Wednesday, December 8th, 2021
Upcoming area high school basketball games
Caverna Lady Colonels and Caverna Boys will entertain Green County at 5:30 p.m. Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys will be on the road taking on Larue County in a girl/boy double header beginning at 5:30 p.m. Join Studio 101 WLOC for the pregame show around 5:15 p.m.
On Saturday, Caverna Lady Colonels will entertain Highlands Latin at 1:00 p.m. You can hear the broadcast on Studio 101 starting with the pregame show at 12:45 p.m. Hart County Lady Raiders will take on Metcalfe County at Glasgow Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. Join Studio 101 WLOC for the pregame show at 2:45 p.m.
Wednesday, December 8th, 2021
Smith's Grove man arrested for trafficking drugs
Glasgow Police Department conducted a traffic stop Tuesday on Veteran's Outer Loop which led to the arrest of a 46-year-old man for trafficking drugs. According to police, 46-year-old Michael C. Lowe, of Smiths Grove, had active warrants for his arrest. During the search, police found a pipe containing methamphetamine residue. Digital scales, marijuana and meth were also found in his vehicle. Lowe was arrested and charged with traffickign in marijuana and methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Lowe was lodged in the Barren County Jail.
Wednesday, December 8th, 2021
Officer involved shooting in E-town
Kentucky State Police was requested last night by Elizabethtown Police Department to investigate an officer-involved shooting. The shooting occurred Tuesday night around 5:45 p.m. in Hardin County. The KSP's critical incident response team arrived on the scene and the investigation into the incident remains ongoing. A male subject was pronounced deceased by the Hardin County Coroner. An autopsy has been scheduled by the Office of the State Medical Examiner in Louisville.
Tuesday, December 7th, 2021
Munfordville City Council meeting
MUNFORDVILLE CITY COUNCIL MET MONDAY, DECEMBER 6th, 2021. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY MAYOR JOHN JOHNSON.
FINANCIAL REPORT WAS GIVEN.
THE 2ND READING OF THE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ETHICS WAS PASSED.
AN UPDATE WAS GIVEN ON THE PROPERTY AT 311 WEST ELK STREET. THE LOCATION IS SET TO BE DEMOLISHED THIS WEEK.
COMMENTS WERE GIVEN REGARDING THE MUNFORDVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE. THE EVENT WAS A GREAT SUCCESS WITH A LARGE CROWD.
COMMENTS WERE ALSO GIVEN ON THE RECENT CHRISTMAS ON MAIN EVENT. IT WAS ALSO DEEMED A GREAT SUCCESS WITH GOOD ATTENDANCE.
REPORTS WERE GIVEN FROM TOURISM, THE CITY BALLPARK, FIRE DEPARTMENT, WATER, POLICE AND ZONING.
A REPRESENTATIVE FROM BARREN RIVER AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ALSO MET WITH THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE PLANNING PROCESS.
Tuesday, December 7th, 2021
Monday night high school basketball
In Monday night area high school basketball action in the girls: Central Hardin defeated Hart County 64 to 43. Hart County's Dea Bradley scored 19 points. In boys action: Central Hardin defeated Hart County 57 to 46. Hart County's Jackson Shoulders scored 16 points and had 5 rebounds.
Tuesday night: Caverna Boys will entertain Foundation Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. Hart County Raider Boys will entertain Portland Christian in a JV/Varsity contest at 5:00 p.m. Join Studio 101 WLOC for the pregame coverage of the varsity boys game at 6:15 p.m.
Tuesday, December 7th, 2021
Derby winning horse, Medina Spirit dies
This year's Kentucky Derby Winner Medina Spirit collapsed and died Monday in Santa Anita, California. Trainer Bob Baffert said in a statement is is believed the horse suffered a heart attack. The colt had just completed five furlongs in a workout. Santa Anita said in a statement that the track veterinary team took blood, hair and urine samples and sent them to the California Horse Racing Board. The colt will undergo a full necropsy, as required by the racing board, to try to determine the exact cause of death.
Medina Spirit tested positive after his May 1st Kentucky Derby win for betamethasone, which is a legal steroid medication but is not allowed on race day.
Just last Friday, Baffert’s attorney released a statement related to this year's derby incident saying tests done by a New York lab “definitely confirmed” Medina Spirit was positive for the steroid. The statement claims the Kentucky Derby test result was an unintentional effect due to application of an ointment containing betamethasone which was used to treat a skin rash and not the result of an injection.
In the colt's most recent race, Medina Spirit finished second in the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar last month.
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission continues investigating the derby case and has yet to hold a final hearing. Results of that hearing could still strip Medina Spirit's 2021 Kentucky Derby victory.
Baffert's future in horse racing also remains restricted and uncertain. He is currently prohibited from entering horses in the next two years of the Kentucky Derby. He is currently banned by the New York Racing Association, which
Tuesday, December 7th, 2021
Flags at half-staff in observance
Many flags around the country, including here in Kentucky, will be at half-staff from sunrise to sunset today in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. This is the 80th anniversary of the surprise attack on the US Naval Fleet in Hawaii, where more than 2,400 Americans died. President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously declared December 7th, 1941, “a day which will live in infamy” and signed a Declaration of War against Japan the following day. Flags around the country will also be at half-staff on Thursday, December 9th, in honor of former US Senator, Bob Dole, who passed away over the weekend at the age of 98.
Tuesday, December 7th, 2021
Campbellsville man arrested after standoff
A five hour stand-off near Buffalo in LaRue County Sunday night ended without anyone being injured. Kentucky State Police were working on an investigation which led them to a location on College Street around 7pm. As a trooper attempted to approach the residence, 42-year-old James Deslongchamps of Campbellsville made verbal threats. Additional law enforcement responded, including a special response team. Several requests were made to the suspect to exit the residence, unarmed. Police blocked KY 61 during the incident for safety reasons. Deslongchamps surrendered without further incident just before 1am, local time, Monday. He is charged with third-degree terroristic threatening, menacing and resisting arrest. He is lodged in LaRue County Detention Center.
Tuesday, December 7th, 2021
Police pursuit leads to arrest
A wanted man was behind the wheel of a vehicle involved in an early Monday morning pursuit along Lincoln Parkway in LaRue and Hardin Counties. Around 2:30am local time, Hodgenville Police observed a 2004 Hyundai driving erratically on US 31E. After a traffic stop was initiated, the driver failed to stop and was pursued onto Lincoln Parkway. Units from Kentucky State Police assisted and deployed spike strips at the intersection of Sportsman Lake Road in Elizabethtown with the suspect vehicle coming to a stop in the median. The driver is identified as 44-year-old William Pierce of Mount Sherman. He was taken into custody without further incident. Pierce had an outstanding bench warrant in LaRue County for a supervision violation related to felony drug charges. Following the early Monday incident, he is charged with fleeing or evading police and wanton endangerment involving a police officer. Pierce is lodged in LaRue Dentention Center.
Monday, December 6th, 2021
In Tuesday night area high school basketball action:
Caverna Boys will entertain Foundation Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m.
Hart County Raider Boys will entertain
Portland Christian in a JV/Varsity contest at 5:00 p.m. Join Studio 101 WLOC for
the pregame coverage of the varsity boys game at 6:15 p.m.
Monday, December 6th, 2021
Monday night basketball action
In area high school basketball action: Caverna's Lady Colonels and Caverna Boys will entertain Louisville Shawnee beginning at 4:30 p.m. Hart County Raiders and Raiders Boys will be on the road traveling to Central Hardin. You can hear the double header broadcast starting at 5:15 p.m. on Studio 101 WLOC.
Monday, December 6th, 2021
Munfordville City Council meeting
Munfordville City Council will meet Monday, December 6th, at Munfordville City Hall. Old business will include: 2nd reading ordinance 16-021 amending ordinance 009-94 city of Munfordville Code of Ethics Property at 311 West Elk St update. New business will include: Christmas on Main.
Monday, December 6th, 2021
No suspects in E-town armed robbery
Elizabethtown say four people were involved in an armed robbery Thursday night at the CVS Pharmacy. Elizabethtown Police Department says they were called to the store at 1571 N. Dixie Avenue around 10:30 p.m. By the time police arrived, the suspects were gone. According to Elizabethtown Police, "An investigation has been opened into the robbery and the suspects have not been identified at this time. The investigation revealed that four armed men came into the store and forced the employees and customers to give up their phones. The report said the men left the store in a dark gray SV in an "unknown direction." The suspects took "various" pharmaceutical and cash. EPD is asking anyone with information about the robbery or the identity of the suspects, to contact them at 270-765-4125.
Friday, December 3rd, 2021
Summer Shade woman arrested on drug charges
Officer Police Department responded to a complaint Wednesday on North Race Street. Officer Carroll observed a female walking on North Race Street and confirmed that there was an active warrant for her arrest. Officer Carroll located a bag inside her backpack that contained Methamphetamine and a pipe. Latasha Jewell, of Summer Shade, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Jewell was lodged in the Barren County Jail.
Friday, December 3rd, 2021
German American Bank robbery arrest
The Bowling Green Police Department announced Friday morning they have made an arrest in the December 1st robbery of German American Bank on Campbell Lane in Bowling Green. 59-year-old Manuel Quiros, of Bowling Green, was charged with second degree robbery. Bond has not yet been set. Quiros was booked into Warren County Regional Jail around 1:00 a.m. Friday morning.
Thursday, December 2nd, 2021
Area high school basketball action
Friday night, it's Rivalry night as Caverna Lady Colonels and Caverna Boys visit Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys in double headers. The girls game begins at 5:30 p.m. with the boys at 7:00 p.m. Studio 101 will have play by play coverage of both games beginning with the girl's pregame show at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 4th, Caverna Lady Colonels will entertain Warren East for an afternoon game beginning at 1:30 p.m. You can join Studio 101 for the pregame show at 1:15 p.m.
Thursday, December 2nd, 2021
City of Cave City assumes responsibility of cemetery upkeep
Following a two-week-long plea to citizens from community leaders to attend a meeting and discuss Cave City's Cemetery, the city council had decided to assume responsibility of maintenance and up-keep of the cemetery.
Legal oversight of the cemetery has been under a cemetery corporation for several decades but that entity has not been active in recent years. Since then, Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel has been the main point of management and record keeping for the cemetery. With lack of formal oversight, many records are incomplete or missing. A cemetery board will be created by the city with a transition of responsibility expected the first of the year. Anyone with documentation of burial plots or anyone with questions can contact Cave City's City Hall.
Thursday, December 2nd, 2021
Pickup destroyed I-65 Bonnieville
A pickup hauling an RV was destroyed at the Bonnieville I-65 interchange Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the southbound off-ramp just before 1pm to find the truck fully engulfed. The 5th wheel camper being towed as also severely damaged on the front end. The driver reported smelling diesel while on the interstate and pulled off along the exit when the vehicle fire erupted. Dennis Amos of Bonnieville Fire Department says while they battled the blaze, fire spread to the right of way slope along the exit, burning up several hundred square yards of vegetation, making its way across right of way fence onto private property. Amos says the ground fire spread very quickly but was contained without additional damage to adjacent property.
Thursday, December 2nd, 2021
Bowling Green bank robbed
German American Bank's location on Campbell Lane in Bowling Green was robbed Wednesday afternoon. Police responded around three after a man walked in, demanded money and fled of foot. Surveillance video has produced a suspect. Police have circulated a still photo on social media and through traditional media outlets. Several bank robberies have taken place in recent weeks throughout the region. Investigators are looking into whether any of the incidents are related.
Wednesday, December 1st, 2021
Hart County Extension District Board meeting
The Hart County Extension District Board will meet Monday, December 13th, at 3:30 p.m. for a special called meeting at the Extension Office.
Wednesday, December 1st, 2021
Tuesday night area high school basketball
In girl's action: Hart County defeated Bethlehem with a final score of 62 to 55. Hart County's Dea Bradley scored 25 points and joined 1000 pt club and Haley Sturgeon scored 15 points.
Friday night, it's Rivalry night as Caverna Lady Colonels and Caverna Boys visit Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys in double headers. The girls game begins at 5:30 p.m. with the boys at 7:00 p.m. Studio 101 will have play by play coverage of both games beginning with the girl's pregame show at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 4th, Caverna Lady Colonels will entertain Warren East for an afternoon game beginning at 1:30 p.m. You can join Studio 101 for the pregame show at 1:15 p.m.
Wednesday, December 1st, 2021
Six more counties making driver-licensing transition
Six more Kentucky counties will make the transition in December to a new, secure driver-licensing model, administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) that gives Kentuckians more choices and modern services. Making the transition will be Grayson, Larue, Knox, Pendleton, Taylor and Wayne counties. They bring to 80 the number of counties that will have done so by the end of December. The Office of Circuit Court Clerk in each of the six counties, will refer residents to driver licensing services effective December 27th, 2021.
Wednesday, December 1st, 2021
Scottsville man charged with arson
A Scottsville man was arrested Tuesday and charged with arson. According to Scottsville Police Department, officers on patrol noticed an outbuilding on fire around 5:20 a.m. The officers notified the fire department and evacuated people from a nearby home. Officers said the fire spread to the back of the home and into the attic engulfing the home in flames. Through investigation, officers were able to charge 30-year-old Christopher D. Wells, of Scottsville, with arson, 1st degree, wanton endangerment, 1st degree, and criminal mischief, 1st degree.
Wednesday, December 1st, 2021
Hardin County man charged with child sexual exploitation
Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested 31-year-old Timmy Lee Logsdon, Jr. on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Logsdon was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The investigation resulted in a search warrant at a residence in Radcliff on November 30th. Equipment used to facilitate the crime was seized and taken to KSP's forensic laboratory for examination. The investigation is ongoing. Logsdon is currently charged with ten counts of distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance and ten counts of possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance with a victim under 12 years old. Logsdon was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.
Wednesday, December 1st, 2021
One killed in Scottsville Crash
Kentucky State Police investigated a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday morning in Scottsville and involved a passenger car and a commercial truck Preliminary investigation revealed that 64-year-old Gaylon Guy, of Scottsvilloe, was driving a 2011 Chevy Impala in the southbound lane of Veterans Memorial Highway. While attempting to turn left onto Halfway Halifax Road, Guy entered the northbound lane of Veterans Memorial and into the path of a 2018 Kenworth commercial vehicle being driven by 60-year-old Matthew Magyar, of Scottsville. Magyar's vehicle struck the passenger side of Guy's vehicle in the northbound lane of Veterans Memorial Highway. Gaylon Guy was pronounced dead by the Allen County Coroner. No other injuries were reported.
Tuesday, November 30th, 2021
Man injured at Bowling Green Transpark
Emergency responders were called to Bowling Green Transpark Monday evening after a man became stuck under a roll of steel. The incident happened at the park's Bilstein Group location. The roll of steel was on top of the man's arm and leg when emergency personnel arrived. The man was flown to a hospital. No one else was injured.
Tuesday, November 30th, 2021
Friday night grocery bowl game
High School Basketball opened the 2021-22 season Monday night across the state. Hart County's Raiders and Lady Raiders were on the road to take on Campbellsville. Dea Bradley scored 22 for the Lady Raiders in their 63-50 victory. Jordan Bradley scored 10 for the Raiders in their 48-33 loss. Its back-to-back for the Lady Raiders as they host Bethlehem in a junior varsity-varsity match-up tonight. JV action begins at 5:30. Studio 101 Sports will have the varsity broadcast with coverage beginning at 6:45. Caverna also opened their season Monday night. The Lady Colonels picked up a win at Fort Knox, 48-22. Kaliana Richardson scored 25 in the victory. The Colonels also picked up a win in their season opener at Fort Knox, 62-42. Friday night is the 1st match-up of the year between Hart County and Caverna. The varsity double header from Munfordville begins at 5:30.
Tuesday, November 30th, 2021
Two Glasgow drug arrests after complaint
Saturday, Glasgow Police responded to Columbia Avenue in reference to a complaint. Upon arrival at the Circle K Store location, officers found Jason Wheat of Austin passed out behind the steering wheel with the vehicle engine still running. Officers conducted field sobriety checks and determined Wheat was impaired. Methamphetamine was found inside the vehicle. Wheat was arrested and charged with Operating Motor Vehicle Under Influence Control Substance, Possession Control Substance and Possession Drug Paraphernalia. Glasgow Police conducted a traffic stop Monday on Veterans Outer Loop, leading to two people being arrested on drug related charges.
After the stop, the driver was identified as Tara Johnson, of Shepherdsville. A strong odor of Marijuana was detected from inside the vehicle. Officers received consent to a search, locating a syringe and Methamphetamine.
Johnson was arrested and charged with Possession Control Substance and Failure to Use --- or Improper Use of --- a Signal. A passenger, William A. Ewing, of Lebanon Junction, was arrested and charged with Possession Control Substance.
Tuesday, November 30th, 2021
Trooper injured in E-town crash
A State Trooper was taken to a hospital after a crash Sunday evening in Elizabethtown. Just after 6:00 p.m. Eastern, KSP Post 4 received a report of a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Ring Road and Gaither Station Road. Trooper Cameron Wright was traveling east on Ring Road when 18-year-old Melissa Broadfoot, of Cecilia, failed to yield and pulled out into the path of Trooper Wright. The collision resulted in severe damage to both the trooper's vehicle and Broadfoot's 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. Trooper Wright was transported to Baptist Health Hardin Memorial Hospital for non-life threatening injuries and was later released. Broadfoot and her passenger, 18-year-old Elijah Wilson also of Cecilia, were treated at the scene by Hardin County EMS.
Tuesday, November 30th, 2021
Final day for discounted property taxes
As November ends, so does the opportunity to pay property taxes with a discount. Today is the final day to receive 2% off of tax bills. Bills are due at the normal rate through December. A penalty is added to unpaid bills after the end of the year. Bills can be paid in-person at the Hart County Sheriff's Department on Main Street in Munfordville. There is a drop box located next to the south entrance door of the Sheriff's Department where taxpayers can drop off after-hours payments. And, you can visit the Hart County Sheriff's Department Facebook page or hartcountysheriff.com for a link to submit an electronic payment.
Monday, November 29th, 2021
Double header Monday night basketball action
Caverna Lady Colonels and Caverna Boys will travel to take on Fort Know in a girl/boy double header with tip off at 5:30 p.m. and the boys will follow at 7:00 p.m.
Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys will be on the road taking on Campbellsville in a girl/boy double header. Tip off with the girl's game begins at 5:30 p.m. followed with the boys game at 7:00 p.m. Studio 101 will have complete coverage of both games starting with the pregame show at 5:15 p.m.
Monday, November 29th, 2021
Tuesday night area high school basketball action:
Hart County Lady Raiders will entertain Bethlehem in a JV/Varsity contest. Tip off of the girl's varsity game will be 7:00 p.m.
Join WLOC for the pregame show of the varsity game beginning at 6:45 p.m.
Monday, November 29th, 2021
Christmas parades this weekend
Area towns have announced confirmed dates and times for upcoming Christmas Parades. Horse Cave's parade is set for Saturday, December 4th, at 10:00 am. The parade will line up and begin at the Horse Cave Volunteer Fire Department on KY 218 and proceed through downtown. Munfordville's parade is also set for Saturday, December 4th. It begins at 1:00 p.m. This year's theme for Munfordville is "Let it be Christmas Everywhere".
Friday, November 26th, 2021
Local high school basketball begins
Both of the local high schools tip off the new Basketball season Monday night. Caverna Lady Colonels and Caverna Boys will travel to take on Fort Know in a girl/boy double header with tip off at 5:30 p.m. and the boys will follow at 7:00 p.m. Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys will be on the road taking on Campbellsville in a girl/boy double header. Tip off with the girl's game begins at 5:30 p.m. followed with the boys game at 7:00 p.m. Studio 101 will have complete coverage of both games starting with the pregame show at 5:15 p.m.
Friday, November 26th, 2021
Motorcycle chase ends in arrest
A motorcycle chase Wednesday night with speeds reaching up to 90 mph ended in Larue County with an arrest by Kentucky State Police. New Haven resident 40-year-old Tracy Lafollette was traveling southbound on Sportman Lake Road and did not have a working tail light on his motorcycle or yield to emergency lights. The pursuit ended on Lafollette Road in Larue County. Lafollette was charged with first-degree fleeing or evading police by a motor vehicle. He was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.
Friday, November 26th, 2021
Edmonson County juvenile found safe
A missing Edmonson County juvenile has been found safe. The Edmonson County Sheriff's Office and the juvenile's mother confirmed Friday morning that 12-year-old Maddie Sowders has returned home. Sowders went missing from her home in the Brownsville Manor Apartments Tuesday.
Wednesday, November 24th, 2021
Christmas light attractions beginning
Two of our regions largest Christmas lights attractions get going this week. Wendy’s ‘Twinkle at the Track’ at The National Corvette Museum's Motorsports park opens on Thanksgiving. Previous years' visitors will notice new attractions, including a holiday village. There is an activity tent where visitors can make smores and drink hot chocolate. There are also several kids-geared activities. Tickets are $20 per car, Monday through Thursday and $25 per car, Friday through Sunday.
Further north, Elizabethtown's three-decade old tradition of Christmas in the Park gets underway tonight (Wednesday night) at Freeman Lake. Visitors will be able to enjoy over 100 holiday displays from the safety and warmth of their cars. The city's events coordinator says some vendors have updated and upgraded their displays for this year. The display is open nightly from 6 until 11 through January 1st. City officials say more than 80,000 vehicles pass through Christmas in the Park each year. Because attendance is typically very high on weekends, visitors may consider coming on a weeknight. While Christmas in the Park is free, donations are appreciated.
Wednesday, November 24th, 2021
Altercation leads to an arrest in Glasgow
Glasgow Police Department responded to Lakeview Blvd. Tuesday in reference to an altercation. Upon arrival, officers determined that a physical altercation had occurred and the victim had received a large cut to his chest area by a box cutter knife. Cieron Burns, of Glasgow, was arrested and charged with Assault, 2nd degree, domestic violence and strangulation, 1st degree. The arrest was made by Sgt. Aaron Cowan.
Wednesday, November 24th, 2021
Auburn woman dies in single car crash
An Auburn woman died Tuesday morning after a fatal crash in Logan County. According to the Logan County Sheriff's Department, 51-year-old Valerie Blanton was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu southbound on Cave Springs Road, when for an unknown reason, the car sideswiped the guardrail on the right side of the road and then crossed the north bound lane striking another guardrail and concrete pillar head-on. Deputies said when they arrived at the scene, they found 51-year-old Valerie Blanton unresponsive and not breathing. The Logan County EMS Director confirmed that she had died.
Wednesday, November 24th, 2021
Two arrested after racing on I-65
Kentucky State police caught two men racing on I-65 in Elizabethtown Monday. One is identified as 23-year-old Dakota Cleveland, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and the other is identified as 20-year-old Mauricio (mar-eesee-oh), of Indianapolis, Indiana. They were stopped near the Exit 91 Interchange after traveling southbound and reaching speeds of nearly 120 miles per hour. Pavement conditions were wet at the time and visibility was reduced.
Cleveland faces charges of speeding 26 miles-per-hour or more over the limit, racing a motor vehicle on public highway, reckless driving, failure to or improper use of a signal and driving too fast for road conditions. As a result of being pulled over, he is also charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Sanchez faces charges of speeding 26 miles-per-hour or more over the limit, racing a motor vehicle on public highway, reckless driving and driving too fast for road conditions. It is unclear if the two men know each other or if the incident began as two random motorists. Cleveland and Sanchez were taken to Hardin County Detention Center. Both men were released a few hours later.
Wednesday, November 24th, 2021
Barren County Inmate recaptured
A Barren County Detention Center inmate escaped custody in Glasgow Monday during transport. Police say 38-year-old George E. Thompson, of Edmonton, was being taken to T J Samson Hospital and escaped as a deputy jailer opened the door of the transport vehicle. Thompson ran from the vehicle and was apprehended after a short chase. Prior to transport to the hospital, Thompson had been arrested earlier Monday on methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia possession charges. He now faces an additional charge of 2nd degree escape.
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021
Thanksgiving travel expected to be heavy
Packing the family to head up or down I-65, heading out on a flight or even driving locally, AAA says you can count on Thanksgiving travel to be on the rebound. More than 53 million Americans are expected to be on the move for the holiday. That's around 13% higher than last year. The expected volume puts 2021 within five percent of pre-pandemic levels of Thanksgiving 2019. Despite gas costing over a dollar more per gallon than a year ago, AAA says 90% of people plan to travel by car as their preferred mode of travel. Still, with hundreds of thousands flying for the holiday and longer lines expected at airports, AAA says travelers could see an increase in flight cancellations and delays. Experts say to give yourself more than enough time to get to and from your destination and prepare for the unexpected. AAA says those flying are at the mercy of airlines and weather. Airline staffing has been a problem as of late. While there has been a lot of talk within the industry about relieving that pressure for the holidays, it is unclear if adjustments will be adequate. AAA suggests people buy travel insurance if they are flying.
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021
Magnolia man strikes building with vehicle
A Magnolia man struck a building with his vehicle on the Hodgenville square Sunday evening. Hodgenville Police received a call just before 8pm and arrived on the square to find a 2000 Chevy Blazer which impacted the west side of B. R. Young Masonic Lodge. The driver is identified as Marcus Maulden. He was traveling around the square and while exiting the traffic circle and starting up the hill on South Lincoln Boulevard, he lost control and crossed the northbound lane. The vehicle jumped curbing and struck the the building. The collision caused damage to a window and framing. Maulden's vehicle was also severely damaged, but he was not injured. Hodgenville Police say no charges will be filed.
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021
Discussion of takeover of the Cave City Cemetery
A discussion of the city's takeover of Cave City Cemetery will be held at Cave City Convention Center, Kentucky Room on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to inform the citizens of Cave City of the process of the city's takeover of the cemetery. The goal is to help the community understand the challenges we face in return for help with information that is needed from citizens. We hope to get as much community involvement as we can in establishing a foundation to receive donations and hold fundraisers as well as a board to oversee the daily maintenance needed and any improvements that will need to be made over the years. The meeting will not be longer than 1 hour and the public can speak with a 2 minute time limit to ensure everyone gets a change to talk. Longer discussions can be held after with city officials.
Monday, November 22nd, 2021
High school basketball season soon begins
The local high school basketball season tips off Monday, November 29th. Both local teams will be on the road. Caverna Girls & Boys will travel to Ft Knox for a 5:30 p.m. tip off. Hart County Girls & Boys will play at Campbellsville for a 5:30 p.m. tip off. WLOC will have the play by play of the Hart County games Monday night.
Monday, November 22nd, 2021
Hart County's Board of Education meeting
Hart County Board of Education meeting was held Thursday. The High School Cheerleaders were recognized for their 1st place finish at the Region 3 Cheerleading Championship on November 6th. The group placed 4th this past weekend at the Universal Cheerleading Association Competition. They will compete nationally in February as they travel to Walt Disney World in Florida. In board business, agenda items regarding the awarding of a guaranteed energy savings contract for HVAC and lighting services, acceptance of a district calendar for the 2022-2023 school year, hiring for architectural services, an emergency teacher certification and an audit report for fiscal year 21 were all approved. The board reviewed revisions for a first reading of the Public Participation in Open Meetings policy. No action was taken on an agenda item to provide an incentive for vaccinated employees and the board accepted an offer of assistance from the Kentucky Department of Education's Technology Funding Program. The match-fund total of the offer is $18,844. A closed executive session was initiated to conduct student hearings before adjournment.
Monday, November 22nd, 2021
E-town man charged with pointing gun in traffic
A 29-year-old Elizabethtown man was arrested Saturday morning after reportedly pointing a gun at another vehicle while driving. 29-year-old Kevin Moran is charged with first-degree wanton endangerment. According to a citation from Elizabethtown Police, the complainant told police that after they switched lanes while driving around Public Square in Elizabethtown, Moran became upset and drove to get in front of them. The complainant told police Moran then leaned between both of his front seats, grabbed a gun and pointed it at them from his rear window. When questioned by police, Moran reportedly told authorities he did not own any firearms but moments later admitted to having one in his middle compartment of his vehicle. The gun, a Ruger LCP 380, was chambered when police located it. First-degree wanton endangerment is a Class D felony, punishable by one to five years in prison, if convicted. Moran is lodged at the Hardin County Detention Center.
Monday, November 22nd, 2021
Interstate shooting investigation in Hart County
Kentucky State Police received a 911 call Saturday in reference to a shooting on Interstate 65 near the 58 mile marker. The caller reported that her vehicle had been shot by a person in a separate vehicle on I-65. The caller was able to give a vehicle description, registration plate information as well as a description of the operator of the vehicle. A second 911 call was received from another motorist who advised that his vehicle had also been shot and that a passenger in his vehicle had been struck. The second caller was able to provide the same description of the vehicle and operator. A third vehicle was later discovered to have been shot in the incident. The vehicle was located on Interstate 65 near the 84 mile marker. A traffic stop was conducted by KSP Trooopers and the operator, 51-year-old James Louis Hooper, Jr., of Louisville, was arrested. Hooper has been charged with 5 counts of attempted murder and 5 counts of wanton endangerment, 1st degree. Hooper was lodged in the Hart County Jail. The victim was transported to Baptist Health Hardin for non life threatening injuries. No connection between the victims and Hooper has been discovered. The investigation is ongoing.
Friday, November 19th, 2021
Hart County Fiscal Court meeting
Hart County's goal of establishing a local animal shelter is continuing. Judge Executive Joe Choate says an agreement has been extended with the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society to take animals in the interim:
The comments come after Thursday's fiscal court meeting where the court approved hiring Brandy Nichols as Animal Control Director.
In other personnel action, the court accepted a resignation from Alexis Yates as Deupty Coroner and approved hiring Jonathan Nunn as Deputy Coroner. Kenneth Kidd was appointed to Hart County's Planning Committee.
The court approved a list of discretionary roads to be sent to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for resurfacing funding and approved for the Judge Executive to sign onto the national Opioids settlement.
Other items from the agenda were mostly routine. The jail report includes 175 inmates currently at the facility. A first reading was held to set a 25 miles-per-hour speed limit on David Wintsch Road and a donation was accepted for a 1999 model ambulance to the Hart County Road Department. The court approved advertising to accept bids to sell a 2015 and a 2011 Ford Truck.
The next Hart County Fiscal Court meeting is set for December 16th.
Friday, November 19th, 2021
Missing toddler and teen located
A Tennessee toddler and Kentucky teen, both missing since early November have been located. The 3-year-old boy and 16-year-old girl were found safe in Southern California. Orange County California Sheriff's deputies found Noah Clare and his cousin, Amber Clare, Thursday. The 3-year-old's father is now arrested in connection to their disappearance. Thirty-five-year-old Jacob Clare was taken into custody but a full list of charges has not yet been announced. Authorities previously said that Jacob Clare was suspected of aggravated kidnapping and custodial interference.
Friday, November 19th, 2021
State Legislature may debate hands-free state
When the state legislature convenes early next year, a high-profile bill may be debated over using electronic devices while driving. While it is already against the law to text and drive, Representative James Tipton of Taylorsville is filing legislation to make Kentucky a hands-free state. His bill would make it illegal to use your hands to operate any personal communication device while driving — including cell phones, tablets and laptops. The bill still allows the hands-free use of a Bluetooth device to make calls while driving. Kentucky's current no texting while driving law is seen by many enforcement officials as difficult to cite and prove. There is already a federal motor carrier mandate with regard to commercial vehicles. CMV drivers are not allowed to use hand-held devices. Legislation related to commercial hands-free regulation is largely attributed to the Hart County I-65 crash in March of 2010 which killed 11 family members traveling in a van. In that incident, a semi driver lost control while using a hand-held device, crossed the median and crashed into the van, head-on.
Thursday, November 18th, 2021
Barn destroyed near Wax
A barn fire Tuesday near Wax was likely a result of the owner burning off cardboard nearby. Three local departments responded just after 7pm to the location on Fields Lane. The barn was formerly used as a dairy parlor and featured two stories. A portion of the barn had previously collapsed, leaving a pile of wood which may have helped accelerate the blaze. Firefighters worked to keep the fire from spreading to a nearby home and another barn.
The barn was mostly destroyed. No human or livestock injuries were reported.
Thursday, November 18th, 2021
Cub Run woman arrested after traffic stop
A Cub Run woman is among two arrested during a traffic stop Tuesday morning in Leitchfield. Around 1:30, the driver of a Hyundai car, 38-year-old Tiffany Mercer was taken into custody along with a passenger, identified as 45-year-old Kenny Heflin of Leitchfield on charges related to the discovery of approximately nine grams of methamphetamine, a pipe and cash in the vehicle. The traffic stop was initiated when an officer observed the vehicle being operated with no taillights. Tiffany Mercer and Kenny Heflin are each charged with trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine). Mercer is additionally charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Both were booked at Grayson County Detention Center.
Wednesday, November 17th, 2021
Moderna Booster Clinic Friday
T. J. Regional Health will be offering another Moderna COVID-19 booster clinic Friday, November 19th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the T. J. Health Pavilion Community Center. Individuals 18 and older who received their second vaccine at least six months ago can schedule an appointment for a Moderna booster by Calling the T. J. COVID Hotline at 270-659-1010 or go online at TJRegionalHealth.org/vaccine.
Wednesday, November 17th, 2021
Several candidates file for offices (as of 11/16/21)
The following is the latest list of candidates who have filed for office in Hart County for next year's race:
Incumbent Joe Choate Democrat for Judge Executive
Incumbent Jeff Wilson Republican for Sheriff
Incumbent Israel (Brown) Bergenson Democrat for Jailer
Incumbent Cindy Atwell Democrat for PVA
Incumbent Ronald Riordan Democrat for Magistrate 3rd District
Felicia Shelton Democrat for County Clerk
Katherine (Kate) Kenny Republican for Magistrate 1st District
Danny Matthews Republican for Magistrate 1st District
William Tweedy Republican for Constable 3rd District
Incumbent Ricky Alvey Democrat for Magistrate 2nd District
Incumbent Doug Wells Republican for Magistrate 4th District
Incumbent Lee Miles Democrat for Magistrate 5th District
Mark R Leahigh Republican for Magistrate 3rd District
Justin Baird Democrat for County Attorney
Austin Grant Republican for Magistrate 1st District
Incumbent Anthony Roberts Republican for Coroner
Terry Price Democrat for Constable 4th District
Joseph Thompson Democrat for Constable District 5.
Wednesday, November 17th, 2021
Phone scam reported to KSP
Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green has been contacted by concerned citizens about a phone scam in our area. Citizens have received calls from someone stating they are with local and state law enforcement and that there is an active warrant for their arrest. Kentucky State Police would like to remind everyone to never share your Social Security Number or any other personal information online or by phone. Legitimate businesses will never ask you to pay with Apple cards, eBay cards, Google Play cards or any other prepaid card. To report a possible scam, please call 888-432-9257.
Wednesday, November 17th, 2021
Glasgow Police seek info in theft investigation
The Glasgow Police Department is needing help in identifying a subject and the owner of a vehicle in regards to a theft investigation. Anyone with any information should call the Glasgow Police Department at 270-651-69165 or 270-651-5151.
Wednesday, November 17th, 2021
Bond set for Radcliff woman charged with murder
Bond has been set at $250,000 cash for a Radcliff woman charged with fatally shooting another woman Sunday morning inside a Jeffrey Drive home. 44-year-old Emily Jo Green was arrested by Radcliff Police and charged with shooting 52-year-old Jennifer Fox twice - once in the back and once in the head. Radcliff Police Chief Cross said Monday afternoon authorities weren't positive what led to the shooting. Fox was pronounced dead at the scene by the Hardin County Coroner's Office. Green is scheduled to appear November 24th in Hardin District Court.
Tuesday, November 16th, 2021
Investigation into human remains
Investigators are working to positively identify human remains found over the weekend just off of KY 218 in Green County. Deer hunters made the discovery on Saturday afternoon. Few official details are available, but police say no foul play is suspected at this time. An autopsy is being performed to determine a cause of death.
Tuesday, November 16th, 2021
Hardin County pursuit ends in arrest
A Sunday morning pursuit on eastbound Western Kentucky Parkway in Hardin County ended an hour later in Taylor County with the arrest of a Hopkins County man. Police initiated a traffic stop on 41-year-old Jonathan Ruby near White Mills and then he fled the scene, throwing items from his vehicle which included digital scales and bags. The chase continued east into LaRue and Taylor counties. When Ruby eventually stopped he was directed multiple times to leave his vehicle but refused. A short time later, he was apprehended. Ruby is charged with two counts of wanton endangerment of a police officer, tampering with physical evidence, fleeing or evading police in a motor vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest, trafficking in marijuana, criminal littering, careless driving and driving 26 mph or more over the posted speed limit. Jonathan Ruby was taken to Hardin County Detention Center. Jail records indicate he was released Sunday night on a $5 thousand dollar cash bond.
Monday, November 15th, 2021
From the Abundance of the Hart Food Bank
From the Abundance of the Hart Food Bank, a certified member agency of Feeding America, will be distributing food outside the gymnasium of the Munfordville Baptist Church to those who quality Friday, November 19th, from 10:30 a.m. until the food is gone or 3:00 p.m.
To qualify for the Senior CSFP Program, you must:
1. Meet the household income eligibility guidelines provided by Feeding America.
2. Show proof that you are 60 years old or older.
3. Show proof that you live in Hart County.
4. Provide income information for all members of your household.
To qualify for food if you are less than 60 years old, you must:
1. Provide ID.
2. Show proof that you live in Hart County
3. Provide income information for all members of your household.
4. Meet the household income eligibility guidelines provided by Feeding America.
This will be a "drive through pick up". Someone will be in the parking lot to assist you in getting in line. Listen to Studio 101-WLOC for last minute changes in food distribution.
Monday, November 15th, 2021
Barren County schools reinstate mask policy
Barren County Schools announced Friday the district would be reinstating it's mask policy. In a letter posted to the Barren County Schools Facenbook page, the rise in positive cases from exposure in school settings was listed as a factor. The policy will go back into effect the week of November 15th. Data will be monitored weekly to determine mask status for the following week.
Monday, November 15th, 2021
Edmonton man arrested on drug charges
Glasgow Police Department conducted a traffic on Commercial Avenue. Officer Carrol made contact with Robert Bowman, who denied a consent to search. K9 Zeke was deployed and made a positive alert on the vehicle where officers then located marijuana, methamphetamine and a glass pipe inside the vehicle. Robert E. Bowman, of Edmonton, was arrested and charged with possession of controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine), possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Monday, November 15th, 2021
Radcliff woman charged with murder
A Radcliff woman has been arrested and charged with murder after an argument led to a shooting. 44-year-old Emily Jo Green was arrested around noon Sunday by the Radcliff Police Department. According to the arrest citation, Green produced a handgun during a verbal argument at a residence in the 200 block of Jeffrey Drive in Radcliff. The citation accuses Green of approaching and shooting another woman in her back and head. Radcliff Police Chief Jeff Cross said the investigation is continuing. He was unsure of what prompted the fatal argument. An autopsy is being conducted. Green is being held at Hardin County Detention Center.
Friday, November 12th, 2021
Wanted Glasgow man arrested in Grayson County
A Glasgow man wanted for fleeing and evading police in Grayson County early last week was arrested in Hardin County after running from police again Sunday night. An Elizabethtown officer made a traffic violation stop on 26-year-old Justice D. Austin and discovered an active warrant from the Grayson County incident. As the E-town officer re-approached Austin's vehicle, a pursuit began. Approximately 20 minutes later, Justice Austin pulled over and surrendered at the advice of a family member talking to him on a phone. Austin is lodged in Hardin County Detention Center, charged with fleeing or evading police, reckless driving and criminal mischief.
In the Grayson County incident from early last week, Austin fled Leitchfield police after being found with methamphetamine at a convenience store. He will face multiple felony charges there, including fleeing or evading police, wanton endangerment and possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine). Justice Austin has multiple prior records. In 2016, he was involved in firing a gun at a Glasgow residence, resulting in a brief standoff with Glasgow police before being taken into custody.
Friday, November 12th, 2021
Police motorcycle pursuit in Larue County
A motorcyclist caught racing on Lincoln Parkway in LaRue County was arrested Wednesday night after a pursuit. Kentucky State Police say 23-year-old Christian Rogers of Hodgenville fled troopers after they initiated a traffic stop. Police lost sight of the motorcycle but witnesses reported observing the suspect enter a wooded area where he abandoned the motorcycle. Christian Rogers was located a short time later at his nearby residence and taken into custody without further incident.
Friday, November 12th, 2021
A community in shock
27-year-old Erica Burden was found deceased Thursday morning just outside Upton. She had been missing since early Tuesday. Her vehicle was later found at Bonnieville Elementary school and her phone was unresponsive. Accounts of her disappearance --- possibly rendering aid to the eventual suspect --- were described to investigators, leading Kentucky State Police to an area just outside of Upton where remains were found and positively identified. KSP Detective Courtney Milam tells us an autopsy is being performed to determine the exact cause of death. A short time after the discovery, the separated husband of the victim, 53-year-old William (known as "Billy") Burden was located and taken into custody. He is charged with domestic violence related murder, tampering with physical evidence and abuse of a corpse. Detective Milam says the abuse of a corpse charge is related to the manner in which the suspect is believed to have concealed the murder and disposed of the victim. Billy Burden is jailed at LaRue County Detention Center. Encouragement and support continue to pour in for the victim's family. Erica Burden leaves behind an elementary-aged daughter. A court date for arraignment is not yet listed on William "Billy" Burden's jail record.
UPDATE
Thursday, November 11th, 2021
Missing Bonnieville Woman Found
On Thursday, November 11, 2021 at approximately 10:12 hours (EST), KSP Detectives discovered human remains in the Upton community of Larue County. Those remains were recovered and positively identified as Erica Burden. An autopsy is pending at this time. William "Billy" Burden, 53 of Upton was arrested and charged with Murder (Domestic Violence), Tampering with Physical Evidence and Abuse of a Corpse. He was lodged in LaRue County Detention Center.
Thursday, November 11th, 2021
Hodgenville Police request information about missing man
Hodgenville's Police Department is requesting public assistance in their hunt for Jason Daniel Wright. His last known address was in Greensburg and he has ties to the Buffalo area of Larue County. Police say they are attempting to serve an Interpersonal Protective Order (IPO). And, Wright has an active warrant to be arrested for non-payment of child support. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jason Daniel Wright should contact their local law enforcement.
Thursday, November 11th, 2021
Cub Run house fire claims man's life
A Tuesday house fire near Cub Run has claimed the life of an elderly man. Firefighters were called around 7am to the location on Logsdon Road which is just into Edmonson County. A police report indicates family members noticed smoke coming from inside the house. An attempt to rescue 87-year-old Wilburn Cox was unsuccessful as the structure became fully engulfed. Cox was pronounced deceased by the Hart County Coroner's office.
Departments from Lincoln, Kyrock, and Brownsville responded. The fire remains under investigation.
Thursday, November 11th, 2021
Investigation underway in Bonnieville woman's disappearance
Social media along with local and regional media are saturated today with campaigns and requests for locating a missing Bonnieville woman. Kentucky State Police say they were notified Tuesday afternoon regarding the disappearance of 27-year-old Erica Burden. A detective confirms Burden dropped her child off at school just before 8:00 a.m. and has not been seen or heard from since. Erica was last seen wearing a burgundy sweatshirt, distressed blue jeans and leopard crocs. She also carries a leopard purse. She has multiple tattoos on her right arm. Anyone with any information in regards to Erica or her whereabouts, please contact the Kentucky State Police Post 3- Bowling Green at (270)782-2010.
Monday, November 8th, 2021
Bond set in Rineyville homicide
Bond has been set at $150,000 cash for a Radcliff man charged with shooting a woman to death Thursday morning inside of a Custer Street home near Rineyville. 42-year-old Richardson Allen Cook was taken into custody by the Hardin County Sheriff's Office about an hour after a caller reported the shooting to a 911 operator around 4:25 a.m. Cook has been charged with murder-domestic violence and tampering with physical evidence. According to an arrest citation, Cook told deputies that he shot the woman as he attempted to had her the handgun. He said he later threw the gun away while driving on U.S. 31-W. Hardin County Sheriff John Ward said the shooting was at the residence of Cook's grandmother, who was at home at the time of the shooting. After the shooting, Cook left the residence in a Dodge Durango. The vehicle was found in a parking lot of a motel on Buffalo Creek Drive in Elizabethtown. Cook was booked Thursday into the Hardin County Detention Center. The name of the deceased has not been released. Cook appeared Friday in Hardin District Court where he formally was charged with murder-domestic violence, a Class A felony punishable by 20 to 50 years in prison, or life in prison, if convicted.
Monday, November 8th, 2021
KSP investigate fatality in Hardin County
Kentucky State Police investigating fatality on I-65 in Hardin County Saturday night in Elizabethtown. Post 4 troopers responded to the fatal collision Saturday evening at approximately 6:34 p.m. The preliminary investigation revealed a 2003 Jeep Liberty was traveling northbound on I-65 when the operator most likely had a medical emergency resulting in the vehicle striking the concrete barrier. The Jeep then crossed all three northbound lanes before overturning and catching fire. The driver was removed from the burning vehicle by passing motorists who stopped to help. The Jeep's driver was transported to Baptist Health Hardin and was later pronounced deceased by the Hardin County Coroner's Office. The identity of the driver has not been released due to pending notification of next of kin.
Friday, November 5th, 2021
Caverna Middle School football team
Congratulations to the Caverna Middle School Football team, winners of the West Regional. The Caverna Middle School has advanced to the state tournament and will play Louisville Christian Academy at West Jessamine Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. WLOC wishes Caverna Middle School the best of luck on Saturday.
Friday, November 5th, 2021
Drugs confiscated in Cave City
Kentucky State Police Troopers conducted a traffic stop Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. at approximately 8:30 p.m. on a 2012 Chevy Spark passenger vehicle in Cave City. The vehicle was stopped on the I-65 entrance ramp from KY-70 for a traffic violation. During the stop, Troopers were granted consent to search by the driver, 31-year-old Victor Rodriguez, of Newark, NJ. During a search of the vehicle, approximately 7.5 pounds of suspected Fentanyl was located. The suspected Fentanyl was discovered in pill form that had been tightly wrapped and vacuum sealed. Victor Rodriguez was arrested and lodged in Barren County Detention Center. Rodriguez was charged with trafficking in a controlled substance (Fentanyl), license to be in possession, failure to or improper signal and promoting contraband - 1st degree. Further investigation led to the discovery of 2.2 pounds of suspected cocaine also being located in the vehicle. Charges stemming from the cocaine are pending at this time. The investigation is still ongoing.
Friday, November 5th, 2021
City of Cave City Council Meeting
The City of Cave City will hold their regular council meeting at council chambers at City Hall Monday, November 8th, at 5:00 p.m.
Friday, November 5th, 2021
Nemak expansion in Glasgow
A $27 million expansion is happening at Nemak USA of Glasgow. The company is a manufacturer of innovative lightweight products for power train, e-mobility and structure applications. Approximately 170 well-paying jobs are expected to be added. Nemak's expansion is the latest in Kentucky by companies providing manufacturing support for electric vehicle-related business.
Friday, November 5th, 2021
Glasgow man acquitted in murder
The man on trial in a case involving a 2016 shooting in Hardyville has been acquitted of murder. Albert Stephens, of Glasgow, was initially charged with assault after Chris Holder was shot nearly five years ago.. Holder eventually died from injuries of the incident. A Hart County Grand Jury later indicted Stephens for one count of murder. The case went to trial last week, lasting four days. During court proceedings, the defense says Stephens was outside a residence where Holder was hiding behind a bush. Holder jumped out and attacked Stephens, who was carrying a gun. The defense also claims it was commonly known for Holder to carry a firearm but Stephens did not know the night of the incident if Holder was armed. Stephens fired one shot and struck Holder. The defense said it was dark and raining, complicating Stephens reaction when Holder jumped out. The self-defense claim ultimately resulted in the jury being unable to come to terms of a conviction in the case. The trial took place in Munfordville wit special Judge Phil Patton presiding.
Thursday, November 4th, 2021
Friday night area high school football
Hart County Raiders will be on the road taking on Glasgow in the Class 3A playoffs. Kick off is at 7:00 p.m. Studio 101 - WLOC will have live coverage beginning at 6:40 p.m. with the pregame show.
Thursday, November 4th, 2021
Daylight Savings Time will end this weekend
WLOC reminds listeners to "fall back" officially Sunday morning at 2:00 a.m. as our area returns to Central Standard Time.
Thursday, November 4th, 2021
Glasgow woman arrested on drug charges
A Glasgow woman was arrested after a Monday traffic stop on Happy Valley Road. When police pulled Angela Neighbors over, they confirmed that she had an active warrant. A search revealed Methamphetamine and Suboxone inside the vehicle. Neighbors is charged with No Registration Plates, No Registration Receipt, Failure Of Owner To Maintain Required Insurance 1st Offense, Failure To Produce Insurance Card, Possession Control Substance 1st Degree 1st Offense (Methamphetamine), Possession Control Substance 3rd Degree Drug Unspecified. She was jailed at Barren County Detention Center.
Thursday, November 4th, 2021
Clothes for Kids fundraiser total
The Fall WLOC Clothes for Kids radio auction was a huge success. The total for the week auction was $12,149.75. Our many thanks to all the businesses, individuals, volunteers, bidders and buyers making this year a record year for the fall radio auction. Again our many thanks to everyone.
Thursday, November 4th, 2021
Early candidate filers in Hart County
Wednesday was the first day for candidates to file for local races here in Hart County and around the state for the the 2022 election. All county offices are on the ballot this cycle except for Circuit Court Clerk. A few folks were at the courthouse in Munfordville to kick off their campaigns. Those making it official for the opening of the election filing widow include:
-Incumbent Joe Choate Democrat for Judge Executive
-Incumbent Jeff Wilson Republican for Sheriff
-Felicia Shelton Democrat for County Clerk
-Incumbent Israel (Brown) Bergenson Democrat for Jailer
-Incumbent Cindy Atwell Democrat for PVA
-Katherine (Kate) Kenny Republican for 1st District Magistrate
-Danny Matthews Republican for 1st District Magistrate
-Incumbent Ricky Alvey Democrat for 2nd District Magistrate
-Incumbent Ronald Riordan Democrat for 3rd District Magistrate
-Mark R Leahigh Republican for 3rd District Magistrate
-Incumbent Doug Wells Republican for 4th District Magistrate
-Incumbent Lee Miles Democrat for 5th District Magistrate
-William Tweedy Republican for 3rd District Constable
The ballot won't be set, though for two more months. There will likely be additions to the spring primary ballot with the filing deadline set for January 7th.
Thursday, November 4th, 2021
Horse Cave man sentenced in firearms theft
A Hart County man was sentenced Wednesday to serve 82 months in federal prison. The term is part of a plea agreement with 41-year-old Brandon Wayne Parker of Horse Cave who admits he stole around 335 firearms from Master Pawn between 2016 and 2018. In the agreement, Parker also admits he provided false information on Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Forms by entering identification information of legitimate purchasers, without their knowledge, to fraudulently obtain and steal the firearms. In addition to prison, Parker will pay restitution in the amount of just under $100,000.
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021
BRDHD scheduling booster shot appointments
The Barren River District Health Department is now scheduling Moderna COVID-19 booster shot appointments for those who qualify. According to recommendations from the CDC, those who are eligible to get their Moderna COVID-19 booster shot include: 65 years or older, age 18+ who live in long-term care settings, age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions and age 18+ who work or live in high risk settings. Booster shots should be received at least six months after your second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021
Man enters E-town home with a gun
An Elizabethtown man who entered a city home through a doggy door, is facing a felony charge. 24-year-old Harley Miller is charged with one count of first-degree wanton endangerment after reportedly pulling out a handgun, loading a round in the gun's chamber and pointing it at a woman. First-degree wanton endangerment is a Class D felony punishable by one to five years in prison, if convicted. He is charged with fourth-degree assault, domestic violence with minor injury. He is being held in lieu of a $5,000 cash bond in the Hardin County Detention Center. He is scheduled to appear November 12th in Hardin District Court.
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021
Three drug arrests in Glasgow
The Glasgow Police Department conducted a traffic stop Tuesday on East Main Street that lead to three people being arrested on drug charges. Sgt. Hicks made contact with Jerianna Cline and received a consent to search the vehicle where officers located drug paraphernalia, methamphetamine and synthetic marijuana. Jerianna Cline, of Glasgow, was arrested and charged with no registration plates, no registration receipt, possession (methamphetamine), Possession drug paraphernalia and possession of synthetic drugs. Monteze L. Moore, of Glasgow, was arrested and charged with possession of synthetic drugs, 1st offense, possession (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of synthetic drugs offense. Brandon D. Crenshaw, of Glasgow, was arrested and charged with possession of synthetic drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession (methamphetamine) and prescription controlled substance not in proper container. All three were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center. The arrest was made by Sgt. Wesley Hicks and Officer Jewelie Robinson.
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021
Shooting in Barren County
A Glasgow shooting that occurred Tuesday evening is being investigated by the Barren County Sheriff's Department. Officers responded to Talley Road in Glasgow in reference to a shooting that occurred at the home of Randy Dewayne Tarry. Through the investigation, it was determined that Tarry fired a rifle at man striking him in the face and causing serious physical injury. The victim was flown to Vanderbilt for treatment of the injuries. Tarry told police he believed the victim had a pistol in his pocket and that the man refused to leave his property. Officers determined the victim was not armed. Authorities discovered Tarry had an active emergency protection order and the petitioner was present at his residence at the time of the shooting. Tarry was taken into custody and charged with violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO and Assault, 1st degree. Tarry was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021
Friday night area high school football
Hart County Raiders will be on the road taking on Glasgow in the Class 3A playoffs. Kick off is at 7:00 p.m. Studio 101 - WLOC will have live coverage beginning at 6:40 p.m. with the pregame show.
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021
Cave City man arrested after pursuit
A Cave City man was arrested after a brief traffic pursuit Thursday night in Campbellsville. An officer spotted a reckless driver just after 9pm local time near Carnation Street and South Columbia Avenue. After initiating the stop, the suspect fled but ran off the roadway along West Main Street. The vehicle struck several headstones in Brookside Cemetery. The suspect is identified as 24-year-old Drake Willen, of Cave City. He faces charges of DUI, fleeing or evading, reckless driving, having no insurance and for violating burial graves.
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021
Drug arrest in Edmonson County
Deputies serving a warrant Sunday near the Rocky Hill Community in the corner of Edmonson County just south of Park City ended up arresting an occupant of the address on additional drug related charges. Edmonson County Sheriff's deputies and Kentucky Fish & Wildlife arrived at the location on US 31W and observed activity in a building located behind the house. Officers detected an odor of marijuana coming from the building. A search warrant for the property was obtained. Methamphetamine, cash, firearms and drug paraphernalia were discovered. As a result, 49-year-old Michael Vance is charged with trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia. He is lodged in Hart County Jail. In late May, Vance was accused of firing a gun while two women argued at the same location.
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021
Missing Larue County woman located
A missing Larue County woman has been located. Law enforcement issued a public request for assistance over the weekend in finding 21-year-old Amanda Brock, of Upton. An update Monday from the LaRue County Sheriff's Department says she was found safe, but did not provide further details of her initial disappearance or where she was located.
Monday, November 1st, 2021
Daylight Savings Time will end this weekend
WLOC reminds listeners to "fall back" officially Sunday morning at 2:00 a.m. as our area returns to Central Standard Time.
Monday, November 1st, 2021
Gas station robbery arrests
Grayson County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested two men in connection with the robbery of a Valero gas station in Caneyville. Surveillance cameras showed that a white male suspect entered the Valero gas station on October 24th, brandished a firearm and robbed the store clerk at gunpoint. The suspect got away with an undisclosed amount of cash and other items. Information was received later which led the Deputies to a home on Grayson Springs Road in the Clarkson area on October 27th. According to Grayson County Sheriff's Office took 21-year-old Montgomery T. Smith, of Clarkson, into custody after a short foot pursuit. Deputies said Smith admitted that he was involved in robbing the Valero in Caneyville. During the investigation, additional evidence was received which led to the arrest of 25-year-old Bradley W. Hendrix, of Caneyville on October 28th. Deputies said Hendrix also happened to be the same clerk who was robbed by Smith the night of October 24th. Additional charges are expected on both suspects.
Monday, November 1st, 2021
Barren County Detention drug arrest
Kentucky State Police was contacted by the Barren County Jailer Friday around 9:00 a.m. with information of an employee possibly in possession of drugs in the facility. During the investigation, Trooper David Hall along with KSP Canine "Akim", found suspected Methamphetamine in the possession of 22-year-old Danyita A. Brownsmith, of Glasgow. Brownsmith was a contracted kitchen staff employee currently assigned to the Barren County Detention Center. Brownsmith was arrested and faces charges of promoting contraband, 1st degree, possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine), possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Monday, November 1st, 2021
General Motors Plant halts second-shift
General Motors has temporarily halted second-shift production at the Corvette Assembly Plant in Bowling Green. The plant had avoided the layoffs and shutdowns affecting many automakers in recent weeks. GM spokesman David Barnas confirmed the Corvette plant began running only a single shift on October 25th. The two-shift operation has been in place periodically since 2020, but pandemic restrictions and issues getting transmissions and other parts have hindered production at times.
Monday, November 1st, 2021
Clothes for Kids Radio Auction
The Clothes for Kids Radio Auction was held last week. There's still a few items that have not been picked up. If you purchased an item, you're asked to pick them up by Tuesday. All items not picked up, will be resold Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m.
Monday, November 1st, 2021
Friday night high school football scores
Hart County finishes the regular season at 6-4 headed into Friday, November 5th's playoff game with Glasgow. Studio 101 will have the broadcast Friday night. Dustin Butler had 22 carries for 162 yards, a 7.5 yards per carry average, with one touchdown. Jackson Shoulders had 6 tackles, as well as a game-clinching interception for a touchdown in the 4th quarter.