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Monday, March 27th, 2023
Green County Courthouse Fire
Green County's courthouse was struck by lightning Friday night. The alarm system at the building located on Court Street in Greensburg sounded and crews responded around 11:30. A small fire was contained to a portion of the sheriff’s department with damage to wiring and radio equipment. No injuries were reported.
Monday, March 27th, 2023
Fire Destroys Camper And Part Of A Home
A fire destroyed a camper and part of a residence near the LaRue-Taylor County Line last week. Fire crews from Campbellsville and Summersville responded to a residence on KY 210 Wednesday afternoon and found the camper fully engulfed. The adjacent two-story vinyl home was also being consumed by fire. The fire was extinguished but two pets died in the camper. No people were injured. Firefighters were on-scene about four hours.
Monday, March 27th, 2023
Traffic Stop Leads To Three Arrests
Three people were arrested on drug related charges following a traffic stop in Big Clifty last week. Police in Grayson County observed a car which failed to stop at a stop sign on Main Street at Hardin Springs Road.
The driver is identified as 35-year-old Matthew Graham, of Mammoth Cave. Passengers are identified as 63-year-old James Odom, of Big Clifty, and 43-year-old Kim Gaither, of Clarkson. A check of the vehicle revealed expired registration and Graham was unable to provide proof of insurance. He was driving without a valid license. An ID check on Odom revealed multiple arrest warrants and he was carrying counterfeit $100 bills and empty zip lock bags. A search of the vehicle revealed several ounces of methamphetamine, digital scales and a straw with methamphetamine residue.
Matthew Graham is charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, driving on a suspended or revoked operator’s license, possession of drug paraphernalia, disregarding a stop sign, improper display of registration plate, no current registration and failure to maintain insurance. James Odom is charged with being a persistent felony offender, trafficking in methamphetamine, criminal possession of a forged instrument and possession of drug paraphernalia. Kim Gaither is charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. They were all taken to Grayson County Detention Center.
Friday, March 24th, 2023
Man Arrested After Fighting With Another At Roadway Intersection
A man from Edmonton was arrested late Tuesday after fighting with another man at the US 31E and KY 70 intersection at Griderville. Police were called by a passing motorist. When they arrived 25-year-old Dylan Baker had left the scene. The man who remained told officers he turned left from 31E onto 70 toward Hiseville and claims Baker passed his vehicle and stopped in the middle of the road. He says Baker got out of his car, came up to his truck and assaulted him. The victim says Baker had a knife and demanded the truck keys and cell phone. Baker took the man's belonging to his car before climbing on the victims truck and shattering the windshield. An incident description says Baker told the man he was planning to drive to a location in Metcalfe County and kill the man’s sister and niece. Baker also resides at the location according to police documentation. The victim had a cut on his hand and a visible strike mark on his jaw. Two witnesses and nearby home security video support claims made by the victim.
Police in Metcalfe County located Baker at the residence. He denied involvement. Officers located the victim’s truck key and cell phone inside Baker’s pocket. A pocket knife matching a description by the victim was also found.
Baker is jailed at Barren County Detention Center with a $20,000 bond. He is charged with robbery, criminal mischief and assault.
Friday, March 24th, 2023
Fiscal Court Recap Hears Info Regarding Zoning
A larger than normal audience attended Thursday’s Hart County Fiscal Court meeting. Barren River Area Development District representatives were on hand providing an overview of what planning and zoning options are possible for the county to consider. With major employment hubs coming to Glendale and Bowling Green, civil planning professionals all agree an influx of housing developments and supporting industries will occupy surrounding areas. Without zoning, the county is an open space with no regulation to separate land uses. After a brief presentation from BRADD, Judge Executive Joe Choate made clear there will be public meetings and a firm push for input from all Hart Countians. While no specific timeline was given (and depending on public sentiment), he indicated some form of planning and zoning consideration could be possible by a year from now.
In other business from Thursday’s meeting, Brian Webber with Hart County Solid Waste updated the court on storm debris removal saying their part in Horse Cave is complete and about another week will wrap up work in Munfordville. Webber said Solid Waste is considering the purchase of cameras for trucks to document routes. He says many complaints regarding missed pickups are a result of customers not having their trash out or in position. He says cameras will be able to serve as an affidavit of route stops and could also document traffic and safety related issues.
In the jail report, Israel Bergensen says 210 inmates are currently being held at the county facility. In the sheriff’s report, Deputy Tim Nichols says April 15th is the final day for tax collection. He also formally requested the court approve the department’s association with the Greater Hardin County Drug Task Force, which was approved.
In continuing business from the previous meeting, bids were opened for clearing of the property along I-65 at the Bonnieville interchange. Bids ranged from $3,950 per acre to around $8,000 per acre. The court approved acceptance of the low bid from Kessinger Dozer and Backhoe. Budgeting $200,000, Judge Choate says that will clear about 50 of the 109 acres on the property, getting it site-build ready.
Several other service and materials bids were approved. On the selling side, the court opened bids on a dump truck and trailer with the sale of both approved.
The court agreed to a community project funding grant agreement, to apply for emergency funds for bridge replacement on Powder Mill Lane and to allow Constable Dennis Amos the use of lights and sirens.
A first reading was held to post a 20 miles per hour speed limit on I. H. Gill Road.
The court approved taking bids for fencing at the animal shelter and appointed Glen Thomas to the 109 Board for a term ending in December of 2023.
The April 6th meeting was canceled. The next Hart County Fiscal Court meeting is set for April 20th.
Thursday, March 23rd, 2023
Utility Work On South End Of Horse Cave
Have you wondered what’s up with the massive amount of busted limestone and excavation along US 31W on the south end of Horse Cave? It is continuing preliminary work for Horse Cave’s new bypass. Crews are relocating the sewer system in the area to accommodate plans for the new road. The bypass alignment will create a connection at US 31W across from Tri-County Auto and Oil’s fueling location. Thne new road will span the southwest quadrant of Horse Cave over to KY 218 near Friendship Baptist Church where additional utility work has been taking place since January. When complete, the bypass will alleviate a large amount of truck traffic from the railroad crossing and the KY 218/US 31W intersection downtown, making a safer and more efficient connection between Horse Cave’s industrial community and I-65. It will include a new bridge over railroad tracks on the west side of town, eliminating the need for a railroad crossing to travel between the two existing roads. Utility work is only the beginning phase of the overall project. The right of way acquisition process is nearly complete and the project is expected to be awarded for construction this year.
Thursday, March 23rd, 2023
Planning And Zoning Discussion For Hart County
A major topic regarding Hart County’s future will be discussed at today’s 9am fiscal court meeting at the courthouse in Munfordville. Currently, planning and zoning is not set up in the county. With the establishment of large factory employment bases in Glendale and Bowling Green, mass housing and commercial developments here become more likely. Many say now is the time to get ahead of resulting developments and set standards to protect the county. Representatives from Barren River Area Development District will be presenting during the meeting to highlight various aspects associated with establishing and maintaining planning and zoning regulations. The meeting is open to everyone.
Thursday, March 23rd, 2023
Forged Checks Being Cashed
Forged checks continue showing up at banks in the Hodgenville area. Investigators say in three separate cases, individuals have cashed checks appearing to originate from a homeless shelter in Louisville. A man who cashed two of the checks totaling over $4,300 at Magnolia Bank has been identified as Richard Hass of Louisville. He was located in Jefferson County Monday and arrested on several outstanding warrants, including the forgery from Hodgenville. Four others have been arrested at various times and locations in connection to additional cases. Two people are still being sought as suspects. Investigators are reminding citizens to watch their bank records and report any suspicious activity. Although most of these cases involve business accounts, some involve forged checks on personal accounts, totaling around $61,000.
Thursday, March 23rd, 2023
Multi-County Chase Of Armed Robbery Suspect Ends Near Edmonton
A Tennessee man stole a vehicle after what investigators call a strong-armed robbery Wednesday morning in Somerset. State Police in Columbia received a call around 10:30 from dispatch in Pulaski County saying the man was headed west on Louie B Nunn Cumberland Parkway. Police began pursuit of the black Kia Soul which ended near Edmonton after reaching speeds over 100 miles per hour. Police identify the driver as 32-year-old Matthew Cole of Madison, Tennessee. At one point during the pursuit, Cole stopped his vehicle and then drove in reverse, crashing into a trooper’s SUV. Police used tire deflation devices, forcing Cole off the roadway and into a field. He was arrested after a short foot pursuit. He is being held at Adair County Jail on charges of excessive speeding, reckless driving, operating on a suspended license, fleeing or evading in a motor vehicle and on foot, resisting arrest, assault of a police officer, wanton endangerment, recovery of stolen property, armed robbery and theft of a vehicle over $10,000.
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023
Woman Enters Guilt Plea In $1.3 Million Fraud Case
A woman from Elizabethtown has entered a guilty plea to charges of fraudulently accepting over $1.3 Million in COVID relief funding from the CARES act. Western Kentucky’s District of the US Attorney’s Office says 43-year-old Kelly Woods entered the plea Monday to three counts of wire fraud. Woods admitted to submitting fraudulent applications for the Paycheck Protection Program over an 11-month period spanning 2020 and 2021 under the entities Philips Healthcare and LB Acquisitions. Applications showed an exaggerated number of employees and payroll expenses to obtain higher benefit amounts. The program intent was to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep workers on their payrolls during the pandemic shutdown. Program beneficiaries were paid in the form of loans, which were completely forgiven provided a business spent funds within program guidelines. Kelly Woods will be sentenced on June 22nd. Federal prosecutors say this and other cases are a result of the COVID Fraud Enforcement Task Force which was formed about a year ago. They encourage anyone with information about allegations of attempted fraud involving COVID to report it by calling the Department of Justice Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or visiting the justice.gov website.
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023
Warrant Served, Drugs Found
A Mammoth Cave man faces drug charges after being served with a warrant for failure to appear in court. Officers with the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Department went to a location last week to serve 39-year-old Kenton Webb and discovered approximately 30 fentanyl pills. In addition to charges contained in the warrant, he is now charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and for being a persistent felony offender. Webb is being held at Hart County Jail.
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023
Liquid Propane Leak Causes Evacuations And Road Closures
A potentially dangerous situation ended in a best-case scenario Tuesday morning in Grayson County. Monday evening, a significant liquid propane leak was observed at AmeriGas located on US 62 on the west end of Clarkson. The leak was a result of a broken tank valve. An estimated 13,000 gallons of the highly flammable product had to be transferred to secure storage which took several hours overnight into Tuesday morning. Roads were closed in the area and a handful of residents were evacuated in the interest of safety. Special response crews finished their work around 9am, allowing roads to reopen and evacuated residents to return to their homes. Several businesses in the area also had to delay opening until the all-clear was given. No injuries or damage is reported.
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023
Teen's Suffers Reaction To Vaping
Police in Hodgenville say a Monday evening incident highlights the dangers of illegal underage vaping. Officers and EMS responded to Creekfront Park around 5:30 and found a 15-year-old suffering a reaction to vaping products provided by another juvenile. A report says when the juvenile having the reaction began exhibiting adverse symptoms, the juvenile providing the vape product fled, leaving the vicitim alone. The suffering teen was able to make a phone call for help. EMS transported the victim to Baptist Health Hardin for treatment.
Tuesday, March 21st, 2023
Woman Indicted For Breaking Into Peonia Home
A woman is now indicted and jailed in Grayson County in relation to a theft late last year. Police arrested 39-year-old Jessica Blair in September after responding to a complaint at a residence on Peonia Road. Investigators discovered broken doors of the residence and found jewelry and several items in Blair’s vehicle which she allegedly stole. Tools believed to have been used to break in were also discovered in the vehicle. She is now indicted on charges of burglary, possession of burglary tools, possession of drug paraphernalia and for being a persistent felony offender. She is jailed at Grayson County Detention Center with a $10,000 bond.
Tuesday, March 21st, 2023
Parents Arrested After Child Falls From Widow
A child fell from a window and an Elizabethtown couple faces charges related to the incident. Responders were called late Thursday to a residence on Wingfield Court. Elizabethtown Police say the two-year-old was unattended and the mother was only made aware of the child’s whereabouts after being alerted by a neighbor. The mother told investigators she frequently locked the child in a bedroom knowing the window was broken. A police report describes conditions at the residence as deplorable. The mother was arrested and charged with second-degree criminal abuse and endangering the welfare of a minor. She is jailed at Hardin County Detention Center with a $20,000 bond. She appears in court Wednesday. The child’s father was not arrested but is charged with endangering the welfare of a minor. Police say another child was in the residence at the time of the incident. The involved children were taken to a safe location by Child Protective Services.
Tuesday, March 21st, 2023
Cub Run Man Arrested
A Cub Run man was arrested on Saturday by the Hart County Sheriff’s Department. Police charged 26-year-old Glyndon Crane with burglary, theft by unlawful taking auto and public intoxication. He is jailed at Hart County Jail on a $9,500 bond.
Tuesday, March 21st, 2023
Nude And Intoxicated Man
Arrested
A welfare check on a
stranded motorist early Friday resulted in the arrest of a Hodgenville man.
Around 2am, officers responded to the intersection of Tonieville Road and North
Lincoln Boulevard in Hodgenville and observed 30-year-old Blaine Alec Spencer
getting out of a vehicle nude and intoxicated. He was taken into custody and
charged with public intoxication and possession of methamphetamine. Spencer is
jailed at LaRue County Detention Center.
Monday, March 20th, 2023
Drug and menacing arrest in Edmonson County
The Edmonson County Sheriff's Office made a disorderly conduct and drug arrest Sunday afternoon. 21-year-old Jayden Drake was also charged with menacing and possession of Marijuana. Drake was taken to Hart County Jail.
Monday, March 20th, 2023
Two assault arrests in Barren County
The Barren County Sheriff's Department make an assault arrest. 52-year-old Bernard Hall was arrested Sunday for assault, 4th degree (domestic violence) minor injury.
In a separate incident, 47-year-old David Heers was arrested Sunday for Assault, 4th degree (domestic violence) minor injury, strangulation, 1st degree, endangering the welfare of a minor and unlawful imprisonment, 1st degree. Both were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Monday, March 20th, 2023
Edmonton Police make drug arrest
A drug arrest was made Saturday by Edmonton Police Department. 27-year-old James Embry was arrested Saturday and charged with failure to appear, possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine), resisting arrest, receiving stolen property $10,000 or more, operating a motor vehicle under the influence, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia (buy/possess) and operating on a suspended or revoked operator's license. He was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Monday, March 20th, 2023
DUI arrest in Cave City
Marquita Mahoney,49, was arrested Saturday by Cave City Police and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st aggravating circumstance, improper display of registration plates, possession of open alcoholic container in a motor vehicle prohibited and indecent exposure, 2nd degree. Mahoney was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Thursday, March 16th, 2023
Boys Sweet 16 Continues Today
Round one of the KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 State Basketball Tournament began Wednesday with Elizabethtown and Woodford County advancing in the afternoon session. Warren Central and Ashland Blazer advanced in the night session. Play continues today with first round action beginning at 10am as Male and Breathitt County take the court followed by Lyon County and Newport. Tonight’s session will begin at 5:00 with Fredrick Douglass and Martin County followed by George Rogers Clark and North Laurel. Catch the entire Boys Sweet 16 here on WLOC Sports.
Thursday, March 16th, 2023
Traffic Stop Leads To Magnolia Man’s Arrest
Preparations for demolition of the KY 224 bridge over Western Kentucky Parkway are underway. Replacement of the bridge is part of an asphalt rehabilitation project along the parkway between Milepoints 111 to 116. Shoulder work and base failure repairs on the parkway have been in progress over the past couple of weeks with lane reductions in both directions along the stretch. As replacement of the bridge takes place, several traffic changes are occurring in the interchange vicinity.
One lane of the bridge will remain open, requiring the use of temporary signals to direct alternating one-way traffic. Barrier wall is set along the bridge deck to isolate the active lane during demolition. The eastbound off ramp is closed. The eastbound on ramp and westbound ramps remain open. Westbound parkway exiting traffic must turn right. Traffic is not allowed to turn left and go across the bridge. Traffic engineers are trying to determine if it is feasible to open the eastbound off ramp in upcoming phases of the project with a right turn only, but complications such as limited u-turn/turnaround opportunities may justify longer closure.
Traffic on Western Kentucky Parkway will be rerouted at night during bridge demolition over the next week. Flaggers will direct traffic utilizing on/off ramps around demolition operations. Work schedules may be affected by unfavorable weather conditions.
The parkway rehabilitation project is scheduled for completion by November 15th of this year.
Wednesday, March 15th, 2023
Traffic Stop Leads To Magnolia Man’s Arrest
A Magnolia man was arrested over the weekend in Greensburg. Police initiated a traffic stop on 24-year-old Stephen Evans late Saturday night along North Main Street. An ID check revealed warrants out of Hardin County for menacing and public intoxication. Further investigation led to new charges of driving under the influence, possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia and a lengthy list of vehicle and licensing violations. Evans was taken to Taylor County Detention Center.
Wednesday, March 15th, 2023
Intoxicated Man Arrested After Trying To Open Doors At Caverna Elementary
A man is in jail and faces a list of charges after trying to open locked doors at Caverna Elementary before school on Monday. A staff member observed suspicious activity by 29-year-old Devan Mikhale Howard which was relayed to the school resource officer, Josh Neal. Upon initial contact with Howard, Officer Neal observed and removed an open switch blade style knife from Howard’s waistline. Howard attempted to flee on foot and was apprehended several yards away with assistance from Cave City’s K-9 unit. During the incident, the school was placed in a lockdown status according to a report from Cave City Police. Normal operations resumed after Devan Howard was taken into custody. Howard’s vehicle was located in the school parking lot. A positive K-9 alert resulted in the discovery of marijuana. A search of Howard revealed additional marijuana and suspected crystal methamphetamine. Devan Howard is booked with a $10,000 bond at Barren County Detention Center on charges of public intoxication of a controlled substance, fleeing or evading police on foot, possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a weapon on school property, no operator’s license, failure to produce proof of insurance, permitting a vehicle to run unattended, tampering with physical evidence and promoting contraband. He will appear in court Monday, March 20th. School administration praised staff and police in working together to make sure the situation was quickly and effectively resolved. Howard did not gain entry to the school at any time during incident.
Wednesday, March 15th, 2023
Two Drug Arrests After Traffic Stop In Brownsville
A Glasgow man and Wingfield woman were arrested in Brownsville on drug related charges after a Friday night traffic stop. Police made the stop after observing a car with one headlight along south Main Street. The driver is identified as 40-year-old Dana York. Officers observed a strong odor of marijuana and York was in possession of a bag of methamphetamine. A passenger is identified as 22-year-old Zackery Johnson. An ID check returned outstanding warrants for violation of probation and failure to appear in court from Barren County. York and Johnson were taken to Hart County Jail.
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023
Farmers RECC Announces Washington Youth Tour Recipients
Farmers RECC has announced the winners of the 2023 Frankfort and Washington Youth Tour.
The annual “Government in Action” Youth Tour winners will travel to Frankfort to visit the state capitol in March and will travel to Washington, D.C. Youth Tour in June. The recipients are: Katelyn Huffaker, daughter of Harold and Melanie Huffaker, of Glasgow; Kylie Lessenberry, daughter of Jason and Amy Jo Lessenberry, of Glasgow; Ava Logsdon, daughter of Mitchel and Gala Logsdon, of Munfordville and Colton Huffman, son of Chris and Amber Huffman, of Center.
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023
Multiple Attacks Reported Again At Juvenile Detention Centers
Hostile relations continue to be reported between inmates and staff at juvenile detention centers across Kentucky. Three separate incidents occurred last week resulting in five juveniles being charged with assault after attacks on staff and attending personnel from Kentucky State Police at Adair County Juvenile Detention Center and Warren County Juvenile Detention Center.
Three male juveniles at the Adair County facility orchestrated an attack on personnel Thursday during medicine distribution and another juvenile attacked a staff member Saturday.
At Warren County Juvenile Detention Center, a male juvenile attacked a correctional officer on Thursday, striking the staff member multiple times in the face.
In a release from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, officials claim these incidents were all contained and did not continue to escalate due to recent operational changes which include having a Kentucky State Police presence and better-equipping staff with defensive equipment including pepper spray.
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023
Investigation Continues In Domestic Shooting
Police have released details of a shooting incident from last week in Glasgow. Investigators say 21-year-old Kynarious Flynt is charged with first-degree wanton endangerment after witnesses gave accounts of Flynt firing several shots at an occupied vehicle on Wednesday. When officers arrived at the location on Adams Place, they say the vehicle had driven away but no had been injured. Flynt was identified, located and detained. He was charged Saturday and taken to Barren County Detention Center where he is jailed with a $50,000 bond. A court appearance is scheduled for Monday, March 20th.
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023
Man Found Guilty And Sentenced
For Videoing Female Family Member In Shower
After being arrested
more than two years ago for recording a female juvenile as she was showering, a
Grayson County man is found guilty and is sentenced to prison for three years on
a charge of video voyeurism. Police arrested 36-year-old John Crabtree of Anneta
in January of 2021 after evidence was presented of him recording the female
family member several times over a six month period prior to the arrest. The
female found video content on Crabtree’s phone. A citation completed by Kentucky
State Police details an interrogation where Crabtree planned the recordings for
his own gratification.
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023
Horse Cave City Council Meeting
Horse Cave City Council met and conducted mostly routine business Monday evening. Departmental reports were given and accepted. An update on wind storm cleanup was given. Larry Jewell is appointed for a two-year term to the 109 Solid Waste Board and Ken Russell is appointed for a two-year term to the zoning board. A budget working session was set for March 29th. A community Easter Egg Hunt was announced, which will take place on April 8th at 10:30 on the old Owens Hotel grounds. An overview was provided of the new alert system being utilized by the city. “Reach Alerts” will be used to provide the community with essential messaging and notification during emergency and other vital communication situations. Those wanting to receive these notices can visit reachalert.com and follow signup instructions.
Monday, March 13th, 2023
US 31E Work Scheduled In LaRue County
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews will be repairing a slide along US 31E in LaRue County on Tuesday, March 14th. Work will take place on right of way just north of Hodgenville on the northern side of the Forrest Hill Road intersection. Flaggers will be holding traffic for extended periods of time throughout the day. Motorists should consider alternate routes to avoid the potential of significant delays.
Monday, March 13th, 2023
Investigation Continues In Domestic Shooting
Police in Hardin County responded to a shooting late Friday night between Stephensburg and Cecilia. Around 11pm, a 911 call was received regarding a possible domestic incident at a location along Hansborough Road. Upon arrival, officers with the sheriff’s department discovered a man shot in the leg. He was taken to University of Louisville Hospital. Police have not released names of those involved and no charges have been filed at this point. Investigation into the incident continues.
Local Lottery Winner Claims Big Payout
A man from Brownsville has cashed in a $115,600 lottery ticket. As a regular player of the Kentucky Lottery Pick 4, James Payton, Jr. bought his ticket at a gas station in Bowling Green about a week ago and used his birthday numbers. He drove to lottery headquarters in Louisville where he was paid $82,654 after taxes. A lottery promotional release says he will use winnings to buy a van for his general contracting business. The station, BP Fastrac on Nashville Road, will receive $1,156 for selling the winning ticket.
Two Flown To Louisville After Three Vehicle Collision
A collision involving three vehicles Saturday on South Main Street at Commerce Drive in Leitchfield caused serious injuries with two people being flown to University of Louisville Hospital. Around Noon, emergency responders arrived on-scene and determined a pickup truck attempting to turn left onto Commerce Drive crossed into the path of an oncoming passenger car. The impact propelled the car into a van which was stopped on commerce drive waiting to turn right onto South Main Street. The driver of the car and a passenger were airlifted. The pickup driver and a passenger were taken to Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center with minor injuries. The driver of the van and a passenger were not injured.
Friday, March 10th, 2023
High Schools Sports/Activities Ticker
In Girls KHSAA Sweet 16 action from Rupp Arena in Lexington, Bethlehem (from the 5th Region) fails to advance past the first round. The lady Banshees were defeated Thursday by McCracken County, 71-41. Quarterfinals action begins this morning at 10:00. Owensboro Catholic and Sacred Heart play the first game, followed by George Rogers Clark and North Laurel. This evening, Ashland Blazer plays McCracken County followed by Mercy and Henderson County. Saturday’s semifinals are set for 10:00 and 12:30 Central. The Girls KHSAA Sweet 16 State Tournament Championship Game will be Saturday night at 6:00 Central.
Hart County High School’s winter music and winter guard programs host competing schools from states throughout southeast this weekend with their annual “Colors And Sounds From The Hart” contest. In addition to playing host, Hart County’s indoor marching winds group, guard and cadet guard are competing. The contest begins at 2pm in the High School Gym. The event is a great opportunity for the community to support these students locally, because many of their competitions throughout the season take place a considerable distance from home.
Friday, March 10th, 2023
Friday Utility Restoration Update
Numbers of affected customers keep falling for area power companies working to restore service. Kentucky Utilities customers in Hart and adjacent counties were fully restored by Thursday morning. As of 6:00 this morning, Farmers RECC reports 85 customer accounts without power. The co-op continues promoting through press releases they are working on locations where only one or two customers are affected per outage issue, which is a more tedious process. They say work will continue round the clock until all customers are restored.
Friday, March 10th, 2023
Crews Ready To Begin Roadside Weed Control For The Growing Season
Road crews will soon begin treating noxious and nuisance weeds throughout the state to help with driver safety and to help in managing right of way areas throughout the growing season. Motorists should be aware of crews along state maintained routes and use caution in the vicinity of treatment activity.
Vegetation can grow several feet tall and impact driver visibility. Overgrowth can affect ditches and drainage structures and attract wildlife closer to live traffic. Noxious weeds invade and destroy roadside turf grass, leaving these areas vulnerable to erosion. They can also smother native plants through rapid reproduction and long-term persistence.
Property owners who are actively treating noxious weeds on private property may request highway crews treat nuisance weeds found on adjacent state-owned right of way. Those who want to request weed treatment must submit a written application to their KYTC District Office. Visit transportation.ky.gov for contact information. Hart, Grayson, Hardin, LaRue and Green Counties are part of KYTC District 4 in Elizabethtown. Edmonson, Barren and Metcalfe counties are part of KYTC District 3 in Bowling Green.
Thursday, March 9th, 2023
High Schools Sports Ticker
Hart County High School’s tennis teams opened play for the season Wednesday against Thomas Nelson. The Lady Raiders won 4-1 and the Raiders won 3-2.
The Girls KHSAA Sweet 16 continues with first round action today at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Bethlehem is representing the 5th Region and is set to take on McCracken County in the second game of this morning’s session. Game one begins at 10am and network coverage begins at 9:45 here on WLOC Sports.
Thursday, March 9th, 2023
Many Vehicles On The Road Are In Need Of Safety Recall Attention
This is National Vehicle Safety Recalls Week. The campaign brings attention to nearly 50 million cars and trucks on the road today with unresolved fixes or replacements. Taking care of a recall is not just a personal safety issue. An incident which is the result of a recall situation has the potential to harm others involved. In Kentucky, an estimated 21% of vehicles have an open recall.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working with the National Safety Council to spread the word and urge vehicle owners to check recall status.
Determining if a vehicle has an open recall is easy by simply visiting CheckToProtect.org and entering license plate information or the 17-digit VIN. Information entered is used only to identify open recalls and is not used for solicitation purposes.
Vehicle safety recalls are free to have repaired at authorized dealers, regardless of where a vehicle was purchased.
Check to Protect is a national campaign, bringing together a coalition of automakers, traffic safety partners and state transportation agencies.
Thursday, March 9th, 2023
Thursday Utility Restoration Update
This is day seven with no electricity for many residents of the region. As power companies continue restoration of service to customers, work is becoming more localized. Most customers still without electric are among smaller groups or single outages. In priority, utility crews respond to issues affecting the most customers which can restore service in the shortest amount time. Crews work their way through highest impacting issues down to single service disruptions. Utility company representatives want customers still without service to know they have not been forgotten and crews will continue working around the clock until everyone has power. Farmers RECC says their current member to service outage ration is about 2:1. To put this weather event in perspective, the co-op says in the 2009 ice storm, they replaced 120 broken poles. This event has caused 105 to this point. As of 6am, Farmers RECC reports 229 customer accounts without power. Kentucky Utilities reports all power is now restored in Hart and adjacent counties.
Thursday, March 9th, 2023
Missing Michigan Man Last Seen In Kentucky
Police in Michigan are asking for help in locating a man last seen traveling in his motor home here in Kentucky. A spokesperson with Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office says 77-year-old Robert Andrew Boyd went missing on his way back from Florida. His last known location was in Fordsville, Kentucky last Wednesday. Boyd is driving a 2015 Thor Motor Coach with Michigan registration DEB3351 and is towing a 2019 Key West boat with Michigan trailer registration E636461. Police believe the I-65 corridor is a location where he could have traveled or could be traveling. A picture Robert Boyd, his motor home and boat are posted on our Facebook page (@wlocradio) for reference. Contact law enforcement if you have information which could help with the search.
Wednesday, March 8th, 2023
Several In Hart County Approved For Tobacco Settlement Funds
Another large sum from tobacco settlement funds is set to be dispersed to Kentucky farmers. The state-wide allocation is just over $4.2 million and is to be used for protecting water and prevention of soil erosion. The General Assembly appropriates Tobacco Master Settlement funds each year. Funding recipients have two years to complete an approved project. Hart County has five approved applications totaling just over $56,500.
Wednesday, March 8th, 2023
Police Looking For Man With Warrant
Police in Hodgenville are asking for help in locating a man with an active arrest warrant. They request anyone with information on Jonathan Rawlins of Hodgenville please contact law enforcement immediately.
Wednesday, March 8th, 2023
Disaster Declaration In Hart County
Hart County is among other local governments and the state, all making emergency disaster declarations. Judge Executive Joe Choate says this enables activation of protocols and additional support for the county. The Judge and Emergency Management Director Tony Keithley are asking residents who have been affected by damages to call the judge's office at 270-524-5219 or visit hartcounty.ky.gov and make a report. They want citizens to understand this is not an application for assistance but is a collection of information to pass along to emergency relief agencies to better position the county for receiving help.
Wednesday, March 8th, 2023
Utility Restoration Wednesday Morning Update
Power companies made significant progress Tuesday restoring service to customers. As of 6:00 a.m. throughout Hart and adjacent counties, Farmer’s RECC reports just over 700 customer accounts without power while KU reports fewer than 50 customer accounts without power.
Wednesday, March 8th, 2023
5th Region/State Tournament Tournament Ticker
Elizabethtown is the 5th Region Boys Basketball Champion. They defeated LaRue County Tuesday night, 55-44 in front of a packed crowd at Hart County High School. LaRue trailed by one at the end of the third quarter but managed only five points for the rest of the game. E-town has won three of the past four region championships with John Hardin disrupting the streak last year to win the other.
At the 5th Region Championship Game, former Hart County High School Basketball Coach Ricky Line was honored with induction into the 5th Region Hall Of Fame. Later becoming principal at the high school and Superintendent of Hart County Schools, Line led the Raiders to numerous 18th District titles along with a 1989 5th Region Title and state tournament run. He was head coach when Tick Rodgers was named Kentucky Mr. Basketball in 1992 and helped a number of young men make the transition from high school to college basketball. When Hart County’s new high school was built just a few years ago, the basketball court was named in his honor. At the ceremony Tuesday night, Ricky was surrounded by nearly his entire family on the court, including his son, Justin, who is carrying on the tradition as the current boys head coach.
The Girls KHSAA Sweet 16 begins at Rupp Arena in Lexington today and continues through the weekend. Catch all the games here on WLOC Sports. Owensboro Catholic and Bowling Green play the opening game this morning at 10:00 central. Bethlehem is representing the 5th Region in this year’s state tournament. They will play McCracken County Thursday afternoon at 12:30.
Tuesday, March 7th, 2023
Hart County Solid Waste temporary phone numbers
Due to current electric outage, anyone needing to contact Hart County Solid Waste, may call Brian at 270-537-4357 or David at 270-218-8575. This is in effect until power is restored.
Tuesday, March 7th, 2023
5th Region Tournament Ticker
Tonight is the 5th Region Boys Basketball Championship from Hart County High School. LaRue County and Elizabethtown will square off in a rematch from an early February game when LaRue County won by nine. Tonight’s game can be heard here on WLOC Sports. Our coverage begins around 5:30 p.m. with tip-off set for 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 7th, 2023
Power Restoration Progress
Power companies continue working round the clock to restore service to customers. Larger clusters of service locations have mostly been restored as utility crews work down to individual tier level trouble spots. As of 6:00 a.m. throughout Hart and adjacent counties, Farmer’s RECC reports just under 2,000 customer accounts without power. Kentucky Utilities reports about 125 customer accounts without power in Hart County with about 500 in surrounding counties (most of those being in Hardin County). Some locations, especially those with individual outages, may be without power for a few more days.
Tuesday, March 7th, 2023
Man Arrested After Stolen ATVs Are Recovered
In updating a story we brought to you back in January, police in Glasgow have arrested a man they say is responsible for stealing ATVs from the Parks and Recreation Department garage at Jackie Browning Park and a residence on Oil City Road. Detectives arrested 32-year-old Robert Mercer, of Glasgow, after recovering two of the vehicles. He is charged with burglary, theft by unlawful taking, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and contempt of court. Records show this to be at least the fourth set of criminal charges Mercer has faced already in 2023. He has at least six jail booking records in 2022 and has a consistent criminal history dating back more than a decade --- including prior burglary and theft charges. Mercer is currently jailed with a $10,000 bond related to these most recent charges. He appears in court March 13th.
Tuesday, March 7th, 2023
Field Fires
Area fire departments responded to spreading wood and field fires Sunday. Near Wax in Grayson County, around 20 acres burned and destroyed a barn, tractor, antique carriage and four-wheeler. Fires were extinguished in several locations just off KY 88 along Old Hilltop Dug Hill Road, Lush Cemetery Road and Blue Springs Road. To the south in Barren County, firefighters reported to a field fire across US 31E from Glasgow Country Club. No property was damaged in that fire. Officials remind anyone doing cleanup in the wake of weekend storm damage to observe all burning regulations, use additional caution and always make safety the first consideration.
Tuesday, March 7th, 2023
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wo Overdose In Vehicle Traveling On ParkwayTwo people suffered from overdoses while traveling as passengers along Western Kentucky Parkway near Clarkson over the weekend. Emergency responders were called to Barrett’s Marathon at the parkway interchange on Millerstown Road around 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening. Along with the driver, there was also a juvenile in the vehicle. The driver pulled off the parkway and called 911 when the two overdosing passengers (a male and a female) became unresponsive. The female is in her mid-40s and the male is believed to be in his 30s. Both are from Hardin County. The female is identified as 45-year-old Christina Hicks, who is a convicted felon. Her identity is released because a firearm belonging to her was found as officers searched the vehicle. The male, who suffers from several medical conditions, is not identified. Both were taken to Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center. Hicks is being charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. She has a history of DUI related charges. It is unclear what substance or substances are involved in the incident.
Tuesday, March 7th, 2023
Disaster Declaration In Hart County
Hart County is among other local governments and the state, all making emergency disaster declarations. Judge Executive Joe Choate says this enables activation of protocols and additional support for the county. The Judge and Emergency Management Director Tony Keithley are asking residents who have been affected by damages to call the judge's office at 270-524-5219 or visit hartcounty.ky.gov and make a report. They want citizens to understand this is not an application for assistance but is a collection of information to pass along to emergency relief agencies to better position the county for receiving help.
Monday, March 6th, 2023
Remains Of Missing Man And Related Murder Charge
Remains found in Metcalfe County are those of a man missing since last summer. Metcalfe County officials and Kentucky State Police asked for assistance in locating 35-year-old Corey Hart last July but there were no significant leads until a couple of weeks ago. Kentucky State Police announced Friday a deceased male was located near Betty Sparkman Road and was positively identified as Hart. The location is close to where he was last seen at his residence on Breeding Road. As part of their investigation, police say 38-year-old Christopher Leon of California has been arrested and charged with murder. He was taken into custody in Lexington and booked at Fayette County Detention Center. An investigation into the murder continues. But, for now, police are not saying how Hart died and they are not commenting on any motive for murder.
Monday, March 6th, 2023
Mammoth Cave Park Closures For Monday
Mammoth Cave National Park Visitor Center, cave tours, Green River Ferry, Mammoth Cave Campground and all secondary roads remain closed today (Monday, March 6) as cleanup continues and due to a lack of power and internet service. Staff is working with Kentucky Utilities to restore power as quickly as possible. Mammoth Cave Parkway, Cave City Road, Brownsville Road and Green River Ferry Road have been cleared of downed trees and are open, but Green River Ferry will be closed for the day. Park trails are open but have not been fully surveyed for fallen or hazardous trees. Trail users are advised to use caution if hiking, biking, or riding a horse on park trails.
Monday, March 6th, 2023
Monday Storm Damage Update
Most area roads are passible but fallen trees and debris still crowd shoulders and right of way in many locations. Motorists are reminded to continue driving with caution as broken limbs may still fall. Transportation officials say many traffic lights are still out across the region. Treat any dark signal the same as an all-way stop.
Power companies continue working to restore electricity to residential and business customers. As of 6am throughout Hart and adjacent counties: Farmer’s RECC reports approximately 4,400 customer accounts without power while KU reports around 300 (many in Hardin County) customer accounts without power. One utility spokesperson says it will likely still be a “few more days” before power is restored to everyone affected by Friday’s weather. The event was historic in its impact on such a widespread area. Utility companies from multiple states as far away as Florida have traveled to Kentucky bringing workers and equipment to assist.
Hart County Schools and Caverna Independent Schools are among those closed today as power restoration and roadway cleanup efforts continue.
Hart County Emergency Management Directory Tony Keithley says residents, business and agriculture owners with storm and wind damage should fill out an online form to be shared with Red Cross and FEMA. This will help in providing assistance. Anyone with questions related to the form can contact Emergency Management at 270-524-2832.
Monday, March 6th, 2023
5th Region Tournaments Ticker
In the girls 5th Region Tournament, Bethlehem is now a 3-peat champion. The Lady Banshees defeated Taylor County in overtime Sunday afternoon, 63-60. Bethlehem will represent the region this week in the girls KHSAA Sweet 16 from Rupp Arena in Lexington. They will play McCracken County from the 1st Region at 12:30 Thursday afternoon. Join us here on WLOC for the entire Girls Sweet 16 beginning at 10am Wednesday, when 4th Region Champs Bowling Green play Owensboro Catholic.
No team other than Elizabethtown or John Hardin has been 5th Region Boys Champs since 2017, when Taylor County ended up on top. Tuesday night, LaRue County will try and change that. The Hawks defeated Washington County 67-59 Sunday afternoon to advance to the final. They will play the Panthers of Elizabethtown, who will try to keep the Hardin County streak going. Elizabethtown defeated Bardstown 65-53 Sunday to also advance to Tuesday night’s final. Sunday’s games were originally scheduled to be played at Hart County High School but were moved to Taylor County High School because of no electricity in Munfordville. Tuesday night, the final between LaRue County and Elizabethtown will be played back at Hart County High School. Tip-off is set for 6pm Central. Join us for the game here on WLOC Sports.
Friday, March 3rd, 2023
Murder investigation in Metcalfe County
The case of a missing Metcalfe County man is now a murder investigation. KSP Post 15 received a call August 11th from the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office requesting assistance investigating a missing person from a residence on Breeding Road. KSP Troopers and Detectives responded to the area and learned 35-year-old Corey Nathan Hart, of Greenfield, Wisconsin, had been reported missing. KSP launched an investigation into Mr. Hart’s disappearance.
On February 22nd, 2023 at approximately 9:30 a.m., KSP received information that an individual had located possible human remains on Betty Sparkman Road in Metcalfe County. KSP Troopers and Detectives responded to the area and confirmed the remains were human. Due to the use of rapid DNA testing technology, the state medical examiner’s office was able to quickly identify the human remains to be Corey Nathan Hart.
During the ensuing investigation, Detectives obtained information leading to the issuance of an arrest warrant charging 38-year-old Christopher Leon, of Calipatria, California, with the murder of Corey Nathan Hart. KSP Trooper William Spears served the warrant February 23rd and arrested Mr. Leon in Lexington. Leon was lodged in the Fayette County Detention Center. The murder investigation is continuing.
Friday, March 3rd, 2023
County Preparing Bonnieville Land For Potential Industrial Use
Around a year ago, Hart County Fiscal Court was deeded land adjacent to the Bonnieville Interchange along I-65. The county is beginning preparation for attracting industrial interest to the location. With the influx of manufacturing due to developments in Glendale and Bowling Green, partnering companies are searching for suitable nearby locations to base operations. Judge Executive Joe Choate says the land (situated on the west side of the interstate) is an ideal spot for such companies. At Thursday’s fiscal court meeting, members approved solicitation of bids to clear vegetation from the site. Choate says they will look bids from a price per acre perspective and then form a plan on how many acres they can begin with. He says the goal is to get the site pad ready.
In other business from Thursday’s Hart County Fiscal Court meeting, Jailer Israel Bergenson reports 202 inmates currently being held at the facility. He presented the court with a check for just over $26,000 from jail income. In the sheriff’s report, Jeff Wilson provided a staffing update noting Jacob Sexton's graduation from the Department of Justice academy and says Jacob Hodges has been placed in command of the department K9 unit. Magistrates approved a part time position for the county dog shelter at $14 per hour and accepted a memorandum of agreement with the state for the county clerk’s e-poll books.
The next meeting of Hart County Fiscal Court will be March 23rd.
Friday, March 3rd, 2023
Man Injures Two By Throwing Boiling Water
A man living in a shared residence injured a fellow female tenant and another man by tossing a pot of boiling water at them. Police were called to the location earlier this week in Elizabethtown and arrested 25-year-old Allen O’Bryon. The female victim told police O’Bryon had been given notice of eviction from their shared residence and says he intended to douse her with the boiling water. Officers noted visible minor injuries consistent with hot water burns. She was treated on-scene by EMS. The second victim suffered significant injuries with visible burns on his arm and side. The man was taken to University of Louisville Hospital for treatment. Allen O’Bryon is charged with assault against both victims and is jailed at Hardin County Detention Center with a $350,000 bond.
Friday, March 3rd, 2023
Local Officers Among Academy Cadet Class
Several area officers are among a list of 27 academy cadets who are now graduates from Class 535 of the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice in Richmond. Hart County Sheriff Jeff Wilson says Jacob Sexton is ready for duty within his department. Also on the list is Jacob Highbaugh, who is heading to Munfordville Police Department. Graduating officers from adjacent counties include Micheal Cast with the Grayson County Sheriff’s Department, Alexander Mutter with the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Department and Jarrett Graber with Glasgow Police. Graduates of the program complete a 20-week course filled with 800 hours of training.
Friday, March 3rd, 2023
Eldery Woman Dies In House Fire
A house fire in Greensburg has claimed the life of an elderly woman. Responders were called Wednesday to the residence along Blue Bird Lane on the west side of town just off KY 61. The victim is identified as 87-year-old Tillie Jones. Fire officials say no foul play is suspected and the cause remains under investigation.
Friday, March 3rd, 2023
5th Region Tournaments Ticker
In boys 5th Region Tournament action Thursday night from Hart County High School, Washington County defeated Taylor County, 61-52 and LaRue County defeated Central Hardin 60-57. Semifinals are set for Sunday afternoon. Bardstown and Elizabethtown play at 2:00 followed by Washington County and LaRue County at 4:30. The final will be played Tuesday night at 6:00. Catch all of these games here on WLOC Sports.
Tonight, girls 5th Region semifinals will be played at Taylor County High School. Hart County plays Taylor County at 5pm. Broadcast coverage of the game here on WLOC Sports begins at 4:30. North Hardin and Bethlehem play game two tonight at 7:00. The final is set for Saturday evening at 6:00. All these times are Central.
Thursday, March 2nd, 2023
County Preparing Bonnieville Land For Potential Industrial Use
Around a year ago, Hart County Fiscal Court was
deeded land adjacent to the Bonnieville Interchange along I-65. The county is
beginning preparation for attracting industrial interest to the location. With
the influx of manufacturing due to developments in Glendale and Bowling Green,
partnering companies are searching for suitable nearby locations to base
operations. Judge Executive Joe Choate says the land (situated on the west side
of the interstate) is an ideal spot for such companies. At Thursday’s fiscal
court meeting, members approved solicitation of bids to clear vegetation from
the site. Choate says they will look bids from a price per acre perspective and
then form a plan on how many acres they can begin with. He says the goal is to
get the site pad ready.
In other business from Thursday’s Hart County
Fiscal Court meeting, Jailer Israel Bergenson reports 202 inmates currently
being held at the facility. He presented the court with a check for just over
$26,000 from jail income. In the sheriff’s report, Jeff Wilson provided a
staffing update noting Jacob Sexton's graduation from the Department of Justice
academy and says Jacob Hodges has been placed in command of the department K9
unit. Magistrates approved a part time position for the county dog shelter at
$14 per hour and accepted a memorandum of agreement with the state for the
county clerk’s e-poll books.
The next meeting of Hart County Fiscal Court
will be March 23rd.
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Thursday, March 2nd, 2023
Thieves Drive Away In Six New Cars From Dealership
In a bold move by thieves, six new Dodge Challenger Hellcats were stolen from Don Franklin Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep in Somerset around 2:00 a.m. Tuesday. The vehicles have a value of around $95 thousand each, totaling over a half-million. Four of the Challengers were taken from the showroom with the keys inside them. Keys to the other two Challengers were located inside the dealership and then stolen from the lot. Five of the vehicles have been located and are being recovered from Alabama, Tennessee, Warren County, Pulaski County and Adair County. Police say the remaining Challenger’s GPS indicates a location also in Alabama.
One suspect in the heist has been arrested, identified as 19-year-old Cavese Jones of Alabama. He was spotted early Tuesday on Cumberland Parkway in Adair County and was headed west in a pack of four of the stolen cars when a Kentucky State Police Trooper attempted to stop them. A chase began and reached speeds over 180 miles per hour. A tire deflation device was deployed on I-65 in Warren County, disabling the Challenger driven by Jones. He was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit.
An investigation continues. A Don Franklin Dealership manager says of the vehicles located, one is a total loss, two have no damage and the condition of the remaining cars is currently undetermined.
Thursday, March 2nd, 2023
Arrest For Attempt To Take Drugs Into Jail Facility
Another arrest in the region has been made related to drugs being brought into a jail facility. This incident happened at Grayson County Detention Center. Leitchfield police arrested 26-year-old Jeremiah Jackson on an outstanding warrant out of Hardin County. As he was being booked, methamphetamine was located in his socks and in a cigarette pack. In addition to the warrant, Jackson is now charged with possession of methamphetamine and promoting contraband. A similar attempt was made by another Grayson County inmate recently and a corrections officer was arrested and charged for passing drugs into Barren County Detention Center a few weeks back.
Thursday, March 2nd, 2023
Horses To Be Returned And Litigation Dropped
The issue of Barren County Fiscal Court taking possession of horses from a commercial stables operation at Barren River Lake State Park nearly four years ago appears to be settled. A long list of suits, countersuits and claims has taken a considerable amount of time and resources from the county and other parties involved. The horses were part of a seizure by animal control officers in September of 2019 after multiple complaints about conditions of the animals. The stable operation was managed by Greg and Brittany Turner. About a year ago, Barren County Fiscal Court started a closed bidding process to sell the involved horses but the process was halted when the former owners filed suit saying their animals were taken illegally. The claim was denied and then appealed. Now, with fiscal court, former Judge-Executive Michael Hale and associated parties agreeing to drop their respective avenues of litigation, horses involved are being returned to one of the former owners, Brittany Turner.
Thursday, March 2nd, 2023
Glasgow Police Chief Leaving Upon Mayoral Request
Glasgow’s police chief is retiring, but on a resignation request of the newly elected mayor. Chief Jennifer Arbogast announced her retirement will become effective in April. She says no reason for the request by Mayor Henry Royse was given other than he wanted to make a change. Arbogast says her initial intention was not to leave but felt staying would result in (what she describes as) further retaliation. She is effectively already out of the department, using accrued leave time to finish out work days until her effective retirement date of April 1st. Major Terry Flatt is serving as interim. Glasgow’s city administration says a number of anonymous complaints believed to be from police department personnel have been received ranging from topics of inadequate staffing and pay to a toxic environment created by police department leadership.
Thursday, March 2nd, 2023
5th Region Tournaments Ticker
In first round boys 5th Region Tournament action Wednesday night from Hart County High School, Bardstown edged out Green County, 55-53 and Elizabethtown defeated Adair County, 56-47. Tonight, the first round concludes with Taylor County and Washington County followed by LaRue County and Central Hardin. Join us for the entire tournament from Hart County High School here on WLOC Sports. Coverage begins this afternoon at 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
5th Region Tournaments Ticker
The first round of the girls 5th Region Tournament from Taylor County High School is in the book. In Tuesday night action, North Hardin defeated Green County, 68-42 and Bethlehem defeated Adair County, 67-31. Semifinals action is set for Friday as Hart County plays Taylor County at 5pm followed by North Hardin and Bethlehem at 7pm. The final is set for 6pm Saturday. All these times are Central.
Tonight, the boys 5th Region Tournament gets underway from Hart County High School. In the first game, Bardstown plays Green County at 5pm followed by Elizabethtown and Adair County at 7pm. Thursday, the first round concludes with Taylor County and Washington County followed by LaRue County and Central Hardin also at 5pm and 7pm. Boys semifinals will be Sunday at 2pm and 4:30pm. The final will be next Tuesday at 6pm. Join us for coverage of the entire tournament here on WLOC Sports.
Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
Man On Motorcycle Seriously Injured In Deer Collision
A man from Wax is seriously injured after hitting a dear while on his motorcycle Monday evening. The collision happened on KY 259 (Anneta Road) just south of Leitchfield. Police and other emergency responders arrived around 6:30 and located the Harley-Davidson along with the unnamed driver, who was not wearing a helmet and had been thrown from the motorcycle. He was taken to the hospital in Leitchfield and then transferred to Louisville.
Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
Severe Weather Awareness Week March 1st-7th
With today’s National Weather Service annual tornado drill, Severe Weather Awareness Week kicks off in Kentucky. Running March 1st through 7th, each day focuses on an area of preparedness. Severe weather can occur anytime of the year, bringing a variety of hazards such as tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, large hail, lightning, heavy rain, flooding, and high winds. Today’s focus is on having multiple ways to receive watches and warnings, Thursday highlights tornado safety, Friday highlights lightening safety, Saturday focuses on hail and wind safety, Sunday’s focus is on recreational safety, Monday will highlight flood safety and new for this year, the Louisville office of the National Weather Service will feature a day dedicated to Beach Safety next Tuesday. Many people from our state travel from Spring Break and Summer Vacation to the beach, and may not be as prepared for severe weather or beach hazards at their destination as the locals are. Keep up, participate and get prepared all week long by following the Louisville NWS office on social media.
Tuesday, February 28th, 2023
Edmonson County Will Not Renew Rescue Squad Agreement
Edmonson County Fiscal Court will not renew an affiliation with Brownsville-Edmonson County Rescue Squad, effectively terminating the rescue squad’s operation. The unanimous vote among present members was taken during Monday’s meeting. County Attorney Adam Turner advised members of the court the squad cannot operate without an affiliation agreement. Edmonson County Emergency Management Director Terry Massey told the court he believes not renewing is the proper decision. Massey was careful to explain he held nothing against members of the rescue squad but said there is a liability concern. He indicated a lack of accountability and described calls for help to the squad as a free-for-all. Without an agreement with the rescue squad, fiscal court is looking to create an affiliation with a multi-county agency.
Tuesday, February 28th, 2023
Cocaine Found During Traffic Stop
Cocaine was found during a traffic stop in Glasgow on Sunday. The driver, identified as 23-year-old Dylan Gilbert of Bowling Green was pulled over on Longhunters Trail. An ID check revealed a suspended license and mandated use of an ignition interlock which Gilbert did not have. During a search of his vehicle, a cocaine baggie and glass pipe were found. Dylan Gilbert is charged with possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia along with driving on a DUI suspended license and operation without an interlock device. He was taken to Barren County Detention Center and released early Monday morning.
Tuesday, February 28th, 2023
Drugs, Firearms And Cash Discovered While Attempting To Serve Warrant
Police in Hodgenville attempted to serve an arrest warrant Monday and ended up seizing multiple items from the subject’s address. When officers arrived at the location on Tanner Road they located approximately 25 THC vapes along with marijuana, two AK47 rifles and over $2000 cash. The subject, identified as Jabin Hite, arrived at the location while officers conducted their investigation but he fled before apprehension could be made. He was located and arrested a short time later. Charges include receiving stolen firearms, trafficking in marijuana (enhanced with the presence of a firearm), trafficking in a synthetic drug (enhanced with the presence of a firearm), fleeing and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Tuesday, February 28th, 2023
Lady Raiders Advance To Region Semifinals
Monday night in the first game of the 5th Region Girls Tournament at Taylor County High School, Hart County and Elizabethtown set the tone for post season madness. The Lady Panthers took control early and stayed ahead nearly the entire game, when a three by Kenly Christy gave the Lady Raiders their first lead at 53-52 approaching one minute to play. Hart County --- up by three with ten seconds to go --- missed the second of a pair of free throws, giving Elizabethtown a chance to tie and force overtime. Hart County’s Emma Smith stole the ball and hit a layup as the clock ran out, sealing a 59-54 Lady Raider victory. Hart County made eight-threes in the game with seven of them coming in the second half. They scored almost half of their point total in the fourth quarter putting up 26, finishing the game on a 9-2 run. The Lady Raiders advance to play The Lady Cardinals of Taylor County Friday night in the first semifinal game at 5pm Central. Taylor County advances following their 72-60 win Monday night over Nelson County.
The first round wraps up tonight with North Hardin taking on Green County followed by Bethlehem and Adair County.
Monday, February 27th, 2023
Former Corrections Officer Indicted For Distributing Drugs To Inmates
Three people have been arrested, including a former corrections officer at Barren County Detention Center. December 28th, Barren County Jailer Aaron Shirley requested assistance in conducting an independent investigation on how illegal drugs were getting inside the jail. Barren River Drug Task Force Investigators interviewed 24-year-old Corrections Officer Edith Piercy. Digital evidence shows her being involved with drug distribution. Additional evidence suggests Piercy was being paid to bring illegal drugs into the jail facility and distribute them to certain inmates. The case was presented to a Barren County Grand Jury last week. As a result, an indictment was returned against Piercy. She is charged with engaging in organized crime and promoting contraband. After being arrested, she was taken to Barren County Detention Center and transferred to Warren County Regional Jail. Also indicted and arrested in the case are 35-year-old Shasta Von of London, Kentucky and 23-year-old Amber Diane Huff of Glasgow. Like Piercy, both are charged with engaging in organized crime and promoting contraband. Von and Huff were already jailed at Barren County Detention Center.
Monday, February 27th, 2023
Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest
A Hodgenville traffic stop Thursday resulted in drug charges and the discovery of a warrant on the driver. Police observed a motorcycle with expired tags. A check of the driver, identified as Nathan Henderson of Hodgenville, revealed he is wanted in Nelson County. He was taken into custody and further investigation resulted in charges of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no insurance, no registration and driving on a suspended license.
Monday, February 27th, 2023
Sports And Activities Ticker
District championship games were played in the 18th District on Friday night. The Lady Raiders of Hart County defeated Green County 51-49 to with their third district championship in a row. Dea Bradley, Kenly Christy, Emma Smith and Zoey Champlain were named to the All-Tournament Team from Hart County. In the boys final, LaRue County defeated Green County 58-50 for their seventh district championship in a row. LaRue County’s boys haven’t lost a game in the district since 2016 --- 51 district games and seven years ago --- when they were defeated in the semifinals against Caverna.
The stage is set for 5th Region Tournament action. Girls games will be played at Taylor County beginning tonight with Hart County taking on Elizabethtown in the first game at 5pm central. Catch the broadcast tonight here on WLOC. Game two tonight features Taylor County and Nelson County. The first round wraps up Tuesday night with North Hardin taking on Green County followed by Bethlehem and Adair County. Semifinal games will be Friday night and the 5th Region Girls final will be Saturday night. Boys games will be played at Hart County with first round action Wednesday night featuring Bardstown and Green County followed by Elizabethtown and Adair County. Thursday night, the first round concludes with Taylor County and Washington County followed by LaRue County and Central Hardin. Boys semifinals will be Sunday afternoon and the final will be next Tuesday night.
Congratulations to Hart County High School’s Archery Team which placed 3rd in the Catron Raider Challenge on Saturday and the Hart County High School Indoor Winds Marching Group which placed 2nd in their class at Daviess County High School.
Congratulations also goes to Caverna High School’s Genesis Garnett for placing 4th in JAG KY’s Regional Career Development Essay Competition. She moves on to the State Career Development Conference in Lexington which will be held in March.
Friday, February 24th, 2023
Statewide weather siren test Wednesday
Weather permitting, a weather siren test will be held Wednesday, March 1st, at 9:07 a.m. for the Statewide Test.
Friday, February 24th, 2023
18th District basketball action continues Friday night:
In the girls, Hart County plays Green County at 5:30 p.m.
In boys, Green County vs. Larue County at 7:30 p.m.
Join Studio 101 for live coverage of both games starting at 5:00 p.m. with the pregame show.
Friday, February 24th, 2023
Glasgow Police Department make an assault arrest
36-year-old Kenneth Austin was taken into custody early Friday morning and charged with Assault, 4th degree (domestic violence) minor injury. He was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Friday, February 24th, 2023
Edmonson County Sheriff's Office makes drug arrest
34 year-old Ryan Minton, of Sweeden, was arrested Thursday after a traffic stop in Edmonson County. Minton is charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st degree (methamphetamine), possession of controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st & 2nd offense, wanton endangerment, criminal mischief, 1st degree and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. He was lodged in the Hart County Detention Center.
Friday, February 24th, 2023
Tennessee woman is facing manslaughter charges
Officials in Warren County were called to the scene Tuesday at 267 Walnut Creek Court for a suspected overdose. After arriving, they found 21-year-old Baylee Mclanahan, of Lebanon Tennessee, deceased. Warren County Sheriff’s Office along with the Bowling Green/ Warren County Drug Task Force Detectives, were able to identify a female suspect, 21-year-old HannahLynn Forkum, of Nashville. Authorities took Forkum into custody after arranging a controlled drug purchase. As a result of a search warrant being obtained, officers found Fentanyl and Heroin. Forkum was taken to Nashville Corrections and will be returned to Warren County to face a 2nd degree Manslaughter warrant involving the death of Mclanahan.
Friday, February 24th, 2023
Hart County 4-H Radio Auction
Hart County 4-H Radio Auction will be held Monday & Tuesday, March 6th & 7th, and Monday & Tuesday, March 13th & 14th. The auction will be on Studio 101 WLOC, 101.7 fm, am1150 & wloconline.com at 9:00 a.m. Listen in to bid and buy. The winning bidder will pick their items up at the Hart County Extension Office in Munfordville.
Thursday, February 23rd, 2023
Domestic Violence/Assault arrest in Barren County
A 57-year-old man was arrested by the Barren County Sheriff's Department Wednesday on assault charges. Joseph Aversa is also charged with unlawful imprisonment, 2nd degree, along with 4th degree assault (domestic violence). He was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
Thursday, February 23rd, 2023
Brownsville man arrested on multiple charges
Edmonson County Sheriff's Office arrested a 40-year-old man Wednesday night. Randy Yoakem was charged with leaving the scene of an accident - failure to render aid or assistance, driving DUI suspended license, 2nd offense, possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle prohibited and possession of marijuana. Yoakem was transported to Hart County Detention Center.
Thursday, February 23rd, 2023
Fatal Collision in Hardin Co.
Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 4 responded to a single-vehicle fatal collision involving a motorcycle in Hardin Co. Tuesday evening. At approximately 7:15 EST, KSP Post 4 received a call from Fort Knox Dispatch requesting assistance investigating a single-vehicle fatal collision near the intersection of Bullion Blvd and Innovation Way. The preliminary investigation revealed 63-year-old Jeffrey Barnes, of Vine Grove, was operating a Harley-Davidson motorcycle southbound on Bullion Blvd when for unknown reasons, he entered into the median before striking a concrete drainage ditch causing Barnes to be ejected from the motorcycle. The Hardin Co. Coroner’s Office pronounced Barnes deceased at the scene. The collision remains under investigation by Tpr. Robert Moster.
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023
Tuesday night's 18th District games
18th District Basketball action continued Tuesday night:
In the girls game, Green County defeated LaRue County 62 to 47. LaRue County's Natalie Gentry scored 19 points and had 10 rebounds. All Season Team went to LaRue County's Natalie Gentry & Kaitlyn Williams, with All Tournament given to Natalie Gentry.
In the boys game, Green County defeated Caverna 58 to 56. Caverna's Meek Ater scored 15 points and had 10 rebounds. All Season was given to Caverna's Meek Ater & Jalen Craine, with All Tournament going to Meek Ater.
Friday night, Hart County Lady Raiders will play Green County at 5:30 p.m. followed by the boys game with Green County and Larue County at 7:30 p.m. Studio 101 will be on the air at 5:00 p.m. with the pregame show as we bring you live coverage of the 18th District Basketball Tournament.
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023
Cave City Police make drug arrest
32-year-old Bruce Doll, Jr. was arrested Tuesday and charged with possession of controlled substance, 3rd or greater offense - methamphetamine. Doll was taken to the Barren County Detention Center. His court date is set for Thursday afternoon.
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023
Several arrests made by the Glasgow Police Department
32-year-old Robert Mercer was arrested and charged with Criminal Trespassing, 2nd degree.
50-year-old Jerry Pedigo, Sr., was arrested for Theft by Unlawful Taking or Shoplifting.
45-year-old Melanie Brown was arrested for alcohol intoxication in a public place, 1st & 2nd offense.
42-year-old Jayson Slater was placed under arrest Tuesday by Glasgow Police for assault, 4th degree - domestic violence.
All were lodged in Barren County Detention Center.
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023
Woman arrested on multiple charges by Glasgow Police
35-year-old Andrea Smith was placed under arrest Tuesday for: reckless driving, endangering the welfare of a minor, no registration plates, no registration receipt, failure to wear seatbelts, failure of owner to maintain required insurance, hindering prosecution or apprehension, and booster seat violations. Smith was lodged in Barren County Detention Center.
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023
Fugitive arrested in Glasgow
After a traffic stop Tuesday, 26-year-old Robbie Wiker was charged with: speeding 18 mph over the limit operating on a suspended or revoked operator's license, failure to produce insurance card, failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, theft of identity of another without consent and failure to comply with sex offender registration. He was transported to the Barren County Detention Center.
Tuesday, February 21st, 2023
18th District Tournament Action this week
In Monday nights' games in the girls: Hart County defeated Caverna 69 to 28. Hart County's Dea Bradley scored 35 points and Caverna's Kaliana Richardson scored 19 points. Kaliana Richardson & Tavi Gonzalez were named 18th District All Season and Kaliana Richardson was named All Tournament.
In boys action: Larue County defeated Hart County Raiders 58 to 43. Hart County's Clark Rexroat scored 13 points and Larue County's Jagger Martis scored 19 points. 18th District All Season went to Hart County's Clark Rexroat and Jacob Shoulders. 18th District All Tournament was awarded to Hart County's Keaton Walters.
Play continues in the 18th District Tournament as Green County takes on LaRue County girls at 5:30 p.m. followed with boys as Caverna plays Green County at 7:00 p.m. Join WLOC for the pregame show beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Studio 101 will have live coverage of all the 18th District Tournament.
Tuesday, February 21st, 2023
Founder of Horse Cave Theater passes away
Studio 101 has learned of the passing of Warren Hammock. Warren was a founder of the Horse Cave Theatre and served as its Artistic Director for 25 years.
Tuesday, February 21st, 2023
Edmonson County High Vocation Center receives funding
Governor Andy Beshear visited Edmonson County High School Monday afternoon. The governor presented funding of $10 million to renovate the local vocational educational center, promote tourism and improve infrastructure. Grants were issued for $36,000 to the Edmonson Convention & Tourism Commission and $736,000 being funded to the Edmonson County Water District.
Monday, February 20th, 2023
District Tournament action this week
The 18th District Tournament will be played this year at Hart County High School. In girls action, Caverna and Hart County play in the first game Monday night at 5:30. Green County and LaRue County play the first game Tuesday night at 5:30. In the boys bracket, LaRue County and Hart County play in the second game Monday night at 7pm. Caverna and Green County play in the second game Tuesday night at 7pm. We will have the broadcast of every game here on WLOC Sports.
Monday, February 20th, 2023
Woodbine man arrested in child's murder
Kentucky State Police are investigating the death of a 3-year-old child. KSP was contacted by the Whitley County Sheriff's Office Sunday afternoon, requesting assistance with a death investigation involving a 3-year-old child in the Woodbine community of Whitley County. Preliminary investigation revealed Whitley County EMS responded to a residence where a 3-year-old child was unresponsive. The child was transported by EMS to Baptist Health Corbin where the child was pronounced deceased by the Whitley County Coroner's Office. An autopsy is scheduled in Frankfort at the State Medical Examiner's Office. 22-year-old Jordan Blake Taylor, of Woodbine, was arrested and charged with 1 count of murder, 1st degree. He was lodged in Whitley County Detention Center. The investigation by Kentucky State Police continues.
Monday, February 20th, 2023
Devore's Restaurant building destroyed in fire
A beloved staple of the Hardyville community has suffered significant fire damage. Devore's Restaurant, owned and operated by Tracey Devore, caught fire Saturday shortly before 3:00 p.m. Several fire departments battled the blaze. No injuries were reported. The business was a total loss.
Monday, February 20th, 2023
Drug arrest in Edmonson County over the weekend
A 43-year-old man was arrested early Sunday morning on numerous charges. Edmonson County Sheriff's Department placed Travis Stewart under arrest for careless driving, operating a vehicle with expired operator's license, possession of controlled substance, 1st degree, (methamphetamine),
drug paraphernalia buy/possess, and no registration receipt. He was transported to Hart County Detention Center.
Monday, February 20th, 2023
Glasgow Police arrest driver for drugs and traffic violations
A 27-year-old man has been arrested on drug charges in Barren County. Tanner Stout was arrested Sunday on charges of: speeding, wanton endangerment, leaving the scene of an accident, fleeing or evading police in a motor vehicle, reckless driving, improper signal, trafficking in a controlled substance, (methamphetamine), possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia - buy/possess, no registration receipt or plates, failure to maintain required insurance, operating on a suspended or revoked operator's license, improper registration, fleeing or evading police, 1st degree, (on foot), operating a motor vehicle under the influence, (aggravating circumstance), and no registration receipt. He was lodged in Barren County Detention Center.
Monday, February 20th, 2023
Arrest made in Metcalfe County
37-year-old Brian Thompson was arrested Sunday in Metcalfe County. Thompson was charged with probation violation, criminal mischief, 3rd degree, and public intoxication -controlled substance. He was transported to the Barren County Detention Center.
Friday, February 17th, 2023
Sports And Activities Ticker
In Thursday night high school basketball, Caverna’s girls and boys wrapped up the regular season. The Lady Colonels lost to Metcalfe County, 77-29. The Colonels defeated Metcalfe County, 72-68 to finish the regular season with a three-game winning streak.
Tonight, Hart County’s girls and boys wrap up the regular season hosting Adair County for a varsity double header. Our coverage begins at 5:15 with tip off of the girls game set for 5:30.
There will be no school in Hart County Monday, February 20th.
The 18th District Tournament will be played this year at Hart County High School. In girls action, Caverna and Hart County play in the first game Monday night at 5:30. Green County and LaRue County play the first game Tuesday night at 5:30. In the boys bracket, LaRue County and Hart County play in the second game Monday night at 7pm. Caverna and Green County play in the second game Tuesday night at 7pm. We will have the broadcast of every game here on WLOC Sports.
In Wrestling, Hart County’s Kaden Shive competes Saturday in the Semi-State Round at Atherton High School in Louisville.
Hart County’s cadet winter guard, high school winter guard and winds groups travel to compete Saturday at Wilson Central High School in Lebanon, Tennessee. The cadet group performs at 11:40, the high school guard performs at 1:02 and the winds group performs at 7:10.
Friday, February 17th, 2023
Concert In Mammoth Cave Set To Draw Large Crowd
Officials with Mammoth Cave National Park say nearly 25,000 people entered a ticket lottery for an upcoming concert featuring Teddy Abrams and the Louisville Orchestra, who are set to perform two concerts inside the cave on April 29th. Famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma will also perform at the event. Those wanting to attend the concert submitted applications in late January and early February. Applications were received from 28 states, Washington D.C. and Canada. The performance is expected to be filmed. The park’s press release does not specify how many tickets were awarded.
Friday, February 17th, 2023
Domestic Disturbance Results In Triple Arrest
Police in Leitchfield investigating a domestic disturbance arrested three people Wednesday morning. Officers were made aware of a Tuesday evening incident involving a wanted felon, identified as 25-year-old Hakim Bowles, of Oak Grove, Kentucky. Bowles is accused of strangulation and holding a female subject against her will. Bowles, considered armed and dangerous, was observed at a residence on Commerce Drive. Police made entry and cleared eight people from the residence. Various items of drug paraphernalia were observed in the open. During a search, 26-year-old Kendall Payne, of Leitchfield, was found in possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. Also, during the search, 18-year-old Cheyenna Walker was found in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Bowles was detained and served with a probation violation warrant. Additional charges include unlawful imprisonment and assault. All three were taken to Grayson County Detention Center.
Friday, February 17th, 2023
Unidentified Body Found
A body was found near the old Fruit of the Loom factory in Campbellsville Thursday. Police say the deceased male was located in a wooded area and will be sent to the state medical examiner’s office for identification and an autopsy. No additional details are expected to be released until results are returned to investigators.
Friday, February 17th, 2023
Domestic Assault Arrest
Hodgenville police responded to a domestic disturbance call Wednesday evening on Lincoln Farm Road. Officers investigated and arrested 44-year-old Jeffery Whaley, of Ohio. He is charged with domestic assault and is being held at LaRue County Jail.
Friday, February 17th, 2023
Fiscal Court Recap
Just over 91% of Hart County’s property taxes have been paid. Sheriff Jeff Wilson included the figure during his departmental report at Thursday’s fiscal court meeting. Those who have not yet paid property taxes for the year are assessed a penalty. The sheriff’s report also included the hiring of a school resource officer at Cub Run Elementary as well as the hiring of a new deputy. In other reports during the meeting, Jailer Israel Bergenson says there are 202 inmates currently being held at the facility. He presented a check in the amount of just over $32,000 for litter abatement which is being used in the hiring of solid waste personnel. The court approved the following items: The treasurer’s report, a 2nd reading for building code enforcement, payment for half of the cost of floor replacement at Hart County Health Department, the jailer’s annual budget, the clerk’s receipt of an election equipment grant, advertisement for the sale of two road department trailers, advertisement for the purchase of a new dump truck, advertisement for purchasing road materials, adoption of the state’s holiday schedule, an appointment to the 109 board and the hiring of a county finance officer. The next meeting of Hart County Fiscal Court will be March 2nd.
Thursday, February 16th, 2023
Stolen ATV Recovered And Three Charged
A probation and parole check resulted in the recovery of stolen property and numerous charges against three individuals. Tuesday, the Hart County Sheriff’s Department was requested to assist in locating a subject in Horse Cave. An ATV involved in a theft was recovered and 31-year-old Cormon Huskey, of Horse Cave, was charged with receiving stolen property along with fleeing and evading in a motor vehicle, having no operator’s license, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Also charged with receiving stolen property is 45-year-old Kimberly Phillips, of Horse Cave. She is additionally charged with hindering prosecution or apprehension and public intoxication by use of a controlled substance. During the investigation, police arrested a third suspect, 53-year-old Ralph Parrish, of Horse Cave. He is charged with criminal trespassing.
Thursday, February 16th, 2023
Crystal Meth Bust
Over 50 grams of crystal meth were found as police in Barren County responded to a drug complaint Monday at a residence on Oakhill School Road just west of Glasgow. Officers and officials with the Department of Social Services located 24-year-old James Edward Scott and a female subject at the residence. Consent to search was given resulting in the discovery of approximately 53 grams of crystal meth, $436 in cash, scales, meth pipes and baggies. Scott claimed ownership of these items. He was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Thursday, February 16th, 2023
Caverna Wraps Up Regular Season Basketball Action Tonight
In high school basketball, tonight is the regular season wrap-up for Caverna. The Lady Colonels and Colonels host Metcalfe County for a 5:30 tip off. We’ll have the broadcast of both games. Coverage begins at 5:15 here on WLOC Sports.
Thursday, February 16th, 2023
Severe Weather Potential Through This Evening
Additional rain and thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon into this evening ahead of strong cold front. Straight line winds and heavy rain are primary threats throughout. While not the primary concern, an isolated/brief tornado possibility exists for the region. Individual thunderstorm clusters will pass through the region with a potential squall line between 4-8pm. We’ll be on the air with any warning activations as storms develop and push east.
Wednesday, February 15th, 2023
High School Basketball Ticker
In Tuesday night high school basketball, the Lady Raiders stretched their winning streak to four games, defeating Monroe County, 63-59 in overtime. The Raiders also defeated Monroe County by the same score, 63-59.
Tuesday night was homecoming at Caverna. The Lady Colonels defeated Adair County, 72-54. The Colonels also defeated Adair County, 76-70. Congratulations to this year’s Caverna Homecoming Court. Janiya Craine is Basketball Homecoming Queen and Jonathan Priddy is Homecoming King.
Wednesday, February 15th, 2023
Man With Gun-Shaped Lighter Causes Panic
Police responded to the Morgantown Road Walmart in Bowling Green Monday night after a man was seen on camera, appearing to wave a gun. The store was evacuated and police say some ran from the store in panic. The subject, identified as Cedric Donan, walked out of the store during the evacuation and was detained. Officers located a gold lighter with a pistol grip and handgun shape in the man’s possession. Donan told them he was attempting to show the lighter to his wife and did not intend to cause any public alarm. Donan received a citation for second-degree disorderly conduct and was released.
Wednesday, February 15th, 2023
Hodgenville Police On Blitz
Police in Hodgenville are on a blitz to find several subjects being sought with outstanding arrest warrants and open cases. Ronald Brown Jr. has two active warrants for failure to appear. Blake Hoots, of Campbellsville, has a criminal summons. Jonathon Rawlins, of Hodgenville, has an active warrant for terroristic threatening and Andriel McNalley has an active warrant for flagrant non-support. Anyone with information on these subjects is asked to contact Hodgenville Police at 270-491-5357.
Wednesday, February 15th, 2023
Multi Semi Crash Blocks Interstate
Traffic was stopped for about two hours on Southbound I-65 Tuesday afternoon between Sonora and Upton. Just before Noon Eastern Time, two semis wrecked in a rear-end collision at Mile Marker 79, scattering debris and cargo across all three lanes, shoulders and right of way. The truck losing its cargo contained a latex adhesive substance. One lane opened around just before 2pm. All three lanes opened and cleanup wrapped up just before 6pm. At one point, motorists were backed up about seven miles to Exit 86. While traffic on the interstate sat idle, local drivers had to contend with the overflow along US 31W and intersecting routes through Glendale, Sonora and Upton.
Wednesday, February 15th, 2023
Hodgenville Police On Blitz
Police in Hodgenville are on a blitz to find several subjects being sought with outstanding arrest warrants and open cases. Ronald Brown Jr. has two active warrants for failure to appear. Blake Hoots of Campbellsville has a criminal summons. Jonathon Rawlins of Hodgenville has an active warrant for terroristic threatening and Andriel McNalley has an active warrant for flagrant non-support. Anyone with information on these subjects is asked to contact Hodgenville Police at 270-491-5357.
Tuesday, February 14th, 2023
Glasgow man charged with murder
The man charged with murder in Glasgow over the weekend appeared in court Monday for arraignment. Records indicate 46-year-old James Campbell, of Glasgow, has entered a plea of not-guilty to charges of murder and wanton endangerment related to an argument and shooting Friday night which resulted in the death of Roger Noland, of Scottsville. Bond is set at $50,000 with a preliminary hearing set for February 20th.
Tuesday, February 14th, 2023
Campbellsville man arrested after domestic altercation
Hodgenville Police responded to a domestic incident call Saturday. When officers arrived at the location on South Lincoln Boulevard, they found 38-year-old Samuel Trulock, of Campbellsville, in violation of a Domestic Violence/Emergency Protective Order. A police report says Trulock caused damage to a police cruiser during the incident. He was taken to LaRue County Jail and booked on the DVO/EPO violation, for violation of conditions of release, disorderly conduct, criminal trespassing and criminal mischief. Samuel Trulock will appear in court on Wednesday.
Monday, February 13th, 2023
Fatal Crash On US 68
A man is dead following a crash in Campbellsville Thursday evening. Police responded to US 68 and West Main Street where 58-year-old Steve Hovious of Campbellsville failed to stop at a traffic signal while eastbound on US 68. His Honda Accord struck a Ford Explorer driven by 32-year-old Courtney Gumm of Nancy, who was turning onto westbound US 68 from West Main Street. Hovious was taken to Taylor Regional Hospital where he died a short time later. Gumm was also transported to Taylor Regional Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Two juvenile passengers in Gumm’s vehicle were not injured.
Monday, February 13th, 2023
Couple Arrested On Drug Charges
Hardin County Narcotics Task Force and Leitchfield Police arrested a couple last week after the discovery of a large amount of methamphetamine. A search warrant was served at a unit in Cave Mill Apartments on Sunrise Drive. Several baggies of marijuana, cash and drug paraphernalia were also located. Police say there were two children in the apartment at the time. Officers detained 29-year-old Dustin Greer and 22-year-old Jasmine Decker. Both are booked at Grayson County Detention center on charges of trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in marijuana, endangering the welfare of a minor and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Monday, February 13th, 2023
Weekend Local Sports And Activities Recap And Schedules
In Friday night high school basketball, Hart County’s Lady Raiders defeated Greenwood, 69-62 behind 44 points by Dea Bradley. Caverna’s Lady Colonels defeated North Hardin Christian, 39-22.
Saturday, the Lady Raiders and Raiders played Glasgow in a varsity double header at Memorial Elementary School. The girls defeated Glasgow, 60-57 and the boys defeated Glasgow, 62-56.
Tonight, the Lady Raiders are at home and push for a top seed in the upcoming 18th District Tournament. They will play LaRue County at 5:30. Tonight’s girls action at Hart County High School will be a single game. There will be no boys game.
In Orlando, Florida, Cheerleaders from Hart County High School represented the county and state with stellar performances in the Universal Cheer Association (UCA) National High School Cheerleading Championship. After making through a preliminary competition on Friday and semi-final competition Saturday, the group performed Sunday in National Finals of the Medium D2 Game Day Division. Hart County placed 9th out of 36 national finalist groups.
Congratulations to Hart County's Kaden Shive. He finished 2nd place in the 175lb weight class during the Region 2 Wrestling Tournament over the weekend hosted by Hart County High School. Kaden moves on to compete Saturday in the Semi-State Round at Atherton High School in Louisville.
Monday, February 13th, 2023
Roundabouts Are Intersection Solutions Of The Future
Ten roundabout locations will be built as part of a safety and improvement project set to begin this Week in Elizabethtown. The $4.998 Million contract is awarded to Louisville Paving Company, Inc. and will be complete in fall of 2024. While the project is being administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, some locations are a collaborative effort with the City of Elizabethtown.
The first location for construction begins Tuesday at the intersection of KY 1136 and US 31W Bypass. It is the largest roundabout in the group and will complete by August 1st. Motorists should pay close attention to work zone signage when approaching the intersection. Delays will be possible, especially at peak traffic hours. There will be changing traffic patterns used throughout different phases of the construction process. This location will not be closed during construction.
Locations to follow include KY 251 at Pear Orchard Road, Dolphin Drive at Josale Drive, Commerce Drive at Executive Drive, Woodland Drive at Layman Lane, KY 251 at Panther Lane, KY 251 at Beech Street, West Poplar Street at Sycamore Street, KY 251 at West Poplar Street and West Poplar Street at North Mantle Avenue. After construction ramps up, the contractor expects project work flow to involve two or three locations at once. Closures of varying lengths will take place at these locations.
Friday, February 10th, 2023
Lawsuit Filed In Death Of Inmate
If February of 2022, an inmate died at LaRue County Detention Center and nearly a year later his family has filed a lawsuit against the former jailer and seven others employed at the jail during that time. Dalton Milby, who was 27, was incarcerated on February 12th last year on a menacing charge and attempted suicide according to an investigation report from Hodgenville Police. The suit alleges failure to provide adequate medical care, claims defendants were deliberately indifferent to an inmate’s medical and psychological needs and says they inflicted cruel and unusual punishment. The suit also claims the jailer failed to operate the jail effectively, did not perform duties to ensure constitutional care, did not prevent other unconstitutional conditions and did not provide adequate training and supervision. Dalton Milby’s family claims he told officers he recently attempted suicide and made comments clearly demonstrating psychological distress. They say he was given a standard jumpsuit which under circumstances should not have been provided and afterwards officers did not perform legally required in-person surveillance. The former jailer and seven other defendants are being sued on grounds of negligence, wrongful death and a number of individual claims. The suit seeks a trial by jury, along with two compensatory awards. Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings from the Western District of Kentucky in Louisville is assigned the case. As of now, a court date has not been scheduled.
Friday, February 10th, 2023
Lincoln Parkway Collision Sends Four To Hospital
A two-vehicle collision on Lincoln Parkway just west of Hodgenville late Wednesday afternoon sent four to the hospital. A report from police says a vehicle driven by Shirley Johnson of Hodgenville turned into the path of a vehicle driven by Alexis Snawder of Campbellsville. Snawder and three children were transported for treatment.
Friday, February 10th, 2023
Assault In Hodgenville
Wednesday night, Hodgenville Police arrested 54-year-old Dennis Lackey of Hodgenville on a warrant. The warrant says Lackey caused visible injury to a victim at a location on Shawnee Drive this past Sunday. Lackey is in LaRue County Jail on a charge of 4th degree assault.
Friday, February 10th, 2023
Greensburg Arrests
A Greensburg man was arrested Tuesday night for multiple traffic offences on Henry Street. A traffic stop on Wendell Reynolds resulted in charges of driving on a suspended license, failure to produce proof of insurance, no registration and no tail lights. He was taken to Taylor County Detention Center.
On Wednesday, Greensburg Police were called to a disturbance on Shreve Avenue. When they arrived, they observed 30-year-old Amy Moore intoxicated. She was taken into custody on public intoxication excluding alcohol and disorderly conduct charges. She was jailed at Taylor County Detention Center.
Friday, February 10th, 2023
High School Sports And Activities Ticker
On the high schools sports ticker, Hart County High School Wrestling is hosting the Region 2 Wrestling Tournament tonight and tomorrow. Come out, support the Raiders and watch some of the best wrestlers in the state compete for a regional title.
In basketball, the Raiders of Hart County dropped a close game with Russell County Thursday night, 64-58. Tonight, the Lady Raiders travel to Bowling Green to take on Greenwood in a 6pm varsity-only game. Coverage begins shortly after our 5pm newscast here on WLOC. Saturday afternoon, the Lady Raiders and Raiders host Glasgow for a double header which tips off at 3pm. Saturday's games will be played at Memorial Elementary. We’ll have both games here on WLOC Sports. The Lady Colonels of Caverna are at home tonight as they host North Hardin Christian.
Good luck to the Hart County High School’s Cheerleaders. They are in Orlando, Florida to compete in the Universal Cheer Association (UCA) National High School Cheerleading Championship. After a day of fun at Disney on Thursday, the squad gets down to business as they take the floor at 9:41 central time this morning in their division. You can watch their performance on the UCA Website: varsity.com/uca
Congratulations to Hart County High School Raider Band Student, Sam Clauson. He is performing as the top trombone player in the All-State Symphonic Band this weekend.
Thursday, February 9th, 2023
Woman Accused Of Abusing Child At Grocery
Police say a woman who was seen repeatedly hitting a 2-year-old in the face at an Elizabethtown Kroger store claimed she did it because the child's crying "overstimulated" her.
According to court documents, officers with the Elizabethtown Police Department arrested 22-year-old Danielle Bryant just before 1 a.m. on Tuesday.
Police were called to the Kroger at 111 Towne Drive in Elizabethtown, after someone reported a child abuse incident.
When officers arrived, they spoke with a manager who said the incident, which happened at about 8:30 p.m. Monday, had been captured on surveillance video.
During the video, the 2-year-old girl falls out of the shopping cart and begins crying. Police say Bryant then slaps the child with her open hand, starts pulling her hair and swears at her.
A witness allegedly saw Bryant then walk out to a vehicle in the parking lot and put the 2-year-old in a car seat and then got into the driver's seat.
When the 2-year-old kept crying, Bryant allegedly got out of the driver's seat, opened the door next to the car seat and then slapped the girl in the face.
The witness told police that Bryant then "reared back" and hit the 2-year-old several times.
Police were able to identify the woman as Bryant and confronted her about the incident. She allegedly admitted to hitting the 2-year-old and said she did it because she was "overstimulated because of her crying." According to an arrest report, Bryant also told police that the 2-year-old bit her as she was placing her in the car seat, and as a result, she "lost it" and "blacked out" before hitting her.
Police say the left side of the 2-year-old's face was red and swollen, and a friend of Bryant's also witnessed the incident.
Bryant is charged with first-degree criminal abuse of a child. She is currently being held in the Hardin County Detention Center.
Thursday, February 9th, 2023
Parkway Chase From Glasgow To Edmonton
An Owensboro man is in jail after a police pursuit on Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway through Glasgow. A citation says 38-year-old Robert Frakes is charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a substance, speeding, reckless driving, first-degree fleeing or evading police, first-degree wanton endangerment, disregarding a stop sign, driving on the wrong side of the road, no registration plates and failure to maintain required insurance. An officer observed Frakes driving westbound just before 1pm Monday at 95 miles per hour in a 70 miles per hour zone. A traffic stop was conducted and a check of his ID revealed active warrants. Frakes began to drive away at a high rate of speed toward Edmonton on the wrong side of the parkway, running multiple vehicles off the road. Once the chase got to Edmonton, Frakes traveled west on US 68/80 where spikes were deployed. He turned onto Bunch Avenue, which is a road with no outlet. When Frakes stopped, he was placed into custody and taken to Barren County Detention Center.
Thursday, February 9th, 2023
Deputy Jailer Charged For Stealing From Inmate
A Barren County Deputy Jailer stole $1,500 from an inmate at the facility. On Wednesday morning, investigators charged 25-year-old Dustin Young, of Edmonton, with theft by unlawful taking. They say Young took the money from a man arrested in a pursuit which ended in Metcalfe County in late January. When that suspect was being booked, Young took the suspect’s wallet. Young’s actions were captured on video surveillance. When interviewed, he admitted taking the money to pay bills and buy a gun. Dustin Young is currently Jailed in Warren County. He appears in court on February 13th.
Wednesday, February 8th, 2023
Heating Assistance Available To Residents
Residents eligible for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Enrollment for the crisis component is now open in each county. This phase of the program is available to assist households experiencing a home heating crisis situation. Community Action Agencies across Kentucky are accepting applications first come, first serve through March 31st or until funds have been exhausted. For program guidelines and to apply, contact the Community Action of Southern Kentucky office in Munfordville at 270-524-0224. Barren County residents can call the Glasgow office at 270-651-8171.
Wednesday, February 8th, 2023
Body Found In 2006 Identified
A body discovered just north of Elizabethtown off of I-65 nearly two decades ago has been identified through advanced forensics. Hunters discovered the body of 63-year-old Rickey Allen Leslie late in 2006. It is believed Leslie died of natural causes several weeks before the discovery. A family member says Leslie suffered from mental issues before his death. He was last seen by his sister early December of that year at a hotel near the interstate in Elizabethtown. He was staying at the hotel but when she came to get him so he could live with her, he was gone. Lesile, who at the time was an unidentified John Doe, was buried in the city cemetery. His sister says the identification news is saddening, but now there is closure for their family.
Wednesday, February 8th, 2023
Senator Files Bill To Abolish Death Penalty
Hart County’s State Senator, Steve Meredith of Grayson County, has once again sponsored a bill to abolish the death penalty in Kentucky. Senate Bill 45 aims to replace the death penalty with life in prison without parole. After multiple unsuccessful attempts in previous sessions, Meredith hopes the bill can push through both sessions this year. He says his passion for this bill stems from his pro-life beliefs. He says his faith wouldn’t allow him to take anyone’s life, even if they had taken a life. He also cites a concern regarding wrongful convictions. It is estimated that as many as 4/100 death row inmates are innocent. Kentucky’s most recent execution was in 2008. Executions in the state remain on hold because of court orders issued in 2010 by Franklin Circuit Court Judge Philip Shepherd.
Wednesday, February 8th, 2023
Wrecks Block Roads
Two traffic crashes blocked roads in Hart County Tuesday. Just after lunch, a truck turned over on Priceville Road (KY 728) near Wheeler Mill Road (KY 694). Cleanup partially blocked traffic for about three hours. Around 6pm, a vehicle collided with a utility pole just south of Rowletts on US 31W, pulling lines down onto the roadway. Cleanup and utility work cleared the scene around 10pm and the road reopened.
Wednesday, February 8th, 2023
High School Basketball Ticker
In high school basketball from Tuesday night, the Lady Raiders were defeated by the Lady Hornets of Metcalfe County, 57-40 while the Raiders defeated the Hornets in the second game of the varsity double header, 72-66. Caverna’s Colonels traveled to Somerset Christian and won, 84-68.
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023
New ownership of Franklin Drive-In
Owners of the Franklin Drive-In announced Monday the Simpson County venue is being sold and they do not expect the new property owner to continue operation. The ownership has been the same for the past 33 years since being purchased from the original drive-in owners who built the venue in the late 1960s. In their decision to sell, they cite increased traffic noise and light pollution, making enjoyable viewing more challenging for moviegoers. They also say first-run movies going directly to homes via streaming is making it more difficult to consistently draw viable audiences. A Facebook post thanks former patrons for their support.
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023
City of Clarkson to receive road resurfacing funds
The City of Clarkson is getting just over $97 Thousand in discretionary funding from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The money will be used for resurfacing of just over a half-mile of city streets, including Leslie Court, Leigh Avenue and Laura Lane. Requests were made to the Cabinet’s Department of Rural and Municipal Aid and approved this week. The city is responsible for administering contracts for the work.
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023
Greensburg man arrested on drug charges
A Greensburg man has been arrested following an indictment on drug related charges. Police located 44-year-old James Thomas at a location on West Columbia Avenue just after 1am Sunday. He is charged with possession of Hydrocodone and for not having a prescription controlled substance in its proper container. Thomas was taken to Taylor County Detention Center.
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023
Indiana man arrested in Leitchfield
An Indiana man tried to pass counterfeit money in Leitchfield over the weekend. Police responded to Five Star just before 2am Saturday where 28-year-old Aaron Cummings handed over a fake $20 bill. The clerk refused and Cummings left the store. Police stopped him and arrested him on the square after finding counterfeit currency in his possession. In ID check revealed warrants for failure to appear out of another county. Aaron Cummings is charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument. A juvenile was also in his car resulting in a charge on unlawful transaction with a minor. He was taken to Grayson County Detention Center.
Monday, February 6th, 2023
High School Basketball Recap And Look Ahead
Friday night, the Lady Raiders of Hart County defeated the Lady Dragons of Green County, 54-53 to snap a three-game skid while the Raiders lost to the Dragons, 80-63. Hart County’s girls and boys travel to Fort Knox tonight for a varsity double header. Our coverage begins at 5:15 with tip off of the girls game set for 5:30
The Lady Colonels lost the first game of a double header against LaRue County Friday night, 52-38. The Colonels lost 64-45. The Lady Colonels are in action tonight hosting Edmonson County. Caverna’s boys will be in action tomorrow night as they travel to Somerset Christian.
Monday, February 6th, 2023
Shooting Death Case Will Be Handed To Grand Jury
Grayson County’s Grand Jury will decide whether or not to indict a man who shot and killed another man who pulled a knife last week. Identities from the Thursday incident have been released. The man with the gun is identified as 42-year-old Michael Baker. The man with the knife is identified as 46-year-old Benjamin Vibbert. The two neighbors from the northwestern Grayson County Community of Short Creek had been in an argument involving a dog. Vibbert died at the scene. Baker went back to his residence after the shooting and waited for police to arrive, at which time he was taken into custody.
Monday, February 6th, 2023
Arrests In Greensburg
Greensburg Police arrested a man Thursday on an active warrant. Officers found Christopher Reynolds at his residence on Henry Street just before 9pm and placed him in custody. Reynolds is wanted for failure to pay fines related to a burglary in Taylor County. He was taken to Taylor County Detention Center.
Wednesday, Greensburg Police answered a DUI complaint and arrested 30-year-old Brent Lee of Greensburg. He was stopped on US 68 just before 3pm. Complete charges include operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a substance, driving on a DUI suspended license, having no registration plates, having no registration receipt, having improper equipment on his vehicle, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was taken to Taylor County Detention Center.
Monday, February 6th, 2023
Porch Thefts Continue To Be A Problem
Porch bandits continue to be a problem for residents. The Hardin County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a man seen on security camera video from the Cecilia area. He is shown taking packages off of a front porch Sunday afternoon at a home on Franklin Crossroads. Photos are posted on the Hardin County Sheriff’s Department Facebook page. Anyone with information that may help lead investigators to the suspect is asked to call the department at 270-765-5133.
Friday, February 3rd, 2023
Kentucky State Police Investigate Shooting Death in Grayson County
On Thursday, Feb. 2nd, at approximately 10:39 a.m., Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 4 received a call from the Grayson Co. Sheriff’s Office requesting assistance in investigating a shooting that had occurred near the 100 block of Keith’s Crossing in the Short Creek community of Grayson Co.
The preliminary investigation revealed a confrontation occurred between neighbors over a dog; 42-year-old Michael Baker, of Falls of Rough, and an adult male victim. At some point during the confrontation, Baker shot the victim who was later pronounced deceased at the scene by the Grayson Co. Coroner’s Office. The victim’s body was taken to the Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office in Louisville for an autopsy. The victim’s name is being withheld at this time until notification of next of kin. The case will later be turned over to the Grayson Co. Grand Jury.
Friday, February 3rd, 2023
Traffic Offences Lead To Drug Charges
A man stopped by police in Brownsville for traffic violations also faces drug charges. Thursday, 24-year-old Ethan Ferguson was taken into custody and booked on charges of no registration plate, operating on a suspended or revoked license, failure to maintain insurance, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Ferguson was transported to Hart County Jail.
Friday, February 3rd, 2023
Bonnieville Man Booked On Drug Charges
The Hart County Sheriff's Department arrested a Bonnieville man on multiple drug charges Thursday. Records indicate 55-year-old Roger Philpott was taken to Hart County Jail and booked on charges of trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of PCP and for buying and/or possessing drug paraphernalia.
Friday, February 3rd, 2023
Horse Cave Gets Grant To Maintain Safety
Mayor Randall Curry says Kentucky League of Cities has given Horse Cave funding to maintain safety. A total of $3,000 is awarded to the city. KLC members receive these funds for various programs and services that reduce liability. Curry says the money will be used on a discretionary basis. He says road safety cones, worker personal protection equipment and trainings are among examples of items to be purchased.
Since 1999, KLC has awarded more than $5.5 million state-wide in liability and safety grants.
Services provided by KLC Insurance help members increase public safety with proactive programs along with affordable liability, property, workers’ compensation and other municipal insurance products. In addition to insurance, Kentucky League of Cities offers employee benefits programs, legislative advocacy, financial and municipal law services, training, community development and other resources.
Friday, February 3rd, 2023
Friday Night High School Sports Ticker
It's a big district night as Hart County's girls and boys travel to Green County for a varsity basketball double header. The Lady Raiders tip-off at 5:30 followed by the Raiders around 7pm. Our coverage begins at 5:15 here on WLOC Sports.
For Caverna, the Lady Colonels and Colonels host LaRue County with tip off of the girls game set for 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 2nd, 2023
$3 Million Water Treatment Company To Locate In Leitchfield
A water treatment company is locating in Leitchfield. Water Solutions Unlimited Inc. (WSU) will create eight on-site jobs and four remote positions. During the announcement Wednesday, county officials said the new facility will increase the capacity to blend and manufacture chemicals needed to combat dirty water and corrosion. The Camby, Indiana based company also sells phosphates and other chemicals which improve water quality.
Thursday, February 2nd, 2023
Police Investigating Lake Community Break-Ins
Police are looking for a suspect in multiple break-ins from Saturday and Sunday in Edmonson County. The sheriff's department has posted surveillance footage of one instance on their Facebook page. Security cameras from Salings Grocery on Nolin Dam Road show the individual who was driving a silver 2014 model Ford Flex which is stolen from Grayson County. Investigators believe the man may have fled to Tennessee. Other break-in locations are reported in the Cave Hollow Bay area. Anyone with information which may be helpful with the investigation is asked to call the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office at 270-597-2729.
Thursday, February 2nd, 2023
Man In Hart County Arrested During Domestic Incident
A Horse Cave man is charged with domestic assault. Police arrested 47-year-old Christopher Bath Wednesday night. He was taken to Hart County Jail where he was also booked on a charge of being a persistent felony offender and for non-payment of court costs, fines or fees. Jail records show a $50,000 bond and a court appearance set for Monday morning.
Thursday, February 2nd, 2023
Hart County Basketball Homecoming
Basketball Homecoming was Wednesday night at Hart County High School. The Raiders defeated Nelson County 61-48 to improve to 10-9 on the season. The Lady Raiders were defeated by Nelson County 63-44 and fall to 9-10 on the season.
At half-time of the boys game, homecoming court ceremonies were held. The 2023 Hart County High School Basketball Homecoming King is Keaton Walters and the queen is Kenly Christy. Homecoming Prince is Clark Rexroat and Homecoming Princess is Dea Bradley.
Thursday, February 2nd, 2023
Rescheduled game for Hart vs Larue
Hart County will host Larue County Monday, February 13th, in a girl/boy double header. Studio 101 will have live coverage of both games starting at 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday, February 1st, 2023
Man Charged In Animal Cruelty Case
Kentucky State Police say a Hardin County man shot and killed 12 puppies. A citation charges 27-year-old Tristan Hollin of cruelty to animals and tampering with physical evidence. Friday, officers responded to a residence on Dry Ridge Road in Eastview after witnesses reported Hollin talking about killing the animals. The animals’ owner, who went to the residence, told troopers there was a large amount of blood in an outbuilding on the property. After obtaining a search warrant, troopers investigated the outbuilding which appeared to be an animal pen, finding blood and three puppies in a container. They also observed a fresh pile of dirt. The other nine puppies had been buried. Tristan Hollin was located in bedroom of the residence and admitted shooting the animals. He was taken into custody and remains jailed at Hardin County Detention center. He is also charged with a probation violation as a felon. A court appearance is scheduled for February 3rd.
Wednesday, February 1st, 2023
Teen Kills Stepfather
Authorities in Grayson County say a 15-year-old killed his stepfather. Deputies arrived Monday night at a location on Bradley Bend Road where they found a man stabbed in the back with a large knife. The victim is identified as 38-year-old Timothy Higdon. He was bleeding from his torso and was transported to Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center. After being stabilized, Higdon was sent to University of Louisville Hospital where he died a short time later. In addition to murder, the juvenile is charged with assault and tampering with physical evidence. The juvenile is currently incarcerated at Warren County Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
Wednesday, February 1st, 2023
Warrants Discovered During Traffic Stop
A Greensburg traffic stop early Monday resulted in the driver’s arrest on multiple warrants. Police identified 28-year-old Shelbie Rowland after being pulled over on Main Street. Warrants for failure to appear include charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Rowland was taken to Taylor County Detention Center.
Wednesday, February 1st, 2023
Hart County Homecoming Set For Tonight
After being canceled Tuesday night due to inclement weather, basketball homecoming is set for tonight at Hart County High School in a varsity double header against Nelson County. The Raiders play first at 5:30 followed by the Lady Raiders. Homecoming ceremonies will be held at half time of the boys game. Coverage here on WLOC Sports begins at 5:15.
Tuesday, January 31st, 2023
Sentencing Finalized In 2019 Sexual Assault Case
William Kyle Gardner is set to serve 17 years in prison. We last updated you on the former school teacher’s sexual abuse case back in September, when he entered a guilty plea to charges of first-degree unlawful transaction with a minor, tampering with a witness and prohibited use of electronic communication to procure a minor for sexual activity. At that time, prosecution recommended the 17-year-sentence along with a $1,000 fine and five years of conditional release. When the plea was entered, prosecution also made a recommendation to limit parole eligibility until Gardner serves 85% of his sentence. The case has been active for over three years. In November 2019, Gardner, who was 27 at the time, was indicted for sexual encounters which occurred between August and October earlier that year with a 13-year-old female. In July of 2020, he was arrested again for encounters with the girl after bringing her to a Motel in Horse Cave. He had been released on a $75,000 bond three months before the second arrest.
Tuesday, January 31st, 2023
Convicted Felon Arrested After Domestic Assault
Police in Glasgow responded to a domestic violence call Sunday along East Wayne Street. When they arrived, officers spoke with a female victim with visible injuries. She claims she was assaulted by 55-year-old Jamie Allen Vaughn. Police located a handgun at the residence they say belongs to Vaughn. He has a prior felony conviction. Jamie Allen Vaughn was taken to Barren County Detention Center and booked on charges of domestic violence assault and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. He is scheduled to appear in court February 6th.
Tuesday, January 31st, 2023
Police Searching For Fuel Thieves
Police in Horse Cave are asking for help locating suspects in the theft of diesel fuel from Daily Mart, located on the eastern side of town along KY 218. A notice from the department says around 11:30 Sunday evening, two vehicles associated with the theft were captured on store surveillance footage. One of these trucks appears to be a two-tone F-350 flatbed and the other appears to be a dark-colored Ram dually. Pictures are posted on the Horse Cave Police Department’s Facebook page. Anyone with information is asked to call them at 270-786-4357.
Monday, January 30th, 2023
High School Sports Ticker
Friday night, Caverna's girls lost to Thomas Nelson, 53-27 and the boys lost to Bethlehem 64-58.
On the schedule tonight, Hart County and Larue County boys and girls basketball games have been cancelled.
Monday, January 30th, 2023
Inmate Sought After Walking Off Detail
Kentucky State Police and other local law enforcement agencies are searching for a Hart County inmate who was assigned to work release at Hart County Animal Shelter. A release says 29-year-old Abdullah Qasem, described as a white male, approximately 6' 2" and approximately 250 pounds walked away just before 8am Saturday. A release from the jail says officials believe Qasem may be headed toward Lexington. He was last observed wearing blue jeans and a green animal shelter hoodie. Anyone with a tip should contact law enforcement.
Monday, January 30th, 2023
EPO Violation Investigation Results In Drug Charges
Police in Leitchfield were called to a residence on Shauna Drive for a possible emergency protective order violation. When they arrived early Wednesday morning, a resident told them 27-year-old Dustin Davis tried to force his way in. He left the scene before officers arrived. Police located a loaded rifle and shotgun in a garage but were unable to locate another shotgun described by the resident. Davis was located a short time later at an apartment complex on Thomas drive sitting in a chair. A baggie was observed next to him containing Oxycodone, Xanax and Ambien. Dustin Davis was arrested and charged with multiple counts of possession of a controlled substance and for not having a prescription controlled substance in its proper container. He was booked at Grayson County Detention Center.
Monday, January 30th, 2023
Wanted Man Arrested In Greensburg
Thursday evening, Greensburg Police arrested a man on a warrant. A release from the department says 33-year-old Andrew Hahn was taken into custody on charges of failure to appear, operating on a suspended or revoked license, disregarding a stop sign and failure to produce proof of insurance. Hahn was taken to Taylor County Detention Center.
Monday, January 30th, 2023
Second Juvenile Detention Center Incident In Less Than A Week
Three juveniles attacked a youth worker over the weekend at Warren County Juvenile Detention center. The incident marks the second in less than a week at the facility. After the attack Saturday evening, involved inmates barricaded themselves inside an office, locking the door and blocking it with a filing cabinet. Kentucky State Police and Warren County Regional Jail Critical Emergency Response Team members were called for assistance and resolved the situation without force. Juveniles involved were not injured in Saturday’s incident. Those involved are 16-years-old and are incarcerated on charges of murder, robbery and trafficking. Additional charges will be added. Due to these instances, the facility is operating under controlled confinement, with movement inside the facility being limited. In the previous incident on January 23rd which was also resolved without injury, several juvenile offenders orchestrated an attack on staff.
Friday, January 27th, 2023
Friday Sports Ticker
In high school basketball Friday night, Caverna's Boys travel to Bethlehem for a junior varsity/varsity matchup. Catch the Colonels varsity game here on WLOC. Coverage begins at 7:15 p.m. central from Bardstown.
Hart County girls and boys are off until Monday, when the Lady Raiders and Raiders host Larue County in a varsity double header which is rescheduled from a cancellation earlier in the season.
Friday, January 27th, 2023
Joint funeral for two involved in falling sign incident and investigation update
Joint funeral services are Friday for a wife and husband, 72-year-old Lynn Curtis and 77-year-old Gene Curtis, both of Columbia. Grissom Martin Funeral Home is conducting arrangements with burial to follow in Columbia Cemetery. They were passengers in the car crushed by a falling restaurant sign in Elizabethtown last week. Lynn passed away shortly after the Thursday incident and Gene passed away Monday. The city of Elizabethtown has referred media to Elizabethtown Police since they are actively investigating the tragedy. Police are still citing an open investigation. The toppled high-mast sign has resulted in questions about responsibility of design and maintenance of such structures. City ordinances typically deal with height, proximity and other similar characteristics regulation but as with other structures, ,maintenance responsibility lies with property owners. A spokesperson for the4 International Sign Association, a trade group representing businesses with on premise commercial signage, says such signs are generally safe and are able to withstand extremely active weather conditions with very rare instances reported such as the situation in Elizabethtown. They are designed, engineered and constructed specifically for these types of installations. A family member believes negligence of sign maintenance is involved according to an interview given to a Louisville TV station, though the family member's claim of a "missing bolt" (for now) is unsubstantiated. A construction contractor says it would be very difficult to tell (at a glance from the ground and based on the impact damage of the sign" if a bolt was missing. The contractor says it will take specific and specialized investigation of remaining components and materials to confirm why failure of the structure occurred.
Friday, January 27th, 2023
Historic Bank Location Closing
The staple of a neighboring community will be closing its doors later this year. Magnolia Bank announced closure of the financial inst6itution's 1919 charter location with a planned phase out. The bank's facility in Magnolia (for which the institution is named) will cease operations after May 31st forcing it's local customers to visit other Magnolia Bank branches to conduct in-person business. As part of the phase out process, beginning February 1st, reduced weekday hours of operation will be 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern. The location will be closed from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern for lunch. A statement from the bank's board of directors says the decision to close the location is not made lightly, citing a reduction of in-person business, increased use of electronic banking options and staffing challenges among top contributing factors of inability to sustain successful operation. They say current staff will have the option of moving to other branches. Customers with a safe deposit box at the Magnolia Banking Center will be contacted about relocating contents. There is no action required by account holders. An online plea is being made by some customers, urging those who want the location to remain open, to contact the institution's top officers. Magnolia Bank opened September 29th, 1919 in the original 500-square-foot building after 28 men and women from the community combined to invest $15,000 and charter the institution. The Magnolia location was expanded in 1981 with the opening of the first Hodgenville branch. Since then, branches expanded into Hardin County and the institution currently has mortgage lending and commercial leasing offices throughout the United States.
Friday, January 27th, 2023
Edmonson County Still Working Toward Jail Project
At this week’s Edmonson County Fiscal Court meeting, members discussed updates to a proposed regional jail for the county. The proposed partnership is a cooperative effort with Butler and Ohio Counties. Edmonson County currently utilizes Hart County jail for inmates at a rate of $45 per day per inmate at an average of around $25,000 per month according to budget numbers released by Edmonson County officials in 2022. The annual agreement between these two counties was renewed in August but financial benefits Hart County receives would end with the annual expiration upon completion of a regional facility. While Edmonson County’s Fiscal Court agreed Hart County Jail is the most efficient option over other neighboring county facilities, the opportunity to secure grant funding and house federally funded prisoners in a new regional facility makes sense over continually paying $300,000 each year to outsource Edmonson County’s jail needs. At Edmonson County Fiscal Court’s meeting Monday night, a consultant with their Regional Jail Authority said a location search continues with attention still focused on the former juvenile justice camp just off I-165 (formerly Natcher Parkway). The location is no longer open and is owned by the state. It is considered surplus property. Contact has been made with the governor’s office with a request for the state to donate the property. The consultant says there is a high level of optimism. The Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet and the governor’s office are in favor of working out details with the Regional Jail Authority but there are a few hurdles to overcome. The consultant says visiting other facilities is one of the next steps as officials begin comparing and deciding on a new facility concept. A formal timetable for moving forward on a regional jail is still premature.
Thursday, January 26th, 2023
High School Basketball Sports Ticker
Hart County vs. Bethlehem game has been canceled for Friday night.
Caverna Boys will play at Bethlehem Friday night in a JV/Varsity contest. Studio 101 will be broadcasting the boys varsity game starting with the pregame show at 7:15 p.m.
Thursday, January 26th, 2023
Shoplifter Served Warrant And Found In Possession Of Drugs
Hodgenville Police served a warrant Tuesday resulting in additional charges following the discovery of drugs. Erin Booker was taken into custody for shoplifting and when jailed, a white substance along with a dollar bill and straw were found in her possession. She is booked at LaRue County Detention Center on the warrant and charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and promoting contraband.
Thursday, January 26th, 2023
Greensburg Police Make Weekend Arrests
Greensburg Police arrested a Hodgenville man Saturday on a LaRue County warrant for avoiding supervision. Around 4pm, officers located 24-year-old Dillon Carlile at a residence on Legion Park Road and placed him under arrest. Charges include domestic violence assault with minor injury and strangulation. Carlile was taken to Taylor County Detention Center.
On Sunday, Greensburg Police arrested 29-year-old Jonathan Gaskins of Greensburg. He was taken into custody around 6pm at a location on Scottsville Street and is charged with violation of an Emergency Protective/Domestic Violence Order. Gaskins was jailed at Taylor County Detention Center.
Thursday, January 26th, 2023
Hardin County Man Strangles Mother And Damages Home
A Hardin County man is charged in the strangling of his mother. Police say 25-year-old Michael Nisbett of Rineyville also caused significant damage to her home after she found needles which are suspected in being used for injection of steroids. Nisbett destroyed two televisions, the front door, a kitchen sink and cabinetry at the residence. He became irate when she asked him to leave the home following discovery of these needles. Michael Nisbett faces charges of first-degree strangulation, fourth-degree assault, possession of anabolic steroids and first-degree criminal mischief. He is jailed at Hardin County Detention Center.
Thursday, January 26th, 2023
Governor Appoints Locals To Commissions And Councils
Statewide Council and commission appointments announced this week by Governor Andy Beshear include two local residents. Gregory Cecil is appointed to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission. His term will run through December 31st of 2025. Mr. Cecil is from Munfordville and is currently the principal of Hart County High School.
LaDonna Rogers is appointed to the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. Her term will run through December 31st of 2028. Ms. Rogers is from Glasgow and is currently the executive vice president of engagement and culture at TJ Samson Community Hospital.
Wednesday, January 25th, 2023
Sports Ticker
In Tuesday night Basketball, Caverna traveled to LaRue County for a varsity double header. The Lady Colonels lost 63-43 and the Colonels lost 61-46.
Hart County's girls and boys traveled to Taylor County. The Lady Raiders lost 55-41 and the Raiders lost 62-52.
In the Lady Raiders' game, Dea Bradley scored 21, putting her in the 2000 points club at Hart County. Congrats, Dea!
Wednesday, January 25th, 2023
Officers Assaulted Responding To Restaurant Customer Dispute
Glasgow officers were assaulted in an incident Tuesday at Little Caesar’s Pizza. Police responded to the restaurant just after 3:00 p.m. during a dispute between a customer and employees. The customer, identified as Ryan Woodard physically confronted officers requiring two of them to be treated at T J Samson Community Hospital. Woodard was booked at Barren County Detention Center on charges of robbery, resisting arrest, assault of police officers, disorderly conduct and menacing.
Wednesday, January 25th, 2023
Student Tells Others Of Plan To Bring Gun To School
Police received report Tuesday afternoon of a seventh-grade student telling classmates of plans to bring a firearm to school and shoot other students at Bluegrass Middle School in Elizabethtown. Officers were dispatched to the school after the suspect student discussed plans on a bus ride home. Police talked with witnesses and took the juvenile suspect into custody on a charge of terroristic threatening. The school issued a one-call to parents confirming the situation and providing assurance it is safe to conduct classes today (Wednesday). A statement from the principal notes appreciation to students for reporting the threat immediately to a trusted adult rather than going to social media. Officials say this approach allowed for a thorough, concise and complete investigation.
Wednesday, January 25th, 2023
Man Enters Store Pointing Gun
A man walked into a convenience store carrying an AR15, pointing the weapon at the store’s owner and others on Friday. The Grayson County Sheriff’s Department was called to Opa’s Market on US 62 between Leitchfield and Elizabethtown around Noon. When officers arrived, the owner said the suspect, later identified as 31-year-old Joshua Barefoot, was talking without making sense. The owner provided police with video surveillance which confirmed the description of Barefoot’s actions. Joshua Barefoot was arrested around 2:30 at the Elizabethtown Police Department and then taken to Grayson County Detention Center where he is booked on charges of first-degree wanton endangerment.
Tuesday, January 24th, 2023
Sports Ticker
Hart County’s Raiders picked up a win at Meade County Monday night, 65-49. The boys are back in action tonight in a double header with the girls at Taylor County. Our coverage begins at 5:15 with tip off at 5:30 here on WLOC Sports.
Caverna is in action tonight in a district girls/boys double header at LaRue County with tip off set for 5:30 central in Hodgenville.
Tuesday, January 24th, 2023
Truck Reported Stolen
Police in LaRue County are looking for a vehicle reported stolen. The sheriff’s department says the white, 1999, Chevy Dually with a flatbed was taken from a location on Jericho Road. Anyone with information is asked to call the department at 270-358-3120. A picture of the vehicle is posed on the LaRue County Sheriff’s Facebook page.
Tuesday, January 24th, 2023
Monday Crashes Block Traffic
Emergency responders worked two crashes Monday, each blocking traffic during the afternoon rush. A truck and trailer hauling heavy equipment overturned near 2300 Raider Hollow Road around 1pm causing a detour for those traveling between Munfordville and Priceville. The scene cleared around 6pm. A crash occurred on US 31W just south of Rowletts around 4:00 p.m., blocking that road for a short time, also. Names of operators involved have not been officially released.
Tuesday, January 24th, 2023
ATVs Stolen From Parks & Rec
Police in Glasgow are investigating the theft of two ATVs owned by Barren County Parks and Recreation from a garage at Jackie Browning Park. Both vehicles were taken last Wednesday. County officials are installing surveillance in the park. They say locks were recently changed at the garage. Based on preliminary investigation, it is believed the vehicles were driven away. Anyone with information regarding the theft and location of these ATVs is asked to contact Glasgow Police at 270-651-6165.
Tuesday, January 24th, 2023
Man From Car Crushed By Falling Sign Dies
The husband of a woman fatally injured when a falling sign struck the car in which they were passengers has died. A family member tells us 77-year-old Lloyd “Gene” Curtis of Columbia passed away early Monday morning following the incident and complications from recent heart surgery. His wife, Lillian “Lynn” Curtis, died in a Louisville hospital shortly after the high-mast sign located at Denny’s Restaurant in Elizabethtown toppled and fell on them last Thursday during high winds. The Curtis’ daughter, Mary Graham was driving the late model Dodge Dart in the parking lot between Denny’s and White Castle as the vehicle was struck. Graham was also injured and hospitalized but has been released and is recuperating at home. Funeral arrangements for both Lynn and Gene Curtis are incomplete but are being handled by Grissom-Martin Funeral Home of Columbia.
Monday, January 23rd, 2023
Suspect Sought In
Trailer And Off-Road Vehicle Theft
Elizabethtown Police continue investigating the theft of an enclosed trailer and off-road vehicle from last week. A suspect was identified with tips from the public after pictures were posted on social media. Investigators have secured a warrant for 44-year-old Kenneth Wayne Carnell. They are asking anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts or the location of the trailer and UTV to contact Hardin County Crime Stoppers at 270-765-4125. The trailer is 18’ and grey. The UTV is a blue 2021 Kawasaki Teryx4. Again that number is 270-765-4125.
Monday, January 23rd, 2023
Neighboring Schools On Soft Lockdown Friday
Two schools in neighboring counties were placed on soft lockdowns Friday, each for a different reason. Glasgow High School officials say a student medical emergency and resulting confusion, concern and anxiety were reasons for their protocol activation just after the beginning of the school day. Officials say students were not in any immediate danger. In Edmonson County, Brownsville City Police, the sheriff’s department and state police conducted a random drug search resulting in a soft lockdown. Officers and six K-9 units searched hallways and the parking lot for illegal substances and paraphernalia. Administrators were made aware of the search a short time beforehand, but staff and teachers along with students were unaware until officers arrived. Students were asked to place backpacks in the hall and return to class as the soft lockdown began. After the search, law enforcement officials announced no drugs or paraphernalia were found.
Monday, January 23rd, 2023
Weekend Sports Recap
Hart County High School Wrestling competed Saturday, winning 3rd place at Thomas Nelson. Congratulations to the Raiders.
Hart County High School's Winter Guard competed Saturday at Mt. Juliet High School in Tennessee. The guard placed 6th out of 12 in their class.
In Friday night 18th District Basketball, Caverna's Lady Colonels lost to Green County 65-26 while the Colonels won game two of the double header 75-48. Hart County paid a visit to Hodgenville to take on LaRue County. The girls game was a victory for the Lady Raiders, 60-58 while the Raiders were on the losing end of a 69-40 final score.
Saturday night on the hardwood, Caverna's girls and boys traveled to Louisville to take on Christian Educational Consortium. The Lady Colonels lost, 51-46 and the Colonels won, 111-55.
Monday night: Hart County's boys travel to Meade County for a JV/varsity matchup. The JV tip is set for 5:30 central with the varsity game to follow around 7:00 p.m.
Monday, January 23rd, 2023
New Chick-fil-A Location Officially Announced
A second Chick-fil-A is coming to Elizabethtown and it will be located at the I-65 Exit 94 interchange. The ground where Ryan’s was previously located will be developed for the restaurant. The location will be more convenient for non-locals who are traveling through. The Chick-fil-A location currently open to the north of Towne Mall near Best Buy is not quickly accessible for anyone having to travel through Dixie Highway traffic or getting off the interstate. The chain, which is known for their efficient drive-thru process, says the new Elizabethtown restaurant will be a prototype with the company’s latest technologies. Developers say the location will be one of the largest in the country. They say it will be able to handle even more drive-thru traffic than the Dixie Highway location and will feature ample parking for dine-in customers which is often limited in other stores throughout the chain. To put some numbers in perspective with how busy the Dixie Highway location is, around 200 vehicles per hour are served during peak traffic, compared with the industry average of 65 vehicles per hour. The company expects to hire around 130 employees to staff the location with 15 of those being leadership positions. The announcement has been at least five years in the making, with design and property searches being thoroughly evaluated. Chick-fil-A expects to open the new Elizabethtown store in spring of 2024.
Monday, January 23rd, 2023
Sunday Burglary Results In Injury To Residents
Officers with the LaRue County Sheriff’s Department responded to a burglary in progress on Tanner Road early Sunday. After arrival, they determined two male suspects approached the residence and began beating on a door. A male resident opened the door and was punched in the face by the first suspect. The second suspect entered and also assaulted the male resident along with a female resident. The first suspect is identified as 44-year-old Thomas Heath of Hodgenville. The second suspect is identified as 38-year-old James Hargis of Somerset. Both men are charged with burglary and assault.
Friday, January 20th, 2023
Hart County Lady Raiders playing Saturday
Hart County Varsity Girls will entertain Russellville this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Hart County. WLOC will have the live broadcast beginning at 1:45 p.m.
Friday, January 20th, 2023
Domestic disturbance arrest in Hodgenville
Wednesday night, Hodgenville Police answered a domestic disturbance call on Kirkpatrick Avenue. Investigating officers determined Tori Stinnett had been in an argument and struck the victim with her vehicle. She had also purposely damaged the victim’s vehicle. Stinnett is charged with wanton endangerment, domestic assault and criminal mischief. During the response, police discovered Danion Lyvers had an outstanding warrant through Jefferson County District Court for failure to appear. He was arrested and served the warrant.
Friday, January 20th, 2023
Police locate stolen vehicle in Breckinridge County
Hodgenville Police responded to the report of a stolen vehicle Wednesday from a residence on Wood Lane. The theft happened overnight and the vehicle was unlocked with keys inside it at the time. Officials in Breckinridge County located the vehicle later in the day. No suspects have been identified. Police remind residents to not leave valuables in open sight and to lock unattended vehicles.
Friday, January 20th, 2023
Adair County woman died; two others injured
An Adair County woman is dead and two others injured after a Denny’s restaurant sign crushed a car Thursday afternoon in Elizabethtown. The sign toppled from the high-mast post located along US 62 just off the I-65 interchange at Exit 94. All of the vehicle’s occupants had to be cut out by emergency responders. The deceased passenger, identified as 72-year-old Lillian Curtis, passed away due to head trauma after being transported to University of Louisville Hospital. Her husband, Lloyd Curtis (who was also a passenger) and their daughter, Mary Graham (who was driving the late model Dodge Dart), were taken to Baptist Health Hardin with less severe injuries. The family was returning to Columbia from Louisville after Mr. Curtis’s treatment for complications of recent heart surgery. The car was traveling through the parking lot between Denny’s and White Castle as the sign fell. Winds were gusting to near 50mph at the time. While the long-standing sign has endured higher gusts, meteorologists note the whipping characteristic of winds Thursday was extreme. Police and city officials are investigating the incident and reviewing sign permit details.
Thursday, January 19th, 2023
Hart County Fiscal Court meeting
THE HART COUNTY FISCAL COURT MET THURSDAY MORNING IN THE COURTROOM. AFTER JUDGE EX. JOE CHOATE CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER, BRO. ROBBIE WARD PASTOR OF PLEASANT VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH, OPENED THE MEETING WITH PRAYER.
COMMITTEE REPORTS WERE GIVEN INCLUDING JAIL REPORT GIVEN BY JAILER ISRAEL BERGENSON STATING THERE WAS A TOTAL OF 207 IN THE COUNTY JAIL.
SHERIFF JEFF WILSON STATED KEVIN PICKETT HAS
BEEN HIRED AS SRO AT CUB RUN SCHOOL AND BRIAN TENNYSON WILL ATTEND POLICE
ACADEMY AT THE END OF JANUARY.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WAS APPROVED BY THE COURT: BUDGET AND BANK TRANSFERS, 1st
READING ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING CODES ON ALL RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS INCLUDED
THOSE LOCATED ON FARM, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SHERIFF'S 2021 FEE ACCOUNT AUDIT, FELICIA
SHELTON 4th QUARTER CLERK SETTLEMENT, RESOLUTION AMERICAN RESCUE
PLAN ACT, APPLY FOR 2022 EMA PROGRAM GRANTS, REAPPOINT PAT TUCKER TO GRVWD BOARD ENDING 2/2027, PURCHASE 12K DUALLY PINTLE TRAILER FOR ROAD DEPARTMENT, DISSOLVED ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND ADVERTISE TO HIRE OCCUPATIONAL TAX ADMINISTRATOR, AND APPOINTED KATE KENNY, RICKEY ALVEY, JUDGE JOE CHOATE AS
HIRING COMMITTEE.
THE COURT'S NEXT MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY,
FEBRUARY 16th, AT 9 AM IN THE COURTROOM.
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Thursday, January 19th, 2023
Domestic Assault Arrest
Greensburg Police arrested a man Sunday after a request for assistance at a location on Buckner Hill Road. Just before 10pm, an officer responded and placed 23-year-old Michael Artist in custody on a charge of 4th degree domestic violence assault with no visible injury. He was taken to Taylor County Detention Center.
Thursday, January 19th, 2023
DUI Arrest
Greensburg Police made a traffic stop just after 7am Monday on Campbellsville Road where the driver was found to be under the influence of an intoxicating substance. As a result, 41-year-old Contessa Abbott is also charged with reckless driving, failure to produce insurance, failure to produce a registration receipt and failure to notify the division of licensing of an address change. She was taken to Taylor County Detention Center.
Thursday, January 19th, 2023
Burglary And Drug Arrest
A Canmer man is in jail after being arrested by the Hart County Sheriff’s Department on Monday. Charges against 27-year-old Jacob Richardson include burglary second-degree, burglary third-degree and possession of methamphetamine. He was taken to Hart County Jail and booked with a $30,000 combined bond. Richardson appears in court on Monday.
Thursday, January 19th, 2023
Passenger Drives Away During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop by Hodgenville Police Tuesday night resulted in the arrest of a passenger. Just after 10pm, an officer pulled over Kristopher Riggs of Buffalo. An ID check came back with Riggs having a suspended license. A report from police says Riggs became uncooperative and a female passenger, identified as Kailey Maulden of Magnolia positioned herself into the driver’s seat and drove away. After a pursuit, Maulden stopped at a location in Buffalo and was arrested on a charge of first-degree fleeing in a motor vehicle. Kristopher Riggs was released with a citation for driving on suspension. A third passenger in the vehicle was not charged and was released on-scene.
Wednesday, January 18th, 2023
High School Sports Ticker
In Tuesday night girls basketball action, Hart County’s Lady Raiders defeated North Hardin Christian, 68-11 while Caverna’s Lady Colonels lost to Russellville, 52-15. On the boys scoreboard, Hart County defeated Campbellsville, 54-50. Looking ahead, Friday night is a big district schedule. The Lady Raiders and Raiders travel to LaRue County while the Lady Colonels and Colonels host Green County.
Wednesday, January 18th, 2023
EPO Results In Drug Arrest
Officials with the sheriff’s department in Grayson County served an emergency protective order Monday and ended up making a drug arrest. Having been taken into custody and charged last month for assault and wanton endangerment, 45-year-old Barbara Carnes (who had not yet served the EPO) was spotted at a convenience store in Leitchfield. Contact was made with Carnes and a registration check revealed her vehicle ownership was not properly transferred. After Carnes declared possession of a marijuana pipe, consent was given to search the vehicle which resulted in officers finding methamphetamine, marijuana, pills and additional drug paraphernalia. Barbara Carnes was taken to Grayson County Detention Center and booked on drug charges and related registration offences along with violation of conditions of her recent release from jail.
Wednesday, January 18th, 2023
Glasgow Pursuit
A pursuit Sunday in Glasgow resulted in the arrest of a Cave City man. Police attempted to stop 29-year-old Aaron Clark along Grandview Avenue for driving with no headlights. Pursuit continued onto Saint Mary’s Court where Clark jumped out of his vehicle and then fled on foot. He entered a nearby home through a basement door and was apprehended leaving the residence. He was taken to Barren County Detention Center and booked on charges of speeding, failure to illuminate headlights, disregarding a stop sign, failure to signal, fleeing or evading police in a vehicle and on foot, burglary and operating a vehicle on a suspended or revoked license. He appears in court Thursday and again on Monday.
Wednesday, January 18th, 2023
Man Points Gun At Woman During Verbal Altercation
A man was arrested in Glasgow Monday after pointing a gun a woman. Officers responded to a location on Withers Street and discovered 57-year-old Jeffrey Coulter had been in an argument with the victim. Police searched the residence and located the weapon along with synthetic marijuana. Coulter was booked at Barren County Detention Center on charges of possession of synthetic drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, wanton endangerment and domestic violence assault with minor injury. He appears in court Thursday and again next Wednesday.
Tuesday, January 17th, 2023
Sports Ticker
The Hart County Raiders defeated Bullitt Central Monday night, 55-49.
Tonight, the Lady Raiders travel to North Hardin Christian for a varsity-only game at 5:30 Central, while the Raiders host Campbellsville for a junior varsity /varsity matchup. We'll begin coverage with the boys varsity broadcast at 6:45 from Hart County High School here on WLOC Sports.
Tuesday, January 17th, 2023
Fire Destroys Truck, Tractor And Other Equipment
A fire at a large barn destroyed a dump truck, tractor and other farm equipment in Grayson County over the weekend. Firefighters were called to a location along Grayson Springs Road on the east side of Leitchfield just before 11pm Saturday to find the structure completely engulfed. Cutting torch tanks inside the barn also exploded, elevating the threat to firefighters who were on-site around two hours. Officials say the fire started near a panel box and is likely related to electrical issues. There were no injuries but vehicles, equipment and the structure are a total loss.
Tuesday, January 17th, 2023
Shoplifter Caught On Camera
Police in Hodgenville arrested a woman for stealing merchandise Sunday. Officers were called to Walgreens on North Lincoln Boulevard and retrieved a picture of a suspect who took several items from the store without paying. A short time after posting the photo on social media, Erin Booker was identified and located with the help of several leads. Stolen items were recovered and returned to the store. Booker is charged with shoplifting.
Tuesday, January 17th, 2023
Elizabethtown Man Sentenced In Child Pornography Case
An Elizabethtown man who used the internet to send child pornography is now sentenced to more than a decade in federal prison. An undercover agent received pictures from 43-year-old Martin Hoag on two occasions. As a result of further investigation, pornography depicting a minor under the age of 12 was located on two separate hard drives. Hoag was sentenced to 12-and-a-half years in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for distribution and possession charges. In addition to the federal prison term, for which there is no parole possibility, Hoag will pay restitution to three victims in the amount of $3,000 each, a $15,000 special assessment and a $5,000 fine.
Monday, January 16th, 2023
Monday Sports Ticker
Recapping weekend high school basketball action, Hart County's girls were defeated Friday night by Bardstown, 67-51 and Caverna's boys were defeated by Washington County in the final of the 5th Region All "A" Classic, 56-45.
In Saturday wrestling action, Hart County finished with a 2-1 record on the day, earning the Raiders a 3rd place finish at sectionals, one place away from qualifying for the state dual tournament.
In action tonight on the basketball court, Hart County travels to Bullitt Central for a Junior Varsity/Varsity boys matchup. The varsity game will tip off around 7pm Central. Catch the game here on WLOC Sports with coverage beginning at 6:45 p.m.
Monday, January 16th, 2023
Two Caught Stealing Diesel By Manipulating Pump Computer
Two men from Jefferson County were arrested for stealing diesel fuel in Cecilia Thursday morning. An officer from the Hardin County Sheriff’s Department observed a vehicle parked at M & S Food Mart on Leitchfield Road. The driver is identified as Miguel Ginard and a passenger is identified as Sandy Aguilar. The vehicle was recognized as being involved in a prior incident involving the manipulation of a fuel pump and theft. The officer approached the vehicle which was at a diesel pump with Ginard pumping fuel. A check of the pump indicated the computer had an electronic device plugged into it. Approximately 96 gallons was unaccounted for according to inventory records. Video footage indicated a crowbar was used to break in the pump computer. A crowbar and other tools were found inside the vehicle’s cargo area. Both men were arrested and taken to Hardin County Detention Center and are scheduled to appear in court on February 3rd.
Monday, January 16th, 2023
Funerals Scheduled For Crash Victims
Funeral services have been scheduled for two Hart County men who died in a Friday crash on KY 90 just west of Glasgow. Brooks Funeral Home has published obituaries for 48-year-old Matthew Todd Webb and 37-year-old Matthew Shrock. A service for Shrock will be Tuesday at a family residence on Cave Hill Road and a service for Webb will be Thursday at the funeral home. Details will be aired with our obituary segment. The crash Friday also killed a 74-year-old man from Louisville who was driving a Chevrolet commercial vehicle which crossed the center line and collided head-on with the truck carrying Webb and Shrock. A preliminary report from Kentucky State Police does not indicate a reason for the cross-over. The investigation continues.
Monday, January 16th, 2023
Wife And Daughter Of Glasgow Man Charged In His Death
A Glasgow woman is now charged in her husband’s death along with the couples’ daughter. Police arrested 71-year-old Donna Logsdon Saturday on a
charge of murder. Police have been investigating the July 9th death of 75-year-old Michael Logsdon from last summer after suspicious evidence surfaced that his breathing machine had been tampered with, leading to asphyxia and suffocation. He suffered from ALS. Back on November 3rd, police arrested 45-year-old Cheryl Leighanne Bennett of Tennessee as a suspect. Bennett remained jailed at Barren County Detention Center with a $500,000 bond for about three weeks and was released on November 23rd. After being arrested Saturday, Donna Logsdon remains jailed at Barren County Detention Center with a $500,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court February 6th.
Friday, January 13th, 2023
High school basketball sports ticker
In Thursday's game, Hart County Boys defeated W. Ky. Trailblazers 63 to 43. Hart County's Clark Rexroat scored 24 points, while Joshua Dan Crump scored 11 points and had 12 rebounds.
Friday night, Hart County girls JV game has been canceled. Hart County Lady Raiders varsity team will entertain Bardstown at 6:00 p.m. WLOC will be broadcasting the game beginning with the pregame show at 5:45 p.m.
Also, Studio 101 will have play by play action of the Caverna Boys (#3 in the Region) at Ft. Knox as they play #4 Washington County in Round 3 of the All "A" Tournament at 7:30 p.m.
**The Caverna/Eminence Boys game scheduled for Saturday night has been canceled.
Friday, January 13th, 2023
Man arrested on strangulation charges
A Radcliff man was arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree strangulation. According to an arrest citation, 26-year-old Syi Wright was in a “verbal altercation” Wednesday with his live-in girlfriend. When the fight became physical, Wright tried to prevent her from leaving by placing her in a “choke hold”. Wright's girlfriend told police she almost passed out. Wright was transported to the Hardin County Detention Center on a $10,000 cash bond. According to the jail's website, a court date has been scheduled for January 20th.
Friday, January 13th, 2023
Info sought for missing 17-year-old
Glasgow Police Department is needing help in locating 17-year-old Matthew Syra. He was last seen in the area of Waterford Lane driving a 2008 Mazda 3, Kentucky Registration Plate C1T625. If you have any information, please call the Glasgow Police Department at 270-651-6165 or 270-651-5151 and speak with Officer Johnathan Pendley.
Thursday, January 12th, 2023
Sports Ticker
Thursday night, Hart County Boys will host Western Ky Trailblazers JV/Varsity, join Studio 101 for the pregame show for the boys varsity at 7:15 p.m.
Friday night, Hart County girls JV game has been canceled. Hart County Lady Raiders varsity team will entertain Bardstown at 6:00 p.m. WLOC will be broadcasting the game beginning with the pregame show at 5:45 p.m.
Also, Studio 101 will have play by play action of the Caverna Boys (#3 in the Region) at Ft. Knox as they play #4 Washington County in Round 3 of the All "A" Tournament at 7:30 p.m.
**The Caverna/Eminence Boys game scheduled for Saturday night has been canceled.
Thursday, January 12th, 2023
Glendale Missing Teen Located
A missing teen from Glendale has been found, according to Hardin County Sheriff's Office Facebook post. Kentucky State Police and other law enforcement have been searching from Savannah Drane after she was last seen Sunday leaving her residence. She was recently found safe and is back home with her family.
Thursday, January 12th, 2023
Man arrested after high speed chase
A vehicle pursuit Saturday, that began in Hart County and Barren County, landed the driver in jail. 27-year-old James Slover failed to stop for police in the Canmer community and then led police through Hart and into Barren County. Slover drove through a fence and came to a stop on Butler Road in Horse Cave. Slover was arrested and charged with: one headlight, improper equipment, fleeing or evading police, 1st degree [motor vehicle], wanton endangerment 1st degree-police officer, no operators license, failure of owner to maintain required insurance, 2nd offense, reckless driving, possession of controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense methamphetamine, operating a motor vehicle under influence alc/subs, no registration plates, no registration receipt, criminal mischief 3rd degree, criminal mischief 1st degree and disregard of stop sign.. He is scheduled to appear in court January 16th. The Hart County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Horse Cave Police Department, Munfordville Police Department, Barren County Sheriff’s Office, and Kentucky State Police Post 3.
Wednesday, January 11th, 2023
Area high school Sports Ticker
Thursday night, Hart County Boys will host Western Ky Trailblazer JV/Varsity, join Studio 101 for the pregame show for the boys varsity at 6:45 p.m.
Friday night, Hart County JV/Varsity girls will entertain Bardstown. WLOC will provide updates on the girls varsity game and will begin broadcasting the Caverna Boys game at Ft. Knox at 7:00 p.m. as they play in Round 3 of the All "A" Tournament.
The Caverna/Eminence Boys game scheduled for Saturday night has been canceled.
Wednesday, January 11th, 2023
Horse Cave Bypass Preliminary Work
Preliminary work is underway for Horse Cave’s new bypass. Some clearing and utility relocation work just west of the KY 218 and KY 335 Junction across from Friendship Baptist Church marks a spot near the new road’s tie into KY 218. The alignment will create a connection to US 31W across from Tri-County Auto and Oil’s fueling location toward the southern end of town. The bypass will alleviate a large amount of truck traffic from the railroad crossing and the KY 218/US 31W intersection downtown, making a safer and more efficient connection between Horse Cave’s industrial community and I-65. Utility work is only the beginning phase of the overall project. The right of way acquisition process is nearly complete and the project is expected to be awarded for construction this year.
Wednesday, January 11th, 2023
Elizabethtown To Revive A Version Of The Heartland Festival
In efforts to create broader appeal, officials in Elizabethtown have decided to discontinue the annual BBQ, Bands and Bikes event. Instead, there will be form of the once regionally popular Heartland Festival event. The planned change was officially documented in the city council’s work session on Monday. Comments from the mayor, police chief, events coordinator and public information officer all suggest the event has become type-cast to a more specific attendee clientele and there have been increased security issues and complaints over the past couple of years. Others in attendance at the working session were surprised by the discussion and believe (while conceding some increased negativity surrounding BBQ, Bands and Bikes) discontinuing the event is a rash decision and those who have worked at shaping the event should first be given an opportunity to improve it. Elizabethtown will rebrand the Heartland Festival as the “Heartland Harvest Festival”. It will be held downtown on Saturday, September 30th.
Wednesday, January 11th, 2023
Tuesday Night High School Basketball Recap
Caverna defeated Fort Knox 62-45 Tuesday night in the 5th Region All “A” Classic. The Colonels advance to play Friday night in the championship game. Hart County’s girls and boys each picked up wins Tuesday night at Marion County. The Lady Raiders final was 63-45 while the Raiders held on for a 38-37 victory.
Wednesday, January 11th, 2023
Missing Teen From Glendale
Kentucky State Police and other law enforcement agencies are looking for a missing Glendale teen. Savannah Drane was last seen Sunday leaving her residence wearing black sweatpants, a brown zip-up sweatshirt and black tennis shoes. Her father says she took several possessions with her and she was assisted by someone in leaving but security cameras were not able to photograph the vehicle used. He says she did not take her phone. The family has contacted many of her friends but has not come up any leads. Anyone with information about Savannah Drane is asked to contact State Police in Elizabethtown at 270-766-5078.
Tuesday, January 10th, 2023
Couple Jailed For Abuse Of Child
Detectives with Kentucky State Police have arrested a Hardin County couple on abuse charges after a 5-year-old was treated for suspicious injuries. Around 4:30 Sunday afternoon, Hardin County Department for Community Based Services contacted police regarding a child brought into Baptist Health Hardin Hospital. The child was airlifted to Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville for treatment of life-threatening injuries. Detectives arrested the child’s father, 25-year-old Clovis E. Smith and the father’s girlfriend, 23-year-old Satrina Layne, both of Rineyville. Each is charged with Criminal Abuse 1st Degree, Victim Under 12. Smith and Layne are jailed at Hardin Detention Center.
Tuesday, January 10th, 2023
Inmate Tries To Arrange Murder By Mail
An inmate at Adair County Detention Center attempted to arrange a murder by mail. Early last week, Kentucky State Police Post 15 was contacted by officials from Adair County Detention Center in regards to a suspicious letter an inmate attempted to send but was intercepted by jail staff. Troopers identified 37-year-old Paul Bricker of Columbia as composer of the letter. As a result of the investigation, Bricker is charged with solicitation of murder and remains jailed at Adair County Detention Center.
Tuesday, January 10th, 2023
Grayson County Injury Collision
A Saturday evening wreck seriously injured a man in Grayson County. Emergency responders were dispatched to a location on Grayson Springs Road, just off of KY 88, when a Chevrolet truck impacted guardrail on a sloped curve. The driver, who is identified as Dennis Higdon, had to be cut out of the vehicle. He was taken to Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center and then flown to University of Louisville Hospital for treatment.
Tuesday, January 10th, 2023
Audit Finds Employee Issues In Grayson County Clerk's Office
A report from the Kentucky State Auditor’s office says the Grayson County Clerk’s office is paying employees using an improper wage method. The finding comes from a regular annual audit and states the office pays employees on a salary basis regardless of how many hours are recorded on their timesheets. Office employees are supposed to either work 32.5 or 37.5 hours per week on a rotating basis, with all employees working six Saturdays per year. Employees are required to use personal leave time for time under these requirements. The audit says no documentation of overtime or comp time was noted for employees who worked more hours, indicating those employees are not receiving the full amount of compensation for actual work time. In a response to the audit, Grayson County Clerk Charlotte Willis stated her employees are salaried based on a 32-40 hour work week and she believes as long as employees do not work over 40 hours per week, employees do not need to be compensated any further. When asked about comp time for hours worked over 32.5 or 37.5 in any given week, the county clerk noted that employees kept up with their time and it must be claimed within the same work period. Willis told the state auditor her office would document work time better and more efficiently. The audit and response is not likely an ending of the issue. The auditor’s office is referring findings to the Kentucky Labor Cabinet’s Division of Wage and Hours.
Tuesday, January 10th, 2023
Monday
High School Basketball Recap
Caverna's girls and boys were in action Monday night, hosting first round games against Campbellsville in the 5th Region All "A" Classic. The Lady Colonels were defeated 56-45 while the Colonels won, 59-37. The boys advance to play at Fort Knox tonight.
The Lady Raiders defeated Elizabethtown Monday night, 65-50. The win featured a career-high night for Dea Bradley, who scored 42 points with 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals. Hart County's girls and boys travel to Marion County tonight for a varsity double-header which tips off at 5:30 Central. We'll have both Hart County games tonight on WLOC Sports.
Monday, January 9th, 2023
Weekend Sports Recap And Look Ahead
In high school basketball from Friday night, the Lady Raiders of Hart County defeated the Lady Colonels of Caverna 69-28 while Caverna won the boys game over Hart County, 59-49.
The Lady Raiders travel to Elizabethtown for a JV/Varsity matchup tonight. JV tip-off is set for 5:30 Central.
The Lady Colonels and Colonels host Campbellsville in the first round of the 5th Region All “A” Classic tonight. We’ll have both Caverna games here on WLOC Sports following our 5pm newscast.
Monday, January 9th, 2023
Local Music Educator Remembered
Condolences and tributes have flooded local social media following the Friday afternoon crash in Linwood which killed a 22-year-old woman who was an educator in Barren and Hart County Schools. Robin Rutledge (known also by her maiden name, Robin Wilson) of Magnolia taught music at North Jackson Elementary, was the director of Hart County High School’s indoor winter marching group and an assistant director for Hart County High School’s fall marching band program. Robin was a 2018 graduate of Hart County and a 2022 graduate of Campbellsville University. She played piano for Rowletts Baptist Church and displayed a vibrant passion for music with both her student and church families. There is an invitation for students, alumni and family to assemble in tribute and remembrance at Hart County High School Band Room this afternoon (Monday, January 9th) from 3:30-7pm. Funeral arrangements for next weekend will be announced later in this newscast under the direction of Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home of Magnolia.
Monday, January 9th, 2023
Adair County Jail Altercation
Officers with Columbia Police were dispatched to Adair County Regional Jail during a Saturday afternoon altercation between an inmate and staff. When they arrived, police determined two male deputy jailers had been attached as they entered 43-year-old Ryan Dudgeon’s cell. As a result, Dudgeon is charged with two counts of 3rd degree assault in addition to original charges for which he was already jailed.
Monday, January 9th, 2023
Shoplifter Tries To Escape Police Custody
A shoplifter who took drinks from a store last week in Elizabethtown ended up being charged with more serious offences after trying to run from police. An arrest citation says 25-year-old Andrew Tanner was approached by officers after leaving the Shell location at 4500 North Dixie around 10pm Wednesday and walking across the street toward B & B Bowling Lanes. Tanner began crying and removed unopened beverage cans from his pocket. He asked to call his grandmother, which officers permitted. During the phone conversation, Tanner told his grandmother he stole from a store and was going to jail. Afterwards, he attempted to flee on foot and continued to resist while being handcuffed. Charges include shoplifting, resisting arrest, alcohol intoxication in a public place, fleeing or evading police on foot and attempted escape.
Friday, January 6th, 2023
Sports Ticker
On the Hardwood... Caverna and Hart County square off tonight in their second regular season match of the year. Tip off from Hart County High School for the girls game is set for 5:30 with the boys game to follow. Catch our broadcast on your radio or streaming device with the TuneIn App. Hart County won both games when the two schools first played in early December.
It will be a short turn-around for Hart County's boys. The Raiders will travel to Russell Springs Saturday to play Russell County. Tip off is set for 2pm Central. We'll also have that broadcast for you here on WLOC.
Friday, January 6th, 2023
Threat Made To Hardin County Justice Center
Hardin County Justice Center received a bomb threat Thursday afternoon. The facility was evacuated by Hardin County Sheriff’s Department Deputies. Kentucky State Police Hazardous Devices Investigators and K-9 units searched the building. No explosives were found during the sweep and normal operations resumed soon after the search ended. Authorities are investigating the threat source but no arrests have been made at this time.
Friday, January 6th, 2023
November Unemployment
The unemployment rate in Hart County and around the state fell slightly in the latest numbers released by the labor department. Hart County’s November figure indicates unemployment at 4.1%, down from 4.2% in October. Each surrounding county also experienced a drop. Green County is at 3.2%, Hardin County – 3.9%, Barren and LaRue Counties - 4.1%, Metcalfe County - 4.3%, Grayson County - 4.4% and Edmonson County – 4.6%. Statewide, the unemployment number for November is 3.7%, down from 3.9% in October. The department notes these numbers are raw and are not seasonally adjusted.
Friday, January 6th, 2023
Inmate Treated For Possible Overdose
A possible inmate overdose incident at Barren County Detention Center on New Year’s Weekend is being investigated. Jail officials say once discovered in need of medical attention, the female inmate was being treated at T J Samson Community Hospital within approximately 30 minutes. A friend of the inmate is telling a different story, stating to media outlets it was several hours before any medical care was received. While unconfirmed, the friend claims the incident is a result of Fentanyl-laced body wash. Jail and law enforcement officials are investigating the incident and expect to provide an update as more details are confirmed.
Friday, January 6th, 2023
Hart County Fiscal Court meeting
THE HART COUNTY FISCAL COURT THURSDAY MORNING IN THE COURTROOM. AFTER JUDGE EX. JOE CHOATE CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER BRO. GREG NICHOLS, PASTOR OF HISEVILLE BAPTIST OPENED THE MEETING WITH PRAYER. THE JUDGE ALSO WELCOMED KATE KENNEY TO THE COURT WHO SUCCEEDED GARY GARDNER WHO RETIRED.
COMMITTEE REPORTS WERE GIVEN INCLUDING JAILER ISRAEL BERGENSON STATING THERE WAS A TOTAL OF 196 IN THE COUNTY JAIL AND PRESENTED THE COURT WITH A CHECK OF JUST OVER $19,453. SHERIFF JEFF WILSON ALSO PRESENTED THE COURT WITH A CHECK OF OVER $240,000 AND TOLD THE COURT THAT 88% OF COUNTY TAXES HAD BEEN COLLECTED.
MANY ITEMS WERE APPROVED SINCE IT WAS THE FIRST MEETING OF 2023. THE COURT APPOINTED CHRIS BUSH AS COORDINATOR OF HART COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE, APPOINTED WESLEY MEADOWS AS ROAD SUPERVISOR FOR 2 YEARS, TONY KEITHLEY AS EMERGENCY MANAGER FOR 2 YEARS, APPOINTED TRESIA WEBER AS HART COUNTY FISCAL CLERK, MEETING DATES 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAY AT 9 AM IN THE COURTROOM FOR THE COURTS MEETING, LEE MILES TO THE HEALTH BOARD FOR 2 YEARS, SONYA GEDDA , MARY MILLS, & MAFAZ ANSAR TO THE HART COUNTY TOURISM BOARD ENDING 2025, DR. KEVIN FLOWERS & JOHN BUNNELL TO AMBULANCE BOARD ENDING 2024, REAPPOINTMENT OF ELAINE DIGGS TO 109 BOARD ENDING 2024, BRIAN WEBER TO 109 BOARD ENDING 2023, REAPPOINTED CARLA WUERTZER TO EXTENSION BOARD ENDING 2025, MARY BETH SALLEE TO EXTENSION ENDING 2025, AND MOVED B. J. SRYGLER TO FULL TIME AT THE COUNTY BARN, AND HIRED PART TIME WAYLAND HORTON AT THE COUNTY BARN. THE NEXT COURT METING WILL BE THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 AT 9 AM IN THE COURTROOM.
Thursday, January 5th, 2023
Police Respond To Alleged Hostage Situation
Hodgenville Police and a team of Kentucky State Police responded to the call of a suspect barricaded with a gun in a home threatening to harm themself and another person Wednesday afternoon. The domestic complaint involved a residence on Livinggood Lane and prompted a lockdown of LaRue County Middle and High Schools. When troopers arrived, communication was established with the suspect identified as David Keith of Sonora, who complied and surrendered peacefully. The alleged victim is identified as Brionna Towsley of Hodgenville. She had left the scene by the time officers arrived. Towsley has an active warrant for failure to appear through LaRue District Court. Investigators at the scene found Keith in possession of a shotgun but said there is no evidence of any criminal activity and he denied any wrong-doing. Without a statement from Towsley to suggest otherwise, Keith was released on-scene. Police are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Brionna Towsley to contact law enforcement.
Thursday, January 5th, 2023
Semi Flips Over On Wax Road
A semi traveling on a road posted for no semi truck traffic flipped over near Millerstown Tuesday. Police were called around Noon to the intersection of Wax Road (KY 479) and Lone Oak Road to find the truck driver unhurt but Wax Road completely blocked. A police description says as the driver attempted to turn off of Lone Oak Road onto Wax Road, the trailer slid off the shoulder and pulled the entire rig over a small embankment in front of New Lone Oak Cemetery. Lone Oak Road is posted for no semi truck traffic but emergency officials say truck drivers often follow GPS directions to use it as a route to nearby businesses.
Thursday, January 5th, 2023
Filings For Governor
The race for governor in Kentucky will have another already-elected leader. Republican Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles of Georgetown announced his intention Wednesday to officially file for the governor’s race Thursday afternoon (this afternoon) at the Secretary Of State Office in Frankfort. Attorney General Daniel Cameron officially filed his paperwork Tuesday as a Republican candidate for governor.
Wednesday, January 4th, 2023
Assault Arrest In Glasgow
Glasgow Police answered a domestic complaint Sunday after being called to a location on Elsie Street. After arriving, it was determined 27-year-old Ricardo Baltazar-Ramirez of Glasgow had gotten into a physical altercation with family members. He became combative with officers before being tased and taken into custody. He is charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, assault with minor injury, assault of an officer and menacing. Ricardo Baltazar-Ramirez remains jailed at Barren County Detention Center with a $2,500 bond and appears in court today.
Wednesday, January 4th, 2023
Man Passed Out Behind The Wheel In Parking Lot
Police were called Monday to check on a motorist passed out behind the wheel with the vehicle running. Officers found 44-year-old Billy Bandy of Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee parked at the Dollar Store location on New Bowling Green Road. An ID check revealed an active warrant. Officers conducted several field sobriety tests and determined he was impaired. Methamphetamine was also located in his wallet. Bandy was taken into custody on the warrant and additionally charged with methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia possession along with operating a vehicle under the influence (2nd offence with aggravating circumstances), failure to register the transfer of a motor vehicle, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and giving an officer false identifying information. Billy Bandy remains jailed at Barren County Detention Center with a $5,500 total bond. He was in court on Tuesday and appears in court again today.
Wednesday, January 4th, 2023
EPO/DVO Violation Arrest
Police in Edmonson County arrested a man for violating an emergency protective/domestic violence order. Officers with the sheriff's department charged 26-year-old Gary Foley of Upton with the offence Saturday. Foley remains jailed in Munfordville with a $500 cash bond.
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023
Barren County Constable arrested
A Barren County Constable was arrested Sunday morning after Glasgow Police responded to an assault call. 29-year-old Joseph Ramey was charged with fourth-degree assault and first-degree unlawful imprisonment. According to police, officers responded to a domestic complaint on Cranbrook Drive where they said Ramey and a female victim had been in a verbal fight that led to Ramey "assaulting the female victim, handcuffing her and held her against her will refusing to let her go". The arrest was made by Sgt. Wesley Hicks and Ramey was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center. Ramey has a court date set for January 4th. The case remains under investigation.
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023
Search for armed robbery suspect
Hodgenville Police Department are looking for an armed robbery suspect. Officers responded to Neighborhood Market on South Greensburg Street just after 7:00 p.m. Wednesday when an individual entered the store with a weapon and demanded money. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken as the suspect fled. No injuries were reported.
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023
Studio 101 area sports ticker
Caverna's Lady Colonels lost to Warren East on Monday night. They return home tonight to host Marion County as part of a boys/girls varsity double header with tip off set for 5:30 p.m. from Caverna High School. Hart County's Lady Raiders and Raiders travel to North Hardin High School for a double header tonight. The varsity tip is set for 5:30 p.m. Our coverage begins at 5:15 p.m. here on WLOC.
Friday, December 30th, 2022
Law enforcement's 'Drive sober or get pulled over' campaign
Local law enforcement, along with statewide agencies, are reminding the public to stay safe on the roadways this New Year's weekend. Officials are expecting an increased number of DUI arrests during the holiday weekend. Additional units will be patrolling the streets, searching for impaired drivers. Please remember to also buckle up everyone safely in your vehicle before traveling and drive defensively with no distractions.
Friday, December 30th, 2022
Edmonson County struggling with water issues
A boil water advisory was issued earlier this week to Edmonson County and other surrounding communities. Some residents are still without water, while others have seen a small gradual return in water pressure.
Edmonson County Water District is working to remedy the situation after subzero temperatures caused damage to the outdated water system. The district has applied for grants and loans to update the system.
Friday, December 30th, 2022
KSP investigating missing person and murder in Marion County
Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 received a complaint Monday evening of a missing person in Marion County. Family members spoke with KSP Troopers and reported that 56 year-old Kevin Thomas Elder, of Elizabethtown, was missing and he was last known to have been in the Raywick community of Marion County. The investigation led KSP to obtain and execute a search warrant Thursday morning on a property and residence belonging to 53-year-old Donald Keith Elders, of Raywick. Information obtained during the execution of the search warrant, led investigators to locate the body of Mr. Elder in an outbuilding on the property.
Mr. Elders was arrested and charged with Murder and lodged in the Marion County Detention Center. An investigation is continuing.
Friday, December 30th, 2022
Three injured in Grayson County crash
Three people were injured and power out for several residents after a crash Wednesday in Grayson County. Grayson County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the intersection of KY 1214 and KY 479 around 7:45 a.m. where they found a 2013 Chevy pickup driven by 58-year-old Roger Beasley, of Caneyville. Beasley apparently failed to stop at the intersection and struck the driver's side of a 2015 Ford pickup truck driven by 71 year-old Gerald Smith, of Cub Run. Smith's truck struck a utility pole. The pole snapped and fell on the pickup. Beasley and a passenger, 59-year-old Kay Coran, of Cub Run, were transported to Twin Lakes Owensboro Health Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Warren RECC utility workers repaired downed power lines for several hours and replaced the pole.
Thursday, December 29th, 2022
Area high school basketball tournaments
Hart County Boys will take on Butler County at Owensboro SportsCenter in the Independence Bank Classic at 11:30 a.m. Join Studio 101 as we broadcast the game starting at 11:15 a.m.
Caverna Boys were defeated Wednesday by Evangel Christian at Barren County with a final score of 70 to 38. Caverna's Tayvon Logsdon scored 17 points. Southwestern defeated Riverdale Tennessee in three overtimes with a final score of 90 to 79. Caverna Boys play Riverdale Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Studio 101 will have coverage of the game starting at 1:45 p.m.
Thursday, December 29th, 2022
Metcalfe Co. nursing home continues repairs
Residents remain displaced from Metcalfe County Health Care, but Cody Brooks, Administrator at Metcalfe Health Care Center, said he is hoping to have all 62 residents back at the facility within one to two weeks. It took a community and statewide effort to achieve the necessary evacuation that took place Christmas Eve after sub-zero temperatures caused multiple pipes to burst at the nursing facility, which led to flooding and extensive damage. All residents were safely transferred or picked up by family members. Those transferred were taken to facilities at Barren Health and Rehabilitation, Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation, Monroe Health and Rehabilitation, and Glasgow State Nursing Facility. EMS was a big help during the evacuation and the Metcalfe County School system continues to help utilizing their resources.
Thursday, December 29th, 2022
Drug arrests made in Bowling Green
Two men have been arrested after Bowling Green Police received a Crime Stoppers tip, which led to a home on Nathans Rim Way. The search led to 27-year-old Taron Wells, of Bowling Green, who had three outstanding indictments and eight warrants. After a short standoff, Taron Wells was arrested and charged with probation violation, trafficking in a controlled substance, trafficking in marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, second-degree robbery, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to appear, theft by unlawful taking, third-degree criminal mischief and bail jumping. Tavon Wells, 27, of Bowling Green, was arrested at the residence and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, first-degree wanton endangerment and second-degree fleeing or evading police. Both men were transported to the Warren County Regional Jail.
Thursday, December 29th, 2022
T. J. Samson Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit named Among the Best in Ky
The Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) at T. J. Samson Community Hospital has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for short-term rehabilitation for 2022-23 by U.S. News & World Report.
Only 16% of U.S. skilled nursing facilities earned the “Best Nursing Home” designation this year.
For 2022-23, U.S. News rated more than 15,000 nursing homes on care, safety, infection rates, staffing, and health inspections.
For the first time, the Best Nursing Homes ratings feature a new measure on weekend staffing and another new measure on infection rates that led to hospitalizations.
Wednesday, December 28th, 2022
Area high school basketball
In the Vanous Lloyd Christmas Tournament:
Caverna Lady Colonels defeated Warren Central 33-25 and will take on Russellville at Warren Central at 2:00 p.m. this afternoon.
Caverna Boys will play Evangel Christian this afternoon at Barren County at 2:00 p.m. in the Trojan Hoops Holiday Classic.
Join Studio 101 for the live broadcast with the pregame show beginning at 1:45 p.m.
Hart County Boys will take on Butler County Thursday at Owensboro SportsCenter in the Independence Bank Classic at 11:30 a.m. Join Studio 101 for live coverage of that game beginning at 11:15 a.m.
Wednesday, December 28th, 2022
Extreme cold damages WKU campus
The recent extreme cold has caused damage to multiple buildings throughout WKU's campus. The low temperatures caused pipes to burst, and affected air coils in within the buildings. Clean up and the recovery process have been underway while students are off for the winter break. WKU is expecting all repairs to be done in time for students to begin their spring semester - scheduled for January 17th.
Wednesday, December 28th, 2022
E’town man charged with strangulation and assault
Elizabethtown Police have arrested an Elizabethtown man for first-degree strangulation. According to an arrest citation, officers were dispatched to a home Tuesday to investigate a domestic fight. The victim told dispatch that she had been hit, strangled and threatened by 45 year-old Demetrius Jackson. She was able to lock herself in the bathroom, where she then called police. Jackson, of Elizabethtown, was arrested at the residence and charged with first-degree strangulation; fourth-degree assault — domestic violence, minor injury; third-degree terroristic threatening. He was transported to Hardin County Detention Center.
Tuesday, December 27th, 2022
Back To Business Tuesday
After an extended holiday weekend, government offices, banks and other businesses are back open today. The pre-Christmas winter storm which moved through the area dropped just under two inches of snow with bitter cold temperatures in the single digits for nearly 36 continuous hours Friday into Saturday. While we did not set a record for low temperatures, we set a record on Friday for the December 23rd coldest high temperature. An additional 1-2” inches across the region fell early Monday. Road conditions across the region improved drastically over the past couple of days. Interstates and parkways and main routes are mostly clear. Secondary routes are still partially covered, especially in shaded areas. With temperatures expected to climb well above freezing today, most roads should be in good shape by late afternoon. Temperatures are expected to climb to near 60 by the end of the week. Complete weather details are coming up in just a few minutes.
Tuesday, December 27th, 2022
Power Companies Overwhelmed By Demand During Cold Snap
Power companies say most local issues from the weekend resulted from high demand while a few were related to wind and falling limbs. Farmers RECC and Kentucky Utilities report no outages at this time in our local area. Demands on the East Kentucky Power and Tennessee Valley Authority resulted in some rolling blackouts in order to keep up. Officials say extreme cold affected such a large portion of the country that demand wasn’t localized as it typically is, but rather system-wide which resulted in a historic strain.
Tuesday, December 27th, 2022
Snowy And Cold Weekend A Busy One For Emergency Responders
Emergency responders were busy during the holiday weekend with numerous traffic crashes. While there were several injuries reported, there are no confirmed fatal wrecks in the region during the snow and ice event. Police and transportation officials say driving too fast for conditions is the primary reason for a majority of weekend collision. House fires destroyed or partially destroyed homes in Glasgow and Campbellsville as well as along Cub Run Highway and Raider Hollow Road here in Hart County.
Tuesday, December 27th, 2022
Area Nursing Home Evacuated
In Edmonton, the future of Metcalfe Health Care is uncertain after water pipes burst at the facility on Saturday causing a complete evacuation. Portions of the ceiling caved in as the structure flooded. Residents were relocated to various facilities in Russell County, Monroe County and Barren County. A spokesperson for the facility says no residents were injured during the incident.
Tuesday, December 27th, 2022
Area Arrests From Last Week
Officials from the Hart County Sheriff’s Department, Kentucky State Police and Hardin County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant in Canmer last week resulting in the multiple arrests. Those taken into custody included 50-year-old Kimberly Rogers, of Newport, who faces charges of buying and/or possessing drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine and receiving stolen property; 60-year-old Willard Jeffries, of Canmer, is charged with receiving stolen property and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon; 65-year-old Mickey Sanders, of Canmer, is charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, buying and/or possessing drug paraphernalia and an enhanced charged of trafficking in marijuana; 57-year-old Teddy Horton, of Canmer, is charged with his second offence of possession of a controlled substance and 39-year-old Brandon Bradley, of Munfordville, was taken in on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court.
In other arrests from last week, 48-year old Scottie Miller is charged with possession of methamphetamine and faces a probation violation; 42-year-old Bonita Miller, of Canmer, is charged with possession of a controlled substance and buying and/or possession drug paraphernalia.
All were taken to Hart County Jail.
Tuesday, December 27th, 2022
High School Basketball Ticker
In high school basketball action, the Lady Colonels of Caverna are in action this afternoon to take on Warren Central in the Vanous Lloyd Christmas Tournament from Warren County High School. The game is set for a 2pm tip.
Thursday, December 22nd, 2022
Weather Leads Headlines Heading Into Christmas Weekend
Weather leads headlines heading into Christmas weekend. While some snow is likely, frigid temperatures are the bigger story. Residents are urged to use time before temperatures plunge to near zero overnight to make preparations. Remember to check on elderly and those who make struggle with adequate heating and provide the best possible shelter for pets and livestock. Weather forecast details are coming up in just a few minutes. With regard to travel, slick conditions are likely as a quick change from rain to snow occurs west to east across the region this evening. Driving conditions overnight and Friday morning will likely be slick and hazardous. With extremely cold temperatures, which will constantly remain below freezing at least until Monday, slick road conditions may persist after crews remove any plowable snow or ice. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Officials say salt and even calcium become ineffective at such extremely cold levels. They say once roads are plowed down, remaining snow and ice will be at the mercy of sun and rising temperatures for removal. Transportation officials and law enforcement want to make sure citizens know not to call 911 for road conditions or other non-emergency inquiries. Winter weather always creates an increase in call volume for dispatchers and non-emergency calls can rob time from telecommunicators who need to deal with legitimate emergencies. For road condition information or to share roadway observations, visit our local transportation social media accounts, KYTCdistrict3 and KYTCdistrict4. Visit goky.ky.gov real-time traffic updates.
In conjunction with the forecast, Governor Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency across the commonwealth. The declaration allows the release of special resources to deal with response to extreme temperatures and hazardous conditions. He has ordered state offices closed at noon Thursday.
Hart County Solid Waste will not be running routes Friday or Monday due to extreme conditions in the interest of safety for collection workers.
Thursday, December 22nd, 2022
Holiday Closures
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are being observed Friday and Monday by many government offices and banks. Be sure and check with any office you might need to visit over the next few days to confirm holiday hours for Christmas and New Year’s weeks.
Thursday, December 22nd, 2022
District Judge Sworn In
At a ceremony in Hodgenville Wednesday, Hart and LaRue County’s newly elected 10th Judicial District Court Judge Teresa McMahan-Miller was sworn in. She takes over from Judge C. Derek Reed who did not run in this year’s election.
Thursday, December 22nd, 2022
Local Sports Ticker
In Wednesday high school basketball action, Caverna’s Colonels defeated Grayson County 65-62 in the Beaver Dam Tourism Hall Of Fame Classic from Ohio County High School. They are scheduled to play Breckinridge County this afternoon.
The Hart County Lady Raiders
The Hart County Raiders defeated Montgomery Central out of Tennessee, 59-41 in the Roys BBQ/First Southern National Bank Shootout at Logan County High School. The Raiders next game will be on December 29th from Owensboro Sport Center where they’ll take on Butler County in the Independence Bank Classic.
Wednesday, December 21st, 2022
Wednesday Sports Ticker
Caverna's Colonels defeated Ohio County Tuesday night 60-47 in the Beaver Dam Tourism Hall Of Fame Classic. The Colonels play Grayson County this evening at 6:00 p.m. from Ohio County High School.
Congratulations to Caverna's Haleigh Dennison. Tuesday, she signed with Brescia to play college softball next year.
The Hart County Raiders are in Russellville to take on Montgomery Central from Tennessee this afternoon as play continues in the Roys BBQ/First Southern National Bank Shootout. Tip off is set for 2pm from Logan County High School. Our coverage begins at 1:30.
The Hart County Lady Raiders begin play tonight in the Lady Cardinal Christmas Classic from Wayne County. The girls play Marshall County with a 6pm tip off. Our Coverage begins tonight at 5:45 from Monticello.
Wednesday, December 21st, 2022
Tuesday Arrests
Tuesday bookings at Hart County Jail include 29-year-old Rachel Ezell of Horse Cave. She was arrested by Bowling Green Police on warrants for seven counts of failure to appear in court. She has a combined $4100 bond. The Edmonson County Sheriff's Department arrested 40-year-old Garrett Helton of Bee Spring and 27-year-old David Campos whose address is Cub Run, each on a charge of 4th degree domestic assault with minor injury. No bond is listed at this time for either these men.
Wednesday, December 21st, 2022
Greensburg Arrest
A traffic stop early Friday morning on West Hodgenville Avenue in Greensburg resulted in an arrest. Police say 26-year-old Courtney Morgan was taken into custody after being stopped for careless driving. Morgan is also charged with 1st degree wanton endangerment related to passengers in the vehicle along with failure to use child restraints and failure to produce proof of insurance. Morgan was in possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia at the time of the stop.
Tuesday, December 20th, 2022
Greensburg Arrests
Two were taken into custody by police in Greensburg late Friday. Officers arrested 32-year-old Dustin Carter of Campbellsville for failure to pay child support on a Taylor County warrant and 22-year-old Justin Wilson of Greensburg was arrested on a warrant for 3rd degree terroristic threatening and harassment with physical contact. Both were taken to Taylor County Detention Center.
Tuesday, December 20th, 2022
Loggers Cut Tree Causing Power Outage
A large area of Farmers RECC customers between Horse Cave and Hardyville were without power for a portion of Monday evening. A spokesperson with the co-op says loggers cut a tree which hit a line and created the outage. Power was restored in about an hour.
Tuesday, December 20th, 2022
Sports Recap/Ticker
In Monday night high school basketball, Hart County’s boys defeated Calhoun Academy of South Carolina 87-53 as part of the Roys BBQ/First Southern National Bank Shootout. The Raiders are back in action Wednesday to take on Montgomery Central of Tennessee from Logan County High School.
Caverna’s Boys take on Ohio County this evening from the Beaver Dam Tourism Hall Of Fame Classic. Tip off is set for 7:30 from Ohio County High School. The Colonels will play Grayson County in the tournament Wednesday evening.
Tuesday, December 20th, 2022
$20,000 In Jewelry Stolen
Police in Leitchfield are looking for two suspects following the theft of around $20,000 worth of jewelry. Surveillance video from The Jewelry Box on Elizabethtown Road shows two black males entering the store last Thursday. While one distracted an employee, the other grabbed several items from a display. Police say their actions suggest an organized and experienced scheme. In all, the pair made off with six rings. Both suspects were traveling in a late model white car. Leitchfield police are asking anyone who may have useful information regarding the theft to give them a call.
Monday, December 19th, 2022
Missing Teen Found
A teen reported missing Friday night has been located and is safe. Glasgow Police posted a public request for assistance in locating 17-year-old Kaleb Tapscott resulting in several leads. An update from the department says he was found late Saturday evening.
Monday, December 19th, 2022
Hodgenville Domestic Results In Arrest
Hodgenville Police arrested a LaRue County man after responding to a domestic call Thursday night. Officers responded to an address on Dana Drive resulting in 30-year-old Charles Braxton being taken into custody on charges of 4th degree domestic assault and 3rd degree criminal abuse of a child under the age of 12. Braxton remains jailed at LaRue County Detention Center where booking details indicated he is also charged with violation of a Domestic and/or Emergency Protective Order along with violation of a previous conditional release.
Monday, December 19th, 2022
Party Change Deadline Approaching For Voting In Primary
December 31st marks the final opportunity to change to a new voter party affiliation and be eligible to vote in that party’s May 2023 Primary. Voter changes can be completed online at elect.ky.gov or you may visit your county clerks office to make the change in person. Remember to call ahead and check with your county’s holiday hours with regard to this week and next week. Hart County Clerk Felicia Shelton says her office will be open normal hours through Thursday, except for Tuesday afternoon when the office will be closing at 1:30 for the office staff Christmas dinner. The office will be closed Friday, Saturday, and Monday for the Christmas weekend, to coincide with other state government offices. The office will also be closed Friday, Saturday and following Monday for the New Year’s weekend.
Monday, December 19th, 2022
High School Wrestling
In weekend high school wrestling, congratulations goes out to Hart County for a top 10 team finish at Taylor County on Saturday. Kaden Trent won 1st place in the Heavyweight class, Brenan Griffin won 4th place in the 150 weight class and Theane Blanchet won 4th place in the 106 weight class.
Monday, December 19th, 2022
Leitchfield Fatal Crash
A Leitchfield man died Friday morning in a crash on William Thomason Byway. Responders were called around 9:30 to the 2300 block between Grayson Springs Road and Elizabethtown Road and found a Nissan Versa on fire. A preliminary report says 34-year-old Christopher Langdon was headed northbound and lost control when he veered left and exited the northbound side of the road. The vehicle rolled several times. The fire was quickly extinguished when firefighters arrived. It is unclear why Langdon lost control. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Friday, December 16th, 2022
Gardner Recognized And Fiscal Court Recap
A tribute to outgoing 1st District Magistrate, Gary Gardner was the highlight of Thursday’s Hart County Fiscal Court meeting. Retirement well wishes were spoken by fellow magistrates, Judge Executive Joe Choate, former Judge Executive Terry Martin and several other county officials. Gardner thanked his co-workers and complimented the county for always working together despite any differences of opinion. He credited is faith in God and the people of Hart County for an accomplished 16-year tenure in representing not only his district, but all of the county while serving a term as President of the Kentucky Magistrates And Commissioners Association. Kate Kenny will fill Gardner’s seat on the court in the new year. County officials will be sworn-in at a special meeting on Thursday morning, December 29th at 9:30.
In other court news, Jailer Israel Bergenson says there are currently 204 inmates at the facility. A second reading was passed to amend the transient room tax and a high bid was accepted to sell a Chevrolet Van to Tim Short Automotive. Wesley Meadows was hired as county road supervisor at an annual salary of $50,000. He succeeds Brian Webber who retired earlier this month. A J Wilson was promoted to Occupational Tax Administrator in addition to his position as County Fiscal Officer. The court approved a measure dissolving the 109 Board. The move effectively places Hart County Solid Waste directly under administration of fiscal court.
The next court meeting is set for Thursday, January 5th.
Friday, December 16th, 2022
FRECC Names New President/CEO
A new President and CEO is named to lead Farmer’s Rural Electric Cooperative. Tobias (Toby) Moss succeeds William Prather, who is retiring after serving in the position since 2007.
Toby Moss has served in leadership positions throughout the electric utility industry over the past 15 years, most recently at Clay Electric Cooperative in Florida, where he was Chief Information Officer. Moss also served for seven years in the United States Marine Corps.
A press release from Farmer’s RECC describes him as an avid supporter of youth sports, having been a coach and involved in the leadership of youth athletic leagues. He is a strong advocate for veterans and is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), The American Legion, and the Marine Corps League the release said.
Moss holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Management from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, a Masters of Business Administration from Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL, and is a licensed Project Management Professional (PMP). Toby, and his wife Jennifer, have five children.
He steps into the Farmer’s RECC President and CEO role on January 9th.
Friday, December 16th, 2022
Community Pitches In To Help Family Affected When Their Home Burned
Cave City and surrounding communities are providing help to a family after their home burned last Thursday. The Carnahans barely made it to safety after the electrical fire started. They lost all their possessions in the blaze. John Carnahan called it amazing that he, his wife and their three children made it to safety. The family says support received is greatly appreciated. A GoFundMe page has been set up for the Carnahan family to help with recovery efforts.
Friday, December 16th, 2022
Man Arrested In Glasgow Connected To Several Crimes
Glasgow Police arrested a Tennessee man involved in several crimes. On Monday, 19-year-old Issac Adkisson was taken into custody on warrants which include attempted murder, attempted carjacking, attempted aggravated robbery, and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon among others. Glasgow have been assisting the Christian County Sheriff’s Department in investigating Adkisson for his involvement in multiple crimes in the Christian County area. Throughout the investigation, detectives were able to recover evidence from Adkisson’s residence in Glasgow linking him to criminal activity in Clarksville, Tennessee, which includes burglary and theft. Adkisson was taken to Barren County Detention center with a $75,000 bond.
Friday, December 16th, 2022
Friday Night Sports Schedule
In high school basketball tonight, Caverna is on the road to take on the Eagles of Campbellsville for a varsity double-header. The girls game begins at 6.
Hart County is at home tonight for a district double-header against Green County. The girls game is set for a 6pm tip-off. Catch the broadcast of the Lady Raiders and Raiders tonight on WLOC Sports.
Wednesday, December 14th, 2022
Identity Released Of Man Killed In Crash Near Buffalo
Identification of the man killed on KY 61 near Buffalo Monday afternoon has been released. Police say 41-year-old Charles Perkins of Buffalo was northbound while attempting to pass several vehicles when he collided with a southbound vehicle driven by 31-year-old Brittany Shelton of Magnolia. Shelton pulled onto KY 61 from Malcolm Drive as Perkins was passing. The two collided, head-on. Perkins died at the scene. Shelton was treated for minor injuries.
Wednesday, December 14th, 2022
Greensburg Arrest For Sex Crimes
A Greensburg man has been arrested on an indictment warrant charging him with sex crimes. Following a lengthy investigation by Greensburg Police, evidence was presented to a grand jury resulting in 64-year-old Billy Judd being charged with 1st degree sodomy and 1st degree sexual abuse. Judd was taken into custody and jailed in Taylor County Detention Center with a $50,000 cash bond.
Wednesday, December 14th, 2022
45 Minute Police Chase In Hardin/LaRue Counties
Kentucky State Police and local law enforcement in Hardin and LaRue Counties were involved in a chase from Elizabethtown to Hodgenville and back to Elizabethtown on Monday. State police were conducting an interview at the Post 4 Facility on New Glendale Road when they learned 18-year-old Qua’Darrius Skillman, who accompanied the person being interviewed and was in a vehicle in the post parking lot, was wanted on several warrants. Skillman was sitting in the passenger seat and as officers approached, he jumped into the driver’s seat and drove off. A pursuit traveled from Post 4 onto Lincoln Parkway to Hodgenville and then back to Elizabethtown, ending on Ring Road at US 62 where Skillman exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot before laying down. The pursuit lasted approximately 45 minutes and reached speeds of around 115 miles per hour. Over the course of the pursuit, Skillman drove on the wrong side of the road, passed in no passing zones, drove on sidewalks, through grass medians, ran stop signs and signals and ran other motorists off of the roadway. A search of the vehicle turned up methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a stolen firearm. Skillman accepted possession of these items when questioned. Qua’Darrius Skillman was jailed at Hardin County Detention Center with no bond set. He faces a long list of charges related to the pursuit along with original warrants.
Tuesday Night High School Basketball Recap
In high school basketball action from Tuesday night, Caverna’s Lady Colonels were defeated by Barren County, 59-9. In game two of the varsity double-header, the Colonels defeated Barren County 53-51. Hart County’s Lady Raiders defeated Grayson County 56-30 and the Raiders went to overtime against Russellville but came up short, 75-71.
Tuesday, December 13th, 2022
Glasgow Schools Threatened
Glasgow Police, Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation responded to a threat which appeared on social media directed at Glasgow Independent Schools over the weekend. A juvenile is charged in the case after posting they were going to “shoot up students at school or at a ballgame.” That juvenile also is quoted as saying they “hate Glasgow Schools.” The juvenile was identified, located and taken into custody for Terroristic Threatening 2nd Degree. A statement from Glasgow Police says coordination is taking place with the school system to ensure safety of all students.
Tuesday, December 13th, 2022
Fatal Crash Near Buffalo
A crash in Buffalo Saturday morning resulted in the death of a Taylor County man. A preliminary report from police indicates 84-year-old Fred Krznarich (criz-nar-itch )of Campbellsville died after losing control of his vehicle at the intersection of Greensburg Road and Ferrill Hill Road.
Tuesday, December 13th, 2022
Man Wanted For Firing Gun In Convenience Store Arrested
A man wanted in connection to an incident around Thanksgiving when he discharged a gun in the bathroom of a Leitchfield FiveStar location has been arrested in Hardin County. Kentucky State Police located and arrested 20-year-old Michael Buechele Wednesday on a Leitchfield Police Department warrant which listed charges of first-degree wanton endangerment and third-degree criminal mischief. When he was taken into custody, Buechele was additionally charged with possession of methamphetamine, resisting arrest, possession of marijuana and menacing. Drug charges are enhanced due to the presence of a firearm. He was taken to Hardin County Detention Center.
Tuesday, December 13th, 2022
Tonight's Sports Ticker
The Hart County Raiders travel to Brownsville tonight to face the Edmonson County Wildcats. We’ll have the varsity broadcast here at 7pm with coverage beginning at 6:45.
The Lady Colonels are at home tonight, hosting Russellville. Tip off is set for 6 tonight at Caverna High School.
Monday, December 5th, 2022
Hart County Schools Closed Remainder Of This Week Due To Sickness, Caverna Attendance Rate Holding
Hart County Schools will be closed beginning Tuesday through the rest of this week due to sickness. After dropping attendance rates Friday, the percentage continued dropping today (Monday). A statement from the school system reads: "Due to increased and widespread sickness throughout the county impacting both student and staff attendance, Hart County Schools will not be in session the rest of this week. Students and staff will use Raider Days and carry on instruction through packets and assignments given to students from Tuesday, December 6 through Friday, December 9. All extracurricular activities will be canceled for the remainder of the week as well beginning on Tuesday. Teachers will be available to assist students with their assignments from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm by whichever methods of communication the teacher has provided." To clarify, tonight's varsity basketball games with Central Hardin will be played as scheduled and the remainder of activities through this week will be rescheduled.
Caverna's attendance continues to hold just below 90%. Superintendent
Amanda Abell Summers says Monday's rate is 89.4%, which is slightly better than
Friday's attendance. Caverna Schools will continue to monitor student and
staff attendance.
Monday, December 5th, 2022
Unemployment Slightly Increases, Reversing Trend
Unemployment rates in Hart County and around the state are slightly
higher in the latest numbers released, reversing the lowering trend over the
previous several months. Hart County’s October figure from the Labor Cabinet
indicates unemployment at 4.2%, up from 3.5% in September. Each surrounding
county also experienced an October increase from the prior month. In ascending
order, Green County is at 3.4%, Hardin County - 4.1%, Barren and LaRue Counties
are both at 4.3%, Grayson County - 4.5%, Metcalfe County - 4.6% and Edmonson
County - 4.9%. Statewide, the unemployment number for October is 3.9%, up
from 3.4% in September. The department notes these numbers are raw and are
not seasonally adjusted for the end of summer.
Monday, December 5th, 2022
Teen Kills Another Teen During Argument In LaRue County
A teenage male is dead after he was shot during an altercation with
another teenage male in LaRue County. Hodgenville Police requested assistance by
Kentucky State Police with an assault investigation Saturday on Forest
Avenue. As the two juveniles fought, the 15-year-old shot the 17-year-old, who
was taken to University of Louisville Hospital and died. The 15-year-old is
charged in relation to the death and is jailed at Adair County Juvenile
Detention Center. The case is still in a preliminary investigation stage.
Additional charges are expected.
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Monday, December 5th, 2022
Barren County Schools Closed While Hart And Caverna Closely Monitor Attendance
Barren County Schools are closed today and Tuesday due to widespread
illness. The school system canceled classes in hopes the weekend combined with
these two days will provide distance and recovery time from the high level of
absences on Friday. The school system will be using NTI days and teachers will
be in contact with students regarding schoolwork. Flu seems to be the primary
reason for sickness around the state with at approximately 60 school systems
canceling classes at some point over the past two weeks. LaRue and Edmonson
County were closed leading into the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend. Hart County
and Caverna remain above the threshold for cancellation. Hart County dropped to
just below 86% attendance on Friday, district-wide. Caverna was a little better
at just above 88%. While attendance dropping below 85% is a general threshold
for consideration of cancellation, schools also consider factors such as trends
and consecutive low attendance, along with staffing illness and attendance
levels.
Friday, December 2nd, 2022
Hart County Fiscal Court meeting
The Hart County Fiscal Court met Thursday morning in the courtroom. After Judge
Executive Joe Choate called the meeting to order, Bro. Phillip Trent of Immanuel
Ministries opened the meeting with prayer.
The Court honored Road Supervisor Brian Weber on his retirement. Committee
reports were given including Israel Bergenson who stated there was a total of
194 in the jail. He also presented the court with a check of just over $23,464.
Sheriff Jeff Wilson informed the court that almost 75% of 2022 taxes had been
collected and the Sheriff would be auctioning off surplus equipment.
The court also approved the 2nd reading of Ordinance authorizing Issurance Industrial Building Revenue Bonds, payment of claims, approved bonds for Constables, Coroner and Deputies, County Clerk, Jailer, Judge/Executive and the Sheriff, accepted the lowest quote of $4,922 to United Electric for outdoor warning systems, 1st reading for Transient Room Tax, apply for 2023 Rescue Aid Program Grant for $6,900, appointed Kaylie Butler to Tourism Board expiring 12/25, hired B. J. Srygler as seasonal worker and appointed Rickey Alvey, Brian Weber and Justin Baird to committee to interview people for Road Supervisor.
The court's next meeting will be Thursday, December 15th, at 9:00 a.m. in the courtroom.
Friday, December 2nd, 2022
Tip Leads To DUI Arrest
A tip led police to stopping an intoxicated driver Monday in Cave City. Officers located the suspect vehicle and initiated the traffic stop on US 31W. The driver is identified as 49-year-old Beth Ann Garmon, who consented to a search which resulted charges of possession of Hydrocodone, unspecified drugs and drug paraphernalia. She is also charged with not having prescription drugs in their proper container and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance. Beth Garmon is jailed at Barren County Detention Center with a $7,500 bond and a court date set for December 15th.
Friday, December 2nd, 2022
Recovered Stolen Items In Hodgenville Total Nearly $50,000 In Value
Police in Hodgenville continue their investigation into the discovery of an incredible volume of stolen items. Chief James Richardson says 233 items (in all) were recovered with a combined value of near $50,000. They are working to return these items and continue posting photographs of unmatched and unidentified items on their social media accounts. Fine-tuning the investigation from when the case was made public, Richardson says continuing leads indicate most of the property was taken from contractors in Elizabethtown and Radcliff areas. He also says items are first being matched up with police reports and then others will be made available for claims. After a defined period, any remaining unclaimed items would be auctioned. Richardson says with the quantity of items, it will take some time to complete the investigation and return to owners.
Friday, December 2nd, 2022
Friday Sports: Rivalry Night For Caverna and Hart County
Caverna and Hart County square off in a varsity basketball double header tonight from Caverna. The girls game starts at 5:30, followed by the boys game. It is the opening district matchup of the year for both schools. If you can't make to Caverna, listen to our coverage which begins immediately following our 5pm news update.
In other varsity girls action tonight:
-Green County is at Adair County
-Elizabethtown is at Barren County
-Grayson County is at Bullitt Central
-John Hardin is at LaRue County
and Allen Count is at Metcalfe County.
In varsity boys action:
-Green County is at Adair County
-Elizabethtown is at Barren County
-Collins is at LaRue County
and Allen County is at Metcalfe County.
Friday, December 2nd, 2022
News Edmonson County Sheriff Sworn In
James Vincent is now Edmonson County Sheriff. He and his deputies, security officers and office staff were sworn in Wednesday and assume duties and responsibilities immediately. The new sheriff's administration is a month early due to the retirement of outgoing sheriff Shane Doyle, whose retirement was also effective with the close of business on Wednesday. The sheriff's office reopened for tax collection Thursday. It had been closed since thanksgiving for a state mandated audit to prepare for the change of administration. Edmonson County property owners are reminded they still have a 2% discount opportunity through the close of business on December 5th, due to lost business days during transitioning of administration.
Friday, December 2nd, 2022
Leitchfield Man And His Mother Charged In Rape Of Juvenile
A Leitchfield man and his mother were arrested Wednesday for sex crimes against a 13-year-old. Police charged 26-year-old Michael Logsdon with three counts of first-degree rape and kidnapping and 50-year-old Tara Embry, who is also from Leitchfield, with complicity to first-degree rape and complicity to kidnapping. Both admitted to these charges when being questioned. Police say Logsdon raped a girl in a vehicle multiple times and also at a Leitchfield residence. They say Embry knew Logsdon has sexual contact with the girl in the vehicle and was present during the rape at the residence. Michael Logsdon and Tara Embry remain jailed at Grayson County Detention Center. Current listings do not indicate any bond set for either suspect.
Thursday, December 1st, 2022
House Destroyed By Fire In Southern Grayson County
A house fire between Wax and Millerstown on Grindstone Road is being called “suspicious” by Grayson County fire officials. The Sunday night blaze completely destroyed the empty home. When firefighters arrived just before 11pm, the structure had been burning long enough that it was collapsing into the basement. No injuries are reported. Crews were on-scene for over two hours. Grayson County Sheriff Norman Chaffins says he is not aware of any criminal interest into the fire at this time.
Thursday, December 1st, 2022
Man Tries To Force Entry Into Home And Aims Gun At Occupants
An argument led to a man trying to force his way into a home and pointing a gun at occupants on Monday afternoon in Grayson County. Police were called to the residence on South Patterson Street in Clarkson when 33-year-old Jason Hudson, Jr. was asked to leave during the argument. He went to his vehicle, retrieved a handgun and came back trying to gain entry and taking aim at two occupants with the gun safety off. Hudson left the residence before officers arrived but was located and arrested at a nearby gas station. He is charged with 1st degree burglary and 1st degree wanton endangerment.
Thursday, December 1st, 2022
Glasgow Man Served Warrant And Scuffles With Police During Arrest
A Glasgow man with a physical handicap became combative with police during the execution of a search warrant at his residence on Sunday. Officers contacted 57-year-old Raymon Dean Ingram to place him under arrest on charges of harassing communications, stalking and terroristic threatening related to a previous incident. A citation description indicates police were unable to detain Ingram due to a physical handicap and they tried alternate procedures. He resisted and displayed what is described as threatening and tumultuous behavior, threatening and using expletive language toward officers. Ingram is additionally charged with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. He was taken to Barren County Detention Center where bond is currently set at $15,000. Jail records indicate Ingram is scheduled to appear in court on January 26th.
Thursday, December 1st, 2022
Fatal Crash On US 31E In Northern Barren County
A deadly crash Wednesday afternoon crash on US 31E just south of Griderville in Northern Barren County blocked the roadway for nearly three hours. Responders were called to the 7000 block of North Jackson Highway near Goodnight-Hiseville Road around 3:30. A preliminary report from Kentucky State Police indicates 71-year-old Wanda Cross, of Cave City, was operating a 2008 Chevrolet passenger car southbound and crossed the center line for unknown reasons, striking a northbound 1988 Toyota pickup driven by 78-year-old Joie Hunley, of Hiseville. Cross was ejected and pronounced deceased by the Barren County Coroners Office. Cleanup and crash reconstruction was completed and the road opened around 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 30th, 2022
Dog Complaint At Motel Results In Drug Bust
An animal complaint at a Cave City motel led to a drug bust over the weekend. Officers responded to Days Inn Saturday after receiving a call about dogs chasing people on the property. Contact was made with the dogs' owners and during an initial investigation, officers searched their U-Haul which was parked on the premises. Suspected crystal methamphetamine, crack cocaine and various items of drug paraphernalia were discovered. Officers arrested 35-year-old Matthew Wallace, 53-year-old Theodore Friedman and 28-year-old Michael Crutcher. All three are charged with possession of methamphetamine, cocaine and drug paraphernalia. An ID check on Wallace revealed two felony warrants out of Texas. Wallace is now additionally charged with being a fugitive and giving an officer a false name. They were taken to Barren County Detention Center. Friedman and Crutcher were in court on Monday and have bail set at $5,000. Wallace is scheduled to appear in court on December 5th. His fugitive charge from Texas is with full extradition. Records indicate all three still listed as inmates. Cave City Police was assisted by officers from the Barren County Sheriff’s Department and Glasgow Animal Control.
Wednesday, November 30th, 2022
Tuesday Scores And A Look Ahead
Caverna opened their girls and boys high school basketball seasons with wins Tuesday night against Fort Knox. The Lady Colonels won, 48-37 and the Colonels won, 67-33.
The Hart County Lady Raiders were in action again Tuesday night and lost to Franklin-Simpson, 56-32.
Caverna and Hart County square off in a varsity double header Friday night from Caverna. The girls game starts at 5:30, followed by the boys game. It is the opening district game of the year for both schools.
Wednesday, November 30th, 2022
Large Quantity Of Stolen Items Recovered From Surrounding Counties
Acting on a tip, Hodgenville Police are sorting through a large quantity of stolen items. Investigators believe these items are mostly from surrounding counties. No arrests have been made yet, but officers are working to connect various items to area theft reports. They will be working to return property to rightful owners. Images of several items recovered are posted on the Hodgenville Police Department’s Facebook page. Area residents who have experienced recent thefts may want to check with the department to see if their items have been recovered.
Wednesday, November 30th, 2022
Drug Tips Lead To Horse Cave Bust
After investigation of numerous drug related complaints, officers arrested a man in Horse Cave last week. The Hart County Sheriff’s Department along with the Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force located trafficking amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, prescription medications, marijuana and various trafficking related paraphernalia. As a result, 50-year-old Dennis “Bob” Mobley was arrested and charged multiple trafficking counts related to the discovery. Mobley is in Hart County Jail with a combined $120,000 cash bond.
The Hart County Sheriff’s Department reminds citizens to report drug activity information by calling the office at 270-524-2341. Callers can remain anonymous.
Tuesday, November 29th, 2022
Monday Night Scores / Tuesday Night Schedule
Hart County’s Lady Raiders opened the season at home with a 70-28 win Monday night defeating Campbellsville, while the Raiders were on the road to open the season. The boys team also picks up a win, defeating Cumberland County 68-56.
Caverna kicks off their basketball season tonight with a double header as the Lady Colonels and Colonels host Fort Knox. We’ll have the broadcast of the Caverna girls game with coverage beginning at 5:15 and tip-off set for 5:30. Hart County’s Lady Raiders are in action again tonight, hosting Franklin-Simpson for a junior varsity/varsity matchup. We’ll have the Hart County varsity game immediately following the Caverna girls game.
Tuesday, November 29th, 2022
LaRue County Among Random Counties To Be Audited Following The General Election
LaRue County is among counties randomly selected for an election audit by the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office. State law requires a 12-county check after each election cycle. Other counties selected include Jefferson, Webster, Shelby, Rowan, Oldham, Laurel, Owen, Anderson, Christian, Daviess, and Breathitt.
Attorney General Daniel Cameron expressed appreciation for the Department of Criminal Investigations, involved county clerks and their staffs in working together to perform these audits, ensuring Kentucky elections remain free and fair.
After completing independent investigations, the Attorney General’s Office of Special Prosecutions will present findings to the grand jury and chief circuit judge of each audited county.
Tuesday, November 29th, 2022
Man Dies In Weekend Crash on KY 90
A Summer Shade man died in a weekend crash on KY 90 in Metcalfe County. Police responded around 11pm Saturday when 38-year-old Wilmer Alexander Alonzo Canales wrecked an eastbound Chevy S-10 pickup. Canales lost control, exited the road, struck an embankment, went airborne and came to rest in an adjacent, private driveway. Canales was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation continues by Kentucky State Police. The initial report does not specify why Canales lost control.
Tuesday, November 29th, 2022
Man Dies On Tractor Hit By Tree
Funeral arrangements have been released for 56-year-old Brian Sexton, who died Sunday evening while trying to remove a tree overhanging a local road. Emergency responders were called to the location just off of KY 677 between Canmer and Monroe around 5pm. When they arrived, they observed a large portion of a tree on a tractor which Sexton was operating. Arrangements are being conducted by Brooks Funeral Home of Munfordville and will be announced with our obituary listings.
Monday, November 28th, 2022
High School Basketball Starts Tonight
High School basketball for the 22-23 season begins tonight across the state. Hart County’s Lady Raiders are in action hosting Campbellsville. Catch the game live here tonight on WLOC Sports. Our coverage begins at 6:45. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. Hart County’s boys are on the road tonight to begin the season. They travel to Burkesville to take on Cumberland County in a junior varsity/varsity match-up. The JV game begins at 5:30 p.m. Caverna begins the season Tuesday night. The Lady Colonels and Colonels host Fort Knox for a varsity double-header with tip-off set for 5:30 p.m.
Monday, November 28th, 2022
Wal-mart Shoplifting Arrest Results In Drug Charges
A suspect in a shoplifting complaint at Wal-mart in Leitchfield was found in possession of more than 15 grams of methamphetamine. Last Monday night, police were notified that 25-year-old Riley Milliner stole several items from the store, loaded them into an SUV and drove off from the parking lot. The vehicle was observed on surveillance video for identification. Officers located the SUV traveling on South Main Street and stopped Milliner. A vehicle check came back with expired tags and no current insurance. It is registered to 38-year-old Shelly Carnes who was a passenger in the SUV at the time of the stop. Carnes admitted to participating in the theft with Milliner. A search of Carnes turned up more than 15 grams of meth in a plastic bag. Both were arrested and taken to Grayson County Detention Center. Carnes is charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and complicity to theft by unlawful taking along with non-moving traffic violations. Milliner is charged with theft by unlawful taking and non-moving traffic violations.
Monday, November 28th, 2022
Mother Sentenced To 20 Years For Incident Resulting In The Death Of Her Son
An Edmonson County woman who drove around a high water road closure in 2019 which resulted in the death of her young toddler has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. The sentence was announced for 31-year
-old Alexandra Richardson last week in Edmonson County Court on a guilty plea to murder, first-degree wanton endangerment and DUI. December 2nd of 2019, Richardson was traveling on Oak Hill Road and drove around closure signs during flooding conditions and became stalled in high water. She attempted to get out and make it to safety with her 20-month-old and her seven-year-old. She lost her hold on the younger child and he was found a short time later by rescue crews. He was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville where he later died. When questioned by investigators, Alexandra Richardson admitted using methamphetamine and marijuana prior to the incident. Richardson was already in prison when the sentence was announced. She was incarcerated on a five-year sentence only a couple of weeks following the flooding incident because she was convicted of criminal facilitation to manufacture methamphetamine and child endangerment.
Monday, November 28th, 2022
Cub Run Man Charged With EPO/DVO Violation And Theft
A Cub Run man is charged with violation of an emergency protective order and/or domestic violence order along with theft by unlawful taking. The Hart County Sheriff’s Department arrested 19-year-old Jedidiah Staples early Saturday. He remains lodged in Hart County Jail with a $2000 cash bond and is scheduled to appear in court today.
Friday, November 25th, 2022
Area high school basketball
The High School Basketball season tips off Monday night. In local action, the Hart County Raider JV & Varsity Boys will travel to Cumberland County while the Hart County Lady Raiders JV & Varsity will entertain Campbellsville. Studio 101 will have the broadcast of the Lady Raiders varsity game beginning with the pregame show at 6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022
Homestead Exemption increase for 2022-23
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky Department of Revenue has set the maximum homestead exemption at $46,350 for the 2023 and 2024 tax periods, an increase of $5,850 over the previous two years. It is the largest increase in savings in the history of the exemption, which is recalculated every two years to adjust for inflation.
To qualify for the homestead exemption, a person must be at least 65 years old during the tax period or classified as totally disabled by any public or private retirement system. The property must also be owned, occupied and maintained as the taxpayer’s personal residence on the January 1 assessment date to be eligible for this exemption.
An application for the homestead exemption is available on DOR's website. This application must be completed and submitted to the property owner’s local Property Valuation Administrator’s (PVA) office no later than December 31 of the eligible tax year.
The completed application can be submitted online, by mail or in person.
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022
Nursing Home Visits December 15th
The Annual Nursing Home visits will be Thursday, December 15th. Join WLOC as we visit Hart County Manor in Munfordville at 9:30 a.m. And then we'll travel to Horse Cave to Signature Health Care of Hart County around 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to come along. A special thank you to everyone who donated to the two area nursing homes.
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022
Fire At Leitchfield Motel
Fire destroyed a portion of the old Country Side Inn Motel (formerly Econo Lodge) in Leitchfield early Tuesday morning. Firefighters were dispatched around 3:30 to the location on Commerce Drive. Flames spread across two rooms of the structure. The blaze was extinguished and the scene was clear after about two hours. Fire officials believe the fire was started by a squatter attempting to stay warm. No injuries were reported. Police are investigating.
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022
Former Governor And Business Man Dies
John Y. Brown, Jr. has died at the age of 88. Brown served as Kentucky’s 55th Governor, holding office from 1979 through 1983 by defeating former Governor Louie B. Nunn the preceding November. He also was an accomplished business man, purchasing Kentucky Fried Chicken for $2 Million from Harlan Sanders in 1964. He led the company through extraordinary growth and sold it at a value of $275 Million in 1971. He also had ownership in a number of sports franchises during his career, including the Boston Celtics. In honor of John Y. Brown, Jr., flags across the state are ordered at half-staff.
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022
Man Jailed On 2nd Methamphetamine Offence
A Munfordville man is jailed on drug related charges. The Hart County Sheriff’s Department arrested 43-year-old Mark Dewayne Murray on Tuesday for possession of methamphetamine. This is his 2nd offence. Murray is in Hart County Jail with a $10,000 cash bond.
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022
LaRue County Schools Closed For Sickness Ahead Of Holiday Break
Schools in LaRue County are closed Tuesday ahead of Thanksgiving break. The school system is among a list of nearly 50 across the state with high absences due to sickness. Most school systems experiencing low attendance are citing flu, RSV and Strep Throat as contributing illnesses. Tuesday is not an NTI day for students in LaRue County.
Schools in Edmonson County were closed Monday and remain closed today. Both days are NTI days for Edmonson County.
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022
Students Jump From Back Of Moving Bus
Bardstown City Schools issued a press release regarding an incident which happed week-before-last where three students opened a door and jumped out of the back of a moving bus.
One of the students was taken to a hospital due to injuries resulting from the November 9th incident. The press release says it is unclear what prompted these students’ actions. A school system spokesperson is quoted as saying, “The safety and well-being of students in Bardstown City Schools is and will always be top priority. Right now, focus is the well-being of the injured student, their family and providing support to students who witnessed the incident.”
The press release says no additional comments will be released, citing privacy protocols regarding the individuals involved. It is unclear if there is any finding of criminal activity or ongoing police involvement related to the incident.
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022
Two Arrested Related To Sexual Abuse Of A Minor
A Brownsville couple is jailed after being indicted for sexual abuse of a child. Acting on a tip from a family member several weeks ago, Kentucky State Police arrested 31-year-old Jorday K. Gray and 25-year-old Brianna Cowles on September 19th after an investigation into abuse allegations. Citation details indicate both Gray and Cowles admitted to forcing sexual acts on a minor as well as recording and sharing some of the incidents on a cell phone and through video chats. Charges in the case include wanton endangerment, criminal abuse of a child under the age of 12, rape of a victim incapable of consent and rape of a victim under the age of 12, incest of a victim under age of 12, sodomy of a victim under the age of 12, distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor, distribution of obscene matter to minors and possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by minor under the age of 12.
Jorday Gray and Brianna Cowles remain jailed, each has a $100,000 bond.
Monday, November 21st 2022
Edmonson County Schools Closed For Sickness Ahead Of Holiday Break
Edmonson County Schools are closed these next two days for sickness ahead of Thanksgiving break. Monday and Tuesday are now set as Non-Traditional Instruction days (one and two) for the school year. Edmonson County is one of several around the state with significant impacts to attendance late last week. The district reported the rate dipping below 85% due to a high occurrence of Flu and Strep Throat absences.
Monday, November 21st 2022
Man Arrested For Sex Related Crimes Involving Victim Under 12
A Bee Spring man is charged with sex related crimes against a minor. Officers with the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 71-year-old Randy P Meredith on Friday following investigation. Meredith is accused of multiple counts of rape, sodomy, sexual abuse, unlawful transaction with a minor and incest of a victim under the age of 12. He is currently incarcerated with a quarter-million dollar bond at Hart County Jail.
Monday, November 21st 2022
Man Arrested For Intoxication And Other Charges In Horse Cave
A Horse Cave man is in jail on multiple charges after a Friday incident. Horse Cave Police arrested 34-year-old Gary M. Lowe for public intoxication, disorderly conduct, terroristic threatening, giving police a canceled or fictitious license and resisting arrest. Lowe was booked Friday evening at Hart County Jail with a $1000 cash bond.
Monday, November 21st 2022
Man Makes Threats To Schools And Churches In Messages
A Horse Cave man made threats indicating plans to carry out mass shootings at schools and churches in Barren and Warren Counties. On Sunday, Kentucky State Police received a call from an individual who received virtual messages from 30-year-old Joshua Morrison. A short time later, troopers were able to locate Morrison and placed him under arrest on charges of terroristic threatening. No specific locations were identified. Authorities in Hart, Barren and Warren Counties assisted state police in the investigation. Morrison was transported to Hart County Jail where records do not currently indicate any bail amount is set.
Friday, November 18th 2022
Greensburg Woman Arrested For Children Criminal Abuse
A Greensburg woman is in jail after being served warrants for grand jury indictments out of Taylor County which include criminal charges involving children. Police arrested 34-year-old Kira Monroe at her residence Wednesday afternoon for five counts of wanton endangerment, five counts of assault and three counts of criminal abuse of a child under 12 years of age. Monroe is being held at Taylor County Detention Center with a $50 thousand dollar cash bond.
Friday, November 18th 2022
Grand Opening Success In Glasgow
Thursday marked a successful grand opening for the new Dunkin’ Donuts store in Glasgow. A long line of vehicles stretched from the drive-thru, around the building and onto US 31E. The store gave away $100 gift cards, sandwiches and opening day pint glasses. Customers showed up as early as 4am for the 9am opening in order to get one of the gift cards. The new Dunkin’ Donuts is next to Verizon and across from the Food Lion shopping center. Regular hours are 5am to 8pm, daily.
Friday, November 18th 2022
Woman Charged For Driving High With Children In Car
A woman who police stopped on Millerstown Road Sunday night was driving while high with two children in her car. According to a Clarkson Police report, 43-year-old Christy Beasley of Clarkson was pulled over after an officer observed her Mazda 3 with what is described as “faulty equipment.” The officer approached Beasley and noticed a strong odor of marijuana, which she admitted to smoking. She told police there were other joints and additional marijuana in the car. A field sobriety test was conducted and she was arrested. Charges include non-alcohol DUI, two counts of wanton endangerment, possession of marijuana and a non-moving traffic violation. The report does not indicate Christy Beasley's relation to the children or who assumed responsibility for them upon her arrest.
Friday, November 18th 2022
Woman With Lengthy Arrest History Jailed After Cave City Traffic Stop
A traffic stop early Thursday in Cave City turned up drugs and an active warrant on the driver. Police observed a white F-150 traveling on US 31W without its license plate illuminated. Contact was made with 31-year-old Sierra Johnson. Consent was given for a vehicle search which revealed a glass pipe and methamphetamine. An ID check revealed the active warrant. Johnson was taken into custody and transported to Barren County Detention Center where she was booked on possession charges along with failure to produce and insurance card, failure to produce a license and for not having a license plate illuminated. Jail records indicate Sierra Johnson's arrest on Thursday is at least her 10th in the past three years.
Thursday, November 17th 2022
Car Runs Into Green River At Ferry Crossing
A car ran into the river at Green River Ferry in Mammoth Cave National Park on Tuesday evening. Park law enforcement responded around 5:30 and found the car mostly submerged approximately 10 yards from the northern bank of the crossing. The driver was not hurt but was still inside the vehicle. Responders rescued the driver by boat. The vehicle was removed a short time later by a towing service. Investigation into the incident continues by park officials. The ferry has been inspected and has resumed its operating schedule, but the ferry is still restricted for trailer and RV traffic due to low water levels.
Thursday, November 17th 2022
Outgoing Edmonson Sheriff Leaving Early
Edmonson County Sheriff Shane Doyle was defeated in his bid for re-election in the 2022 primary back in spring. Monday, he announced to fiscal court he will be retiring a bit early, before this term officially ends. He told the court one of the major reasons for his decision is because of losing deputies, who have been resigning as they found new employment opportunities ahead of a new administration being installed by incoming sheriff, James Vincent. Doyle says with his decision, the incoming administration can begin hiring and putting officers back on the road, easing pressure on the county and on other police agencies that have been offering assistance. With the change, Doyle outlined important dates of which residents should be aware. November 23rd will be the last day the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Department front office is open to the public to conduct business and collect property tax payments under the current administration. The office is closed for Thanksgiving the 24th through the 26th and state auditor personnel will be reconciling financial accounts in preparation to transfer them to the new administration through the 30th. The office will reopen and property tax collection will resume on December 1st, barring no delay in procedures with the state auditor’s office. Doyle clarified Edmonson County property owners will have their property tax 2% discount opportunity extended through the close of business on December 5th, due to lost business days during transitioning of administration.
Thursday, November 17th 2022
Foul Play Suspected In Campbellsville Death
Police in Campbellsville are investigating a suspicious death from Tuesday afternoon. The coroner’s office reports 69-year-old Tommy Pyles, of Lincoln Avenue, was found dead and examination suggests foul play is likely. The body was transported to the state medical examiner’s office for a complete autopsy. Authorities are looking for answers related to the death and ask anyone who may have relevant information to call their tip line at 270-469-7743. Callers may remain anonymous.
Thursday, November 17th 2022
Grayson County Resident Killed In Elizabethtown Crash
A resident of Grayson County is dead following a collision in Elizabethtown Tuesday night. Police say 28-year-old Destiny Shelton of Leitchfield was headed south in a Ford Focus along Ring Road near the airport around 11pm and crossed into the opposing lane, striking a Chevrolet SUV head-on. Shelton was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in Shelton’s vehicle and the driver of the SUV were taken to University of Louisville Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Elizabethtown Police Reconstruction Detectives are continuing to investigate the crash.
Wednesday, November 16th 2022
Man Arrested For Causing Glasgow House Fire
Glasgow Police arrested a man following a house fire investigation. Firefighters were called to a residence on Grandview Avenue Tuesday morning. Preliminary investigation indicated the cause as suspicious. Investigators discovered 55-year-old Kermit Hall, Jr. stayed in the home Monday night and allegedly lit a bag of charcoal in a tin pan. A short time later, fire consumed the living room and Hall left the scene after escaping through a window. He is charged with arson, criminal mischief and criminal trespassing.
Wednesday, November 16th 2022
Munfordville Man Gets Over A Half-Million From Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket
A Munfordville man is a half-million richer after buying a scratch-off ticket and winning a large payout. Eddie Polston bought a Mega 7s ticket last Tuesday at FiveStar. He revealed a winning line and a seven-times multiplier which totals $777 thousand. Polston claimed his winnings the next day at Kentucky Lottery Headquarters and came away with a final payout of just under $552 thousand. Munfordville FiveStar gets a $7,770 bonus for selling the ticket.
Wednesday, November 16th 2022
Edmonton Woman Dies In Crash On KY 90
An Edmonton woman is dead after a Tuesday morning crash on KY 90 near the Eighty Eight Community in Barren County. A collision report from Kentucky State Police says 62-year-old Karrie Selner was fatally injured as a passenger in a westbound Dodge Caravan driven by 44-year-old Heather Slater, also of Edmonton. The Caravan crossed the center line, struck an eastbound Toyota Highlander driven by 43-year-old Michael Forsythe, of Princeton, and then collided with an eastbound Chevrolet Equinox driven by 62-year-old Timothy Jackson, of Wisconsin. Selner died at the scene. Drivers of all three vehicles and a passenger in the Equinox were transported to T J Samson Community Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injures. The preliminary report does not specify seatbelt usage status for any of the people involved.
Tuesday, November 15th 2022
Greensburg Drug Arrest
A traffic stop in Greensburg resulted in a drug arrest on Sunday afternoon. Police observed a vehicle on East Hodgenville Avenue with no brake lights and identified 50-year-old William Posey of Greensburg as the driver. A brief investigation turned up methamphetamine. Posey was taken to Taylor County Detention Center. In addition to a charge of possession, he also faces charges of buying or possessing drug paraphernalia, failure to maintain insurance, having no brake lights, having no registration plate or receipt.
Tuesday, November 15th 2022
Two Children Die In Crash With Intoxicated Driver
Two children, ages one and two, were killed Sunday afternoon on US 31W in Hardin County. Police say the vehicle in which they were passengers was hit by a drunk driver. The incident happened near West Point when a southbound car driven by 42-year-old Angela Chapman, of Radcliff, crossed the center line and struck the victims’ northbound vehicle head-on. The pregnant mother of the two deceased children was driving the northbound vehicle and was seriously injured. Angela Chapman was taken to Hardin County Detention Center and booked on two counts of murder, one count of assault and for operating a vehicle under the influence. She was arraigned in court Monday and entered a plea of not guilty. She remains jailed with a half-million dollar bond.
Tuesday, November 15th 2022
Inmate Flown To Louisville Hospital After Assault By Another Inmate
An inmate at Barren County Detention Center was assaulted by another inmate to the point of having to be flown to Louisville for medical treatment Sunday. Glasgow Police were called to investigate and identified 28-year-old Austin T. Brown, II as the attacker. The victim, whose identity is not given in the police press release, was originally transported to TJ Samson Community Hospital before being air lifted. Brown was jailed back on August 10th for theft and drug related charges. He is now additionally charged with assault and intimidating a participant in the legal process. He is scheduled to appear in court on November 21st and again on December 5th. He has a $250 thousand bond.
Tuesday, November 15th 2022
Multiple Hart County Weekend Drug Arrests
Weekend arrests by the Hart County Sheriff’s Department include:
- 38-year-old James Kyle Ballard of Munfordville. He faces charges of criminal trespassing, public intoxication by a controlled substance, buying or possession of drug paraphernalia and menacing.
- 40-year-old Benjamin Butler of Sonora. He faces charges of wanton endangerment, terroristic threatening, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine and promotion of contraband.
- 37-year-old Steven Harold Mayes of Alabama. He faces charges of trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in heroin and buying or possession of drug paraphernalia.
All three were taken to Hart County Jail.
Tuesday, November 15th 2022
Intoxicated Man Drives Car Onto Golf Course
A drunken man drove his vehicle onto Shady Hollow Golf Course near Cub Run causing damage and then became stuck on a golf cart bridge Sunday morning. Police were called around 6:30 by course manager J.C. Ramsey after 52-year-old Craig Cox of Indiana appeared at Ramsey’s home asking for assistance. Cox drove across a green and a practice green then onto a small wooden golf cart bridge where his Cadillac CT6 fell off the right side and became disabled. Police arrived and arrested Cox for criminal trespassing, criminal mischief, possession of an open alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle under the influence. Ramsey said the course will have to make repairs, but was thankful because damage could have been much worse (under the circumstance).
Tuesday, November 15th 2022
Horse Cave City Council Meets
Horse Cave City Council met Monday evening and featured several infrastructure discussions. Mayor Randall Curry explained the recent sidewalk grant recently presented by Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman. Securing funding, which totals nearly $435 thousand, has been a high priority goal for the city. Curry says he sought experience in selecting a grant writer for the project in hopes of making a strong case for consideration. The mayor said rebuilding sidewalks on the western side of town is badly needed. The project will include both sides of KY 218 from the railroad crossing up to the KY 335 Junction and should go to contract for construction next year. Magistrate Ricky Alvey discussed citizen concerns about road conditions of KY 218 in front of Horse Cave Baptist Church and US 31W from the Barren County Line to downtown. Alvey reminded those in attendance both roads are maintained by the state and not the city. He says the state is aware of these issues. A brief update was also highlighted regarding the Horse Cave Bypass project which will provide commercial truck relief from the downtown area by connecting KY 218 to US 31W on the southwest side of town. The state project is scheduled for letting this winter and could be under construction in 2023. It will be a two-year project to complete. In court business, departmental reports were given. Horse Cave Police will be sponsoring a holiday house decorating contest. Details are posted on the agency’s Facebook page. Approval was given for an interlocal agreement to participate in the Kentucky League of Cities Investment Pool and details of the Christmas Parade were announced. The parade will be at 10am on Saturday, December 3rd and will begin at the fire department.
Monday, November 14th 2022
Weekend Sports Recap
Friday night marked the end of a football season filled with excitement and historical firsts for Hart County. The Raiders fell to Union County 34-20 in the second round of the Kentucky High School Athletics Association Class 3A Playoffs. Hart County finishes the season with its highest ranking in school history and a 9-3 record.
Hart County High School's Cheerleaders are back-to-back champions. They competed Saturday at Simon Kenton High School in the KHSAA Region 3 Competition and brought home first place for the second year in a row.
Monday, November 14th 2022
Staff And Juveniles Injured At Adair County Detention Center
Kentucky State Police were called to assist with an internal disturbance at Adair Regional Detention Center in Columbia Friday night. The facility is one of eight juvenile detention centers operated by the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice. Those incarcerated there are between the ages of 11 and 18. Trooper Jonathan Houk says a juvenile assaulted a staff member, confiscated that staff member’s keys and released other juveniles from their cells. Troopers and other local law enforcement entered the facility and helped the staff restore order. Several staff members and juveniles were injured and taken to an area hospital for treatment. Trooper Houk’s description of the incident does not indicate the severity of injury to anyone involved.
Monday, November 14th 2022
Fire At Woodworking Facility In Campbellsville
First responders in Taylor County were dispatched to a fire at a building of Cox Interior on Old Columbia Road in Campbellsville Friday afternoon. Firefighters discovered a building filled with wood shavings mostly engulfed when they arrived just before 1pm. Units from four departments were on-scene for about seven hours. A cause of the blaze is yet-to-be determined. No injuries were reported.
Friday, November 11th 2022
Fiscal Court Recap
In a recap from Thursday’s Hart County Fiscal Court meeting, the court approved payment of $3,000 for KARES (Kentucky Area Resources), a real-time directory connecting users of the resource to assistance from career training and workforce preparation organizations, food banks, child care facilities as well as organizations which help with personal and professional advancement. Access to the free resource is available at the KARES.us website.
In other items of business, Jailer Israel Bergenson reported 181 inmates are currently incarcerated. The court agreed to pursue a grant for additional emergency management performance. There was a second reading which now finalizes a speed limit of 25 miles-per-hour on Northtown School Road. A $1 per hour salary increase was approved for maintenance employee Theresa Bostic and Forest Nichols was hired for maintenance.
Related to T. Marzetti and their industrial revenue bond and prior expansion, the court approved a resolution for the Judge to sign an agreement for the special occupation tax and there was a first reading of a lease agreement for termination of the special taxing district on July 1st of 2023.
The next meeting of Hart County Fiscal Court is scheduled for December 1st.
Friday, November 11th 2022
Man Assaults Woman With Broom Handle
Glasgow Police were called to investigate the report of an assault at a residence on Washington Street Wednesday night. When they arrived, they located a woman who sustained injures to her hand and wrist. Police say 40-year-old Brandon Moulding assaulted the woman with a broom handle. He was taken to Barren County Detention Center. The victim was transported by Barren/Metcalfe EMS for treatment.
Friday, November 11th 2022
Gun Discharges, Striking A Man At A Grayson County Elementary School
Emergency responders and police in Grayson County were dispatched to Caneyville Elementary Wednesday evening after a man was unintentionally shot. A sheriff’s office report says 37-year-old Matthew Nash of Millwood, Kentucky was running through a hallway of the school playing with a small child. A handgun fell from its carriage position to the ground, discharging and striking Nash in the lower leg. He was at the school to pick up his kids from sports practice. Several children and adults were in the gym of the school when the 9mm gun discharged. Nash was flown to U of L Hospital. He was treated then released early Thursday morning. Nash will answer to charges of unlawful possession of a weapon on school property and wanton endangerment.
Thursday, November 10th 2022
Voter Breakdown For Hart County: County Flipped Majority Before Election
With Tuesday behind us, now that candidates and issues have been sorted (locally), we take a look at the breakdown of eligible voters in Hart County to select these candidates and issues. Out of 14,233 registered voters in the county, 6,345 cast a ballot Tuesday. That's a 44% turnout. Historically, the county has a very large primary cycle with regard to local races, and -- not all, but many -- winners in May go on to an unopposed victory in November. That is contributed to the fact Hart County has historically ran more Democrat Candidates than Republicans with the majority of registered voters being Democrat. In a trend over the past several years, that balance has been consistently shifting. In 2017, the county had 13,409 voters with 7,738 Democrats and 4,829 Republicans. The remaining 842 were comprised of Independents and other parties. In July of this year, that breakdown became nearly even between the two majority parties at 6,587 Democrats to 6,563 Republicans. By the end of August, 2022, the county flipped majority with 6,584 Republicans to 6,565 Democrats. By Tuesday's election, that gap continued widening with 6,659 Republicans and 6,530 Democrats. The number of Independent and other parties increased as well with 1,044 on Tuesday. The shift represents a five year 15.6% decrease for Democrats in Hart County over the five year period, while it represents a 27.5% increase for Republicans and a 19.4% increase for Independents and other parties. The change has the potential to significantly impact (what has been) "normal" in elections of years past, providing a more evenly distributed primary. Statistics used in this comparison were obtained through the Kentucky Board of Elections.
We ask on our Facebook Poll today, "Have you (recently) or do you plan on changing political affiliation?" Visit us @wlocradio to participate.
Thursday, November 10th 2022
Veterans Day Schedules
Veteran's Day is Friday. It is a state and federal holiday with government offices closed. Many banks and other service providers will be closed. It is a good idea to check ahead for open/closed status of your destination before heading out to conduct business. Trash routes in Hart County will run as scheduled on Friday, however the Hart County Solid Waste office will be closed.
Thursday, November 10th 2022
Green County Arrests
Police arrested a Summersville man early Saturday in Greensburg. A Greensburg Officer was dispatched just before 1am to a complaint on South Main Street of a staggering pedestrian and located 49-year-old Raul Baton in the roadway. He was taken into custody on a charge of alcohol intoxication in a public place and transported to Taylor County Detention Center. Greensburg Police arrested a teenager Monday afternoon on a warrant for Disorderly Conduct and Harassment. Charges are related to an incident involving 19-year-old Haley York of Greensburg on November 2nd. York was taken to Taylor County Detention Center.
Wednesday, November 9th 2022
Man Shot In Linwood Monday Has Died
The man shot near Linwood Monday night has died. Kentucky State Police issued a detailed report of the shooting on Tuesday.
Preliminary investigation indicates that 62-year-old Dennis Wells, of Magnolia, was in a verbal altercation with 31-year-old William Kelleher, of Glasgow. Wells tookout a gun and fired multiple rounds at Kelleher. William Kelleher was transported Baptist Health Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown and then flown from there to University of Louisville Hospital, where he died.
Wells was arrested, charged with murder and lodged in the Hart County Jail with a $250,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.
Tuesday, November 8th - Hart County's Election Totals
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US Senate |
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4624 |
Rand Paul |
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1602 |
Charles Booker |
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US Representative |
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4754 |
Brett Guthrie |
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1410 |
Hank Linderman |
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State Representative 24th Dist. |
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4438 |
Brandon Reed |
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1656 |
Keith Pruitt |
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PVA |
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3890 |
Cindy Atwell |
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Judge Executive |
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3818 |
Joe Choate |
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County Attorney |
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3745 |
Justin Baird |
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County Clerk |
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2739 |
Jon Ross Lawler |
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3490 |
Felicia Shelton |
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Sheriff |
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5018 |
Jeff Wilson |
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Jailer |
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3841 |
Israel Brown Bergenson |
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Coroner |
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4522 |
Anthony Roberts |
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Magistrate 1st Dist. |
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656 |
Katherine Kenny |
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564 |
Phillip Thompson |
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Constable 1st Dist. |
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727 |
James Billy Buck Minton |
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Magistrate 2nd Dist. |
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692 |
Ricky Alvey |
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Constable 2nd Dist. |
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622 |
Walter Bush |
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Magistrate 3rd Dist. |
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569 |
Mark Leahigh |
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936 |
Ronald Riordan |
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Constable 3rd Dist. |
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1142 |
William Tweedy |
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322 |
Jeremy White |
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Magistrate 4th Dist. |
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1095 |
Doug Wells |
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Constable 4th Dist. |
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719 |
Dennis Amos |
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Magistrate 5th Dist. |
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620 |
Lee Miles |
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Constable 5th Dist. |
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572 |
Joseph Thompson |
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Supreme Court Justice |
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2991 |
Kelly Thompson, Jr. |
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1170 |
Shawn Marie Alcott |
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Judge Court Of Appeals |
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2250 |
Jeff Taylor |
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1457 |
David Clement |
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Judge Court Of Appeals |
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2928 |
Kelly Mark Easton |
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Circuit Judge |
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3048 |
Charles Simms III |
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Circuit Judge |
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2897 |
Joseph Ballard |
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District Judge |
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2969 |
William Clauson |
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1985 |
Teresa Renee McMahan |
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School Board 1st Dist. |
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654 |
Tina Rutledge |
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641 |
Bill Belt |
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School Board 4th Dist. |
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354 |
Wesley Hodges |
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School Board Caverna |
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300 |
Mickey Miegon Hatchett |
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233 |
Gina Lyon |
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370 |
Allison Dennison |
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287 |
Jennifer Page Ballard |
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267 |
Colisha Nuckols |
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Mayor Bonnieville |
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42 |
Marie Whitlow |
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City Council Bonnieville |
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43 |
Colby Smith |
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Mayor Horse Cave |
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158 |
Terry Hacky Riley |
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320 |
Randall Curry |
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188 |
Emry Chase Riley |
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City Council Horse Cave |
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337 |
Larry Bunch |
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317 |
Velpha Hatchett |
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325 |
Paul Wilson |
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240 |
Sarah Barker |
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337 |
Randy Russell |
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337 |
Sue Nunn |
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332 |
Vickie Rogers |
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307 |
James Perry Wool Martin |
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Mayor Munfordville |
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187 |
John Johnson |
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192 |
Annie Swift |
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51 |
Susan Smith |
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115 |
Bob Miller |
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City Council Munfordville |
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285 |
Jeremy Atwell |
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266 |
Kenny Shepperd |
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291 |
Jessica Nunn |
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243 |
Marcia Hayes Lenz |
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358 |
Ricky Line |
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Munfordville Alch Sales |
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278 |
Yes |
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287 |
No |
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KY Constitutional 1 |
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2582 |
Yes |
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2709 |
No |
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KY Constitutional 2 |
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3567 |
Yes |
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2326 |
No |
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Tuesday, November 8th, 2022
Intoxicated Man Wrecks Near Glasgow
A man faces several charges after having a wreck at the intersection of Tompkinsville Road and Falling Timbers Road near Glasgow on Sunday. Several open alcohol containers and a handgun were found inside the heavily damaged vehicle which came to rest in an adjacent ditch. Police located 23-year-old George Whiteside a short distance away from the intersection. He failed several sobriety tests and was arrested. Whiteside was booked at Barren County Detention Center on charges of leaving the scene of an incident, operating a vehicle under the influence, possession of an open alcoholic beverage in a vehicle, operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock, operating a vehicle on a suspended license, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of an emergency protective order.
Tuesday, November 8th, 2022
Classmate Remembered At Hart County High School
Chalk messages, cones, hats and other items memorialize an empty parking spot at Hart County High School following the Saturday death of 16-year-old Tyler Kelling. Friends gathered around Tyler’s parking spot to grieve and remember. Principal Greg Cecil said additional counselors were available at the school Monday. He asks the community to continue remembering and praying for Tyler’s family. He also asks us to remember Tyler’s fellow students and faculty during days and weeks ahead as the school community navigates their experience of grief and loss. Tyler Kelling was a member of the class of 2024.
Tuesday, November 8th, 2022
General Election Day Notes
Polls are open for the 2022 General Election. If early voting is any indication of voter turnout, it should be heavier than the primary. Hart County Clerk Felicia Shelton said late Monday 904 votes were cast during early voting this past Thursday through Saturday, totaling 1,278 pre-election day votes when including excused early voting. These numbers are about four and a half times the same totals from May, when there were 206 early votes and 307 total pre-election day votes. Shelton says citizens registered in Hart County should remember they can vote at any of one of seven polling locations throughout the county: Horse Cave Fire Department, LeGrande Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School, Munfordville Elementary School, Hart County High School, Bonnieville Elementary School or Cub Run Elementary School. Remember to bring your ID, which is required to vote. Anyone with questions about the voting process can call the clerk’s office at 270-524-2751.
Join WLOC tonight, live from the courthouse in Munfordville as votes are counted. We’ll have running totals for our local races as each precinct comes in.
Monday, November 7th, 2022
Teen Dies In Weekend Crash
A teen is dead following a crash Saturday morning just east of Canmer along RW Handy Road, just off of Gilead-Fairview Road. While no official information has been released regarding the incident, funeral details have been announced for 16-year-old Tyler Grant Kelling, of Hardyville. Winn Funeral Home is conducting these arrangements, which will be announced later in our obituaries section of this newscast. Tyler was a student at Hart County High School, Class of 2024.
Monday, November 7th, 2022
Pedestrian Killed On I-65
A man died attempting to cross I-65 on foot in Hardin County on Saturday afternoon. Police received a call of a man acting erratically around the Springfield Road area, which is near the Bluegrass Parkway Interchange. The man had been reported jumping over the right of way fence along the interstate around 4:30 eastern time. As officers responded, dispatch received a call of a struck pedestrian on the interstate in the vicinity. When first responders arrived, the man was deceased. Sheriff John Ward says the man was from out of state. The incident blocked the interstate for about an hour.
Monday, November 7th, 2022
Two Injured In Crash Between Wax And Clarkson
Two elderly people were injured Friday night in a crash just north of Wax on Grayson Springs Road. Just after 6pm, a 1966 Ford pickup rearended a dump truck hauling soybeans. Both of the injured people were traveling in the pickup. They were taken to Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in Leitchfield. Their names were not officially released by authorities. The truck had been undergoing restoration. The driver of the dump truck was not physically injured.
Monday, November 7th, 2022
Weekend Fire In Northtown
Firefighters from several area departments battled a large field and forest fire just west of Horse Cave in the Northtown Community along Davis Williams Road Friday night into early Saturday morning. The blaze was contained after several hours with no injuries reported. In addition to responding departments from Horse Cave, Munfordville, Cave City, Bonnieville and Hardyville, the Kentucky Division of Forestry assisted. While a cause of fire has not been announced, Hart County Sheriff Jeff Wilson said Sunday night there is no investigation in progress (at this time) into any related criminal activity.
Monday, November 7th, 2022
Woman Arrested In The Death Of Her Father
A woman is now charged with murder in the death of her father, who died this summer in Glasgow. Police arrested 45-year-old Cheryl Leighanne Bennett, of Tennessee, Thursday following an investigation into the death of 75-year-old Michael Logsdon who suffered from ALS and was found dead at his residence on July 9th. Autopsy results indicate he died as a result of asphyxia and suffocation. Investigators believe his breathing machine had been tampered with, leading to Bennett being identified as a suspect. She is jailed at Barren County Detention Center on a $50,000 bond and appears in court today.
Monday, November 7th, 2022
Weekend Sports Recap
Hart County defeated Trigg County, 43-36, Friday Night in the first round of KHSAA Class 3A playoff action. A second round would-be rematch with Glasgow isn’t to be, though. The season came to an end for the Scotties in a loss to the Union County Braves, 50-20. Union County is 11-0 on the season. The Raiders will travel to Morganfield Friday night to take on the Braves. Morganfield is along the Ohio River on US 60 about halfway between Owensboro and Paducah. If you can’t make it to the game Friday night, you can catch the broadcast here on WLOC.
In other playoff action, Grayson County, LaRue County and Green County all wrapped up their seasons with first round playoff losses in their respective classes while Metcalfe County remains undefeated on the season with a win over Washington County in the first round of 2A playoff action. The Hornets will host Danville in a second round game this Friday night.
The Raider Band finished up the 2022 marching competition season at the Mid-States Band Association Class 2A Championships in Miamisburg, Ohio on Saturday. The Marching Raiders advanced from prelims to finals, finishing seventh in the multi-state contest.
Friday, November 4th, 2022
Barren County man charged with Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch arrested 21-year-old Kaven T. Eder, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Eder was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect sharing images of child sexual exploitation online. The investigation resulted in a search warrant at a residence in Glasgow on November 3rd. Equipment used to facilitate the crime was seized and taken to KSP’s forensic laboratory for examination. Eder is currently charged with three counts of distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance under 12 years old and one count of possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance under 12 years old. Mr. Eder was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center. The investigation is ongoing.
Friday, November 4th, 2022
Early Voting Schedules
General early voting is underway for anyone in Hart or surrounding counties who wants to take advantage of not having to be in attendance at a polling location on Election Day. Early voting will only be available at the County Clerk’s Office, not at local polling locations. Registered voters may vote through Saturday. The clerk's office in Hart County will be open from 8am until 4pm each day.
Friday, November 4th, 2022
Reminder for 2022 Property Tax Collection
Tax collection is underway for all Hart County property tax bills which were mailed out October 28th. A drop box is located in the parking lot on the south side of the building, credit card payments will be accepted online and in office. Property owners will receive a 2% discount if the tax bill is paid by the end of November and bills are due at face value through December. Penalties are applied after the new year. If you are mailing in a payment, please include your tax bill. For more information, contact the Sheriff's Office at (270) 524-2341.
Friday, November 4th, 2022
Greensburg man arrested after disturbance call
A disturbance call late Wednesday night led officers to a residence where an arrest was made. Officers responded to West Columbia Avenue in Greensburg, where they arrested a Greensburg man. 46-year-old David A. Tucker was taken into custody and charged with Disorderly Conduct, 2nd degree, Criminal Mischief, 3rd degree, Public Intoxication & Resisting Arrest. Tucker was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center.
Friday, November 4th, 2022
Scammer warning in Warren County
Officials in Warren County say someone driving a white truck is scamming residents. Several people in the Alvaton area have recently reported a man claiming to seal driveways. The man has been identified as Justin Micael Tinker, who is in his early 20's. Besides giving estimates for the job, he would also convince customers to hand over the cash prior to completion and that he wasn't charging them tax. Tinker would then take the cash without completing the job. Tinker has told residents that he is associated with reputable businesses in the area. The Warren County Contractors Licensing Board posted the situation on their Facebook and six people said Tinker had stopped by their homes or had offered his services to them. For some, Tinker would fill the cracks, but not do sealant, stating he would need to leave to go purchase more product, but would never return. You're reminded to double check the legitimacy of any contractors before handing over money for services.
Thursday, November 3rd, 2022
Barren County teacher finalist for state award
A Barren County teacher is among the top three in the state to be chosen as finalist for Special Education Teacher of the Year. Logan Brooks is an educator who works with hearing impaired students in the Barren County District. The winner of the 2022 Kentucky Special Education Teacher of the Year award will be announced November 21st during the general session in Louisville.
Thursday, November 3rd, 2022
Two people arrested in Greensburg after home break-in
Tuesday night, officers with the Greensburg Police Department responded to a residence after receiving a call. Johnny D. Killinsworth was found in the basement where he was arrested for Criminal Trespassing, 1st degree, violation of conditions of release and alcohol intoxication. Cynthia Andre was also arrested and charged with hindering apprehension, 2nd degree, fleeing or evading police and resisting arrest. Killinsworth and Andre were taken to the Taylor County Detention Center where Killingsworth was lodged with no bond and Andre was later released. An investigation into the incident is continuing.
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022
Missing teen found safe in Glasgow
A teenager, reported missing Halloween night, has been located. The Glasgow Police Department reached out for the public's help in locating 13-year-old Madison Taylor. Taylor's last known whereabouts was on West Leech Street Monday night around 9:30 p.m. Officials say the teen was located and is safe.
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022
Two arrested in Hart County
On Friday, 36-year-old Marcus Thompson, of Munfordville, was placed under arrest for Criminal Trespassing, 3rd Degree, Assault, 4th Degree (domestic violence), Terroristic Threatening, 2nd Degree and Resisting Arrest. Deputy Bruce Neville is the investigating officer.
Also on Friday, 20-year-old Allan Ballard, of Glasgow, was arrested and charged with Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place, 1st and 2nd Offense, Assault 4th Degree (minor injury), Menacing and Disorderly Conduct, 2nd Degree. Deputy Andre Barbour was the investigating officer. Thompson and Ballard were both lodged in the Hart County Detention Center.
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022
Traffic Advisory: I-65 southbound in the vicinity of Exit 86 in Hardin County
Contract crews working on reconstruction of the Glendale Interchange will utilize lane closures for the next two nights (overnight into Thursday morning and Thursday night into Friday Morning). The interstate will be reduced to one lane in both directions beginning at 10pm for re-striping and placement of barrier wall to facilitate next steps of the project. Work requiring these additional lane closures will be finished before 6am each of the specified mornings. With work taking place during lowest volume hours, any delays which occur should be brief. Motorists should slow down upon approach to the Exit 86 Interchange vicinity and be prepared for slower traffic ahead. Pay close attention to work-zone signage for lane closure and lane shift instructions.
Tuesday, November 1st, 2022
Wanted Man Living Under False Name Arrested In Greensburg
An unrelated investigation resulted in Greensburg Police arresting a fugitive who had been living under an alias for more than a year. Sunday night, 56-year-old John Michael Anderson was taken into custody for parole violation and 2nd degree assault. He has been listed as wanted since August of 2021. A case investigator determined Anderson had been residing in Greensburg using the name Skyler Jennings. He was jailed at Taylor County Detention Center without bond. Additional charges are expected as the investigation continues.
Tuesday, November 1st, 2022
Police Respond To Report Of A Man Undressing In Hotel Parking Lot
Police arrested a man undressing himself last week at Holiday Inn. Thursday, Glasgow Police were called to the hotel and located 39-year-old Dustin Banks in the parking lot. He told officers he had purchased new clothes and was changing into them. A search turned up methamphetamine and an unknown substance. Banks was jailed at Barren County Detention Center on multiple charges of possession of a controlled substance.
Tuesday, November 1st, 2022
Secondary Crash Involves Suspected Drunk Driver
A secondary crash injured a man who is suspected of DUI. Sunday, Glasgow Police responded to a request from the Barren County Sheriff's Department for assistance along Old Bowling Green Road just after 8pm.
While the sheriff’s department was investigating the initial crash, a westbound Chevy Impala driven by Bradford Berryman approached the scene and rear-ended an unoccupied vehicle in the road from the earlier crash. The impact propelled the stopped vehicle into a sheriff’s department cruiser which was also unoccupied at the time.
Berryman was taken to T J Samson Community Hospital and then transferred to University of Louisville Hospital for treatment. Alcohol is a suspected contributing factor and charges are expected
Tuesday, November 1st, 2022
2022 Tax Bills Now Payable
Hart County's tax bills are arriving by mail and are now payable at the sheriff's office on Main Street in Munfordville. A drop box for payments is located in the parking lot on the south side of the building. Credit card payments are accepted online and in person. Sheriff Jeff Wilson reminds citizens mailing in a payment to include the associated tax bill.
As in years past, property owners will receive a 2% discount for paying by the end of November. Bills are due at face value through December. A penalty is applied after the new year.
Anyone with questions is welcome to call the department at 270-524-2341.
Tuesday, November 1st, 2022
Local Outdoor Burn Order Lifted, State-Wide Burn Restrictions Remain
Hart County's full burn ban is lifted. Hart County Judge Executive Joe Choate rescinded his executive order Monday morning. Still, remember the state-wide restriction which remains in effect. During the fall forest fire season, which lasts until December 15th, outdoor burning is banned between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. if the fire is within 150 feet of any woodland, brush or fields containing dry grass or other materials that could catch on fire.
Monday, October 31st, 2022
Weekend Sports Recap
Caverna wrapped up the football season Friday night with a loss to Fort Knox, 40-14. The Colonels finish 3-7 on the year with a young team and look to continue building toward 2023.
Hart County defeated Grayson County in the final regular season game of the year Friday night, 14-0. The Raiders improve to 8-2 heading into the Class 3A playoffs this coming Friday night when they host Trigg County. The Wildcats finished the regular season Friday night with a loss to Caldwell County, dropping their record to 7-3. If Hart County advances, a potential rematch is possible. The Raiders would face the winner of a first round match-up between Union County and Glasgow on November 11th.
The 2022 Football Homecoming Court was crowned Friday night at half-time. August Neal was named Queen with Emma Smith being named Runner Up. Lily Jeffries was named Princess with Lily West being named Runner Up. Jason Hatfield was named King and Ben Scott was named Runner Up. Asher Avery was named Prince and Konner Walters was named Runner Up.
The Hart County Raider Marching Band finished 11th in State Competition Saturday in Lexington at the Kentucky Music Educators Association Class 2A Championships at Bryan Station High School. The band travels to Ohio this coming weekend to compete in the Mid-States Band Association Class 2A Championships at Miamisburg High School.
Monday, October 31st, 2022
Public Meeting Held This Week For Road Study In Glendale Area
The Glendale Mobility Study is a look at Future Traffic Demands and Highway Needs in South Central Hardin County.
A public meeting concerning the study will be held on Thursday, November 3rd at Old East Hardin Middle School in Glendale from 5-7pm. The same materials to be covered in the meeting are on the project website now: GlendaleStudy.com
When Ford announced its new "Blue Oval SK" battery plants near Glendale in September 2021, the historic community's future shifted. As early as 2025, Hardin County is expecting to see 5,000 new full-time employees working at the site--and adding a lot more traffic to the area's rural highways. While several major infrastructure projects are underway, this new KYTC planning study takes a look at the local roadway network to understand what additional capacity projects are needed to sustain anticipated growth.
After viewing project material at the November 3rd meeting or after visiting the website, the transportation cabinet urges attendees to fill out feedback/questionnaire forms.'
Monday, October 31st, 2022
Early Voting Schedules
General early voting begins Thursday for anyone in Hart or surrounding counties who wants to take advantage of not having to be in attendance at a polling location on Election Day. Early voting will only be available the County Clerk’s Office, not at local polling locations. Registered voters have three days of early voting, extending through Saturday. The clerk's office in Hart County will be open from 8am until 4pm each of those days -- Again, Thursday through Saturday, November 3rd, 4th and 5th, and it is open to all county registered voters.
Excused early voting is already in progress. Only those who have qualified for excused voting may participate in this time window which runs through Wednesday, November 2nd. The office is also open from 8am until 4pm for these voters.
Monday, October 31st, 2022
KY 357 Work Announced From Munfordville To Boiling Springs Road
Work being done on KY 357 over the past week is in preparation for resurfacing of the roadway. Weather permitting, paving will begin early this week. The section being resurfaced is about four miles, extending from US 31W in Downtown Munfordville to KY 569 (Boiling Springs Road). Once it begins, paving should take about three days. Motorists should be prepared for slowly moving and/or stopped traffic ahead. Flaggers will direct one-way traffic around paving operations.
Wednesday, October 26th, 2022
Man Aims Gun At Teen Walking Dog
A 16-year-old walking a dog in Columbia was the target of a man aiming a gun Monday night. Police responded to a location on Grissom Street, where the teen’s parents reported the incident. While investigating, officers made contact with 61-year-old Douglas Lawson at a residence on Pyles Court. Lawson told police he drew a handgun, believing the juvenile was trespassing, but was unsure. Lawson was taken into custody and charged with menacing and wanton endangerment.
Wednesday, October 26th, 2022
KY 357 Work Announced From Munfordville To Boiling Springs Road
Work being done on KY 357 late last week and early this week is in preparation for resurfacing of the roadway. Crews are currently repairing failures in the base of the road. Weather permitting, paving will begin late this week or early next week. The section being resurfaced is about four miles, extending from US 31W in Downtown Munfordville to KY 569 (Boiling Springs Road). Paving should take about three days. Motorists should be prepared for slowly moving and/or stopped traffic ahead. Flaggers will direct one-way traffic around paving operations.
Wednesday, October 26th, 2022
Hart County Receiving State Money For Resurfacing Nearly Nine Miles Of Roads
While resurfacing is wrapping up for this year as temperatures get colder, the county is receiving funds from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to resurface and make repairs to nearly nine miles of county roads beginning next spring. Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman is in Munfordville today to make the presentation to Hart County Fiscal Court. The total is just over $720 thousand and includes Davis Bend Road, Pleasant Hill Road, Dennison Ferry Road, Shelton Road, Sam Goodman Road, John Hornback Road, Commanche Drive, Cherokee Drive, E. Sullivan Road and BF Richardson Road.
Wednesday, October 26th, 2022
Dunkin' Donuts Location Announced
Hype built up about a year ago when the former Taco John’s property in Glasgow (across 31E from the Rural King and Food Lion shopping complex) was bought by a company planning to bring a Cook Out restaurant to the location. Plans for the restaurant were never realized and the property was sold again this past spring. On Monday, new owners announced the opening of a Dunkin’ Donuts at the location. The owners currently operate a Dunkin’ Donuts in Bowling Green. An opening for the Glasgow location is anticipated to take place by mid-November.
Friday, October 21st, 2022
Weekend Sports Ticker
High school football is winding down with two more weekends remaining in the regular season…
Tonight, Caverna is on the road at Jackson County for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
Hart County is also on the road at Unionville, Tennessee. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. and our coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. here on WLOC Sports.
The Hart County High School Marching Band enters state competition this weekend. The Raiders will be at Warren East to compete in the Kentucky Music Educators Association Class 2A Quarterfinals on Saturday. Their performance is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. with placements set to be announced at 4:45 p.m.
Friday, October 21st, 2022
Thornton's Travel Center Construction Update
There is new information on construction of Thornton’s Travel Center at I-65 in Horse Cave. In early August, the entrance from KY 218 was built on the south side of the road, opposite of Love's, but a timetable for building the store and fuel center had not been determined. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said a construction permit/bond for road access was in need of renewal, requiring the entrance to be built now or potentially face a new approval process with changing restrictions. Developers decided to proceed to avoid future highway permit conflicts. Now, it appears construction of the facility may begin within the next few months. Horse Cave Mayor Randall Curry says he received notice from Thornton’s Corporate Office that requests for bids are going out next week with awarding of a contract expected soon after. Construction is likely to begin early next year.
Friday, October 21st, 2022
School Distict Evaluations Released By State
The Kentucky Department of Education has released district-wide and individual school performance measurements for the 21-22 school year. In a general note, pandemic stresses are evident in certain areas of student performance measurements. Until this release, the most recent analysis was issued for 2019, before the pandemic. The report card format has been revamped, breaking down demographic factors such as economically disadvantaged, indicating career and technical learning participation, and detailing transition to adult life readiness and other metrics. We will be talking with leaders in Hart County and Caverna School systems in coming days to hear thoughts on their respective evaluations. Parents and guardians will have an opportunity to access a student’s data through their school. The general public can visit kyschoolreportcard.com to access district and specific school data, which is now available.
Friday, October 21st, 2022
Grayson County Targeted For Seatbelt Usage Campaign
Grayson County is one of five rural counties targeted for a seatbelt awareness and enforcement campaign. The Hi-5 program announcement was made Thursday in Leitchfield at a joint press conference presented by the Grayson County Sheriff’s Department, Kentucky State Police and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. All three agencies are partnering to educate drivers, improve design and construction of roads and decrease injuries and fatalities in crashes. The five counties in the program are among the lowest percentages of seatbelt usage across the state. Grayson County also has a high fatality to crash ratio. Lack of seatbelt usage is a contributing cause in a high percentage of fatal crashes. Officials also remind motorists that buckling up gives a driver the best opportunity to regain control of a vehicle once control is lost. Seatbelts help keep operators in a driving-posture position. Regaining control may not only save your life, but could also save the life of other motorists.
Friday, October 21st, 2022
Tom Emberton Dies In House Fire
A house fire has claimed the life of a well-known public figure in Metcalfe County. Edmonton’s mayor released a statement after the Thursday fire confirming the death of Tom Emberton, saying a great father, husband, friend and statesman has been lost. Emberton made sure his wife made it out the burning house safely and then re-entered the home in efforts to save it but never made it back out. Tom Emberton was 90 years old. He and his wife, Julia, had been married for 65 years.
Emberton was an Air Force Veteran. During his law and political career, he served as Metcalfe County Attorney in the 1960s and then went on to serve as Chief Judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals, remaining active on the court until retiring in 2004. He served on the executive staff of Governor Louie B. Nunn and was (himself) the Republican Party Nominee for Governor in 1971.
Metcalfe County’s Tom Emberton – Dead as the result of a house fire at the age of 90.
Friday, October 21st, 2022\
Husband Charged With Murder Three Years After The Death Of His Wife
Three years after dying in a house fire, a LaRue County woman’s death is now legally being charged to her husband. Kentucky State Police and LaRue County law enforcement responded to Otter Creek Road near Buffalo on June 12th, 2019. Fire officials reported a deceased individual in the residence after extinguishing the blaze. Positive identification of the victim was made as Chasidy Wolford, who was 30-years-old at the time of her death. On Thursday, state police detectives arrested 36-year-old Joshua Wolford. He is charged with domestic violence murder. To date, details of Chasidy Wolford’s cause of death have not been officially identified by investigators; however, they say additional charges are likely which may provide more insight into specifics of the murder.
Friday, October 21st, 2022
Dispatch Agreement With County And State Police Renewed Along With Other Fiscal Court Business
Hart County has renewed an agreement with Kentucky State Police to continue dispatching services for the county and the annual cost is being considerably reduced. The current fee is $143,000 and the new agreement specifies just over $109,000. These new terms were approved at Thursday’s Hart County Fiscal Court meeting. In other court business, a speed limit of 20-miles-per-hour is now in effect for Agape Road which was recently accepted into the county’s road system and a lease agreement was signed with Ervin Byler for dog kennels to be used by the county. The jailer’s report includes 184 inmates at the facility and the sheriff’s report includes receipt of a grant from Community Oriented Policing Services, known as a “COPS Grant”. The grant is a competitive program designed to provide funds directly to law enforcement agencies to hire new or rehire existing career law enforcement officers to increase their community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts. Only five were issued in Kentucky. It was also mentioned to the court that Deputy Caleb Butler is applying to Kentucky State Police. If accepted into the academy, Butler will be leaving the sheriff’s department in February. The next meeting of Hart County Fiscal Court is set for November 10th.
Thursday, October 20th, 2022
Three Injured As Pickup Crashes Into Parked Vehicles
A man suffered a medical emergency and ran through a parking lot, crashing into parked vehicles in Brownsville Monday. Police say 58-year-old Stephen Brown of Plano was driving north on Washington Street in a pickup and veered off the left side of the road. The truck snapped a power pole guy wire in the DAV parking lot and then collided with two vehicles and a dumpster in the Main Street Center parking lot. The dumpster was propelled into a truck where two men were cleaning out the bed of the vehicle. The two men were knocked to the ground and nearly wedged between the truck and a parked passenger car. Stephen Brown and the two other men were transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
District Volleyball Champ
Green County wins the 18th District Volleyball Tournament… The Lady Dragons defeated LaRue County in three straight sets from Hart County High School on Tuesday evening for the Championship.
Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
Suspects Identified In Vandalism In Cave City
Updating the Brian Doyle Ball Park vandalism story we told you about last week: Investigators with Cave City Police say they have identified multiple suspects who are believed to be responsible for setting a fire, turning over playground equipment and making obscene markings. A Tuesday press release does not provide any names, but it says suspects involved are juveniles. Investigators continue gathering evidence in building a case to present for prosecution. Criminal charges are expected to be filed against those who have been identified.
Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
Child dies after horse drawn vehicle crash
A child has died as a result of the horse drawn vehicle crash that happened in Barren County early Monday morning. Following an initial report of the story, Kentucky State Police reconstruction investigators have released details, saying 23-year-old Trevor Walker, of Glasgow, was traveling east on Old Bowling Green Road near Bekton in a 2015 GMC pickup and struck the horse drawn vehicle in the rear. The impact ejected 27-year-old Ella Gingarich who was in control of the horse. Three children, ages six, three and one were also ejected. All occupants of the horse drawn vehicle were flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where the six-year-old died on Tuesday. Ella Gingarich remains in stable condition and one of the children remains listed in critical condition. The third child has been released. Trevor Walker was not physically injured in the collision.
Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
Cave City Man Arrested At Walmart
A Cave City man was arrested Thursday at Walmart in Glasgow. Police received a shoplifting report and arrived to make contact with 32-year-old Jeremy Raines who had taken items out of the store. A search revealed marijuana and methamphetamine in his possession. An ID check also showed an active warrant. Raines is charged with his 3rd or greater methamphetamine possession offence. He is also charged with marijuana possession and theft by unlawful taking. Jail records show charges of contempt of court and a probation violation. He remains incarcerated at Barren County Detention Center.
Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
Intoxicated Man Arrested In Middle Of Street In Downtown Cave City
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An intoxicated man standing in the middle of the road downtown Cave City was arrested Saturday. Police responded to a disorderly call and made contact with 30-year-old Axel Dee Voght on Broadway Street. Voght charged an approaching officer but was apprehended. He was taken to the Medical Center at Caverna. He became combative with officers at the hospital and was eventually transported to Barren County Detention Center where he became combative with officers, again. Axel Voght is charged with disorderly conduct, alcohol intoxication in a public place, resisting arrest, terroristic threatening and assault of a police officer. Jail booking records also indicate being wanted as a fugitive. A court date is scheduled for November 17th.
Tuesday, October 18th, 2022
Caverna/Hart Lose, Green/LaRue Advance To Volleyball Final
The 18th District Volleyball Tournament Final is set. Green County defeated Caverna and LaRue County defeated Hart County on Monday night to advance to tonight’s championship. The Lady Dragons and Lady Hawks serve up with the first set at 5:30 from Hart County High School.
Tuesday, October 18th, 2022
Sink Hole Repair Set For Priceville Road
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews from Hart County Maintenance will begin work on repairing a sinkhole along KY 728 (Priceville Road) just east of Cub Run between mile markers 4-5 on Monday. The eastbound lane will be closed for several days and a temporary signal will be set up to direct alternating one-way traffic through the westbound lane. Repair is expected to take approximately a week, weather permitting.
Tuesday, October 18th, 2022
Officials Warn Of Student Loan Forgiveness Scams
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron issued a consumer alert warning Monday regarding student loan scams. The advice follows beta testing of the federal student debt relief application. Scammers have attempted to offer help and ask consumers to complete a fake debt relief application, which allows the scammer to access personal funds or personally identifiable information. In other cases, student loan scammers have contacted consumers claiming to be affiliated with the Department of Education or a loan servicing provider and then offer specialized repayment plans or access to quicker loan forgiveness. These counterfeit applications may include direct deposit or power of attorney forms. The attorney general says never give unsolicited callers or emailers your FSA ID, social security number, date of birth or credit card information. Visit studentaid.gov for more information regarding the federal student debt relief application. To report student loan scams, contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-888-432-9257 or online at ag.ky.gov/scams.
Tuesday, October 18th, 2022
Buggy Crash Injures Several, Including Children
Several people in a horse drawn buggy were injured following a serious collision on Old Bowling Green Road between Bon Ayr Road and Bekton Road Monday morning in Barren County. Just after 8am, police responded and found several injured in the collision, including children as young as one. At least two were flown to hospitals with serious injuries while others were transported by ambulance. All those injured were in the buggy. The road remained closed until just after 2pm. Additional details are expected to be released as investigation into the crash continues.
Monday, October 17th, 2022
Weekend Sports Recap And Look Ahead
In Friday night football…
Caverna came up just short of back to back wins Friday night when they hosted Fort Campbell. The Colonels were on the short end of a 36-34 score. With two games remaining on the season, they travel to Jackson County this Friday night before finishing up at home against Fort Knox on the 28th.
Hart County lost to Casey County Friday night, 34-22. Hart County’s district record is final now at 3-1 with Casey County improving their district mark to 3-0. Casey County travels to Glasgow this Friday night. A Scotty win still gives Hart County a share of the best district record. The Raiders travel to Unionville, Tennessee this Friday night and finish the regular season hosting Grayson County on the 28th.
The Hart County High School Marching Band wrapped up their regular competition season Saturday at Grayson County. The Raiders received 3rd place in their class. This coming weekend, Hart County travels to Warren East to compete in the Kentucky Music Educators Association Class 2A Quarterfinals competition. Their performance is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. Saturday with placements set to be announced at 4:45 p.m.
Hart County is host to the 18th District Volleyball Tournament this week. First round action begins this afternoon at 5:00 p.m. as Caverna plays Green County. Hart County plays LaRue County at 6:30 p.m. The district final is set for Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
Monday, October 17th, 2022
Governor Talks Drug Possession Pardons
Governor Andy Beshear says those convicted of state marijuana possession charges and have otherwise clean records can now apply for pardons from his office. The Governor commented at length late last week on the subject after President Joe Biden pardoned federal cases and asked governors to wipe out local convictions. Beshear is still considering the President’s request and its potential impact. The governor says there are differences between federal and state law and said his administration will be analyzing this information before the next steps are announced. He asked the Administrative Office of the Courts for statistics on how many Kentuckians could be eligible for a state pardon on a possession-only charge. Beshear also give his perspective on the matter by saying he believes no one should be in jail simply because of possession of marijuana. According to his estimates, the vast majority of Kentuckians demand medical cannabis be legalized.
Monday, October 17th, 2022
Tax Credit Still Available For Those Who Haven't Claimed It
Those who didn’t file taxes in 2019 or 2020 may still be eligible for a child tax credit under the American Rescue Plan Act. Payments were paid out during 2021 but anyone entitled to the credit but did not receive it can visit GetCTC.org through November 15th to file a simplified tax return to get the full amount. Qualifying households are able to receive up to $3,600 per child under six years of age and up to $3,000 per child between six and 17 years of age. Anyone who has a child with a Social Security number is eligible. Receiving the benefit does not affect other public benefits received.
Monday, October 17th, 2022
One Arrested And One Taken To Hospital After Altercation
An altercation between two men in Leitchfield last week ended with severe injuries for one and an arrest warrant for the other. Police say the incident happened around 7:00 a.m. Wednesday when 35-year-old Russell Krahwinkel, of Leitchfield, struck the unnamed victim several times in the face and also struck him in the head with a three-foot long piece of 4x4 lumber. The assault began at a residence on Leavette Avenue and continued as the victim tried to flee. Officers spent most of the day searching for Krahwinkel, locating him about eight hours later in a nearby garage. During the arrest, he fought with officers before being taken to Grayson County Detention Center. Krahwinkel is booked on charges of assault and resisting arrest. Police say the victim suffered a broken arm during the assault and was taken to Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center for treatment.
Friday, October 14th, 2022
Weekend area high school sports
On the weekend sports ticker… High School Football…
Caverna is looking for back to back wins tonight when they host Fort Campbell. The Colonels defeated Red Boling Springs last week. Kickoff from Caverna is at 7pm.
Tonight, it will be a battle of undefeated district records as the Raiders travel to Casey County. Hart County is 3-0 in district play and this will be the Raiders final district game of the regular season. The Rebels are 2-0 in district play with a regular season district match-up with Glasgow set for next week. If the Raiders win tonight, they take the district title outright. Hart County is currently ranked 8th in the Associated Press Class 3A Poll. Kickoff from Liberty is scheduled for 7pm central. Our coverage begins at 6:30 here on WLOC.
The Raider Marching Band is back in action this weekend. Hart County will be taking their fall show “Epic” to Grayson County’s marching band contest on Saturday. The Raiders take the field at 4:30 in Leitchfield.
Friday, October 14th, 2022
Vandalism at Brian Doyle Park
Authorities are looking for vandals responsible for starting a fire and defacing playground equipment in Cave City. The fire department was dispatched to Brian Doyle Ball Park to a report of smoke just after 2pm Thursday. When firefighters arrived, they found a play set and mulch on fire. They also discovered obscene markings on the ball court and other play sets overturned. Potential witnesses who may have seen anyone at the park between the approximate hours of 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. are asked to contact Cave City Police.
Thursday, October 13th, 2022
Elizabethtown construction nearing completion
Dixie Highway construction in Elizabethtown is in the homestretch. Work is complete north of the US 31W Bypass with the exception of a few final striping and pavement marker details. South of the bypass, contractors have finished outside lane work in both directions and are installing median drainage. This is the final phase of construction.
With significant construction activity in the vicinity of Baptist Health Hardin Hospital, additional signage has been installed to help motorists find entrances to (and navigate around) the facility.
Work is anticipated to be complete by November 15th, when the final traffic configuration will be in place throughout the corridor.
Thursday, October 13th, 2022
Ky State legislators lawsuit
The Supreme Court of Kentucky is considering whether state legislators can be sued in the wake of Governor Andy Beshear's suit against Senate President Robert Stivers and House Speaker David Osborne. The suit centered around the Kentucky General Assembly passing legislation limiting the governor’s emergency powers during the pandemic.
Stivers and Osborne filed a motion to be dismissed from the lawsuit, arguing they were covered by immunity as legislators. A Franklin County Circuit Court Judge denied their motion. Stivers and Osborne appealed. The Court of Appeals transferred the case to the Supreme Court.
The State Supreme Court is the final interpreter of Kentucky law. Seven justices sit on the bench all rule on appeals that come before the court. The justices are elected from seven appellate districts and serve eight-year terms. A chief justice, chosen for a four-year term by fellow justices, is the administrative head of the state’s court system and is responsible for its operation. The State Supreme Court may order a ruling or opinion to be published, which means the ruling becomes case law, governing all similar future cases.
Thursday, October 13th, 2022
Social Security benefits increase
The US Government is announcing increased Social Security benefits today. This will be the largest single increase in more than 40 years, aimed at offsetting cost of living increases and inflation. It is a one-size-fits-all increase. Beneficiaries will get the same estimated near 9% raise regardless of where they live or their abundance of assets. The adjustment will begin in January, 2023. For 2022, recipients received a 5.9% increase. Typically, Social Security beneficiaries simply pass their additional income to other fixed costs, such as Medicare Part B. But, in a unusual turn of events, Medicare costs are expected to be flat this coming year, meaning Social Security recipients can put their additional money to other uses.
Wednesday, October 12th, 2022
Teenager found after Amber Alert issued
The teenager featured in a Tuesday Amber Alert has been found. Police say 16-year-old Julissa Lovick went missing after getting into a car at Elizabethtown College View Campus around 11am. The alert was issued about four hours later when she could not be located. Officials with the Hardin County Sheriff’s Department made the initial call for public assistance. A Kentucky State Police Spokesperson confirmed Lovick was found in Louisville around 6:00 p.m. While no other details were released, the spokesperson says the teen was in a safe condition when she was located.
Wednesday, October 12th, 2022
Recent Fire Department runs
Cave City, Park City and South Barren Fire Departments responded to a house fire along Gateway Court, between US 31W and Stovall Road on Friday. Firefighters were on the scene about two hours. No injuries were reported. The small home is nearly a total loss.
A corn picker caught fire in a field along US 31W just south of Cave City Monday. Cave City Fire Department fought the blaze for about an hour. No injuries were reported. Park City Firefighters also responded.
Wednesday, October 12th, 2022
Adult female taken to medical facility
Police responded to a report of a woman screaming and behaving erratically behind Grayson County Judicial Center in Leitchfield early Tuesday morning. When they arrived just before 2am, a door to the facility was
open and several tables inside were overturned. A backpack was found but no suspect could be located. With additional information, police were able to make a possible identification, noting the suspect as an adult female with a mental health condition. Her vehicle was parked in the judicial center parking lot. After unsuccessfully searching her residence, a larger-area search began involving multiple agencies. About two hours after the initial response, dispatch received a call indicating a suspicious female was sitting in front of Grayson County Nursing and Rehab about a half-mile away. Police confirmed identification of the woman as the subject of the search. She was taken to a medical facility for treatment. There is no indication of any charges being filed at this time related to unauthorized access to the judicial center.
Wednesday, October 12th, 2022
Several counties implement burn bans
Hart and several surrounding counties are among a number of local governments implementing burn bans based on dry weather conditions, but residents should be aware of restrictions already in place throughout the state and announced several weeks ago by the Division of Forestry. There are differences in the state statute and local statutes, but effectively, all outdoor burning from 6am to 6pm is prohibited in all counties in the vicinity of wooded or brush areas. County statues are more restrictive, banning all outdoor burning regardless of time of day except in established campgrounds with proper fire containment measures. The state-wide ban runs through December 15th. County bans will remain in place until rescinded by order. If you have questions about the state-wide ban, visit eec.ky.gov and for local burn bans, contact the county judge executive’s office.
Monday, October 10th, 2022
Kentucky State Police Searching For Breckinridge Co. Escapee
Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 4 are currently searching for a Breckinridge County Detention Center inmate who fled while at the Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. On October 10th at approximately 1:20 a.m., 30-year-old Kody Claycomb, of Louisville, reportedly had been taken to Breckinridge Memorial Hospital for examination after a fall in the detention center. While at the hospital, Claycomb assaulted the deputy jailer and fled in a detention center vehicle, a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. This vehicle was reported not to have any type of radio or weapons inside at the time of the escape. The Traverse was later located at 4801 US 60 in Breckinridge Co.
Claycomb is described as a white male, standing 6'0", and weighing approximately 180 lbs. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing orange detention center clothing. Claycomb was incarcerated at the Breckinridge County Detention Center in Hardinsburg for possession of methamphetamine. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Claycomb, is asked to contact KSP Post 4 at 270-766-5078. Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app.
Monday, October 10th, 2022
Fatal motorcycle crash in Green County
A man has died following a Friday motorcycle crash in Green County. Family members and friends, along with students and staff are mourning the loss of 24-year-old Kelly Michael Durham. Durham was from Campbellsville and was a choral and music teacher in the LaRue County School System. Police say around 10:30 Friday morning, he was driving the motorcycle on Summersville-Coakley Road and collided with a passenger vehicle driven by Patsy Moran of Greensburg. Durham was flown to University of Louisville Hospital where he later died. A funeral is being held today in Campbellsville. His fiancée, parents and two brothers survive.
Monday, October 10th, 2022
Fuel tanker fire on KY 88
There were anxious moments as a fuel tanker burned at Day’s Pro Bass along KY 88 Thursday. Fire departments from Wax, Clarkson and Leitchfield responded around 3pm when the vehicle from Key Oil Company caught fire while offloading fuel at the store. There were no injuries and no store facilities were damaged in the blaze. The truck was completely destroyed. Leitchfield Fire Chief Tim Duvall commented he believes a static electric spark initiated the fire which resulted in an explosion of vapors inside the tanker. Firefighters were on-scene for about two hours.
Friday, October 7th, 2022
Friday night high school football
Caverna Colonels will be entertaining Red Boiling Springs, TN, at 7:00 p.m. Friday night. Hart County has the night off.
Friday, October 7th, 2022
City of Cave City Council Meeting
City of Cave City Council Meeting will be held at council chambers at City Hall Monday, October 10th, at 5:00 p.m.
Friday, October 7th, 2022
Field fire destroys a home
A field fire on Hayes Lodge Road sweeps over a Smiths Grove farm Thursday. The fire is believed to have begun after the owner started a burn in a field. However, wind cause embers of the blaze to catch straw on fire at the back corner of the home. No one was injured during the blaze, but the home is a total loss.
Friday, October 7th, 2022
Fatal Collision on US 68 in Marion County
Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision late Thursday morning on US 68 in Marion County. The preliminary investigation revealed that 32-year-old Matthew Brady, of Lebanon, was traveling west on US 68 in a 2015 Nissan Sentra when he crossed the centerline and struck a 2011 Lexus SUV traveling east on US 68 head-on. The Lexus SUV was being operated by 46-year-old Timothy Mays, of Campbellsville.
Mr. Brady as well as a passenger in his vehicle, 33-year-old Amber Perez, of Lebanon, were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Marion County Coroner. A juvenile passenger in Mr. Brady’s vehicle was transported to Springview Hospital with life threatening injuries and later succumbed to those injuries. An investigation is ongoing.
Friday, October 7th, 2022
Operation Crash Reduction runs Oct. 7-10
FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kentucky is promoting Operation Crash Reduction (OCR) to help drivers and passengers remember the importance of seat belt use and other safe driving practices. Law enforcement will conduct a high-visibility enforcement campaign, emphasizing seat belt use, from Oct. 7 through Oct. 10 to save lives and prevent injuries due to traffic crashes. Last year there were 229 injuries and 10 deaths on Kentucky roadways during the Oct. 8-11 holiday weekend.
Friday, October 7th, 2022
Mosby Ridge Road in Metcalfe County Reopened
Mosby Ridge Road in Metcalfe County has reopened to traffic at the bridge over East Fork Little Barren River. The roadway was closed in June at this location for a bridge replacement project. The detour has been taken down. Some minor work may still be left to be completed, but the roadway will remain open to motorists. The project contract was awarded to Central Bridge Co. LLC in May for a total of $876,767.
Friday, October 7th, 2022
Temporary Closure of the Green River Ferry at Mammoth Cave
MAMMOTH CAVE, KY - The Green River Ferry in Mammoth Cave National Park will be closed starting Saturday October 8, 2022 due to low water. The ferry will remain closed until further notice. For the most up to date information about the status of park roads, visit us on our website, www.nps.gov/maca. For general park information, please phone (270) 758-2180.
Thursday, October 6th, 2022
Judge issues burn ban for Hart County
Hart County Judge Executive Joe Choate has issued a Burn Ban proclamation effective immediately for Hart County. The burn ban is in force until further notice.
Thursday, October 6th, 2022
An investigation is underway in Morgantown.
Morgantown Police Chief Giles Taylor confirmed that law enforcement recovered a vehicle from Green River Tuesday night after responding with Butler County Rescue Squad to a boat ramp on Old River Road.
A red Ford F-150 was located in the water by a boat sonar. Kentucky State Police is conducting the investigation.
Thursday, October 6th, 2022
Police in Bowling Green search for suspect
Bowling Green Police are asking for the publics help in identifying a person who was attempting to enter a home. Tuesday, September 20th, an unknown suspect was seen on multiple surveillance cameras trying to open a window of a home near WKU's campus. After video was posted on social media, police received information about an individual who turned out to not be connected to the crime.
The suspect is described as a white, thin male with possible facial hair. He was wearing a light-colored hooded jacket and dark pants. And he appears to have a large key chain attached to the right side of his pants.
If you have any information, please call South Central Kentucky Crime Stoppers at 781-CLUE.
Wednesday, October 5th, 2022
Delay requested in murder trial in Hardin County
Attorneys are asking for a delay in the trial for four men charged with murder in the shooting death of a Chicago man. The trial for Jules Gregory, 24-year-old Jalen Michael Cooley, both of Radcliff, 34-year-old Danta Reneal Collins, of Vine Grove , and 21-year-old Jordon Williams, of Fort Knox, is scheduled to begin Oct. 24th. In Hardin Circuit Court Tuesday, he attorneys discussed the request, citing the need for time to examine additional evidence that prosecutors could use at trial. A ruling on the request was not made Tuesday, but a hearing is scheduled for October 11th. All four men are charged with complicity to murder and complicity to commit first-degree robbery in the April 2021 death of 30-year-old Quincy K. Ukaigwe.
Wednesday, October 5th, 2022
KSP accepting applications for troopers
KSP are now accepting applications for those who want to pursue a career as a trooper. State police say current law enforcement officers may also apply for the accelerated program. The cadet class is scheduled to start Feb. 28th. The agency says starting salary for sworn officers is $61,500 annually. The deadline to apply is Oct. 28. And to apply, visit the state police website.
Wednesday, October 5th, 2022
Hardin County woman charged with child sexual abuse
A Hardin County woman is in jail after she was accused of engaging in sexual acts with a child. According to court documents, 31-year-old Brittany Jameson confessed to photographing herself performing sexual acts with a 7-year-old boy. She told investigators she took the photos with the intent to sell them for money. The photos were found at the child’s home. Jameson was charged with promoting a minor under the age of 16 in a sexual performance. She is currently lodged in Hardin County Jail.
Wednesday, October 5th, 2022
Two people indicted in Logan County murder investigation
Two individuals have been indicted in Logan Circuit Court in relation to a murder investigation. 24-year-old Maleek Goodson, of Clarksville, has been indicted on charges of murder, first-degree robbery, tampering with physical evidence and first-degree persistent felony offender. 37-year-old Elizabeth Ford, of Clarksville, faces multiple charges, including murder by complicity, tampering with physical evidence, first-degree robbery by complicity and first-degree persistent felony offender.
The murders occurred August 11th where a man was found dead near his residence on Deer Lick Road. KSP troopers and detectives responded to the scene after receiving a complaint warrant, where they discovered 57-year-old Ronald W. Cable shot in his driveway. Witnesses stated that “Cable was following a woman heading toward a dark gray SUV, where he held onto the driver's side as the vehicle pulled away.
Shots were heard shortly after. Cable stated he had been shot. He later died from his injuries in his driveway.
Officials were able to trace an email back to Ford, which led them to an Inn and also located a man with her through video footage. Goodson and Ford were arrested in late September and taken to the Logan County Detention Center. Arraignment for Goodson and Ford is scheduled for November 3rd in Logan Circuit Court.
Wednesday, October 5th, 2022
Infrastructure improvement grant awarded to Metcalfe County
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman was in Edmonton Monday morning to award Metcalfe County $1,568,171 in funding for projects that would improve the county’s infrastructure. Community Block Development Grant Coronavirus Response (CDBG-CV) funds will allow the county to build a new food bank distribution building and resurface the parking lot. The park currently provides free public meeting rooms, meals and shelter for the county's homeless. Two separate grants will address water line extensions in the county. Once the project is complete, several families in the county will have access to water for the first time.
Wednesday, October 5th, 2022
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking input from Kentuckians on its policy-based 2022-2045 Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan (LRSTP) to support a multi-modal network well into the future. The public can review and comment on the draft plan via a survey at GetThereTogetherKY.org between Oct. 3 and Nov. 2.
Input gathered will be used to help finalize the plan, which outlines the goals, policies, needs and improvement priorities to set the direction of Kentucky’s transportation system for the next 25 years. The plan will be finalized in December 2022.
Monday, October 3rd, 2022
Construction worker dies at Central Hardin High
A construction worker died last week at Central Hardin High School. Police identify the victim as 46-year-old Brian Clemons of Hazard. The school is currently in the process of a remodeling project. First responders were called around 7:30 Thursday morning and arrived to find Clemons pinned between construction equipment. After being freed, he was taken to Baptist Health Hardin Memorial Hospital and pronounced dead.
As word of the incident spread with emergency personnel on scene, Central Hardin Administration quickly reached out to school contacts, saying no students or staff were involved and asked the community to remember the victim's family.
Monday, October 3rd, 2022
Downtown E-town re-development
Hardin County Fiscal Court has approved selling the courthouse on the Elizabethtown square and if the current plan becomes a reality, it will be converted to a hotel with food and beverage amenities. Weyland Ventures, a development group in Louisville is paying just under $700 thousand for the building. Local businessmen Carl Swope and Kevin Addington are partnering with the developer on the acquisition. Downtown Elizabethtown has been the focus of increasing re-development over the past decade with a vibrant restaurant scene --- combined with coffee shops, a day spa and a cosmetics store representing a sample of compelling destinations.
Weyland Ventures is expecting to
invest an estimated total of $8 million in the old courthouse location which
currently houses offices of the county attorney. The approved purchase agreement
says the county attorney can continue using the facility until the end of this
coming April. A number of historic and culturally sensitive features of the
property are also to be maintained. No specific timeline is known for the
planned conversion.
Friday, September 30th, 2022
Area sports action
The Raiders are 5-1 and head into fall break hosting Taylor County tonight. The Cardinals are 3-3 on the season. Kickoff is set for 7pm tonight. Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 here on WLOC. Caverna is off this weekend. The next game for the Colonels will be October 7th, when they host Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee. The Reds begin a weekend series today with the Cubs. First pitch is set for 1:20 from Wrigley Field in Chicago. Our coverage begins at 1pm here on WLOC.
Friday, September 30th, 2022
Man captured after fleeing police
A man ran from police while being served a warrant in Leitchfield early Thursday. An officer arrived at a residence on Thomas Street just before 3am when 36-year-old Edwin Tyler Duff tried to flee. The officer caught up with Duff and a scuffle began which resulted in Duff being tased. Duff experienced a medical episode after the taser exchange and EMS transported him to Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center. He was treated and taken to Grayson County Detention Center where he is booked on charges of assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest and fleeing or evading.
Friday, September 30th, 2022
Horse & buggy struck by pickup
A horse and buggy was hit by a pickup in Glasgow Wednesday morning. The collision happened near the intersection of Grandview Avenue and Sorensen Drive. Police say Roger Richardson was operating the truck and topped a hill. He saw the buggy but was unable to avoid striking it. The buggy driver is identified as Daniel Yoder. An adult male passenger was also in the buggy. No one was seriously injured.
Friday, September 30th, 2022
Woman faces animal cruelty charges
A woman is facing multiple counts of animal cruelty in Edmonson County. Officials worked to rescue more than a dozen dogs from unsafe and unsanitary conditions in a camper last weekend. Court records identify Deborah Jeanette as the owner of these animals, which are now in the care of Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society. The agency says an older dog among the group did not survive. Joe Daugherty is the Edmonson County Dog Warden and he says unacceptable treatment of animals will not be tolerated and expressed his appreciation for all the agencies which helped with the incident.
Friday, September 30th, 2022
Procedural inadequacies found in Larue County Clerk's audit
Though no wrong-doing is alleged, the LaRue County Clerk’s Office has been called out for procedural inadequacies in their annual audit released this past Tuesday. The annual review of Rhonda Metcalf and staff was conducted by State Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon and details a need for separating various duties within office operations. The report states LaRue County's Clerk does not have adequate segregation over receipts, disbursements and reconciliations. This is a repeat finding from the previous year's audit.
In responding to the report, Metcalf says this condition is the result of a limited budget, which restricts the number of employees the county clerk can hire for delegation of duties. Harmon says a lack of oversight could result in undetected misappropriation of assets and could also result in inaccurate financial reporting to external agencies. He also says separation of these duties is essential for providing protection from asset misappropriation and inaccurate financial reporting while also protecting employees. Harmon says if this is not feasible due to lack of staff, cross checking procedures could be implemented and documented by the individual performing these procedures. Metcalf says she done her best to ensure there is segregation of duties, however with a small staff, there are limits to managing those duties. Again, the audit is critical of procedural inadequacies but does not allege any misappropriation, major errors or any wrong-doing by the clerk or her staff.
County clerk responsibilities include collecting certain taxes, issuing certain licenses, coordination of property and vehicle records, coordination of elections and voting records along with other services. Clerk’s office operations are funded through statutory fees collected in conjunction with many of these duties. The full LaRue County report is available through the Kentucky State Auditor website: auditor.ky.gov.
Thursday, September 29th, 2022
Additional signage for State Quarry Road
State Quarry Road between Park City and Cave City will be getting additional signage following two recent truck versus train collisions. In July, a man driving a dump truck was killed at the railroad crossing, which is just off US 31W. Earlier this month, a man was seriously injured in another incident at the same location. State Quarry Road is county route. Barren County Fiscal Court has entered into an agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to install stop ahead and railroad signs on approaches of the crossing. KYTC will also apply railroad ahead pavement markings on each approach. The agreement is a cost of approximately $750 for the county and is a result of a meeting between emergency management, KYTC and Park City Stone, which operates a quarry adjacent the road. County officials have discussed the possibility of adding crossing gates, but KYTC officials say road stakeholders such as the state, a county or city cannot install crossing gates or flashing lights at crossings. Those are installed and maintained by railroads and are added under their discretion.
Thursday, September 29th, 2022
Attempted juvenile abduction investigation
Officials in LaRue County are investigating an attempted abduction of a juvenile in the Mount Sherman area Wednesday morning. A report from the sheriff’s department says the suspect drives a gray Nissan Altima and is described as a white male, 5’6” to 5’8” with a brown beard and wearing a red University of Louisville shirt. There is no report of injury related to the incident. The department is requesting citizens in the area with security video to check for footage which might have captured the car. The LaRue County Sheriff’s Department phone number is 270-358-3120.
Thursday, September 29th, 2022
County stations set up on state roads
Several traffic count stations have been set up across the area on state roads. Transportation officials say they have received several calls asking about these locations and there is no specific project associated with these counts. A spokesperson for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says state routes are counted on a regular interval of every two or three years. Higher volume roads are counted most frequently. Routes like I-65 and some US route segments along routes like US 31W and US 31E have permanent counting stations that consistently monitor volumes. Counting stations are set up for four or five day stretches to gather Average Daily Traffic. A breakout of truck traffic is measured with many of these counts. Data collected is used for future traffic modeling and planning of highway projects.
Wednesday, September 28th, 2022
Metcalfe County Clerk's office receives clean audit
The Metcalfe County Clerk’s Office has received a clean audit from 2021. The annual financial statement from Shannon Fields and staff shows no discrepancies or irregularities according to State Auditor Mike Harmon. State law requires the auditor conduct annual audits of county clerks and sheriffs. The Metcalfe County summary is one of ten reports issued by the state auditor on Tuesday. The general audit process looks at receipts, disbursements and excess fees in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The auditor also notes there are no apparent issues involving internal control over financial reporting and office operations in Metcalfe County. County clerk responsibilities include collecting certain taxes, issuing certain licenses, coordination of property and vehicle records, coordination of elections and voting records along with other services. Clerk’s office operations are funded through statutory fees collected in conjunction with many of these duties. The full Metcalfe County report is available through the Kentucky State Auditor website: auditor.ky.gov.
Wednesday, September 28th, 2022
Large animal no cost burial services available
Large animal owners in Hart County may be unaware no cost burial services are available. To help continue offsetting expense, a $15,000 check has been presented to the county by Tom Croghan, Treasurer of Hart County Conservation. The district secured a grant from the Kentucky Agriculture Development fund. Judge Executive Joe Choate says in the last fiscal year, 292 cows and horses were buried in the county at no cost to owners. He says the money will go a long way in helping make sure the service continues. Anyone needing cow or horse burial in Hart County can call the judge’s office in Munfordville at 270-524-5219.
Wednesday, September 28th, 2022
Grayson County crash injures two people
A violent crash on KY 187 (Shrewsbury Road) just west of Nolin Lake in Grayson County Monday afternoon seriously injured two people. Police and EMS responded just before 3:00 p.m. and observed a Kia Soul turned over and a mangled Chevrolet Cruze with a trapped driver. The two collided in a near head-on position when Rae Ann Blankenship was traveling north in the Chevrolet and James Meredith entered the roadway with the Kia headed south. The Kia spun off the road into a yard where it came to rest on its top. Meredith was able to get out and was taken to Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Blankenship had to be extricated from the Chevrolet and was airlifted to University of Louisville Hospital.
Tuesday, September 27th, 2022
Caneyville man arrested for theft
A man from Caneyville has been arrested in Butler County after stealing a motorcycle. Morgantown police stopped 40-year-old Jody Embry Wednesday night for a traffic violation. A check of the registration came back as stolen from Grayson County. Embry’s license had previously been suspended and he had an active warrant in Butler County. A search revealed an unspecified drug. He is charged with receiving stolen property, possession of a controlled substance, driving on a suspended license and with non-moving traffic violations. Jody Embry has a lengthy history of similar arrests and charges dating back to at least 2010.
Monday, September 26th, 2022
Sports ticker
The Hart County Raiders defeated Adair County Friday night 35-13 to improve to 5-1 and stay undefeated in district play. The Raiders head into fall break hosting Taylor County this Friday night. The Cardinals are 3-3, coming off a loss Friday night at Casey County.
Caverna lost to Nelson County Friday night 45-22. The Colonels are off this Friday night. Their next game will be October 7th, when they host Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee.
The Raider Band placed 4th in Class 2A Saturday at Warren East. Hart County's color guard was 2nd in their class and percussion was 3rd in their class. The next competition for the Raider Marching Band is October 16th, when they head to Grayson County's contest.
The Reds defeated the Brewers Sunday 2-1, avoiding a weekend sweep. Cincinnati plays at Pittsburg tonight to begin a three-game series. Air time here on WLOC is 5:10 with a first pitch set for 5:35.
Monday, September 26th, 2022
Theft at Glasgow's Rural King
Rural King in Glasgow continues to be a common target for theft. Authorities are asking for public help in identifying a suspect who hooked up to a utility trailer and drove off over the weekend. Security video shows a gray, mid-to-late 2000’s Kia Sportage with no license plate and a man described as a white male of slim build, wearing a dark gray hoodie, jeans, a face mask and orange gloves. Anyone with information should contact Glasgow Police at 270-651-6165.
Monday, September 26th, 2022
Three men sought by Hodgenville police
Police in Hodgenville are looking for three men with active warrants. Kevin "Dewey" Day is wanted for 4th degree domestic assault. Seth Brown is wanted for possession of a controlled substance and related charges. Shane England is wanted for 1st degree criminal abuse of a child under the age of 12. Anyone with information about these suspects should contact law enforcement.
Monday, September 26th, 2022
UTV driver dies in crash
A man is dead after a wreck on a public road involving an off-road vehicle. State Police were called to a location on Bengal Road in Taylor County just after 8:00 a.m. Friday. A preliminary investigation report says 57-year-old Cheryl Sanders, of Campbellsville, was traveling east in a 2013 Honda Odyssey when she struck a Kubota UTV also traveling east in the rear. The UTV was being driven by 69-year-old Jason Jones, of Campbellsville, who was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Monday, September 26th, 2022
Contractor bankruptcy stalls road project
A Grayson County $6.5 million road project continues to be stalled with the awarded contractor in bankruptcy. The project to straighten a section of US 62 known locally as "Beehive Curve" between Leitchfield and Clarkson began in 2021 and abruptly stopped this spring with about half of the work complete. Charles Deweese Construction, Incorporated has a debt to subcontractors and suppliers in excess of $100 million and filed for bankruptcy on July 1st.
A release from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says discussion is ongoing with the bond entity involved in the project contract with an intent to hire a replacement contractor as soon as possible. Bonding company representatives will visit the US 62 worksite to scope the contract they will be taking to potential bidders. The bonding company is responsible for hiring a replacement contractor. A timeline for completion is not known, but the project will be pushed into 2023 instead of being completed before this winter as originally planned.
KYTC is performing some temporary seeding and access maintenance to affected parcels along the construction corridor until a new contractor is selected.
Monday, September 26th, 2022
Shootout claim leads to arrest
A man shot up his own home and then claimed he was in a shootout with burglars. Police in Grayson County responded a residence on Pearman Road near Wax when 44-year-old Dewayne Logsdon reported he exchanged gunfire with three suspects who were attempting to break in. When officers arrived, no suspects were located and Logsdon was standing on a front porch, sweating heavily. He told officers 70 to 80 rounds were shot at the house. During questioning, Logsdon's story about the incident was inconsistent. After receiving permission to search the premises, marijuana, a suspected crack pipe and blue powder were located along with multiple handguns and rifles. A surveillance camera at the home was reviewed with no indication of any suspects. Logsdon was seen coming and going with various guns for about two hours before his call to authorities.
Dewayne Logsdon was taken into custody and is charged with possession of a controlled substance, falsely reporting an incident, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Possession charges are enhanced due to the presence of firearms.
Thursday, September 22nd, 2022
Fatal Crash On 31W Near Bonnieville
A Leitchfield woman died in a single vehicle crash on US 31W near Bonnieville Wednesday afternoon. A collision investigation report says just before 2pm, 26-year-old Hope Davis was traveling south and for an unknown reason veered off the right side of the road and struck a tree. The vehicle overturned and caught on fire. Davis was pronounced dead at the scene.
Thursday, September 22nd, 2022
Man Injured In Wood Milling Incident
A man is critically injured after being impaled when wood mill equipment
propelled a piece of lumber at him Wednesday morning. The incident happened at
Interstate Hardwoods on Pine Ridge Hill just north of Munfordville. The
sheriff’s department confirms they responded but did not issue a report because
the incident was deemed accidental. The man was airlifted to a trauma center for
treatment of life-threatening injuries.
Thursday, September 22nd, 2022
Motorcycle Crash Injures Man
A Mount Sherman man was critically injured in a motorcycle collision Wednesday
morning in LaRue County. Police say 47-year-old James Benningfield was traveling
east on KY 1906, known as Mount Sherman Road, driving a 2005 Honda. The crash
report says Benningfield drifted into path of a westbound 2017 Nissan van while
in a curve. The van was driven by 31-year-old Nathaniel Chapman of Upton.
Benningfield was taken to LaRue County’s EMS Station and then flown to
University of Louisville Hospital. Chapman was not physically injured.
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2022
Hart County Arrests
Recent arrests from the Hart County Sheriff’s Department include 35-year-old Brian Caven of Greensburg. He was taken into custody September 10th and booked at Hart County Jail on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and public intoxication by a controlled substance. He is also served a probation violation warrant. September 14th, 57-year-old Troy Trulock of Munfordville was taken into custody and booked at Hart County Jail on charges of wanton endangerment and Terroristic Threatening. Brian Caven remains jailed. Troy Trulock is no longer listed as an inmate.
Wednesday, September 21st, 2022
Multi-Fatal Crash On KY 90 Near Cave City
A multi-fatal crash has happened on KY 90 just south of Cave City. Tuesday
evening, a semi collided with an SUV near the former Crystal Onyx Cave entrance.
State police say 28-year-old Singh Gill of Fresno, California was driving the
semi toward Glasgow and failed to observe a vehicle in front of him slowing to
make a left turn. He swerved to avoid hitting the turning vehicle and struck a
northbound 2005 GMC Yukon driven by 76-year-old David Hayes of Cave City who
died at the scene. Two other passengers in the SUV died, 54-year-old Katie Yoder
and 55-year-old Daniel Yoder both of Horse Cave. Two more passengers were flown
to Vanderbilt University Hospital are are listed in stable condition. They are
identified as 20-year-old Roseanne Yoder and 14-year-old Joseph Yoder all of
Horse Cave.
Clearing and reconstruction required closure of the road for several hours,
which opened around 1:30 this morning.
This is the second fatal crash this month on the stretch of KY 90 just south of
Cave City. A man was killed September 8th in a crash just slightly north of last
night's wreck when he crossed the center line and hit a box truck head-on.
Friday, September 16th, 2022
Weekend Sports Ticker
Congrats to Hart County Golf Teams for their wins over Warren East, Warren Central and Grayson County on Thursday in Bowling Green. Regional play is up next for the Raiders and Lady Raiders.
Hart County hosts Glasgow tonight in high school football. The Raiders are 3-1 following a tough loss last week against Campbellsville. Glasgow is 4-0 with an average winning margin of 35 points per game. Kickoff is set for 7pm. Coverage begins at 6:30 here on WLOC.
The Colonels travel to Brownsville tonight to take on the Wildcats for a 7pm kickoff. Caverna is 1-3 on the season. Edmonson County is still looking for their first win of the season at 0-4.
The Reds snapped a six game losing streak with a 3-2 win in Saint Louis Thursday night. The two are back at it tonight with a 7:15 start time. The broadcast tonight is being preempted by Hart County High School Football. The Reds and Cardinals play a Double Header tomorrow with games set to begin at 12:15 and 6:15. Sunday baseball begins at 1:15. Catch Saturday and Sunday games here on WLOC.
Good luck to the Hart County Raider Marching Band as they perform their 2022 show, "Epic" in competition Saturday evening. Their performance is scheduled for 6:30 at Ohio County High School.
Friday, September 16th, 2022
City of Horse Cave special meeting
The City of Horse Cave will hold a special meeting at 6:00 p.m. Monday for a second reading to adopt tax rates for the year. The meeting will take place at Horse Cave City Hall. A first reading was approved during a previous meeting. Tax rates will be set if the measure passes. The reading pertains to real and personal property, water craft and motor vehicles. The tax rate reading is the only item of business on the meeting agenda.
Thursday, September 15th, 2022
Hart County Board of Ed meeting
Hart County Board of Education meets at 6pm (Thursday, 9/15). One of the main tasks of the board each year is to set the school tax rate, which will be decided during the board meeting. There will be a public hearing regarding the tax rate beforehand. The public hearing is scheduled to begin at 5:30. Both the hearing and the board meeting will take place at Hart County High School. The board is proposing a 57.8 cents on real property and 60.6 cents on personal property. Proposed rates are per $100 assessed value.
The General Fund tax levied in fiscal year 2022 was 60.6 cents on real property and 60.6 cents on personal property and produced revenue of $4.5 million. The proposed 2023 rate is estimated to produce $4.9 million.
Thursday, September 15th, 2022
Final night of ramp closure near Munfordville
Tonight is the final ramp closure for I-65 work near Munfordville. The interstate northbound on ramp will be closed from 7pm to 7am Friday morning. Motorists needing to access northbound I-65 will have to do so from Horse Cave or Bonnieville. As work on the overall thin-lay surfacing project is completed, striping and pavement marker placement will be occurring on the interstate between Exits 53 (Cave City) and 65 (Munfordville). Motorists should continue to be aware of varying lane closures through the area.
Thursday, September 15th, 2022
Teacher enters guilty plea
After being indicted and pleading not guilty nearly three years ago for having sexual interaction with a 13-year-old female student, a former Barren County Middle School teacher has now entered a guilty plea to related charges and faces up to 17 years in prison.
Court records from September 6th in Barren County indicate 30-year-old William Gardner (who was 27 at the time of the initial sexual relationship with the minor) entered a guilty plea to first-degree unlawful transaction with a minor, tampering with a witness and prohibited use of electronic communication to procure a minor for sexual activity.
Gardner was arrested in October 2019 when the student told authorities of several encounters between the two. When interviewed by investigators, Gardner admitted sexual contact with the girl. After being indicted, Gardner was released in April of 2020 on a $75,000 bond.
Investigators were notified of continuing sexual relations between the two in July of 2020. Surveillance video from a Horse Cave Hotel confirmed them together. When interviewed, the girl told investigators she had a sexual encounter with Gardner at the location and had been picked up by him on three other occasions, resulting in second arrest.
William Gardner will appear before a judge for sentencing on December 9th. Prosecution recommended the 17-year-term, along with a $1,000 fine and five years of conditional release. Prosecution also made a recommendation to limit parole eligibility until Gardner serves 85% of his sentence.
Thursday, September 15th, 2022
DUI arrest in Leitchfield
A man driving on Western Kentucky Parkway while nearly three and a half times over the legal blood alcohol limit was arrested Monday night by Leitchfield Police. Officers were notified of a reckless driver and located a Toyota pickup swerving and traveling approximately 35 miles per hour. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver continued swerving and traveling at slow speed before exiting the parkway at Clarkson and pulling over at a convenience store. Contact was made with 28-year-old Adam Whitman of Lebanon with a strong odor of alcohol coming from inside the vehicle. Several empty liquor containers were in plain view. The attending officer says Whitman was so drunk that it was not possible to complete a sobriety test. He was taken to Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center for medical clearance before being jailed at Grayson County Detention Center. The DUI is at least Whitman’s fourth since 2018. One of those arrests was last September in Hart County.
Thursday, September 15th, 2022
All clear at WKU
All is clear after several tense hours filled with confusion early Wednesday on the campus of Western Kentucky University. Two separate incidents regarding potential explosives resulted in evacuations and canceled classes. Word initially began spreading of an explosive device discovered at the construction site near Cherry Hall. A short time later, university officials issued a statement that the object was not an explosive but was large electrical fuse-type device. It is not clear how or why the device was originally observed and reported as an explosive. After the report from near Cherry Hall, a bomb threat was directed at a campus parking structure. The two nearly simultaneous issues made for mixed understandings by the university community as officials worked through procedures and protocols to ensure safety of the surrounding area. Ultimately, the bomb threat was not legitimate and a female student was arrested and charged with terroristic threatening. The threat was made on social media as a joke. University officials say they consider all threats seriously and investigate to the fullest. The arrested student could face five to ten years in prison, if convicted. Classes resumed Wednesday afternoon and are on a normal schedule for Thursday.
Thursday, September 15th, 2022
KY 70 closure extended until Saturday
Closure of Brownsville Road (KY 70) will be extended until 7am Saturday. Construction crews closed the road Wednesday morning from Mammoth Cave Parkway to the park’s entrance on the Brownsville side. The road was originally scheduled to reopen Friday morning. Contractors say they are going to need additional time to perform pavement sealing, clean culverts, repair parking areas, install rumble strips and lay new striping.
Wednesday, September 14th, 2022
Hart County Board of Ed meeting
The Hart County Board of Education will hold a public hearing at Hart County High School on September 15, 2022 at 5:30 PM to hear public comments regarding a proposed general fund tax levy of 57.8 cents on real property and 60.6 cents on personal property.
The General Fund tax levied in fiscal year 2022 was 60.6 cents on real property and
60.6 cents on personal property and produced revenue of $4,576,411.10.
The proposed General Fund tax rate of 57.8 cents on real property and 60.6 cents
on personal property is expected to produce $4,934,553.37. Of this amount,
$655,830.06 is from new and personal property. The compensating tax for 2023 is
55.6 cents on real property and 60.6.6 cents on personal property and is expected to
produce $4,766,971.70.
The general areas to which revenue of $358,142.27 above 2022 revenue is to be
allocated are as follows: Cost of collections, $12,535; building fund, $12,500; instruction,
$195,000; transportation, $35,000 and maintenance of plant, $103,107.27.
Wednesday, September 14th, 2022
Federal funds released for storm disaster relief
Nearly nine months after devastating storms destroyed homes and businesses across Hart and several surrounding counties, US Small Business Administration and FEMA are releasing $95.7 million in federal funds for disaster recovery. From this funding, over $15.8 million is marked for housing assistance payments and other disaster losses and critical needs, while more than $59.3 million are marked for low-interest disaster loans by homeowners, renters and businesses.
A total of sixteen counties were designated for federal assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program: Barren, Caldwell, Christian, Fulton, Graves, Hart, Hickman, Hopkins, Logan, Lyon, Marion, Marshall, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Taylor and Warren.
In addition to individuals, FEMA says 23 county governments are eligible for public assistance, locally including Hart, Barren, Grayson, Marion, Logan, Meade, Breckinridge, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Taylor and Warren. Public assistance will allow communities to get assistance with the cost of repair, rebuilding and emergency work, including reimbursements for debris removal, damaged roads and infrastructure.
Public assistance relief includes planned payouts on 692 total projects and has provided more than $20.6 million to date for reimbursements.
Wednesday, September 14th, 2022
Clean audit for Hart County Clerk's Office
The Hart County Clerk’s Office has received a clean audit from 2021. The annual financial statement from retired Clerk Lisa Hensley Sanders and staff shows no discrepancies or irregularities according to State Auditor Mike Harmon. State law requires the auditor conduct annual audits of county clerks and sheriffs. The Hart County summary is one of ten reports issued by the state auditor on Tuesday. The general audit process looks at receipts, disbursements and excess fees in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The auditor also notes there are no apparent issues involving internal control over financial reporting and office operations in Hart County. County clerk responsibilities include collecting certain taxes, issuing certain licenses, coordination of property and vehicle records, coordination of elections and voting records along with other services. Clerk’s office operations are funded through statutory fees collected in conjunction with many of these duties.
The full Hart County report is available through the Kentucky State Auditor website: auditor.ky.gov.
Wednesday, September 14th, 2022
Warrant served and arrest in Leitchfield
A woman with an active warrant was arrested along South Clinton Street in Leitchfield last Friday. Just after 9am, 46-year-old Angela Lemons was walking south on the road when a patrolling officer recognized her. Lemons was found in possession of methamphetamine, a hypodermic needle and Gabapentin prescription pills in an over-the-counter pill bottle. Lemons claimed these items did not belong to her. She was arrested on possession charges and served the warrant, which had been issued out of Breckinridge County.
Wednesday, September 14th, 2022
Cave City man arrested after traffic stop
A strong smell of marijuana prompted the arrest of a man in Cave City last Thursday night during a traffic stop. An officer observed 57-year-old Johnny Brown pulling out of a convenience store on Happy Valley Street without headlights turned on. After contact was made, Brown was arrested for being impaired while driving, trafficking in marijuana and several traffic violations including not having insurance. He was taken to Caverna Hospital and then transported to Barren County Detention Center. He was released from Jail on Friday and is scheduled to appear in court on October 10th.
Wednesday, September 14th, 2022
Felony drug arrest at police checkpoint
Cave City Police released details of a felony drug arrest following a US 31W traffic safety checkpoint setup on September 2nd. Officers noticed a strong marijuana odor from a vehicle being driven by 61-year-old Randy Rush. A search of his car turned up marijuana, methamphetamine, hydrocodone, gabapentin and items of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested on multiple possession charges as well as failure to produce proof of insurance. Rush was taken to Barren County Detention Center and released the following day. He appears in court on September 26th.
Wednesday, September 14th, 2022
Pursuit in Glasgow leads to various charges
A police chase north of Glasgow ended with the arrest of an intoxicated Cave City man Monday. An officer attempted to stop 22-year-old Brandon Heath for speeding along US 31E. Heath continued north and turned onto Goodnight Road and then turned onto Cap Redford Road. The pursuit ended in a field along Whitney Woods Road. Police say Heath tried to collide with emergency vehicles during the pursuit. He was taken into custody and charged with disregarding a traffic control signal, reckless driving, speeding, two counts of attempted first-degree assault of a police officer, first-degree fleeing or evading, improper passing, failure to give right of way to an emergency vehicle, four counts of first-degree wanton endangerment of a police officer and operating a motor vehicle under the influence. No injuries occurred during the incident. Heath is jailed at Barren County Detention Center with a $25,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
Monday, September 12th, 2022
Area sports recap
Hart County was handed their first loss of the season Friday night. The Raiders were defeated on their home field by Campbellsville 30-21, dropping thier record to 3-1. Hart County will host Glasgow Friday for a 7pm kickoff.
Caverna falls to 1-3 on the season after losing to Berea Saturday afternoon, 47-6. The Colonels travel to Brownsville to take on Edmonson County Friday night.
The Reds dropped two of three over the weekend with a close loss to the Brewers 7-6 Sunday afternoon. The Pirates come to Cincy to start a three game set tonight. First pitch is at 5:40. Our coverage begins at 5:10 this evening here on WLOC.
Monday, September 12th, 2022
From the Abundance of the Hart Food Bank
From the Abundance of the Hart Food Bank, a certified member agency of Feeding America will be distributing food outside the gymnasium of the Munfordville Baptist Church to those who qualify Friday, September 16th, from 10:30 a.m. until the food is gone or 2:00 p.m. We have “Drive through pick up”. Someone will be in the parking lot to assist you in getting in line. Listen to WLOC Radio 1150 AM or 101.7 FM for last minute changes in food bank distribution. Volunteer workers will need to arrive at 9:00 a.m. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Monday, September 12th, 2022
Dump truck hit by train near Park City
Another dump truck has been hit by a train near Park City. The collision Friday happened before Noon on State Quarry Road, near the same spot where a man driving a dump truck was killed during a crash with a train back in early July. The unidentified driver from the wreck on Friday was air-lifted to Louisville but had non-life threatening injuries.
Monday, September 12th, 2022
Police chase results in arrest
A police chase ended in Greensburg Thursday and resulted in the arrest of a man from Campbellsville. Police say 26-year-old Robert Linton refused to pull over when a traffic stop was initiated in Taylor County. Linton was driving a motorcycle on US 68 at high speed during the chase around 3:30, during peak afternoon travel. He is charged with fleeing or evading, reckless driving and speeding more than 26 miles per hour over the speed limit.
Monday, September 12th, 2022
WKU student quarantined with Monkeypox
A WKU Student is in quarantine with a case of Monkeypox in Bowling Green. The student is under supervision of the public health department. University officials say there is very little risk of spread within the campus environment. Sporadic cases have been reported throughout the region. Public health officials say personal contact and contact with contaminated items is the primary vehicle for spread of Monkeypox and most people are at low risk for transmission.
Monday, September 12th, 2022
Intoxicated driver strikes construction worker vehicle
An intoxicated driver hit a construction worker vehicle on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway in Glasgow Thursday. Police say 24-year-old Corey Shirley, of Glasgow, had collided with a Safe Site Construction Vehicle in the active construction zone causing severe damage. Shirley is charged with driving under the influence, second offence with aggravating circumstances and criminal mischief. He was released Friday and is scheduled to appear in court October 10th.
Monday, September 12th, 2022
Bowling Green man arrested after foot pursuit
A suspected shoplifter was arrested after a foot pursuit at Rural King in Glasgow on Thursday. Police responded and made contact with 39-year-old Christopher Branch, of Bowling Green, who fled a short distance before being caught and arrested. A search of his vehicle turned up methamphetamine. He is charged with his second possession offence and fleeing or evading on foot and remains jailed at Barren County Detention Center. He appears in court this Thursday.
Monday, September 12th, 2022
Drug arrest after traffic stop
A traffic stop last week in Glasgow resulted in the arrest of a woman on drug charges. Police stopped 54-year-old Joyce Stamper, of Glasgow, Thursday along Preston Street for expired registration. A vehicle search turned up Hydrocodone and Gabapentin not in a proper container. Stamper was arrested and faces possession charges related to these substances. She is also charged with having no current registration and failure to produce an insurance card. The arrest marks the second time over the past year Stamper has been taken into custody for drug related offences in Barren County. She was released from Jail on Friday and will appear in court October 10th.
Monday, September 12th, 2022
Brownsville Road closing for road maintenance
Brownsville Road (KY 70) will be closed from 7:00 a.m. Wednesday morning until 7:00 a.m. Friday morning through Mammoth Cave National Park. The stretch from Mammoth Cave Parkway to the park’s entrance on the Brownsville side will undergo road maintenance. Crews will perform pavement sealing, clean culverts, repair parking areas, install rumble strips and lay new striping. Park officials say Cedar Sink Trail will remain open during the road closure but may only be accessed by Park Boundary Road from the intersection of KY 259 and KY 422 in the Pig Community. There will be no access to Turnhole Bend Nature Trail or to Joppa Church from either Brownsville Road or Joppa Ridge Road the during the closure. Park roads and ferry operation details are always available nps.gov/maca and on twitter @mcnpRoadsFerry.
Friday, September 9th, 2022
Cave City man arrested on drug charges
Police responded to an unsubstantiated break-in report at a Cave City residence Wednesday. After being dispatched to Marina Court, officers made contact with 30-year-old Chad Horton. They were told a male subject entered the residence and was hiding in the attic but no such person was found. Verbal consent to search the home was obtained, resulting in discovery of marijuana, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia
in a bedside table. Chad Horton was placed under arrest and taken to Barren County Detention Center. He is charged with possession of a controlled substance (3rd or greater office), possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Horton is also charged with criminal abuse of a child age 12 or under. He is jailed with a $10,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court next Thursday.
Friday, September 9th, 2022
Weekend sports ticker
Congratulations to Hart County’s Golf Teams. Boys and girls both picked up wins Thursday night at Shady Hollow against Edmonson County.
The Hart County Raiders will test their 3-0 record tonight as they host the Campbellsville Eagles. Campbellsville is 2-1 coming off a loss last week on their home field against Metcalfe County. The Raiders will push to keep momentum after a thrilling win at Green County a week ago. Join us tonight for coverage beginning at 6:30. Kick off is set for seven here on WLOC Sports. Get the TuneIn App for your phone or other streaming device and listen for free anywhere you go.
Caverna Football is 1-2 on the season. The Colonels look to even up their record Saturday afternoon when they take on the Berea Pirates. Berea is 0-3 on the season. Kickoff will be at 4pm Eastern.
The Reds take two out of three from the Cubs with a 4-3 win in Chicago. They begin a weekend set with the Brewers tonight. The broadcast is being preempted this evening by Hart County Football. We will have Saturday night and Sunday games right here on WLOC.
Friday, September 9th, 2022
Cave City man identified in fatal crash
The man who died mid-day Thursday in a crash along KY 90 just outside of Cave City is identified as 63-year-old Joe Moore, of Cave City. Around 12:30, first responders arrived in the 9000 Block of Happy Valley Road where a Nissan car heading toward Glasgow crossed the center line and collided head-on with a box truck. Moore, was the driver of car and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the box truck is identified as 71-year-old Terry Lane of Trimble County. Lane was not physically injured. The preliminary report does not indicate why Moore veered into the oncoming lane. A Kentucky State Police reconstruction investigation continues.
Friday, September 9th, 2022
Woman arrested after fight in Glasgow
Police responded to a fight between two women at a location on McKenna Street in Glasgow Tuesday. Officers determined 22-year-old Courtney Jackson had assaulted a female victim. While being arrested, Jackson became combative and kicked an officer in the leg and knee. She is charged with violation of her probation, resisting arrest, assault 4th degree and assault 3rd degree of a police or probation officer. Courtney Jackson remains jailed at Barren County Detention Center with a $5,000 bond. She is scheduled to appear in court Monday.
Friday, September 9th, 2022
Infrastructure development planned for southern E-town area
More infrastructure development is being planned for the southern Elizabethtown area. With recent announcements of rapid expansion at T. J. industrial park as supporting manufacturers locate to supply the Blue Oval-SK Battery Park at Glendale, highway officials say there is a great need for a route to connect roads surrounding the industrial region. With no direct route to connect US 31W, I-65, Western Kentucky Parkway and US 62, east-west mobility is limited and inefficient, especially for commercial traffic which cannot utilize local county roads. A project to extend Ring Road further south has been sitting on the shelf for several years. The project was put on hold near the end of the Governor Steve Beshear Administration. Plans on the books take Ring Road from the current end at Western Kentucky Parkway and continue the circle around Elizabethtown southeast to I-65 and end at US 31W. Some right of way for the project was purchased back then, but officials say they cannot consider that as they move forward because the process has to reinitialize with all of the build options being put back out to the public for consideration. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Officials have planned a public meeting for 5pm next Thursday (September 15th) at New Hope Community Church on Dee Street in Elizabethtown. KYTC Representatives will gather feedback, answer questions and address concerns. The public will have a chance to review all Ring Road Extension build alternatives and a number of intersection types at KY 1136. After the meeting, materials will be available on the KYTC District 4 website for review.
Wednesday, September 7th, 2022
Horse Cave adult Book Store permanently closes
After a nearly four-year investigation resulting in numerous arrests and fines, the adult book store at Horse Cave’s I-65 Interchange is permanently closed. Amendments by Hart County Fiscal Court earlier this year to an ordinance regulating sexually explicit businesses allowed advancement of a civil lawsuit against the establishment. Ordinance amendments came in light of pending district court cases and subsequent investigation. At a hearing last week, owners of the adult book store agreed to permanently close the business.
The case dates back to 2019, when Hart County Sheriff’s Department and Greater Hardin County Drug Task Force officers conducted checks into illegal activity. Complaints include intoxicated patrons, disturbances at other local businesses, physical assaults and the sale of volatile substances. The adult book store was cited for more than thirty violations of a permit being required to operate a place of entertainment. In years since that initial blitz, numerous citations and arrests have been made for indecent exposure and the sale of illegal enhancements and other controlled substances. Two deaths occurred on premises during the period. Both deceased individuals were located in what has been referred to as a “back room” of the business. Both deaths were believed to be a result of health conditions brought on by the use of sexual enhancement substances. The business collected money for entry into the “back room” which was advertised as a video arcade area. The area contained booths for viewing videos which were also used for physical sexual exchanges between strangers in adjacent booths. Couches and other paraphernalia were provided to promote these exchanges. These conditions were confirmed by undercover officers during the continuing investigation.
In addition to closure of the business, owners of the adult book store also agreed to a deed restriction which prohibits the sale of explicit sexual merchandise and activities.
Wednesday, September 7th, 2022
Caverna Board of Ed meeting
Caverna’s Board of Education meets at 6pm Thursday. One of the main tasks of the board each year is to set the school tax rate, which will be decided during the board meeting. There will be a public hearing regarding the tax rate beforehand. The public hearing is scheduled to begin at 5:30. Both the hearing and the board meeting will take place at Caverna’s Central Office.
Wednesday, September 7th, 2022
Traffic impacted for next several days
As the I-65 thinlay surface project nears completion in northern Barren and Hart Counties, Scotty's Contracting will be working on exit and entry ramps along the corridor which will impact traffic over the next several days:
Tonight, the southbound exit ramp at Exit 65 (Munfordville) will be closed from 7pm to 7am the next morning. Traffic will have to plan ahead and use Exit 71 (Bonnieville) ahead of the ramp closure at Exit 65 and use US 31W to reach Munfordville or continue south to Exit 58 (Horse Cave) and reverse course via northbound I-65 back to Exit 65.
Thursday night, the on ramp to I-65 southbound from US 31W at Exit 65 (Munfordville) will be closed from 7pm to 7am the next morning. Motorists will have to utilize interchanges at Exit 71 (Bonnieville) or Exit 58 (Horse Cave) to access southbound I-65.
Work is also scheduled Friday night with thinlay pavement scheduled to be laid on ramps at the southbound rest area. These ramps will remain open during paving operations.
Closures are required at the Exit 65 (Munfordville) interchange due to ramp width and available working room. Traffic can be maintained around paving operations at rest area ramps.
Work schedules are weather dependent.
As work on the overall project is completed, striping and pavement marker placement will be occurring on the interstate between Exits 53 (Cave City) and 65 (Munfordville) during this time period. Motorists should continue to be aware of varying lane closures through the area.
Wednesday, September 7th, 2022
Grayson County man dies in crash
A Grayson County man is dead a following a three-vehicle Labor Day crash along Western Kentucky Parkway. Just after noon Monday, first responders were called to a location near Milemarker 95, just east of the Caneyville Exit.
A collision investigation report says a 2016 Ford F-350 operated by 59-year-old Jeffery Hammonds of Jackson, Tennessee was traveling west on Western Kentucky Parkway near Caneyville when the vehicle he was following abruptly changed lanes revealing a 1996 Nissan pickup truck being operated by 49-year-old Barry Embry of Caneyville. Embry was stopped in the right lane behind a stranded 1997 Ford Dump Truck being driven by 45-year-old Corry Shadburn of Beaver Dam. Embry was attempting to offer visible protection. Hammonds was unable to avoid striking the rear of Embry's truck causing him to strike the rear of the dump truck.
Hammonds and Shadburn were not injured in the collision. Barry Embry was pronounced deceased by the Grayson County Coroner's Office.
Tuesday, September 6th, 2022
Golf cart theft investigation underway
Cave City Police are investigating the theft of a golf cart from a local business. The red Onward Club Car was taken around 12:10am Friday from the grounds of Lost and Forgotten Treasures on US 31W. A photo of the suspect walking in the parking lot along with a photo of the truck and utility trailer used in the theft are posted on the Cave City Police Department's Facebook page. Owners of the cart are offering a $1,000 reward for its return in one piece.
Tuesday, September 6th, 2022
Vandalism suspect arrested by Leitchfield Police
The suspect believed responsible for vandalism to private property at several locations throughout August around Leitchfield was arrested over the holiday weekend. Leitchfield Police Department began receiving reports early in the month of damage to fields and yards in and around the Leitchfield Aquatic Center, ECTC campus, Grayson County High School and Lawler Elementary School.
Officers with Leitchfield Police used trail camera footage to identify the truck believed responsible for some of these reports and arrested 21-year-old Mollie Ann Fisher, of Grayson County. She is jailed at Grayson County Detention Center and charged with criminal mischief, criminal trespassing and unlawful transaction with a minor. The minor is suspected of being with Fisher when the offenses occurred.
Tuesday, September 6th, 2022
Tennessee man found dead after helicopter crash
The search for a helicopter reported missing across the region ended Monday. The aircraft was found and the pilot was dead just inside the boundary of Mammoth Cave National Park. The lightweight, experimental, kit's copter was in route from Saint Louis, Missouri to Knoxville, Tennessee. Its last GPS ping for location was near the Chalybeate Community. The crashed copter was found around 4pm Monday near KY 70 and Park Boundary Road. The pilot, 69-year-old David Stone of Louisville, Tennessee, was a military veteran. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating. Aviation experts say it's not all that common for a light aircraft to be traveling such a long distance. It is unclear at this point why stone was flying the helicopter on such a long route. Aviation disasters are often an exhaustive and lengthy process when it comes to investigation. Officials say they will look at weather as a potential contributor to the cause of the crash.
Friday, September 2nd, 2022
Weekend area sports
Congratulations to the Hart County Lady Raider Golf Team in their victory over Green County Thursday. Bevin Minor topped the leader board in the win. Hart County’s Raider Football Team is 2-0 on the season, averaging 60 points per game while only giving up 7 points per game. Tonight, they travel to Green County for a 7pm kickoff. The Dragons only have one game under their belt so far – a win last week, 34-29 against Nelson County. Coverage begins at 6:30 tonight on WLOC Sports.
Caverna is 1-1 on the season after a win last week over Trimble County. The Colonels host 1-0 Bracken County Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 2:30.
The Reds were off Thursday night. They begin a weekend series playing host to the Colorado Rockies tonight. With Hart County Football preempting Reds Coverage tonight, you can join us for the Saturday night game and Sunday afternoon finale’ here on WLOC Sports.
Friday, September 2nd, 2022
Three arrested at Hodgenville Hardee's
Police served a search warrant at Hardee’s in Hodgenville Thursday in reference to a narcotics investigation involving two employees at the restaurant. Just after 2:00 p.m., police arrived and a search turned up methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. As a result, 20-year-old James Romines was taken into custody and charged with possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Another employee identified as 57-year-old Sherry Collins was also taken into custody and charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Both were taken to LaRue County Detention Center.
Friday, September 2nd, 2022
Road Rage case investigation
Police continue investigating a suspected case of road rage on the eastern side of Veteran's Outer Loop Thursday in Glasgow. The incident involves a vehicle believed to be a dark blue or black Dodge SUV with dark tinted windows. A victim told officials with the Barren County Sheriff's Department that a car acted in an aggressive manner towards them and then an occupant of that vehicle pointed a gun and fired one shot. It’s unclear whether the suspect was aiming at the victim’s vehicle or not. The victim’s car was not hit. Officials obtained surveillance footage from area cameras and released photos of the suspect vehicle to area media outlets and on social media. Glasgow Independent Schools was notified of the incident as a precaution to let them know to not let students out of buildings. Police say they believe the incident is isolated and is in no way school-related.
Friday, September 2nd, 2022
Recent arrests in Hart County
Arrests by the Hart County Sheriff’s Department over the past few days include 34-year old Julian Wright. of Horse Cave. Wright was arrested last Thursday for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and for not having prescription controlled substances not in their proper container. Last Saturday, 36-year old Brett Mouser, of Munfordville, was arrested for failure to comply with a bench warrant, fleeing and/or evading police on foot, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Wednesday, 26-year-old Donald Huffman, of Munfordville, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and theft of a firearm. All of these individuals were taken to Hart County Jail.
Thursday, September 1st, 2022
Domestic altercation leads to arrest
A domestic altercation Monday in Cave City resulted in the arrest of a man for assault, strangulation and terroristic threatening. Police were called to Wigwam Trailer Park, Lot 9 for a welfare check. When officers arrived, they identified Crystal Mayotte as a victim and 45-year-old Steven Thomas Parker as a suspect. A physical altercation had taken place between the two. Parker was taken to Barren County Detention Center and booked with a $5000 bond. He appears in court today.
Thursday, September 1st, 2022
Double arrests in Glasgow
A warrant for one turned into a double arrest in Glasgow on Monday. Police arrived at a residence along Combs Boulevard to serve the warrant for 60-year-old Joseph Todd Harper of Glasgow. Consent to search was granted and officers located methamphetamine, a glass pipe and marijuana. A woman at the residence during the search was identified as 44-year-old Candice Faye Williams also of Glasgow. A background check revealed an active warrant for her arrest. Both are charged with possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Williams faces additional charges of having more than one operator’s license and contempt of court. Harper was released Tuesday and is scheduled to appear in court today. Detention center records indicate Williams remains in jail with a court date set for September 26th.
Thursday, September 1st, 2022
Brownsville man arrested after traffic stop
A routine traffic violation resulted in the arrest of a Brownsville man for several offences. Brownsville Police stopped 42-year-old Christopher David Self along Reservoir Street after turning without using a signal. A background check revealed an active warrant. Self admitted to having a pipe and methamphetamine in his possession. He was taken to Hart County Jail on traffic and drug charges related to the stop. The warrant is in reference to a charge of failure to appear and violation of parole.
Thursday, September 1st, 2022
Greensburg man turns himself in
After being indicted for several sex crimes a man turned himself in at the Green County Sheriff’s Department on Monday morning. Police say 21-year-old Jerry York of Greensburg was taken into custody and is charged with multiple counts of rape, sodomy, sexual abuse, distribution of obscene matter to minors, video voyeurism, use of a minor in a sexual performance and procuring or promoting the use of a minor in a sexual performance. York is jailed in Taylor County Detention Center with a $100,000 cash bond.
Wednesday, August 31st, 2022
Convicted felon arrested at restaurant parking lot
A convicted felon was arrested after a suspicious vehicle was reported in the parking lot of McDonald’s after closing hours in Cave City on Monday. Police identified the occupant as 47-year-old Kenneth Lilliman. A vehicle search turned up a loaded 9mm handgun and suspected marijuana. Lilliman was taken to Barren County Detention Center and booked on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. He is jailed with a $2,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
Wednesday, August 31st, 2022
Glasgow woman arrested for DUI
A woman driving a pickup on Veterans Outer Loop in Glasgow crashed into a parked car Sunday. Police say 71-year-old Lena Carver, of Glasgow, was impaired as she crossed the median, ran off the road, went through a fence and struck the stationary vehicle parked at Shoe Show in front of Walmart. Carver is charged with driving under the influence and criminal mischief. She was taken to Barren County Detention Center and released on Monday.
Wednesday, August 31st, 2022
Stolen car recovered near Louisville
A stolen car from Hart County has been recovered near Louisville. The red Dodge Avenger was taken from a Bonnieville residence before dawn on Tuesday and reported to police. On Tuesday afternoon, a vehicle matching the description was involved in a chase along northbound I-65 approaching Louisville and reaching speeds of 120 miles per hour. The chase continued onto the exit at Brooks Road north of Shepherdsville and then north onto Blue Lick Road in a highly congested residential area before being terminated due to safety concerns. The car was found unattended Tuesday night in the vicinity of where the pursuit ended. No arrests have been made, but authorities are investigating the use of a debit card in Upton which belonged to the car owner and was inside the vehicle when it was stolen. Drug related items and a phone believed to belong to the suspect or suspects were also found in the car which may help investigators identify the person or persons responsible for the vehicle theft.
Wednesday, August 31st, 2022
Weekend assault in Glasgow
Glasgow Police has released details of a weekend assault. Saturday, officers responded to South Lewis Street in reference to a female victim who had been struck with a machete by a male subject who fled the scene on foot. The victim was treated for injuries to her head and hand. The man was identified as 31-year-old Eddie Cooper and was later located behind a nearby building. He was arrested, taken to Barren County Detention Center and booked on charges of burglary, domestic violence assault, wanton endangerment, strangulation and criminal mischief. According to detention center records, he also faces a charge of contempt. He is jailed on a $50,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on September 8th.
Tuesday, August 30th, 2022
Dodge car stolen in Hart County
Stolen early Tuesday morning in Bonnieville, was a red Dodge car with plate number 226 RWG. If seen, contact police at once.
Tuesday, August 30th, 2022
Friday night area high school football
Hart County Raiders will travel to take on Green County at 7:00 p.m. Join WLOC for live coverage of the pregame show beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday night: Caverna Colonels will entertain Bracken County at 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 30th, 2022
Hart County Ambulance Service Board meeting
Hart County Ambulance Service Board of Directors will meet Friday, September 9th, at 8:00 a.m. at the Hart County Ambulance Service, 20 Ambulance Drive, Munfordville, to have a second reading of the 2022 Real Property Tax Rate to be set at 7.3 cents per $100 assessed value. The 2021 Real Property Tax Rate was 7.5 cents per $100 assessed value.
Tuesday, August 30th, 2022
Clothes for Kids Radio Auction
WLOC Annual Fall Clothes for Kids Radio Auction will be held the week of October 24th. If you would like to donate items for the auction, please bring them to WLOC Radio Station 31-W in Horse Cave.
Suggested items include: country hams, antiques, gift certificates, home decor, tools, toys, gift baskets..... and all items must be new, unless they are antiques.
Monetary donations can be mailed to:
WLOC Clothes for Kids
P.O. Box 98
Horse Cave, Ky. 42749.
Tuesday, August 30th, 2022
Mammoth Cave National Park funding
Mammoth Cave National Park will receive approximately $6.5 million from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to rehabilitate about one mile of cave trail inside Mammoth Cave starting in fall 2022. The project will address deferred maintenance associated with these facilities, visitor safety, tour experience, and natural and cultural resource protection from the New Entrance to the Frozen Niagara entrance.
The Cave Trail Rehabilitation Project will harden the existing cave trail using concrete and paving stones and replace narrow stairways to improve both the visitor experience and emergency personnel access. New benches will be installed in the Fairy Ceiling gathering area and the Frozen Niagara section will see an improvement to the overlooks in the main Drapery Room and Crystal Lake. These improvements will greatly enhance the visibility of these features to the public once the project is complete.
The exact date of construction has not been set but work is expected to begin in November 2022 and last until summer of 2023.
Tuesday, August 30th, 2022
Two arrested in Cave City Saturday
Two separate traffic stops resulted in felony arrests over the weekend in Cave City. Police stopped a truck for expired registration on Happy Valley Road Saturday and identified the driver as 40-year-old Nicholas Brown. A check of his license came back as suspended. A search of his vehicle turned up suspected heroin, suboxone and fentanyl along with drug paraphernalia. He was arrested on drug possession and numerous traffic related charges then jailed with a $2,500 bond. He was released later on Saturday and has a court date set for September 26th in Barren County.
Also on Saturday, a Jeep was stopped at Grinstead Mill Road and Mammoth Cave Street when the driver ran a stop sign. The driver is identified as 52-year-old James York. A check of his ID came back with multiple arrest warrants for parole violations and failure to appear in court. A search of York's vehicle turned up suspected methamphetamine. He was taken to jail on possession charges in addition to outstanding warrants. He remains jailed in Barren County with a court date scheduled on September 13th.
Tuesday, August 30th, 2022
Unemployment rates continue to lower
Hart County's unemployment rate continues edging lower. New data released for July shows the county's rate at 4.2% which is down from 4.5% in June. On trend, the county's overall rate continues to be around one percentage point lower than a year ago.
Statewide, the rate also continues falling in 117 counties when compared to a year ago. Cumberland and Woodford counties share the lowest jobless rate at 3% followed by Oldham and Scott counties sharing the third lowest rate at 3.2%, Anderson, Boone and Fayette counties share the fifth lowest rate at 3.3%.
Magoffin County recorded the state’s highest unemployment rate at 11.2%, followed by Breathitt County at 9.1%, Elliott County at 8.9%, Martin County at 8.8% and Carter County at 8.4% to round out the bottom five.
Of our neighboring counties, all of them had decreases in unemployment from June to July. Barren County is at 4.3%, Edmonson County is at 5.1%, Grayson County is at 4.9%, Hardin County is at 4.3%, LaRue County is at 4.7%, Green County is at 3.7% and Metcalfe County is at 4.9%.
Tuesday, August 30th, 2022
Reported shooting false claim
A Bowling Green school was on high alert much of the morning Monday after a shooting was reported which turned out to be false. Police responded to Moss Middle School on Russellville Road after a young male called dispatch to make the report. Officers arrived and determined there was no active situation and no threat. A juvenile suspect has been arrested and is charged with terroristic threatening. Authorities have not said at this point why they believe the juvenile made the 911 call.
Monday, August 29th, 2022
Reds back home; Friday night area football
The Reds were looking to sweep the Washington Nationals on Sunday but came up a run short, losing 3-2. The Reds are back home tonight to begin a series with the Saint Louis Cardinals. First pitch is at 5:40 tonight on WLOC Sports.
And if you missed Friday night football, the Hart County Raiders are off to a good start at 2-0 on the season after defeating McCreary Central, 56-15. In their first two dates, the Raiders are averaging 60 point per game. The team travels to Green County this Friday night.
The Colonels picked up a big win Friday night, 24-20 over Tremble County. Caverna is now 1-1 on the season and hosts Bracken County Saturday afternoon.
Monday, August 29th, 2022
Scott waste continues service for Edmonson County
Residents in Edmonson County will continue being served by Scott Waste for the time being. Last month, the county’s fiscal court decided to continue investigating additional options to serve county residents for trash collection after numerous complaints and service deficiencies over previous months. A local survey was also conducted, substantiating general public disapproval of the company’s level of service. At the county’s fiscal court meeting last week, a new manager talked to the court describing changes implemented and planned with a goal to increase the quality of service. The court decided to set a November review date, when the company’s improvements will be assessed.
Monday, August 29th, 2022
Murder-for-hire plot in Hart County
The murder-for-hire plot you likely heard or read about over the weekend connects back to the suspect’s arrest this spring. Back in April we reported, 45-year-old Warren Johnson, of Munfordville, was accused of threatening to kill his wife and jailed for attempted murder and several other charges following an altercation. Being in jail did not stop him from continuing his plan. A week ago Friday, deputies received information that Johnson had solicited a hit-man. Payment was arranged and strategies were provided to unnamed individual. Hart County Sheriff’s office personnel staged the death of Johnson’s wife to further the investigation.
A press release from the department says she was transported to a secure location as multiple agencies carried out the staging. After collecting additional evidence, Johnson is now charged with solicitation of domestic violence murder and retaliating against a participant in the legal process. Warren Johnson is still jailed in Munfordville with bonds totaling approximately $2 million.
Johnson’s wife and kids have not been publicly identified by authorities in the incidents for which he is charged.
Friday, August 26th, 2022
Horse Cave Man Charged In Murder For Hire Scheme
On August 19th, 2022, the Hart County Sheriff's Office received a complaint regarding a murder for hire scheme in Hart County. The investigation revealed that 45-year old Warren Johnson from Horse Cave, had solicited an unnamed individual to murder his estranged wife. While incarcerated at the Hart County Jail, Johnson arranged payment and provided strategies to the unnamed individual to carry out the crime. The Hart County Sheriff's Office then planned to stage the death of the victim to further the investigation. The victim was transported to a secure location while multiple law enforcement agencies, Emergency Medical Services and the Hart County Coroner carried out the staged death. After a compelling amount of evidence was collected, the Hart County Sheriff's Office obtained arrest warrants for Warren Johnson. Johnson was charged with Murder-Domestic Violence (Solicitation) and Retaliating Against Participant in Legal Process. The investigation is ongoing and is being led by Detective Eli Dennis of the Hart County Sheriff's Office. He was assisted by Sheriff Jeff Wilson, Munfordville Police Department, Hart County EMS, Hart County Coroner's Office, Hart County Jail, Kentucky State Police and US Homeland Security Investigations.
Friday, August 26th, 2022
Hart County Fiscal Court meeting
THE HART COUNTY FISCAL COURT
MET THURSDAY MORNING. AFTER JUDGE JOE CHOATE CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER,
JONATHAN NUNN OF BONNIEVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH OPENED THE MEETING WITH PRAYER.
COMMITTEE REPORTS WERE GIVEN INCLUDING THE JAILERS REPORT STATING THERE WAS A
TOTAL OF 206 INMATES IN THE COUNTY JAIL. THE COURT APPROVED A NEW AGREEMENT WITH
EDMONSON COUNTY TO HOUSE THEIR INMATES FOR ANOTHER YEAR. SHERIFF WILSON REPORTED
THAT WESLEY MEADOWS HAD BEEN HIRED AS DEPUTY SHERIFF AND WILL BE THE SRO BONNIEVILLE SCHOOL.
AFTER ROUTINE BUSINESS THE COURT APPROVED THE FOLLOWING: ACCEPT $40,000 TRADE IN
VALUE ON 2019 JOHN DEERE TRACTOR TO A NEW JOHN DEERE TRACTOR WITH WRIGHT
IMPLEMENT, 2ND READING BUDGET AMENDMENT #1, 2ND READING OF 22 TAX RATE 10.1%,
2ND READING CLARIFICATION OF LENGTH OF CANE RUN CHURCH ROAD, BUDGET TRANSFER #
3, BANK TRANSFER # 2, PURCHASE 13 HORSE TRACTOR FOR COURTHOUSE FOR $8,477, 1ST
READING OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #2, SHERIFFS SALARY CAP, ACKNOWLEDGE TAX RATE FOR
LIBRARY AT 9.5% WHICH WAS THE SAME AS LAST YEAR, APPOINTED ANDREW TUCKER TO
PLANNING COMMISSION TERM ENDING 2023, AND INDUSTRIAL AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR
POSITION TO OPERATE PRE-TREATMENT PLANT AT T. MARZETTI'S. THE COURTS NEXT MEETING
WILL BE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE COURT ROOM.
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Friday, August 26th, 2022
Hardin Co. Man charge with Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch arrested 38-year-old David M. Smith, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. The arrest was the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect sharing images of child sexual exploitation online. A search warrant was issued for a residence in Elizabethtown Thursday. Equipment used to facilitate the crime was seized and taken to KSP’s forensic laboratory for examination. The investigation is ongoing. Mr. Smith is currently charged with six counts of distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance, which are Class-D felonies punishable by one to five years in prison. Mr. Smith was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.
Friday, August 26th, 2022
Farmers RECC Donates $7,000 to Local Organizations
The Backpack Program, organized by Feeding America, helps children get nutritious, easy-to-prepare food so they can get enough to eat on the weekends, when they are not in school. Bags of food are assembled at area food banks and then distributed to children through the school’s Youth Resource Office.
Farmers RECC donated $2,000 each to Barren, Hart and Metcalfe counties. Approximately $120 will feed a student on the weekends for the entire school year. The funds have been distributed to the schools Youth Resource offices so they can identify individuals with a need for the donations.
In addition, Farmers RECC donated $1,000 to the Barren County Reads and Feeds program, which donates food to local students struggling with food insecurity.
Friday, August 26th, 2022
E-town Chiropractor faces another sexual assault charge
An Elizabethtown chiropractor convicted last week of third-degree rape still faces charges of sexually assaulting a second patient. 34-year-old Matthew Colasanti is charged with first-degree sexual assault in the case, in which a minor said he touched her inappropriately on several occasions while performing chiropractic procedures. Colasanti was arrested on the charges in both cases in December 2020 and indicted in March 2021. Last week, a jury recommended Colasanti serve the maximum of five years. He will be required to comply with the sex offender registry for 20 years and will have five years of post-incarceration supervision and have to complete the Sex Offender Treatment Program before seeing the parole board. Colasanti is scheduled to appear October 25th in Hardin Circuit Court for a pretrial conference on the sexual abuse charge and for formal sentencing for his third-degree rape conviction.
Friday, August 26th, 2022
New manufacturing facility coming to E-town
Advanced Nano facility is expected to create 93 jobs in Elizabethtown. Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that the South Korean firm will construct the new facility at the T. J. Patterson Industrial Park in
Elizabethtown. The estimated investment in the project is $49.6 million. The company is a supplier of carbon battery nanomaterials used in electric vehicle battery production. A statement released from the Governor's office says the location will be positioned to supply materials to the nearby gigafactory, BlueOval SK Battery Park, in Glendale.
Friday, August 26th, 2022
Rape investigation leads to an arrest
A 27-year-old Simpson County man has been arrested after a rape investigation that began July 28th. Kenyon Cole was charged with first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, sexual abuse, first-degree unlawful transaction with a minor for illegal sex acts, first-degree unlawful transaction with a minor for illegal controlled substances, second-degree fleeing or evading police on foot, third-degree criminal mischief and resisting arrest. Cole was lodged in the Simpson County Detention Center with a $100,000 cash bond.
Thursday, August 25th, 2022
Stolen vehicle recovered in Warren County
Back on July 19th, a red Chevrolet Silverado was seen at an auto dealership in Franklin. A Ford F-250 was stolen from the car lot. Later that night, the red Silverado and the stolen F-250 were seen at a Bowling Green business attempting to steal several ATV's that were loaded on a trailer. However, the stolen F-250 was unable to pull the trailer. Then later the same night, the red Silverado with it's occupants were seen at a Bowling Green auto dealership trying to steal a Ford F-350. Both vehicles were then seen back at the original business where they loaded the trailer of ATV's and left. Authorities say the stolen F-250 now been recovered. No other details are available at this time.
Thursday, August 25th, 2022
Three area schools awarded $5,000 each from T.J. Regional Health
Congratulations to Adair County Elementary School, Austin Tracy Elementary School and Glasgow Preschool Academy on being chosen for T.J. Regional Health’s “12 Months of T. J. Adopt a School” giveaway. T. J. Regional Health awarded $5,000 in unrestricted funds for the schools to use wherever the money is needed the most. More than 400 nominations were submitted for the Adopt a School contest for Adair County, Barren County, and Glasgow Independent School districts. The nominations came from parents, teachers, staff, and school administrators who wanted to give their schools the opportunity to win $5,000 through the 12 Months of T. J. initiative.
Wednesday, August 24th, 2022
E-town man indicted on rape charges
An Elizabethtown man has been indicted on a charge of first-degree rape. 27-year-old Michael Lorenzo Isaac, was indicted last week by a Hardin County grand jury. According to a warrant issued prior to Isaac’s arrest June 22nd, Isaac was with the victim June 19th, when he made advances and sexual comments to the victim. According to the warrant, Isaac then raped the victim, and tried to prevent them from leaving. Isaac was also indicted on a second charge of first-degree persistent felony offender.
Wednesday, August 24th, 2022