officers. He is observed in the video with a bloody face and a description of the altercation details Vibbert being continually uncooperative with officer instructions. During the response, Vibbert kicks at them and grabbed an officer's spray. Barren County Detention Center booking records from Saturday indicate Vibbert is charged with disorderly conduct, obstructing governmental operations, public intoxication, resisting arrest, disarming an officer, assault of officers, menacing, fleeing or evading and criminal mischief. As social media sharing spread, media outlets began echoing online criticisms Monday, questioning if force used in the arrest was appropriate or not. Glasgow Police responded to multiple media outlets, stating the video is under review, subject to the department's Use of Force Policy. According to booking records, Cody Vibbert is scheduled to appear in court this coming Monday, November 24th.

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Monday, November 17th, 2025

Two Indicted For Misusing Funds Intended To Assist Veterans

Two are indicted in Hardin County for misusing funds and misrepresenting their work with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The announcement this week from Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman says 65-year-old Carlos Fernandez and 60-year-old Patricia Parrott both of Frankfort are charged with theft by unlawful taking of greater than $10,000 and under $1 Million. Their business, known as C&P Garage, was registered as a nonprofit VA claims consultant organization and had been working with veterans and veteran families. The company's website claims the business to be a volunteer-run organization which relies on donations. It is alleged Fernandez and the company have been using donations for personal gain. It is also alleged workers are paid, with use of a volunteer label aimed at encouraging donations. Case records also allege C&P Garage does not have proper accreditations through the Department of Veterans Affairs, leading to veterans and families being delayed or denied benefits.  A court order has been issued to shut down the business. Fernandez and Parrott are scheduled to appear in court December 2nd.

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Monday, November 17th, 2025

Guilty Plea Entered In DUI Case Involving Death

A man has entered a guilty plea in a DUI case involving the death of a Hart County Man a year ago. Police initially charged 34-year-old Matthew Bush of Hodgenville with murder after he struck 71-year-old James Alvin Hawk with his truck along North Walnut Street in Upton on July 31st, 2024. Bush fled after the incident and was located hiding in a barn near Horse Cave. On November 4th, Bush pled guilty in a Hardin County court to vehicular homicide, his second DUI and leaving the scene of an incident. A plea agreement stipulates Bush serve 17 years in prison. He is scheduled to be formally sentenced in January.

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Monday, November 17th, 2025

Raiders Season Comes To An End

The high school football season came to an end for the Hart County Raiders Friday night. After a first round playoff win, Hart County was defeated in the second round at Murray High School, 49-6. The Raiders finish the season with a record of 9-3 on the heals of a 12-1 season a year ago and a 13-1 season in 2023, for a combined 34-5 three year stretch of historic success for the school.

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Friday, November 13th, 2025

Speeder Arrested After Fleeing

A man on a motorcycle was arrested after speeding at 94 miles-per-hour near Horse Cave on Wednesday. Kentucky State Police clocked the motorcycle along South Dixie Street in a 55 miles-per-hour zone and initiated a traffic stop. As a trooper attempted to catch up with 39-year-old Andrew Olin of Glasgow, he improperly passed multiple vehicles and turned onto Tommy Toms Road and eventually pulled over. A citation indicates Olin knew he was being pursued by law enforcement while trying to flee. He was taken to Hart County Jail and booked on charges of speeding, reckless driving, improper passing, fleeing or evading police, no registration and failure to produce insurance. He is no longer listed among jail inmates.

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Friday, November 13th, 2025

Crash Responder Safety Week

Next week is "Crash Responder Safety Week" in Kentucky.  Drivers are reminded to slow down and move over for first responders. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Kentucky’s “Slow Down, Move Over” law expanded in July 2024 to protect not only first responders but anyone in distress on the side of the road. The updated law requires drivers to move over a lane or slow down when they approach a stationary vehicle displaying flashing lights or warning signals, including emergency vehicles, trucks and any vehicle with hazard lights or warning devices. Over the past three years alone in Kentucky, there have been 360 injuries and six deaths involving such vehicles.

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Thursday, November 13th, 2025

Man Wins Two Large Lotto Prizes

A Campbellsville man is celebrating two significant lottery wins in since May. Braxton Skaggs won a $30,000 prize from an online jackpot and took a break from playing until recently, when his mother also won $3,000 playing the lottery. He began playing the progressive jackpot game, Bluegrass Bucks and won just under $58,000. Skaggs says he is using these winnings to build a new house.

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Wednesday, November 12th, 2025

Man charged with child rape

A man is charged in a rape case involving a child under the age of 12 in Hart County. Kentucky State Police arrested 45-year-old Joseph Mathis on Monday. He is indicited for first-degree rape of a victim under the age of 12, first-degree sexual abuse of a victim under the age of 12 and for being a persistent felony offender.  Joseph Mathis is being held at Hart County Jail with a $500,000 bond. He appears in court November 18th.

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Tuesday, November 11th, 2025

Horse Cave City Council Recap

At Monday night's Horse Cave City Council meeting, members took initial steps regarding a juvenile curfew ordinance. The topic has been discussed at various times in recent council agendas and has been a long-standing suggestion from some members of the community. The council decided to have the city attorney draft an ordinance for consideration. In other business, public accountant firm Campbell, Myers and Rutledge provided the city with the annual audit with no issues to report. A first reading was passed for conveyance of Top Quality Drive from S. Butler Road to Marzetti. Departmental reports were given and this year's Horse Cave Christmas Parade was announced for Saturday, December 6th at 10am.

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Tuesday, November 11th, 2025

Man Charged In April Fatal Crash

A man is officially charged in connection with a fatal wreck from this past spring. Police say 45-year-old Randy Hawkins was taken into custody Saturday for vehicular homicide following an indictment. He is accused of operating his vehicle under the influence resulting in the death of 26-year-old Jordan Pippin of Horse Cave. The wreck happened just west of Munfordville along KY 88 on April 25th.

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Monday, November 10th, 2025

Friday night high school football

In Friday night area high school football action:

Glasgow defeated Webster County 50 to 0; Murray over Adair County 45 to 8; Apollo defeated Barren County 19 to 7 & Union County over Larue County 42 to 0.

Hart County's next opponent will be Murray at Murray at 7:00 p.m. Join Studio 101 WLOC for live coverage of the game.

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Monday, November 10th, 2025

Missing Glasgow man located

A missing Glasgow man has been located. Landon Morgan has been found after being reported missing November 4th. Morgan is safe. The Glasgow Police Department is thankful for the public's help in locating him.

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Friday, November 7th, 2025

High School Football Playoff Thursday Night Recap

Caverna's football season ended Thursday night with a loss in the first round of the Class 1A Playoffs. The Colonels were defeated by Kentucky County Day, 56-16. Caverna ends the season at 3-7.

Hart County advances to round two of the Class 3A Playoffs. The Raiders defeated Hopkins Central, 42-12, Thursday night to improve to 8-3 on the season and await the winner of tonight' s game between Adair County and Murray.

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Friday, November 7th, 2025

Two Arrested In Fire Department Fraud Investigation

Financial discrepancies with Green County Fire Department have resulted in multiple charges. Officers with Greensburg Police arrested 42-year-old Joshua Gupton and 42-year-old Amelia "Brooke" Gupton both of Greensburg on Thursday. Both are indicted by a Green County Grand Jury following a lengthy investigation. Last December, the current fire chief and treasurer told police about these discrepancies, which were discovered as new officers were installed with the department. Investigators say the two misused fire department funds to pay for personal expenses over a period of nearly eight years, totaling more than $57,000. Joshua Gupton is charged with theft by unlawful taking, fraudulent use of a credit or debit card, abuse of public trust and official misconduct.  Brooke Gupton is charged with theft by unlawful taking and fraudulent use of a credit or debit card. Greensburg Police specifically note current Green County Fire Department administrators have fully cooperated with their investigation and say there will be no further information released in relation to this investigation until the criminal case is concluded.

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Friday, November 7th, 2025

Hart County Man Charged With Attempted Murder

A Hart County man is charged will multiple offences in Green County, including an attempt to commit murder. A grand jury indicted 45-year-old Adam Meredith from the Hardyville area in relation to an incident which occurred September 1st. In addition to attempted murder, Meredith is also charged with wanton endangerment by discharge of a firearm, alcohol intoxication in a public place, terroristic threatening and menacing.

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Thursday, November 6th, 2025

Hoax Homicide Report Made In Edmonton

Edmonton Police say a homicide report received Tuesday night is a hoax.  Dispatch received a call around 8pm and sent units from Edmonton PD, the Metcalfe County Sheriff's Department and Kentucky State Police to a location within city limits. No evidence was found and officials say there is no threat to the public. It is believed the call was falsely reported to bring a large police response to a specific location to create fear and disruption.

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Thursday, November 6th, 2025

No New Leads With Church Break-In Investigation

There are no new leads in the weekend burglary, robbery and vandalism of a Hart County church. Sometime between Saturday night and Sunday services, Macedonia United Baptist Church just west of Cub Run was broken into. A deacon opened the church around 10am and discovered missing items which include a silver communion set, an antique table, a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED), vacuum system, stocks of paper towels, toilet paper and cases of drinks. The break-in resulted in damage to the building and garbage was strewn around the cemetery. The church asks for members of the community to be on the lookout for any of these stolen items at pawn shops, local sales or online marketplaces. Anyone with information to assist in the investigation should contact the Hart County Sheriff's Department.

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Thursday, November 6th, 2025

Police Searching For Missing Man

Glasgow Police is asking for help in locating a missing man. A release from the department says Landon Morgan was last seen Saturday at Speedway in Glasgow. It is believed he was traveling to Loves Truck Stop in Horse Cave while driving a red, 2007, Ford F-150 with a temporary tag. Police say the truck had a black bed cover. Landon Morgan was wearing a blue work shirt, blue cargo pants and black boots. Anyone with information is asked to call Glasgow Police at 270-651-6165.

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Thursday, November 6th, 2025

High School Football Playoff Action Begins Tonight

High school football postseason action begins tonight for local teams. Originally scheduled for Friday night, both Caverna and Hart County have moved games to this evening to avoid expected inclement weather. The Colonels (at 2-7 on the regular season) travel to the east end of Louisville to take on Kentucky Country Day (at 8-1 on the regular season) in the first round of Class 1A playoff action. Kickoff is set for 6pm. Catch the game live for free on WLOCplus, available from our website at wloconline.com and our facebookpage @wlocradio. Coverage begins at 5:40. Hart County (at 8-2 on the regular season) hosts a first round Class 3A matchup with Hopkins Central (at 2-7 on the regular season).  Kickoff is set for 7pm with coverage beginning at 6:40 here on WLOC.

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Wednesday, November 5th, 2025

Metcalfe County man arraigned in district court

An 18-year-old Metcalfe County man was arraigned Monday in district court. Asa Robert Allen Howard appeared before Judge J. Gabriel Pendleton via Zoom.  Howard is facing three counts of murder, as well as assault and wanton endangerment, after an October 17th fatal crash in Glasgow. Authorities say Howard fled the scene of the crash on foot before returning. Officers at the scene say Howard was under the influence of an intoxicating substance. Howard is being held in the Barren County Jail and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 10th. The investigation is ongoing.

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Wednesday, November 5th, 2025

2025 Barren County Property Taxes

The Website for tax bills/payments for Barren County is back up. There was an issue with duplicate bills posted and the tax software company trying to resolve it. If you have questions regarding your Property Value assessment  in Barren County, or need to change the mailing address for your bills, please contact the PVA at 270-651-2026.

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Tuesday, November 4th, 2025

Tuesday, November 4th, 2025

Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting

Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting will be held at Hart County Courthouse, Second Floor Courtroom on Wednesday, November 5th, and a meal begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by the meeting.

Agenda Highlights: 

Election of Officers:

• 📜 Adoption of the 2025 Bylaws

• 💰 Approval of the Treasurer’s Report

• 🌊 Review of the August 2025 Flood Exercise

• 🚨 Planning Discussion: 2026 Emergency Exercise at the Water Treatment Plant.

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Tuesday, November 4th, 2025

Intersection Safety Improvement Project on U.S. 68 in Metcalfe County set to begin

An intersection safety improvement project is expected to begin on U.S. 68 in Metcalfe County. The intersection of U.S. 68 and KY 70 will be reconstructed to a new alignment just to the east of the current intersection. Crews will be working off the roadway in the first phase of the project, but lane closures in the area are possible. Signs and message boards have been installed to inform motorists of the construction.

The new alignment will be a straighter approach compared to the current curved approaches. The project is expected to be completed in the winter of 2026. Scotty’s Contracting & Stone LLC was awarded the contract on Sept. 3 in the amount of $2.8 million.

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Monday, November 3rd, 2025

Area high school football

Hart County Raiders defeated Grayson County Friday night 14 to 13; in the Class 3A 2nd District; Campbellsville over Adair County 52 to 6; Metcalfe County defeated Edmonson County 35 to 22; Larue County over Taylor County 9 to 8; and Glasgow defeated Franklin/Simpson 27 to 24. Green County won over East Jessamine 35 to 14 and Barren County defeated Allen County-Scottsville 40 to 0.

Football Playoffs begin this weekend as Caverna travels to take on Kentucky Country Day in the Class 1A 2025 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals.

Hart County Raiders entertain Hopkins County Central in the Class 3A 2025 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals.

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Monday, November 3rd, 2025

Former Ky governor has passed away

Martha Layne Collins served as Kentucky's first female governor from 1983 to 1987. She was born in Shelby County and was also a teacher in Louisville and Woodford County public schools. Collins passed away Saturday at age 88.

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Monday, November 3rd, 2025

Teenager charged with three counts of murder

An 18-year-old male is facing charges of three counts of murder after three teens lost their lives October 17th in Glasgow.

A warrant was issued Friday for Asa R. Howard, the driver of a Nissan that traveled through the stoplight at the intersection of North Jackson Hwy & Veteran's Outer Loop. The car collided with a vehicle that was heading west on Veteran's Outer Loop. Three teenagers were killed in the crash, while five others were injured. Metcalfe County authorities made the arrest Saturday.

Howard also faces 1 count of 1st Degree Assault and 3 counts of 1st Degree Wanton Endangerment.

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Thursday, October 30th, 2025