Injury Collision on Nashville Road in Simpson County

Kentucky State Police investigated a single vehicle injury collision on Nashville Road near the intersection of Lake Spring Road Wednesday around 1:00 p.m. Preliminary investigations indicate that 55 year-old James Arnold of Bowling Green was operating a 2016 International tractor trailer traveling north on Nashville Road in Franklin. Arnold was operating in an active work zone when he encountered a lane shift, causing his vehicle to strike the guardrail and overturn down a steep embankment, where the tractor trailer landed on its roof. He was transported to the Franklin Medical Center and then flown to Skyline Hospital in Nashville with life threatening injuries.

Thursday, July 27th, 2017

U.S. Bank robber identified

Franklin Police say on Monday, July 17th, a man robbed the U. S. Bank on South Main Street in Franklin. They're asking for help in locating the suspect. Police have identified the robber as James W. Gray II. According to authorities, Gray has a Tennessee driver's license, but has connections to Franklin, Kentucky, Chicago, Illinois and Florida. Gray is described as a 25 year-old white male, 5-feet 8-inches tall, weighing 165 pounds. he was last seen wearing a beard, large glasses with brown frames, a gray hoody and a black baseball cap with no logo. After robbing the bank, he ran to O'Reilly's Auto Parts and got into a small red or maroon car. Anyone with information about this crime, is asked to call South Central Kentucky Crime Stoppers at 781-CLUE.

Former Larue County High School Principal Kyle Goodlett has negotiated a plea deal in his federal child pornography case. Goodlett's lawyer, Christopher A. Spedding, of Lexington, filed an unopposed motion for a change of plea for Goodlett, who lives in Elizabethtown. Court documents show a federal plea agreement has been negotiated, but the terms of the agreement have not been released. The motion for a change of plea further reads Goodlett intends to enter a plea of guilty for his state child pornography charges. On the federal level, Goodlett is charged with one count of transportation of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography. His federal trial is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. August 8th in U. S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky in Louisville. The state trial is scheduled for October 23rd in Hardin Circuit Court and another pretrial conference is set for 1:15 p.m. October 10th in the same court. In Hardin Circuit Court, Goodlett is charged with 60 counts of possession of a matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor and three counts of distribution of a sexual performance by a minor. He was arrested October 13th, 2016 at his Elizabethtown home and soon after was fired by the school district.

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Wednesday, July 26th, 2017

Schools will soon be back in session

Area students will be heading back to the classroom soon.  Hart County's 1st day of school will be Wednesday, August 2nd and

Larue County students go back to school Thursday, August 3rd.  Caverna will begin the school year Wednesday, August 9th.

Barren County students head back on Thursday, August 10th, Metcalfe County's 1st day is Thursday, August 24th.

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Wednesday, July 26th, 2017

Road closing in Hart County

Hart County Road Supervisor has announced the closing of a country road Monday, July 31st, through Monday, August 7th. Due to construction on Gaddie Cemetery Road, the road will be closed 5/10th of a mile from Hwy. 357 and 2 miles from Hwy 728. Each end of the road remains open for local traffic only.

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Wednesday, July 26th, 2017

Green River Ferry closed

Green River Ferry is now closed because the river level dropped to below zero, as measured at the Green River Crossing. The ferry will remain closed until the river rises enough to allow for safe operation. For current ferry information, phone 270-758-2166.

Attorney General Andy Beshear informed the public Tuesday that a caller from a sham charity dubbed, "Coalition for Veterans of America" is preying upon Kentuckian's goodwill toward veterans and veteran causes. The caller claims to be seeking donations to help cover Veterans Affairs medical bills and aid homeless veterans. Beshear said donors should follow these steps to avoid a sham charity scam:

* Do not feel pressured to give money or financial information over the phone.

* Beware of sound-alike charities

* Be cautious of social media requests for donations. Although some may be legitimate, consumers need to verify before making donations.

* Ask solicitors what percentage of your donation will be given to relief efforts. By law, the solicitor must tell you if you ask.

* Avoid wire transfers or gift cards as a donation method.

To report scams to the Attorney General, call 888-432-9257 or file a consumer complaint online.

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Larue County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency. Under the program, Larue County has been chosen to receive $3975 to supplement emergency food and temporary lodging programs in the area. A Local Board made up of County Judge Executive's Office, the Ministerial Association, the American Red Cross, the low income groups or other interested parties will determine how the funds awarded to Larue County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible tor recommending agencies to receive these funds made available under this phase of the program. Larue County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously with Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter funds must contact Chastity Walters at 270-358-3937 for an application. The deadline for applications to be received is July 28th, 2017. The Local Board meeting has been scheduled for August 16th at 12:00 p.m. at the Larue County Court House, 209 West High Street, Hodgenville.

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A former teacher in Kentucky accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges. Adam L. Decker was arraigned on 37 counts, including 10 counts of third-degree rape and 11 counts of third-degree sodomy. The indictment accuses the former Logan County Schools teacher of having sexual contact with a 15 year-old girl between September 1st and February 17th, when Kentucky State Police opened an investigation. He's also accused of exchanging explicit photos with a 16 year-old girl and using his cell phone while employed as a teacher to send and receive inappropriate photos with teen girls. The investigation is ongoing.

A 33 year-old Radcliff woman was arrested late Monday night and charged with fracturing the leg of a child in her care earlier in the day. 33 year-old Meghan Freeman was released Tuesday afternoon from the Hardin County Detention Center after posting a $5,000 unsecured bond. She is charged with second-degree criminal abuse of a child younger that 12 - a Class D felony punishable by one to five years in prison, if convicted. Freeman reportedly told Radcliff Police she had become frustrated with the child for not listening and cleaning up "a mess he helped create". Authorities say the child was younger than 4. Freeman is scheduled to appear at 9:00 a.m. Friday in Hardin District Court.

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A new state veterans nursing home is open in Radcliff. During a ceremony, Lt. Governor Jenean Hampton cut the ribbon at the Radcliff Veterans Center (RVC). Plans for the facility began in 2006, but construction didn't start until 2013.  Radcliff Veterans Center is Kentucky’s fourth state veterans home. The facility features four neighborhoods comprised of three 10-bedroom households. The design provides 120 veterans with a private room, private bath and family-style living room, dining room, kitchen and patio. A separate administration building houses recreation, therapy and other services. The center will eventually employ over 200 staff members.

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Portion of Wickerville Road closes for a week

Due to construction, Wickerville Road will be closed at mile post. 670 beginning Monday, July 24th, and running through Monday, July 31st. Traffic can detour by way of Terry Bastin Road, then take Fairview Church Pascal Road to Hwy 677 known as Three Springs Hwy.

A 22 year-old Cave City man was arrested in Horse Cave early Sunday morning. Horse Cave Police Officer Charles Webb observed a blue Harley motorcycle traveling on East Main Street and Maple Street. The driver, Bobby J. Downey, of 122 Brittyn Way, failed sobriety tests and was arrested for Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs. He was lodged in the Hart County Jail.

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The Hart County Sheriff's Office is offering a reward in a theft. On Friday, it was reported to Hart County Sheriff Boston Hensley that a bible had been stolen out of a 2013 Toyota Camry either at Cave City Dairy Queen on July 15th, 2017, at approximately 9:00 p.m. or at the victims residence later that night on Red Buck Estes Road in Hart County. The bible was in a black and white carrier with black handles. The Hart County Sheriff's Office is offering a reward of $200 for the return of the bible. If you have any information, please contact the Hart County Sheriff's Office at 270-524-2341.

Monday, July 24th, 2017

Cave City man arrested on two warrants

Horse Cave Police have arrested a Cave City man on two warrants. 30 year-old Douglas Woods was arrested Friday at the Horse Cave Motel for a warrant from Hardin County for Manufacturing Meth and a Probation Violation. Woods also had a warrant from Barren County for menacing, resisting arrest, and drug paraphernalia. Woods was arrested by Officer Charles Webb of the Horse Cave Police Department. Woods was lodged in the Hart County Jail.

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Friday, July 21st, 2017

Road Closure Saturday in Horse Cave

Main Street/Highway 218 from the 31-W traffic light to Higbee Street will be closed for movie production on Saturday, July 22nd, from 6:00 a.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. Filming of M.O.M. (Mail Order Monster) will take place at the corner of Main and Water Street during this time and traffic will be detoured around the area.

Edmonson County man arrested on drug charges

A 70 year-old man has been arrested in Edmonson County on drug charges. After officers searched the home of Billy Buchanan on Tuesday, they found marijuana, suspected morphine, and hydrocodone not in the original container and packaged for sale. They also found multiple scales, suspected ledgers and cash. Buchanan's charges include various degrees of trafficking in controlled substances.

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Heat advisory through Saturday

A Heat Advisory is in effect through Saturday for central Kentucky. The National Weather Service has issued the advisory for the afternoon and evening for both today and Saturday. The heat index is a measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature. The weather service says the combination of hot temperatures and high humidity can make heat exhaustion or heat stroke possible. Residents are being advised to wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, stay inside under air-conditioning and drink plenty of water.

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Former teacher sentenced to five years

A former Kentucky teacher has been sentenced to five years in prison for trying to receive sexually explicit images of a minor. The U. S. attorney's office in Louisville said 49 year-old Jeffrey McGaha, of Russell Springs, admitted trying to receive child pornography between 2012 and 2014, using a cellphone and social media applications. U. S. District Judge Greg N. Stivers sentenced McGaha on Tuesday and ordered a 10-year period of supervised release. McGaha must register as a sex offender. The Lexington Herald-Leader reported in April when McGaha pleaded guilty that he previously taught at an elementary school. Russell Springs Police Chief Joseph M. Irvin told the newspaper that the minor in the case wasn't McGaha's student at the time but McGaha's first contact with her was while teaching at another elementary school.

Portion of Wickerville Road closes for a week

Due to construction, Wickerville Road will be closed at mile post. 670 beginning Monday, July 24th, and running through Monday, July 31st. Traffic can detour by way of Terry Bastin Road, then take Fairview Church Pascal Road to Hwy 677 known as Three Springs Hwy.

Thursday, July 20th, 2017

E-town man indicted on child porn

An Elizabethtown man has been indicted this week on multiple counts of possessing child pornography. 48 year-old Shannon Reeves, was indicted on six counts of possession or viewing of matter portraying sexual performance by a minor and distribution of matter portraying sexual performance by a minor. Reeves was arrested in May after an undercover investigation by the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crimes Branch. Through a search warrant, an examination of electronic devices belonging to Reeves found three additional files of child sexual exploitation. All of the charges are Class D felonies, punishable by one to five years in prison, if convicted.

Thursday, July 20th, 2017

Woman pleads guilty in E-town murder

More than a year and a half after an Elizabethtown man was shot to death in his home on Westport Road, the woman who pulled the trigger has pleaded guilty. 21 year-old Taliyah Rochea Woods, of Radcliff, was one of four charged in connection to Windell Jones' death. She and the others went to his home late January 27th, 2016, intending to steal Jones' money and marijuana. A fight ensued between the suspects and Jones, which ended with Woods shooting him. In a Hardin Circuit Court hearing Tuesday, Woods pleaded guilty to five charges including murder, which is a capital offense. In exchange for her testimony in other cases, the prosecution agreed not to seek the death penalty. According to the agreement read in court, the commonwealth recommended Woods be sentenced to life in prison with eligibility for parole after 20 years. She will be formally sentenced November 7th. The robbery was planned January 26th. The plan was for two people, Monti Lopez Olivera and Victoria Lambert, to go to Jones' home under the pretense of buying marijuana and then text Woods the number of people in the townhouse. @0 year-old Lopez-Olivera, of Radcliff, accepted a 20-year plea deal in the case. The remaining two defendants are set for trial in October.

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Thursday, July 20th, 2017

A death investigation is underway after a body has been found in Bowling Green. They say a decomposing body was found just before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday in a home on Southland Drive. The body has been sent for an autopsy. Police say at this time foul play is not suspected. The identity of the body has not yet been released.

Thursday, July 20th, 2017

Hart County Fiscal Court Meeting

THE HART COUNTY FISCAL COURT MET THURSDAY MORNING IN THE COURTROOM.  AFTER JUDGE TERRY MARTIN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER,  BRO. LINDELL SEXTON OPENED THE MEETING WITH PRAYER.  JAILER ISREAL BERGENSON GAVE THE JAIL REPORT STATING THERE WAS A TOTAL OF 196 IN THE COUNTY JAIL. JAILER BERGENSON THEN PRESENTED THE COURT WITH A CHECK FOR JUST OVER $3,783.

AFTER ROUTINE BUSINESS, THE COURT APPROVED A RESOLUTION WITH KDOT FOR FD39 FUNDS, AGREEMENT WITH LIBRARY, AGREEMENT WITH HART COUNTY SOLID WASTE, AGREEMENT WITH EDMONSON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, EDMONSON COUNTY FISCAL COURT, JUDGE MARTIN TO SIGN RESOLUTION FOR CDBG GRANT FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY, RESOLUTION FOR CDBG GRANT TO CONSTRUCT FILM STUDIO, TRANSFER EM VEHICLE TO AMBULANCE SERVICE, ADVERTISE TO SELL WALK BEHIND MOWER, MAGISTRATES REQUEST, AND HIRED ROY WILSON FULL TIME AT THE ROAD DEPARTMENT, AND JEFFREY STURGEON PART TIME SEASONAL AT THE ROAD DEPARTMENT. THE COURT'S NEXT MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY, AUGUST 17TH, AT 9:00 AM IN THE COURTROOM.

Wednesday, July 19th, 2017

Five arrests made in Cave City

Cave City Police Department has made five arrests since Monday night.  An officer observed a driver of a red pickup back up onto the sidewalk at Glenwood Apartments. After making contact with the driver, Schyler Trey Kjelsen, of Greensburg, the officer placed him under arrest for Driving on a DUI suspended License and Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Drugs.

On Tuesday evening, Officer Paul Reynolds was involved in a police pursuit, after observing a red Mitsubishi Eclipse operating in a reckless manner on Park City Glasgow Road. The driver of the vehicle refused to stop. Tiras Mitchell, of Columbia, was eventually charged with Fleeing ro Evading Police, 1st degree, Wanton Endangerment, 1st degree-police officer, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth), Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possess, Reckless Driving and Tampering with Physical Evidence. A passenger, Michael Abney, was also arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance 1st degree (meth), Drug paraphernalia- buy/possess and tampering with physical evidence. Both were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center. Also on Tuesday evening, Officer Michael Stevenson arrested Samuel Norris and Brittany Rowe, of Cave City, on Hart County Indictment Warrants. Officer Stevenson made contact with the two on a traffic stop on East Happy Valley Street. Samuel Norris was also charged with Driving on DUI Suspended License. Both were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Wednesday, July 19th, 2017

Sexual misconduct arrest in Logan County

A 28 year-old Logan County man has been arrested on sexual misconduct. A Logan County man turned himself in Tuesday after a February investigation revealed alleged inappropriate conduct with multiple female juveniles. Adam Decker was arrested and indicted on one count of Prohibited Use of an Electronic Communications System to Procure a Minor or Police Officer for Sex, 10 counts of Rape, 3rd degree, 11 counts of Sodomy, 3rd degree, 10 counts of Sexual Abuse, 3rd degree, one count of Unlawful Transaction with a Minor, 1st degree, Two counts of Possession of Matter Portraying a Sexual Performance by a Minor, and two counts of Distribution of Obscene Matter to Minors. The investigation is being conducted by the Kentucky State Police.

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A Grayson County resident brought an explosive device to the sheriff's office Tuesday that had apparently been left in their mailbox on Beaver Dam Creek Road. The resident said it was left in the mailbox sometime during the night of July 16th. The device's fuse appeared to have lit, but failed to detonate. The Grayson County Sheriff's Office said if the device had detonated it could have caused death or physical injury to anyone around it. GCSO wants to remind the public that placing an explosive device in a mailbox is a felony punishable by one to five years in prison and if injury occurs is punishable by 20 years or more. If anyone discovers a suspicious device in their mailbox or on their property, GCSO says to leave it alone and call 9-1-1. Anyone with information about who planted the device is asked to call 270-259-3024.

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A Cave City man was arrested in Horse Cave early Wednesday morning.  Officer Charles Webb with the Horse Cave Police Department, observed a white Jeep traveling south on Harper Drive, which failed to stop at the stop sign. The driver, 19 year-old Rusty O. Xaysana, of Cave City, was arrested and charged with Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, operating on a suspended or revoked license and disregarding a stop sign. Xaysana was lodged in the Hart County Jail.

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From the Abundance of the Hart Food Bank, a certified member agency of Feeding America, will be distributing food and Farmer's Market Vouchers in the gymnasium of the Munfordville Baptist Church to those who qualify Friday, July 21st, from 10:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Only one person per household can receive the food. Farmer's Market Vouchers will also be available for those in the Senior CSFP Program.   

To qualify for this program, you must:

1. Meet the household income eligibility guidelines provided by Feeding America.

2. Show proof that you live in Hart County.

3. Only receive commodities one time a month.

Farmers Market Vouchers will be available to those who are currently enrolled in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program for senior adults.

Qualifications for this program are:

1. Show proof that you are 60 years old or older

2. Show proof that you live in Hart County.

3. Show proof of income for all members of your household.

4. Meet the household income eligibility guidelines provided by Feeding America.

Volunteer workers will need to arrive at 9:00 a.m. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Tuesday, July 18th, 2017

Hart County Fiscal Court Meeting Thursday

Hart County Fiscal Court will meet at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, July 20th, at 9:00 a.m. on the 2nd floor of the courthouse. New business will include: Approve agreement with KACo on Solid Waste Truck, approve agreement with Edmonson County Water Dept. for fire hydrant, approve agreement with Edmonson County Fiscal Court, 2nd reading of 25 mph speed limit on N Nelson Road, approve judge to sign resolution for CDBG College and Career Academy, approve Judge to sign resolution for CDBG to construct Film Studio and approve to advertise the sale of 1 used Husqvarna walk behind mower.

Caverna Back to School Readifest Thursday

Caverna Back to School Readifest will be held Thursday, July 20th, at the Cave City Convention Center from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Free school supplies for all students registered at Caverna Schools will be given out during this event. In addition, Open Enrollment will be held during the Readifest event. There will be food, fun, lots of great prizes and giveaways. The event is sponsored by the Family Resource and Youth Services Centers. For more information, contact Mrs. Bunnell at 270-773-4149.

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18 year-old drowns in Green River

An 18 year-old has drowned at the Green River at Campbellsville. Lt. Jeremy McQueary with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife has confirmed the identity of the 18 year-old male who drowned Sunday in the Green River. Officials found the body of Tariq Armour, of Coxs Creek, Kentucky, at 11:45 eastern time Monday morning near where witnesses saw him go under. Rescue workers said Sunday that Armour was swimming in a cove when witnesses say he went under and didn't come back up.

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Tuesday, July 18th, 2017

Sonora man faces felony indictment

After a fatal car crash last ear, a Sonora man is facing a felony indictment. 33 year-old Shaun Elliott was involved in a two-car collision on U. S. 62 at Peterson Drive in Elizabethtown on August 20th. One of the people involved, 82 year-old Quay Skaggs, died four days later as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. Elliott, was westbound on U. S. 62 in a blue Ford Mustang and 68 year-old Wanda Skaggs, of Magnolia, was driving a gray Buick Century southbound on Peterson Drive. Skaggs stopped at the stop sign at Peterson Drive and U.S. 62 and was preparing to make a left turn onto U.S.62. According to police, she failed to see the Mustang and pulled into the path of the vehicle. The two drivers and Quay Skaggs, who was a passenger in the Buick, were taken to University of Louisville Hospital. An investigation by the Elizabethtown Accident Reconstruction Team revealed a primary contributing factor in the collision was excessive speed of the Mustang operated by Elliott. No charges were filed at the time of the crash. According to his indictment, the bond was set at $5,000. The case is set for August 22nd for a pretrial conference. Reckless Homicide is a Class D Felony and punishable by one to five years in prison, if convicted. Fourth-degree assault is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 12 months in prison, if convicted.

Tuesday, July 18th, 2017

Fatal collision involves state trooper

One individual has been killed after a car accident involving a Kentucky State Police officer and another vehicle. Kentucky State Trooper Brian Gann was responding to an injury related crash Monday on William Simmons Road near Richardsville. Trooper Gann had his lights and sirens on, traveling northbound on 185. The other vehicle involved, dri9ven by 63 year-old Joyce Smith, was several cars ahead of Trooper Gann. That vehicle began to turn left onto Pruitt Road as Trooper Gann's was overtaking traffic ahead of him. Trooper Gann and the vehicle turning onto Pruitt Road collided in the southbound lane on 185 just prior to Pruitt Road. Pronounced dead on the scene was the driver, Joyce D. Smith. A passenger, 79 year-old Leroy Smith was treated and released for injuries. Trooper Gann was also treated and released for injuries. The investigation into the accident is continuing.

Extreme Summertime heat: know the dangers, particularly associated with leaving children in vehicles. An organization called Kids and Cars, said 39 children died last year due to heatstroke – medically termed “hyperthermia”. Several measures are recommended to prevent these types of deaths from occurring.

· Create reminders. More than half of child heat stroke deaths occur because parents and caregivers become distracted and exit their vehicle without their child. To help prevent these tragedies, parents can set a reminder on their cell phone or establish a plan with their child’s day care provider.

· Don’t underestimate the risk. The inside of vehicles can quickly heat up, so you should never leave your child alone in a car.

· Lock cars and trucks. Thirty percent of the recorded heat stroke deaths in the U.S. occur because a child was playing in an unattended vehicle. These deaths can be prevented by simply locking the vehicle doors to help assure that kids don’t enter the

vehicles and become trapped.

· Immediately dial 911 if you see an unattended child in a car. The body temperature of children rises three to five times faster

than adults. Check vehicles and trunks first if a child is missing.

· Monitor those at high risk. Those at greatest risk of heat-related illness include infants and children up to four years old and seniors 65 and older.

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The Hart County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with Studio 101 will host a "Cram the Cruiser" event Thursday, July 27th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon at Fred's in Munfordville. All donated school supplies will be made available to area students as they prepare for the upcoming school year. Superman and Wonder Woman will be attending the event.  Cram the Cruiser is sponsored by Hart County Clerk Lisa Sanders, Brent's Supertest, Hart County Sheriff Boston Hensley and Hometown Wireless.

Friday, July 14th, 2017

More arrests made by Glasgow City Police

Glasgow City Police have made additional arrests this week.  Officers were called to T. J. Samson Community Hospital Thursday

morning. They found 28 year-old Jessie Ann Pytko, of Cave City, in the waiting area. Pytko was arrested and charged with Public

Intoxication - Controlled Substance (Excluding Alcohol). 23 year-old Braxton L. Thomas, of Glasgow, was arrested Wednesday

after a traffic stop on South Lewis Street. Thomas was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs.

Officers executed a Hart County indictment warrant on 56 year-old Samuel Polston Dennis, of Glasgow. He was charged with Possession of a controlled substance 1st degree (drug unspecified), drug paraphernalia buy/possess, possession of marijuana and alcohol intoxication in a a public place, 1st and 2nd offense. A Casey County Indictment warrant was served on 54 year-old

Tonnie Edward Webster, of Covington. He was charged with Criminal Possession of a forged instrument, 2nd degree and persistent felony offender II.  30 year-old Brandon Crenshaw, of Glasgow, was arrested for probation violation Wednesday and 25 year-old Vanessa N. Bray, of Glasgow, was severed a Metcalfe County warrant for Failure to appear. Those arrested for contempt of court include: 19 year-old Brittany Deshea Carlson, 38 year-old Michael E. Carlson, 28 year-old Dillion Ray Neal, for two counts of Contempt of Court, 27 year-old Anthony Frazier Brown, Jr. and 20 year-old James L. Keys, all of Glasgow.

Cave City City Council meeting will be held Monday, July 17th, at 6:00 p.m.

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Kentucky State Police have confirmed six fatalities in a multiple vehicle collision on I-65 N near the 30 mile marker late Thursday night. Police say that two passenger vehicles and two semi-trucks were involved. The preliminary investigation revealed the accident occurred at a portion of I-65 where road construction was being conducted and the roadway merges from two lanes to three. A semi was stopped in traffic in the right lane with two passenger vehicles stopped behind it. A second semi failed to stop and struck the rear passenger vehicle causing the chain reaction collision. KSP units arrived on scene at around 11:15 p.m. The names of the deceased have not been released due to pending notification to family members, and two involved deceased individuals have not yet been identified. Kentucky State Police and the Warren County Coroner's Office are working diligently to make notifications and positive identities at the time of this release. At 12:30 a.m., the Warren County Coroner, Smiths Grove Fire Department and Highway Department arrived on scene to assist in redirecting traffic from Exit 28N to 31-W.

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Tobacco Settlement money scam

The Kentucky Attorney General is warning residents about a scam that claims to offer tobacco settlement money. Attorney General Andy Beshear says the scam is through Internet advertisements that say Kentuckians can receive montly payments from the multi-billion dollar tobacco master settlement agreement. The ads say recipients can receive thousands of dollars each month if they pay five dollars a month to learn how. A release from Beshear says the master settlement payments are made directly to states. In Kentucky they're used for agriculture investments and health initiatives. Beshear says people who respond to the scam are told how to purchase out-of-state bonds. Kentucky has collected over $2 billion since 1999 from the tobacco settlement agreement.

Thursday, July 13th, 2017

Search for missing Elizabethtown man

Police are searching for a missing Elizabethtown man. Kentucky State Police received a missing person's report Tuesday on 32 year-old Drew Walker, who was last seen at his Elizabethtown home Monday. The report said Walker left his residence between 7:15 and 8:00 a.m. Monday. At 8:15 a.m., he withdrew a large sum from his savings. He then purchased gas and an energy drink at a Speedway. When he left the gas station, there was video of him driving away from Interstate 65. Walker proceeded to send texts to his wife at 10:45 a.m., 11:33 a.m. and 12:43 p.m. He said he was mailing fixed tax papers and then picking up food at Denny's. No more contact was made with him. KSP Trooper Jeff Gregory said Wednesday morning they have had no success in contacting or locating Walker.

Thursday, July 13th, 2017

Georgia man arrested in Cave City

A 37 year-old Hispanic man from Georgia was arrested this morning (Thurs) around 2:00 a.m. KSP, Munfordville, Horse Cave and Cave City Police were informed about a driver traveling southbound in the NB lane of I-65 in Bonnieville. Horse Cave Police Officer Charles Webb observed the vehicle in Horse Cave and was able to conduct a traffic stop with the help of Cave City Police. 37 year-old Juan Luiz Lazano, of Stockbridge, GA, was charged with Reckless Driving and Driving under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs. He was lodged in the Hart County Jail. Officer Webb was assisted by Trooper Murray and Officer Edwards of the Cave City Police Department.

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36 year-old Joshua James Morton, of Campbellsville, was arrested Monday for - speeding, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of synthetic drugs, unlawful distribution of a meth precursor, possession of a controlled substance, 2nd degree, and Morton was wanted on a bench warrant in Taylor County.

Also arrested Monday was: 34 year-old Julio C. Alonso, of Glasgow, charged with: fleeing or evading police, 1st degree, wanton endangerment, 1st degree police officer, no operators-moped license, reckless driving and persistent felony offender II.

While responding to a location on East Main Street in Glasgow to a possible DVO violation, an officer with the Glasgow Police Department arrested 20 year-old Stephenie Michelle Spears, of Glasgow. Spears was charged with Possession of synthetic drugs, possession of a controlled substance (meth and Possession of controlled substance, 1st degree, drug unspecified along

with drug paraphernalia - buy/possess.

45 year-old Terry Lee Dennis, of Owensboro, was arrested on a parole violation warrant.

27 year-old Anthony Frazier Brown, of Glasgow, was arrested for assault, 2nd degree, violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO, terroristic threatening, 3rd degree and unlawful imprisonment, 1st degree.

34 year-old Trisha R. Welch, of Russell Springs, was arrested Monday at the Glasgow Wal-Mart and charged with theft by unlawful taking under $500 and criminal trespassing, 3rd degree.

30 year-old Mohammed M. Maharoof, of Glasgow, owner of Z Mart on Columbia Avenue in Glasgow, was arrested and charged with assault, 4th degree, disorderly conduct, 2nd degree and menacing.

40 year-old Michael Phillip Herzog, of Glasgow, was arrested for contempt of court.

On Tuesday, the Glasgow Police Department responded to a residence on Pace Avenue in reference to drug activity. While at the scene, 42 year-old Charlotte Joe Pedigo, fled into the residence. It was determined she had an active warrant and she was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance, (meth).

A man and woman were taken into custody after officers responded to a domestic situation Tuesday on South Morgan Street in Glasgow. 32 year-old Leora Marie Acree, of Glasgow and 24 year-old Robert L. Nicley, of Smiths Grove, were each charged with

assault, 4th degree(domestic violence).

31 year-old Samantha Nicole Hankins, of Glasgow, was arrested after officers executed a Jefferson County Indictment warrant. Hankins was also charged with possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, (meth), drug paraphernalia - buy and possess, and promoting contraband.

36 year-old Teresa Ann Nesbit, of Glasgow, was arrested after a stolen phone was located at her residence. Nesbit was charged with Theft of Property.

34 year-old Jordan L. Cole, of Glasgow, was arrested on a probation violation

42 year-old Charlotte Joe Pedigo, of Glasgow, and 45 year-old Jason R. Batson, of Campbellsville, were each charged with failure to appear.

A Scottsville woman was arrested Wednesday morning: 26 year-old Raechel K. Hogan was also charged with Failure to Appear.

Maintenance crews will begin work Thursday morning to repair a hole in the pavement along Western Kentucky Parkway (Westbound) between Mile Markers 123 and 124.Work will require reducing the parkway to one lane through this section. Motorists should slow down upon approach to the area and be aware of workers and equipment.  Lane closure will be setup this afternoon. Work should be complete by the end of this week.

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Wednesday, July 12th, 2017

Traffic Advisory - KY 583 In LaRue County

Maintenance crews will be working on two separate areas of KY 583 between Mile Markers 2 and 4 through the rest of this week replacing cross drains. The road will remain open during work, but short delays will be possible. Flaggers will be directing traffic through these work zones. Please slow down upon approach to the area and be prepared for slow/stopped traffic ahead.

Wednesday, July 12th, 2017

Family Medical Center 40th anniversary

The Family Medical Center of Hart County will celebrate it's 40th anniversary this moth. The staff invite the public to stop by the office Sunday, July 16th, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. for cake and other refreshments and to meet their newest member of the medical team, Dr. Muteeb Ghaffar. Dr. Ghafar specializes in sports medicine and recently completed a fellowship in Virginia. Other providers at Family Medical Center include, Dr. Lynn Salisbury, Dr. Ann Marie Hemmer, along with nurse practitioners: Jennifer Hamilton Briggs, Brandy Pierce, Christy McKinney and Amy Thomas.

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Hart County Board of Education meeting will be held Thursday, July 13th, at 6:00 p.m. at Central Office.

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Collision in Burkesville under investigation

A two vehicle collision Monday in Burkesville is under investigation. The crash occurred 4 miles south of Burkesville on KY 61. 69-year-old Peter Maynard, of Celina, TN, was operating a southbound 1990 Chevy Lumina and left the shoulder of the roadway. Maynard's car reentered the roadway into the path of a southbound 2000 Freightliner operated by 24-year-old Jeremy Walker, of Monterey, TN. Walker was unable to avoid the collision and the Freightliner struck the Chevy causing both vehicles to cross the northbound lane and exit the roadway before coming to a final rest. Maynard was airlifted from the scene to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN where he listed in critical condition. Walker was not injured. A passenger in Maynard’s vehicle, 70-year-old Erica Maynard, of Celina, TN, was transported to Cumberland County Hospital for non life threatening injuries.

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A Kentucky man camping in Florida died when he was struck by lightning outside his tent. The Northwest Florida Daily News reports that 35 year-old Jeremy Harper, of Cloverport was camping Monday night in the Florida Panhandle town of Baker with his family, including six children ages 15 months to 13 years. The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office says the bolt hit a tree beside him and knocked him to the ground. He died Tuesday morning. No one else was hurt.

Two people were injured Monday in a two car accident near Radcliff. Kentucky State Police investigated the collision on Ky 313 near the intersection of Shepherdsville Road Monday around 5:26 p.m. Preliminary investigations indicate that 28 year-old Sean Curtis, of Radcliff, was operating a 2015 Chrysler traveling west towards Radcliff when he crossed the center line. Curtis' vehicle struck the driver side of a 2008 Honda traveling east being operated by 57 year-old Clifton Grindles, of Elizabethtown, causing the vehicle to travel off the roadway. Curtis' vehicle continued west off the roadway where he struck a rock wall. A passenger, 26 year-old Deja Harris, of Louisville, and Grindles were both taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The investigation into the accident is continuing.

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A Muncie, Indiana man has been indicted on eight felony counts related to an alleged robbery in May at Rite Aid on West Dixie Avenue in Elizabethtown. 20 year-old Aaron Evans and a juvenile are suspects in a robbery who Elizabethtown police pursued May 19th through several city streets. Evans was indicted last week by a Hardin County Grand Jury on two counts of Complicity to second-degree Robbery, a Class C felony punishable by five to 10 years in prison, if convicted, and Class D felony charges of Tampering with Physical Evidence, second-degree unlawful transaction with a minor; complicity to first-degree Fleeing or Evading Police; first-degree Criminal Mischief and two counts of Complicity to first-degree Wanton Endangerment. Class D felonies are punishable by one to five years in prison, on each count, if convicted. Elizabethtown Police accuse Evans of driving a 2005 Dodge Caravan when three officers participated in pursuit of the vehicle. Police said Evans eventually jumped from the vehicle while it was moving in an attempt to flee on foot. According to the indictment, prescription drugs were among the items stolen from the pharmacy. Evans is being held in lieu of a $10,000 cash bond in the Hardin County Detention Center.

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Monday, July 10th, 2017

E-town undercover sex operation arrests

An Elizabethtown couple has been arrested in an undercover sex operation. Authorities say an Elizabethtown couple drove Monday morning to Jefferson County with plans to engage in sex with a minor with whom they had been communicating. Instead of finding a minor, the couple found an undercover agent portraying a minor in online conversations. According to the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General news release, 43 year-old Robert Dean Mitchell and 30 year-old Stephanie Smith were arrested in Louisville. According to the release, a 3 year-old and 6 year-old were with the couple when the arrest was made. Each was charged with one count of prohibited use of an electronic communication system for the purpose of procuring a minor for a sex offense, a Class D felony punishable by one to five years in prison, if convicted. Mitchell and Smith also are charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine, a Class D felony. Mitchell was charged with Possession of Marijuana, a misdemeanor and Smith with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. The undercover operation was part of Attorney General Andy Beshear's Cyber Crimes Unit. The Secret Service assisted in the arrests. Mitchell and Smith are being held in the Jefferson County Detention Center in Louisville.

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The Hart County Chamber of Commerce will host it's next quarterly business luncheon on Wednesday. The focus will be on tourism. Tourism has been a vital part of Hart County's economy for more than 200 years. The luncheon will be held at the Hart County Agriculture Center located on the fairgrounds in Rowletts, beginning at 12 noon central time. The cost is $12 per person, which includes a luncheon buffet. For reservations, call the chamber office at 270-524-2892.

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The current superintendent, Sarah Craighead, has been selected as the National Park Service's deputy southeast regional director, based in Atlanta. The Daily News reports Southeast Regional Chief of Staff Barclay Trimble will take over as Mammoth Cave's next superintendent. Both appointments are effective July 23rd. Craighead, a Kentucky native who began her career as a cave guide and ranger at Mammoth Cave in 1978, has led the central-Kentucky park as superintendent since 2012. Trimble has served as the Park Service's deputy regional director in Atlanta since 2014. He managed 30 superintendents at national parks in Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and the U. S. Virgin Islands. Trimble is a native of Texas.

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Monday, July 10th, 2017

Stabbing victims and perpetrator identified

The victims and perpetrator involved in Thursday's stabbing in Barren County have been identified. The Barren County Sheriff’s Office say 37 year-old Barbara Stilts and 44 year-old Charles Vibbert, of Glasgow, were both stabbed by Stilt's sister, 47 year-old Loretta Walden, also of Glasgow, after an altercation. The sheriff's office received a call Thursday afternoon from a resident in the area of North Needmore Acres Road stating that a man and woman had come to their property covered in blood. The two victims were transported to T. J. Samson Hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries and a warrant was obtained for Walden's arrest for Assault 1st and Assault 2nd.

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Monday, July 10th, 2017

Possible drowning in Meade County

The Department of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is investigating a possible drowning in Meade County. Around 6:30 p.m. Saturday evening, emergency crews were called in reference to a 15 year-old white male who was swimming in the Ohio River near the Wolf Creek boat ramp. The juvenile had gone under water and not resurfaced. Louisville Metro Dive Team was one of the agencies that assisted with the search. The body of the juvenile was recovered from the Ohio River just before ten Saturday night.

Kentucky State Police are investigating a four vehicle fatal crash that occurred Saturday night near Liberty on US 127. Seven people were taken to area hospitals, and 26 year-old Phillip Dillion, of Danville, was pronounced dead at the Casey County Hospital. 23 year-old Jordyn Harley and 25 year-old Monty Britton, both of Harrodsburg, were taken to Ephraim McDowell where Harley was then transferred to the University of Kentucky Hospital. Both are listed in stable condition. 36 year-old John Whitaker Sr., of Frankfort, was airlifted to University of Kentucky Hospital where he is listed in stable condition. 48 year-old Jeffrey Sweet and 41 year-old Christy Sweet, both of Liberty, were airlifted to University of Kentucky Hospital where they are listed in stable condition. Two juveniles were transported to Casey County Hospital where they were released. Kentucky State Police say the cause of the collision is still under investigation.

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A Hardin County man has been indicted for a 2016 accident that left a Magnolia man dead and another person injured. Shaun David Elliott was indicted Thursday by a Hardin County Grand Jury and faces charges of reckless homicide and fourth-degree assault. According to the indictment, Elliott drove recklessly August 20th when he caused the death of 81 year-old Quay Skaggs, of Magnolia, and injured his wife, Wanda Skaggs. Quay Skaggs, a U. S. Army veteran, died August 24th at University Hospital from injuries suffered in the crash. According to the indictment, Elliott was driving at a high rate of speed and ran a stoplight, crashing into the fron end of Skagg's vehicle as it was pulling onto U.S. 62. Elliott faces between one and five years in prison, if convicted, of reckless homicide - a Class D felony. Fourth-degree assault is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in prison, if convicted. No court date has been scheduled for Elliott.

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Friday, July 7th, 2017

There will be a Caverna High School Decision Based Council meeting on Monday, July 10th, in the high school library at 3:30 p.m.

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A 44 year-old Sonora man wanted for drug trafficking was arrested Tuesday afternoon. KSP troopers twice used a Taser to subdue 44 year-old Lewis Day Sr. before he was in custody. According to the citation, authorities went into a locked bedroom of a Flint Hill Road residence where Day was found with the child held in front of him. When Day wouldn't let go of the child, he was shot in the upper body with a Taser, but it didn't work. A second tase to the same area was effective and troopers were able to handcuff Day and take the child. Child Protective Services was notified. Day was indicted June 22nd by a Hardin County Grand Jury on charges of second offense or more of trafficking in a controlled substance - methamphetamine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held in lieu of a $25,000 cash bond in the Hardin County Detention Center.

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Resurfacing work is underway along KY 88 through Hart County from US 31W in Munfordville to the Green County line (approximately 13 miles). The project should take about 2 weeks to complete. Flaggers will direct traffic around paving operations. Motorists using this route should slow down and be prepared for stopped and/or slowly moving traffic ahead. Short delays will be possible.

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An Edmonson County man faces a felony charge after crashing his car in Grayson County. 28 year-old Derek Logan, of Mammoth Cave, crashed in Leitchfield after hitting a culvert and losing control. He was taken to the hospital by Grayson County EMS as deputies investigated the scene. Those deputies say they found five rifles a short distance away from the crash site - almost as if someone was trying to hide them. The Grayson County Sheriff's Office got a call from the Edmonson County Sheriff, Shayne Doyle, later that day. Sheriff Doyle informed the deputies about how Logan was a suspect in a home burglary in Edmonson County. Grayson County deputies obtained a search warrant for Logan's vehicle and ended up finding several hundred dollars worth of stolen items inside. Logan is now charged with Felony Burglary in Edmonson County and Receiving Stolen Property in Grayson County.

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The sheriff's office says between Monday night and Tuesday morning at least five utility trailers, a UTV, a tractor and equipment were stolen. Deputies say someone stole an 18-foot trailer, a ladder and a faded red Yamaha Rhino UTV in separate thefts on Sunbeam Road. An 18-foot tandem trailer with a Polaris Razer on it was stolen from the Blowtown Road area. A John Deere cab tractor and a Bushwacker bushhog were taken from the Sadler Road-Sadler Lane area. And an 8-foot by 6-foot flat trailer was stolen from a Lilac Road residence. Authorities believe the thefts may all be related. Anyone with information, is asked to call the Grayson County Sheriff's Office at 270-259-3024.

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Friday, July 7th, 2017

Man and woman injured in altercation

At approximately 2:59 p.m. Thursday, the Barren County Sheriff's Office received a call from a resident in the area of North Needmore Acres Road of two subjects coming onto their property covered in blood. After arriving deputies located a male and female that had both been injured by an edged weapon at a residence down the road. They advised that they were involved in an altercation with another female acquaintance and that the female produced the edged weapon and cut them with it. The suspect then fled the scene. Both the male and female were transported to TJ Samson Hospital for treatment of the non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be provided at a later time.

A 38 year-old Bowling Green woman has been arrested after a high speed chase in Hart and Barren counties. Kentucky State Police Elizabethtown was notified of a single vehicle accident that resulted in a vehicle being stolen south of Upton on Interstate 65 at approximately 1:22 p.m. CT.

38 year-old Angel Wallace of Bowling Green was operating a 2005 Toyota traveling north on Interstate 65 when she lost control of her vehicle running off the roadway and overturning. A Good Samaritan stopped to assist when Wallace took the vehicle and fled the scene. Wallace traveled north on the interstate before exiting and re-entering the interstate at the Sonora exit. Officer Nick Pruitt who was stationary on the overpass watching for the stolen vehicle, observed the vehicle exit the interstate and fail to stop at the stop sign. Pruitt attempted to stop the vehicle, when Wallace re-entered the interstate and refused to stop. Pruitt and other units were led on a 32 mile long pursuit through Hart and Barren Counties.

Wallace traveled through the work zone at a high rate of speed until she reached the Horse Cave exit. Units from the Kentucky State Police Bowling Green Post were able to utilize tire deflation devices causing the driver side tires to deflate. Wallace continued south on the interstate before stopping in the interstate at the Park City exit where she was taken into custody.

Wallace was lodged in the Hart County Jail and charged with the following charges:

Officer Nick Pruitt is investigating and was assisted by units from Kentucky State Police Elizabethtown and Bowling Green Posts.

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Thursday, July 6th, 2017

No regular meeting for Cave City Council

The Cave City July Council meeting will not be held on their regular scheduled night, July 10th. The rescheduled meeting will be announced at a later date.

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Thursday, July 6th, 2017

Fatal shooting in Russell County

Officials say they received a call from Travis Edwards who claimed that he had fired his gun at a man who broke into his home and pointed a gun at him. Deputies arrived to find the body of James Barger about 300 feet away from Edwards' home apparently dying from the injury sustained from Edwards' gunfire. A turn of events soon after, led deputies to find marijuana growing in Edwards' home along with several pounds of pot already harvested. Edwards and his girlfriend Whitney Nevels were arrested on drug charges. Russell County officials are waiting for the results of an autopsy on Barger as their investigation continues.

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Police say a group home resident in Kentucky was plotting to escape by drugging and stabbing a caregiver, but confessed before she could carry out the plan. Elizabethtown Police told news media outlets that 27 year-old Melissa Emerick was arrested Wednesday and charged with attempted murder. Police spokesman Officer John Thomas said a second caregiver at the Community Alternatives of Kentucky Home discovered just after midnight Tuesday that someone had broken into a locked medicine cabinet and questioned Emerick. Police said Emerick responded that she had stolen anti-psychotic medication and put it in a soft drink bottle to "incapacitate" the first caregiver so Emerick could stab her. Police said Emerick also planned to steal the first caregiver's cellphone, tablet and car. Bond was set at $25,000. Emerick is set to appear on Monday in Hardin District Court.

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Thursday, July 6th, 2017

Murder investigation continues in Munfordville

The murder investigation continues into a Munfordville man found dead. It began when Munfordville Police and Ky State Police were contacted by 58 year-old Timothy Devore's family - requesting a welfare check at his home at the Clayton Station Apartments. Officers say they could not find Devore or his car at his home. They did eventually find him dead in his car and sent his body to the Medical Examiner's Office in Louisville for an autopsy. Through investigation, KSP troopers identified 28 year-old Nicholas Wilson as a suspect in Devore's murder and later arrested him, charging him with one count of murder. The investigation continues.

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On Tuesday, July 4th, around 8:50 p.m., Sergeant James Roberts with the Cave City Police Department, observed a Brown Chevrolet Blazer traveling North on Dixie Highway with one headlight and no muffler. A traffic stop was conducted at the Minit Mart parking lot where the driver gave the officer a false name. Through the investigation, it was determined that the driver's name was Terry L. Dennis, of Owensboro. Dennis was charged with Operating a vehicle with one headlight, inadequate silencer, giving officer a false name, license to be in possession, no registration receipt, operating motor vehicle under the influence of drugs. (aggravating circumstances), drug paraphernalia buy/possess, possession of marijuana, tampering with physical evidence and trafficking in a controlled substance 1st Degree, (2 grams or greater Methamphetamine). Sgt. Roberts was assisted on scene by Officers Paul Reynolds, K-9 Jax, Joey Judd and Tim Highbaugh of Cave City Police Department.

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Wednesday, July 5th, 2017

Police searching for shooter

A search is underway by the Warren County Sheriff's Office for a man involved in an early morning shooting July 4th. Authorities say Ryan Lambert was shot at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday morning at a party on Brookwood Drive. The suspect, Rudolph "Rudy" Rankins fled the scene and has not been located. Lambert was later treated and released. Police say Rankins is wanted on other outstanding warrants, and should be considered armed and dangerous. If you have information in this case, please call the Warren County Sheriff's office at (270) 842-1633.

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A Horse Cave man has been arrested on several charges in Cave City. Cave City Police Officer Chris Edwards arrested 61 year-old Ervin Jones, of Horse Cave, Sunday night. The officer observed Jones operating a blue Dodge Durango on North Dixie Highway in a reckless manner. After making a traffic stop on Jones and a brief investigation, he was arrested and charged with reckless driving, no registration receipt and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Jones was lodged in the Barren County Jail.

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The investigation continues into a burglary in Cave City last year. On June 25th, 2017, information was received in reference to an active burglary investigation involving the burglary of Bi-Rite Grocery Store located on South Dixie Hwy in Cave City. Based upon the information received, a search warrant was executed on a residence which resulted in the recovery of a safe that is suspected of being stolen from the Bi-Rite Grocery Store in late November of 2016. No further information is available at this time. The investigation is ongoing and arrest are expected to made. The Cave City Police Department was assisted in the investigation by the Kentucky State Police, the Barren River Drug Task Force, and Crossroads Towing Service.

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Wednesday, July 5th, 2017

A Grayson County man is dead following a crash on Kentucky 1214. Grayson County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the 10000 block of Grayson Springs Road where it was discovered that a brown Lexus SUV had lost control and traveled off the road. 19 year-old passenger, Robert Coe, of Big Clifty, was thrown from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Two others in the car, 18 year-old Camber Nef, and the driver, 19 year-old Jordan Demichele, were also seriously injured.

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Wednesday, July 5th, 2017

Arrest made in Munfordville murder

The Kentucky State Police, Post 3, Bowling Green responded to a residence located at 218 Old Main Street (Clayton Station Apartments) in the city limits of Munfordville, at approximately 11:41 a.m. on July 3rd, 2017. Munfordville Police Department had requested KSP assistance with a “Missing Persons” complaint after they noted signs of foul play, which were located inside the residence of the victim. Family members of 58 year-old Timothy L. Devore, of Munfordville, had requested Munfordville Police Department to conduct a welfare check, after numerous attempts to contact him had been unsuccessful. Upon arrival at the residence, Officers and Troopers failed to locate Devore or his vehicle. Through investigation, 28 year-old Nicholas J. Wilson, of Mammoth Cave, who was an acquaintance of Devore, was identified as a suspect. Later in the evening the victim and vehicle were found in the city limits of Munfordville. The male victim, identified as Timothy Devore was pronounced dead by the Hart County Coroner’s Office and taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Louisville for an autopsy. Nicholas J. Wilson was arrested at KSP Post 3 and charged with one count of Murder. The investigation is still ongoing. It is being led by Detective Mike Wathen. He was assisted at the scene by other Troopers and Detectives of KSP Post 3, Munfordville Police Department, and Hart County Coroner’s office.

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Wednesday, July 5th, 2017

The Munfordville City Council met on Monday, July 3rd, 2017. The council accepted the resignation of Matt Roberts and voted to hire David Clement as City Attorney. The council voted to have a sidewalk repaired on Munford Ave at a cost of $2,500. Tourism director Coni Shepherd said that the painting was done and new windows installed on the Welcome Center building and that a film crew will be filming the movie Mail Order Monster in Munfordville for the next 2 weeks, they will be filming at the Munfordville Elementary School this Saturday and Sunday, July 8th and 9th. They are looking for extras to be in the movie, middle school, ages 9 through 12, and adults also, you can email - momfilmextras@gmail.com if you are interested in being an extra. Mayor Freeman said there would be an Open House on Monday, July 31st, from 8:00 am to 4:00 p.m. in honor of Rita Sims, who will be retiring after 36 years as City Clerk, everyone is invited to attend.

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Monday, July 3rd, 2017

Arrest made in Cave City involving shooting

On Thursday, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Officers with the Cave City Police Department were notified by Glasgow dispatch of a shooting that recently occurred around Wal-Mart. Dispatch also advised officers that the suspect may be staying at a residence on Old Bardstown Road. Officers Chris Edwards and Paul Reynolds made contact with Randall Allen at 118 Old Bardstown Road.  Allen was subsequently charged with giving officer false identifying information and possession of a handgun by convicted felon.

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Monday, July 3rd, 2017

Sonora man indicted by Hardin County Grand Jury

A Sonora man has been indicted by a Hardin County Grand Jury on three felony charges related to a May incident. 45 year-old William Harold Strand was indicted on two Class D felony charges of first-degree wanton endangerment and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. The wanton endangerment charges are punishable by one to five years in prison, if convicted, while possession of a handgun by a convicted felon is a Class C felony punishable by five to 10 years in prison, if convicted. According to Strand's citation, he pointed a handgun at a man's head and threatened him. He also waved or attempted to point a handgun at another man. 

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Monday, July 3rd, 2017

Austin man arrested on warrants

An Austin man has been arrested on warrants from 3 separate counties. The Barren County Sheriff's Office arrested a man Thursday on Austin Tracy Road on warrants from three separate counties for multiple charges. 42 year-old Shannon Michael Wyatt, of Austin, was served a Hart County warrant for third-degree escape (failure to pay fines) $1,200 cash; a Monroe County warrant for theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others under $10,000 and theft by failure to make required disposition of property, $500; and a Barren County Circuit warrant for receiving stolen property under $10,000 and persistent felony offender I, according to a BCSO news release. Wyatt was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center and is being held on a total of $30,500 in cash bonds.

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Monday, July 3rd, 2017

Three die on Bluegrass Parkway

Three people have died in a single car crash on Kentucky's Bluegrass Parkway. The Kentucky State Police says a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria driven by a 17 year-old boy spun out of control for unknown reasons at 11:23 p.m. on Saturday, striking a rock wall. The driver and a 16 year-old female passenger were pronounced dead at the scene in Nelson County. Another passenger, 22 year-old Daniel Guerrerro, Jr., of Upton, was airlifted to the University of Louisville Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The westbound lanes of the Bluegrass Parkway were closed for about five hours while troopers reconstructed the accident. The wreck remains under investigation.

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Monday, July 3rd, 2017

Phone scam in Barren County

While most people are celebrating and relaxing this 4th of July, scammers never take a day off. Officials in Glasgow and Barren County advise the public to be aware of phone scams in the area using local power companies as a cover. The caller claims to be a collection agency, telling the potential victim they are behind on their electric payment and that the payment must be made over the phone, or their electric service will be terminated. Should you receive one of these calls, please do not give the caller any of your information; simply hang up.

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Friday, June 30th, 2017

Arrests in Glasgow this week

Several arrest warrants were served earlier this week by the Glasgow Police Department. 39 year-old Contessa D. Walker, of Louisville, was arrested Tuesday for Theft by Unlawful Taking -Auto - $500 or more but less than $10,000.  On Wednesday, 46 year-old Kevin R. Hudgins, of Greensburg, was arrested on a Green County warrant for Failure to Appear and 31 year-old Samantha Nicole Hankins, of Glasgow, was arrested on two Jefferson County Warrants for Failure to Appear.

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Glasgow Wednesday afternoon.  The Glasgow Police Department was dispatched to Cumberland Parkway in reference to a reckless driver in a red Lincoln passenger vehicle. The vehicle was located traveling east on Cumberland Parkway at a high rate of speed. Upon the initial traffic stop, the driver, 55 year-old Benjamin Wells, was not wearing a seatbelt. The officer discovered Wells driver's license was suspended and he had three active bench warrants for his

arrest for failure to appear. Wells was arrested and transported to the Barren County Correctional Center.

Less than a week after being charged with stealing money while serving as Larue County Sheriff, Bobby Shoffner entered a guilty plea Thursday in U. S. District Court to a felony charge of embezzling almost $22,000. 58 year-old Shoffner, of Hodgenville, served as Larue County sheriff for 11 years and his responsibilities included collecting and remitting franchise tax payments and property tax payments. Shoffner admitted in court that between November 2011 and April 2012, he embezzled $21,901 in property tax receipts. Shoffner also was responsible for collecting penalties on payments. Between 2011 and 2012, he accepted $1,138 in penalty payments from Larue County residents, but waived those payments in the county computer system and kept the money for his personal use. As Larue County sheriff, Shoffner was provided a credit card for official business use. Through 2012, Shoffner used the credit card to pay for $3,200 in personal expenses. Shoffner was elected sheriff in 2002. he retired from the office effective Feb. 28, 2013, during his third term. If convicted at trial, Shoffner could have been sentenced to up to five years in prison, received a $250,000 fine and sentenced to serve a three-year period of supervised release following jail time. According to the release, Shoffner agreed to pay $36,239 in restitution to Larue County and pay a $1,000 fine at the time of sentencing.

A 17 year-old North Hardin student drowned Thursday afternoon. A late afternoon swim in a private pond off Centennial Avenue on the outskirts of Radcliff turned tragic Thursday when a teenager drowned in the pond's murky waters. 17 year-old Elijah Thornton, a student at North Hardin High School, was found by divers about 8:15 p.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Hardin County Coroner Dr. William Lee. Thornton was swimming with three others. Officials didn't know if Thornton could swim or not.

Kentucky Emergency Management officials are gearing up for potential heavy rain and flooding due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy. According to Emergency Management spokesperson Monica French, The Emergency Operations Center in Frankfort has been activated. French says "We are at Level 4 staffing on a scale of 1-5." Kyle Wilkins with the National Weather Service office in Louisville said between Cindy and a cold front dropping from the northwest, they are currently forecasting three waves of rain, totaling 2-4 inches before it ends on Saturday, with the highest amounts in southern and western parts of the state. He said they are watching several rivers closely, including Rough River, Green River and Barren River. Flooding claims more lives than any other natural disaster, so officials are issuing these reminders: Never drive through a flooded road. The National Weather Service motto is "Turn Around, DON'T DROWN."

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The Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green received a call of a single vehicle injury collision Thursday morning at approximately 5:50 a.m. near the 48 mile marker on I-65 in Barren County. The preliminary investigation indicated that 30 year-old Amanda Dean, of Youngstown, OH, was operating a 2010 Pontiac passenger car and traveling southbound on Interstate 65 when she lost control of her vehicle and entered the median. The vehicle overturned several times where the operator was ejected. Ms. Dean was flown to the University of Louisville for treatment of multiple injuries. The investigation is still ongoing.

After a successful management audit conducted in 2017 by a team of highly qualified evaluators from the Kentucky Department of Education and AdvancEd, the Commissioner of Education, Dr. Stephen Pruitt, recommended to the Kentucky Board of Education on June 7, 2017 that Caverna Independent Schools be removed from state assistance. The diagnostic review moved the district from 17 improvement priorities to only 3. The three improvement priorities are centered around teaching and assessing for learning, using results for continuous improvement, and purpose and direction.  According to the Commissioner’s Staff Note, the decision to remove Caverna from state assistance comes after demonstrated evidence of significant improvement

and consideration of the district’s capacity for continued growth. Cornelius Faulkner, Superintendent Caverna Independent Schools, stated “Caverna Schools is on the right track with the right people in the right places and are making significant strides. We have a great group of passionate educators committed to student success. The future is bright at Caverna Independent Schools.”