Friday, August 23rd, 2019

SCRTC Nominating committee meets

South Central RTC’s Nominating Committee met Thursday August 22, 2019 at its Headquarters Office in Glasgow with the following candidates being nominated for the office of Trustee in three districts. Nominated in District II (consisting of Horse Cave & Canmer Exchanges) was Billy Smith, Incumbent Trustee and Gada L. Denton.

Nominated in District V (consisting of Glasgow & Temple Hill Exchanges) was Stanley C. Greer, Incumbent Trustee and Jackie L. Perkins.

Nominated in District VI (consisting of Lucas, Fountain Run & Gamaliel Exchanges) was Zack Kender, Incumbent Trustee and Robert Greer.

SCRTC’s Annual Meeting will be held on October 3rd at the Cave City Convention Center where reports will be given by Coop Officials.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Friday, August 23rd, 2019

Traffic Advisory: I-65 NB & SB in Hardin County

Rolling roadblocks between Sonora and Elizabethtown will be used throughout the day on Sunday, August 25th, to assist with installation of power lines over the interstate on the southern end of the Exit 86 Interchange at Glendale. They may being as early as 6:00 a.m. Each one will last about 15 to 20 minutes and all are expected to be complete by 5:00 p.m. Short delays and traffic congestion will be possible when these occur but alternate routes are not suggested at this time. The Exit 86 ramp onto Southbound I-65 will not be accessible when these rolling roadblocks are in progress.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Friday, August 23rd, 2019

DUI driver near miss with school bus

The Edmonson County Sheriff's Office says they got a call from a witness who said an orange Chevy Camaro almost rear-ended a school bus, while the bus was stopped to pick-up a student in the 4300 block of Veteran's Memorial Highway in Brownsville at 6:45 a.m. Thursday. The witness approached the Camaro and removed the keys. Deputies arrived and placed 38 year-old Denise C. Barnes, of Brownsville, in the back of a police car, where they say she was seen trying to hide suspected Xanax bars in the back seat. Deputies say they also found what they suspected to Gabapentin, Tramadol and Valium. Barnes has been charged with DUI, driving on a suspended DUI, wanton endangerment, tampering with evidence and possession of a controlled substance. She was lodged in the Hart County Detention Center.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Friday, August 23rd, 2019

Former sheriff receives good tax audit

A Former Hart County Sheriff receives a good tax audit report. Kentucky State Auditor Mike Harmon released the audit of former Hart County Sheriff Boston Hensley’s Tax Settlement for the period of April 18, 2017 to April 16, 2018. The audit report showed the former sheriff to have collected more than $9.4 million in county, special district, school and state taxes for that time period.  Commissions charged by the former sheriff for collecting those taxes totaled $337,655. At the time the audit was conducted, $9,087,419 in taxes were due and $9,075,980 had been paid. Refunds for the current and prior year were $4,995, taxes due to the special taxing districts amounted to $1,598. The amount due to Hart County Schools was $4,075.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Friday, August 23rd, 2019

Drug arrest in Metcalfe County

A drug arrest was made Wednesday in Metcalfe County. A Metcalfe County Sheriff's Deputy responded to a home on Tompkinsville Road to assist the Kentucky Division of Protection and Permanency with a home visit. Police say there was a complaint of child endangerment at the home. Several prescription controlled substances were found at the home and were within reach of small children.  39-year-old Brandi Alluis was arrested and charged with first degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense (drug unspecified); third degree possession of a controlled substance (drug unspecified); and endangering the welfare of a minor. She was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center and then released Thursday. Alluis is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday, August 28th.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Friday, August 23rd, 2019

Metcalfe County woman facing assault charges

A Metcalfe County woman has been arrested on assault charges. According to the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy responded to a business Wednesday afternoon around 5:00 p.m. on Greensburg Road in Edmonton in response to a fight. 52 year-old Diana Perkins had assaulted two people, causing minor injuries and attempted to assault several others. Perkins was arrested and charged with fourth degree assault (minor injury); fourth degree assault (no visible injury); and alcohol intoxication in a public place.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Friday, August 23rd, 2019

Hart County Fiscal Court meeting

THE HART COUNTY FISCAL COURT MET THURSDAY MORNING.  AFTER JUDGE JOE CHOATE CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER, BRO. GARRY GADDIE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF GOD'S WAY CHURCH, OPENED THE MEETING WITH PRAYER. DEPARTMENT REPORTS WERE GIVEN BY THE ROAD, PLANNING/ZONING, OCCUPATIONAL TAX, AND SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.  JAILER ISREAL BERGENSON GAVE THE JAIL REPORT STATING THERE WAS A TOTAL OF 215 IN THE COUNTY JAIL.

THE COURT APPROVED TO AWARD TO WILSON DOZING BIDS TO BUILD 2 BOX CULVERTS ON ROBBING LAND FOR $42,000 AND MAGNOLIA GAS STORAGE ROAD $38,000,   BUDGET TRANSFER #3, BANK TRANSFER #2, TO TAKE BIDS ON  2010 TAHOE, APPROVE TAX RATE FOR COUNTY AT COMPENSATING RATE, AMBULANCE TAX RATE AT COMPENSATING RATE, NO INCREASE FOR LIBRARY, SPEED LIMIT OF 35 MPH FOR ROWLETTS CAVE SPRINGS ROAD, RENAMING AETNA FURNACE ROAD TO MT. ZION CHURCH ROAD, RESOLUTION FOR HART COUNTY INDUSTRIAL AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE TVA FUNDS, JUDGE EXECUTIVE TO END LEASE WITH HART COUNTY EXTENSION DISTRICT FOR OLD FARMERS MARKET LOCATION AND APPROVE NEW LEASE FOR THE MARKET FOR THE NEW LOCATION NEXT TO THE NEW SHERIFF'S OFFICE, APPROVE MAGISTRATES REQUESTS', 1ST READING TO CLARIFY LENGTH OF LINVIEW DRIVE, AND LAND ACQUISITION.  THE COURT'S NEXT MEETING WILL BE TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH AT 9 AM IN THE COURTROOM.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 22nd, 2019

Hart County Board of Ed Meeting

Wesley Hodges, Chairman of the Hart County Board of Education, is calling a special meeting of the Hart County Board to be held on Thursday, August 22nd, at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office in Munfordville. The item on the agenda is to set tax rate for Fiscal Year 2020.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 22nd, 2019

Franklin man charged with rape

A Franklin man has been arrested after a rape investigation involving a middle school aged victim. Franklin Police say 10 year-old Winston Bell had sex with the juvenile on the back porch of an unoccupied home on Libert Street late in the 2018/2019 school year. Bell was arrested and charged with second degree rape - no force, and second degree sodomy. He was arrested and lodged in the Simpson County Jail on a $50,000 bond.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 22nd, 2019

Leitchfield man faces burglary and rape charges

A Leitchfield man has been arrested after he allegedly forced his way into a woman's home Wednesday morning and tried to rape her. Leitchfield Police responded to a home after getting a call of a sexual assault early Wednesday morning. Investigators found that a male had gone to the front door, asking to speak to the woman who lived there. When she told him to leave,  he forced his way inside before telling her he was going to rape her. Police say he then dragged the woman to a bedroom. She fought him and was able to flee and get a neighbor to call for help. Police say the man fled the scene before they arrived, but he has since been arrested. 55 year-old Milton R. (Joey) Higdon, of Leitchfield, was charged with burglary, 1st degree and rape, 1st degree (attempt). Higdon was lodged in the Grayson County Jail.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 22nd, 2019

Glasgow man seriously injured in crash

A Glasgow man has been seriously injured and another person cited after a two-vehicle crash in Barren County.  According to Glasgow Police, David A. Norris, of Glasgow, was traveling north on Veterans Outer Loop when he attempted to stop at the traffic light at the intersection of West Main Street.  Norris said his brakes failed and he struck a 2004 Chevy Blazer, driven by Raymond Colello, of Glasgow. Colello was flown to Vanderbilt Medical Center for medical treatment. Norris was transferred by Barren-Metcalfe EMS for injuries he sustained and was cited for failure to maintain required insurance.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 22nd, 2019

Bowling Green woman charged with embezzlement

A Bowling Green woman has been charged with embezzlement. 56 year-old Susan Adkison Sutherland was recently arrested after a financial investigation concerning Eagle Furniture, where she began working in July 2016.

The review found multiple payments were made to an account connected to Sutherland's account between September 2016 until August 2019. Sutherland was arrested and charged with theft by unlawful taking of more than $10,000 but less than $1,000,000. She was lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail and released on bond. Sutherland is scheduled to appear in court September 4th.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 22nd, 2019

Glasgow woman arrested at jail 

A Glasgow woman has been arrested after police found methamphetamine in her purse.  31 year-old Tiffany M. Houchens was served a bench warrant at her residence Tuesday. Glasgow Police say Houchens told them she did not have anything on her or in her purse. After a search at the Barren County Detention Center, officers found a square black makeup box containing what was determined to be crystal methamphetamine.  Houchens denied ownership of the purse and the drugs. She was arrested and charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense (methamphetamine); and possession of drug paraphernalia.  Houchens was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 22nd, 2019

Break-ins at Marina in Edmonson County

Numerous car break-ins have occurred at the Moutardier Marina in Edmonson County. The Edmonson County Sheriff's Office is now investigating six separate car break-ins that occurred over the weekend.  A wide range of

hand and power tools were stolen as well as an air compressor and a portable air conditioner. In June, two pull-behind campers, tools and fishing equipment were stolen at the marina. If you have any information on these occurrences, please call Edmonson County Dispatch at 270-597-2729.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 22nd, 2019

Hazardous Household Waste collection Saturday

The City of Glasgow is hosting their seventh Hazardous Household Waste collection and free shredding service event Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Beaver Creek Park. Residents can use the opportunity to dispose of

unwanted grill propane tanks, batteries, florescent bulbs, computer equipment, medical waste, televisions, flammable liquids and paperwork. Items not accepted include: large appliances, latex paints, ammunition, trash, tires or large appliances. Employees will help unload items and sort materials on site for safety regulations.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, August 21st, 2019

Caverna Schools prohibit use of tobacco

As defined in KRS 438.305, Caverna Independent Schools strictly prohibits the use of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products and any vapor products. These products are prohibited for ALL person at ALL times on or in ALL Caverna Independent property including: buildings, grounds and vehicles owned/used for school use. All school employees shall enforce this policy.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Hart County Fiscal Court meeting

Hart County Fiscal Court will meet Thursday, August 22nd, at 9:00 a.m. at the courthouse on the 2nd floor. New business will include: Acknowledging Hart County Sheriff 2017 Tax Audit, Munfordville Volunteer Department and Hart County Rescue Squad financial reports and the 2018/19 Annual Financial Report from the Hart County Soil Conservation, approve Hart County Fiscal Court Compensating Tax Rates, Hart County Library Tax Rates and Ambulance Service Compensating tax rates, also approve Jailer and Judge/Executive to execute and submit a sealed bid for housing inmates, Judge/Executive to term the current lease with Hart County Extension District Board and approve Judge to sign new lease with Hart County Extension District Board.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, August 21st, 2019

Barren County man indicted on felony charges

A 64 year-old Barren County man has been indicted on felony charges. Donnie R. Johnson was indicted by a Barren County Grand Jury for torture of a dog or cat with serious physical injury or death. Johnson is accused after police said he put acid on a dog in an attempt to kill and torture it. According to Glasgow Police, Johnson was arrested July 5th after they responded to BRAWA in response to a complaint that a dog had been neglected. After an investigation, police arrested Johnson stating that he had tortured a dog and put acid on it. Due to the injuries, the dog had to be euthanized. Police also removed several chickens and a cat from Johnson's residence.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, August 21st, 2019

Radcliff man charged with luring a minor

A 25 year-old Radcliff man arrested in June for reportedly using electronic communications to lure a minor for sex, has now been indicted by a Hardin County Grand Jury on three felony charges. According to an arrest citation, 25 year-old Lonzoe L. Lawrence, knowing the age of the 15 year-old, solicited money and drugs in exchange for sexual favors from a juvenile between May and June. He has been lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center since his arrest June 14th. He was indicted on tampering with physical evidence and two counts of unlawful use of electronic communication system to induce a minor to engage in a sexual or otherwise prohibited activity. All are Class D felonies punishable by one to five years in prison, if convicted. Johnson is being held in lieu of a $10,000 cash bond in the Hardin County Jail.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, August 21st, 2019

Metcalfe County man arrested for drugs

A response to a domestic dispute led authorities to arrest a Metcalfe County man for cultivating marijuana after they said they discovered marijuana plants being grown on an adjacent property. According to a Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office news release, deputies responded Monday evening to a call at a residence along A. H. Boston Road. Prior to their arrival, authorities said an unidentified man fled the home. While searching the immediate area for the man, Deputy Mike Burton discovered several marijuana plants growing beside an adjacent residence. After an investigation, the property owner, 62 year-old Stephen D. Erwin, was arrested. Eighteen marijuana plants were discovered along with drug paraphernalia. Erwin was arrested and lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Tuesday, August 20th, 2019

Mammoth Cave celebrates 103rd birthday

Mammoth Cave National Park is celebrating the 103rd birthday of the National Park Service (NPS) by offering a free Discovery Cave Tour from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. The birthday marks the day in 1916 when

President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Park Service Act to consolidate management of America's federal parklands under one agency. The free Discovery cave tour is a self-guided tour which runs approximately 3/4-mile through one of Mammoth Cave's largest rooms, the Rotunda, and explores the history and geologic origins of the Mammoth Cave system. Visitors must pick up their tickets in the park's visitor center before starting the tour at the Historic Entrance. Tour participants are required to walk down and up a steep hill as well as navigate 160 steps along the tour.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Tuesday, August 20th, 2019

Grocery Bowl Football game Friday

It's the Grocery Bowl Friday night as the football season opens up this weekend. Hart County will travel to take on Caverna at 7:00 p.m. Join Studio 101 with the live broadcast at 6:45 p.m. with the pregame show.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, August 19th, 2019

Man wanted in local Wal-Mart thefts

Columbia Police are asking for your help in identifying an individual involved in a theft at both Columbia and Glasgow Wal-marts. Police say on August 11th, the man walked out of Columbia's store with approximately $2,000 in unpaid merchandise and loaded it into a U-haul before driving off on Burkesville Street northbound. He is reported to have done the same thing at Glasgow's Wal-mart on July 29th. If anyone has information on the identity of the man, please contact Columbia or Glasgow Police Departments.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, August 19th, 2019

Injury accident near Haywood

The Barren County Sheriff's Office responded to an injury accident on Scottsville Road near the Haywood Store. According to the report, Linda Kingery, of Glasgow, was traveling southbound in a 2013 Chrysler when she was rear ended by a 1995 Peterbuilt operated by Robert Wix, of Lebanon, TN, while she was attempting to make a left turn into her residence. After being struck in the rear-end, Kingery's vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway into a ditch line. The vehicle then crossed back across both lanes of traffic and went off the left side of the roadway striking a tree and an embankment before coming to a rest. Kingery was flown to the University of Louisville Hospital for treatment of severe injuries. Wix was not injured in the accident. The investigation is continuing.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, August 19th, 2019

Cave City man dies in Glasgow crash

One person has died as the result of a vehicular accident Friday night in Bowling Green. Around 6:22, Warren County Sheriff's Deputies responded to an accident in th 10900 block of Glasgow, Road. upon arrival, it was determined that a passenger SUV driven by 49 year-old Chavez Reed, of Cave City, was traveling westbound on Glasgow Road and side swiped a tractor. The SUV went of the left side of the roadway, overturned and struck a tree and fence. Chavez was ejected and pronounced dead on the scene by the Coroner's office. A passenger in the SUV, 37 year-old Angela Hatcher and the driver of the tractor, 38 year-old Joshua Test, were both transported by helicopter to a Bowling Green Hospital. The investigation is ongoing.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, August 19th, 2019

St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway

The 2019 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway was held over the weekend.

Congratulations to:

Joseph King, of Bowling Green, $10,000 shopping spree, courtesy of BG Home Furnishings.

Bob Brown, of Bowling Green, 2019 Spartan commercial grade zero turn mower, STIHL battery powered blower, hedge trimmer and string trimmer set, courtesy of Legacy Outdoor Power Equipment.

The Early Bird prize went to Connie Cowherd, of Russellville, a year of gas and groceries, valued at $4,800, courtesy of Houchens Industries/

Bonus Prize went to Tina Lowe, of Alvaton, 2019 Ford Mustang, courtesy of Hunt Ford, Inc.

Scotty McKinney, of Bowling Green, won Artesso® Articulating Kitchen Faucet.

Larry Morrison, of Glasgow, received a $2,500 gift certificate to Shop at Home Carpets.

Earnest & Shirley Glass, of Rockfield, won $1,500 shopping spree at Dillard's of Greenwood Mall.

Wesley Trout, of Franklin, won the Eight-night stay in a luxurious rental home in Orlando, FL, plus a $1,000 VISA gift card.

And the Grand Prize winner of the 2019 Dream Home was Walter Wagoner, of Bowling Green, with an estimated value of $300,000.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, August 19th, 2019

Bale Studios Ground Breaking

In recent years, the Southern Kentucky Film Commission has been instrumental in facilitating movie and television productions in the region.  On Thursday, ground breaking was held for “Bale Studios”, which will provide more of an incentive for these companies to choose Kentucky as their filming location. The former Bale Tobacco Warehouse on the east side of Horse Cave along KY 218 will be studio’s location. The property was donated by the Bale Family and will eventually contain up to three sound stages. The first will be approximately 13,000 square feet and could be up and running next year.  Southern Kentucky Film Commission President Coni Shepperd welcomed approximately 100 people on site for the ceremony which featured local officials, producers and developers for the project.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 15th, 2019

Fugitive captured in Edmonson County

Edmonson County Sheriff's deputies arrested an out-of-state fugitive on Monday who was wanted for multiple felony warrants in Indiana. Deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Pine View Drive in Mammoth Cave on Monday evening for a complaint of trespassers. The caller provided deputies information that at least one of the individuals may have a warrant out for arrest, and both may be armed with firearms, particularly an AR-15. When deputies arrived on the scene, they found two individuals matching the description of the trespassers. One of the suspects was 46 year-old Ralph John Berry, Jr., of Aurora, IN. Berry had a failure to appear warrant out on seven different charges. Berry was placed under arrest and charged with being a fugitive from another state. Berry was lodged in the Hart County Jail to await extradition to Indiana.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 15th, 2019

Hart County Board of Ed meeting

Hart County Board of Education meeting will be held Thursday night, August 15th, at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Elementary School.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, August 14th, 2019

Russellville man found dead in Warren County

A death investigation involving a Russellville man is underway. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says officers were dispatched to a home early Monday morning on Sylvia Way. When deputies arrived, two men were at the residence and led officers and EMS to where a body was located. The deceased person was identified as 23 year-old Austin Peck. According to Warren County Deputy Coroner, the man died around 1:30 p.m. Sunday.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, August 14th, 2019

Man arrested after trying to flee police

Bowling Green Police say a man with several outstanding warrants was arrested Sunday in Bowling Green. Cornelius T. Baskins was walking when officers made contact with him. When questioned by police, Baskins lied about his name. He said his name was Derrick Johnson. Police say Baskins was being detained when he began to run. Baskins was apprehended after a foot pursuit. He was on probation for trafficking methamphetamine.

Baskins was arrested and charged with three failure to appear warrants; probation violation for a felony offense; criminal mischief, third offense; and fleeing or evading police. He was lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, August 14th, 2019

Candidates filing for Metcalfe County Sheriff

Several candidates have filed for the position of Metcalfe County Sheriff. Lonnie Hodges, a deputy sheriff, has been serving as acting sheriff in the absence of Ricky Brooks, who died from leukemia on Aug. 3rd. Metcalfe County Republican Committee chose Charles Costello as it's candidate. The person nominated by the Metcalfe County Democratic Committee was Allen Huffman. His name will appear on the ballot for the November general election along with Costello's name. Four people seeking election as sheriff as write-in candidates have filed.  They are: Joshua Neal, R; Scotty Posey, D; Chris Turner, R; and Dalton Bragg, D. There is still time for those seeking election to the sheriff's position as write-in candidates. That deadline is Oct. 25th.

^{Back To Top Of Page} 

Wednesday, August 14th, 2019

E-town resident injured in house fire

An Elizabethtown man was seriously injured after being rescued from a house fire Tuesday afternoon in Elizabethtown. Emergency personnel arrived at the scene on Princeton Drive at a residence and found a man trapped inside. The man was transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital. He later was taken to University Hospital in Louisville. His condition is unknown. The fire began in the garage of the structure and appears to be accidental. However, the official cause remains undetermined.

^{Back To Top Of Page} 

Wednesday, August 14th, 2019

E-town motorcycle crash kills two

A crash in Elizabethtown Tuesday afternoon claimed the life of a man and a woman. Two adults on a motorcycle died within minutes of each other following a collision with a pickup truck on North Dixie Avenue near Harbor Freight. One person died at the scene and the other died while being transported by Hardin County EMS ambulance. The driver of the pickup was carrying a utility trailer and was not injured. It is unknown what caused the crash. The names of the victims are being withheld at this time.  An investigation is underway.

^{Back To Top Of Page} 

Wednesday, August 14th, 2019

Reward offered for info on missing teen

The family of a missing Central Hardin High School student are asking for the public's help in finding 16 year-old Kourtney Gump. Gump has been missing for a month and her parents, who live in Bonnieville, believe she left with an adult acquaintance. Gump is listed as 5-foot-1 and 120 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen July 14. They are offering a $2,000 reward for information. The 16-year-old is one of 35 Kentucky cases listed by the Na­tio­n­al Center for Missing and Exploited Children. A poster including her photograph is available for download on the center’s website, missingkids.org. Should you have information in the whereabouts of Kourtney Gump, please call the Hart County Sheriff's Office at 270-524-2341 or Howard Gump at 270-307-5181 or simply call 9-1-1.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Tuesday, August 13th, 2019

Tuesday, August 13th, 2019

Murder trial of Glasgow man postponed

The trial of Albert Stephens was scheduled to being Monday in Hart Circuit Court, but was postponed due to an issue involving a grand jury recording.  Stephens, of Glasgow, is accused in the November 2016 shooting death of 57 year-old Christopher Lynn holder, a Cave City businessman and former mayor of Cave City. Holder was shot at Gary and Ann Logsdon's residence near Hardyville and succumbed to his injuries while a patient at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville on March 23rd, 2017. The Logsdons are the parents of Tammy J. Atwell Holder, who is Christopher Lynn Holder's widow. Stephens was initially indicted in February 2017 on a first-degree assault charge, but was indicted again in May 2017 on a murder charge following Christopher Lynn Holder's death. Joe Ballard, assistant commonwealth's attorney for Hart County, explained Stephens' attorneys continue to argue that the prosecution failed to preserve the grand jury testimony of Stephens in May 2017 due to an equipment malfunction. A computer used to record the last part of the grand jury presentation failed due to the memory on the recording device being full. The prosecution submitted notes regarding the unrecorded testimony prepared by the prosecution's legal assistant. Ballard said, " There have been two previous motions to dismiss based on the recording not being properly made; that it was not recorded. He went on to say that there is a possibility that he could be called as a witness in order to explain that it was a technical error and not an intentional act on the commonwealth's part. The case is now set for review on September 17th.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Tuesday, August 13th, 2019

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign

Cave City Police Department will be conducting traffic safety check points during Drive Sober or get pulled over campaign, starting Friday, August 16th, through September 2nd. The check points will be executed from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The checkpoints will be clearly marked. During the check points, officers will be enforcing laws related to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, licensing of motor vehicles and operators, registration and insurance violations, seat belt and child restraint violations and motor vehicle equipment violations.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Tuesday, August 13th, 2019

Woman arrested in Cave City for drugs

A woman has been arrested over the weekend in Cave City on drug charges. Cave City Police Department responded to a complaint Saturday at Watermill Restaurant where a woman had left in a white Suburban, and showed signs of intoxication. The driver was located on Mammoth Cave Street and a traffic stop was conducted. Jamie P. Groce was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence, careless driving, possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine, trafficking in methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Groce was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Tuesday, August 13th, 2019

Several arrests in Hart County

Several recent arrests have been made by the Hart County Sheriff's Office.

Richard Rusher, of Leitchfield, was arrested Wednesday on an indictment warrant for possession of a controlled substance and prescription not in proper container and a second warrant was issued for failure to appear, burglary 2nd, criminal mischief, 1st, theft by unlawful taking and criminal trespassing, 1st.

Christian Ward, of Shelbyville, was arrested Thursday for engaging in organized crime and receiving stolen property. The charges stem from an investigation of several thefts and burglaries in Hart and surrounding counties. Ward was also charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, drug paraphernalia - buy or possess and persistent felony offender.

Sue Ball, of Munfordville, was arrested Thursday and charged with engaging in organized crime and receiving stolen property.

Bradley Quesenberry was arrested for failure to appear, theft by deception, 3 counts, as well as 2 counts of theft by unlawful taking over $500 but under $10,000 and one count of theft by unlawful taking over $10,000. These charges stem from vehicles being stolen and recovered in Hart County.

Brandon Laslie, of Brandenburg, was arrested Wednesday for receiving stolen property, engaging in organized crime and persistent felony offender. The charges stem from an investigation into several burglaries and thefts in Hart and surrounding counties. Laslie was also charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia and persistent felony offender.

Richard Cox, of Bonnieville, was arrested last Tuesday for failure to appear regarding a bench warrant for charges of trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st, drug paraphernalia, buy or possess, possession of a controlled substance, 2nd, prescription not in proper container, possession of marijuana and persistent felony offender.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Tuesday, August 13th, 2019

Couple arrested in Horse Cave for burglary

A husband and wife have been arrested in Horse Cave on burglary charges. Kentucky State Police responded to a complaint of possible shots fired Sunday afternoon on Mammoth Cave Road and Eudora Road. KSP found a truck pulled over on the side of the road that was possibly involved in a shooting.  Jaymi Lane was located in the driver's seat with the vehicle still running. Lane told troopers her husband, Jonathan Lane, told her to drop him off on the side of the road and stated, "He could possibly be out thieving in the area." Lane admitted that she and her husband  had recently been using meth.  Troopers searched for Jonathan Lane , but were unable to locate him.

The following day troopers received a call of a break-in at the Northtown United Baptist Church. Troopers found a point of entry at the church and evidence of a burglary.  KSP soon received a call from the Hart County Sheriff's Office saying Jaymi and Jonathan Lane were at the sheriff's office admitting Jonathan Lane broke into the church.  Police charged Jonathan Lane with second-degree burglary and Jaymi Lane with conspiracy for second-degree burglary. The couple were lodged in the Hart County Detention Center.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, August 12th, 2019

Bale Studios - Ground Breaking August 15th

A Ground Breaking ceremony will be held Thursday, August 15th, at 2:00 p.m. The location is across the street from Five Broke Girls Cafe, 904 East Main Street in Horse Cave. Embree/Richmond Media - Southern Kentucky Film Commission. A reception will follow at the Horse Cave Fire Department. Extra parking is available a the fire department.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, August 12th, 2019

Salvation Army Hart County Service Unit

The Salvation Army  Hart County Service Unit will meet Tuesday, August 13th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Courthouse in Munfordville.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, August 12th, 2019

Caverna High SBDM Council meeting

There will be a Caverna High School Decision Based Council meeting on Monday, August 12th, in the high school library at 3:30 p.m.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, August 12th, 2019

Horse Cave City Council meeting

Horse Cave City Council will meet Monday night, August 12th, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. New business will include: 1st reading of ordinance adopting the real and personal property, water craft and motor vehicles tax rates for the calendar year 2019, Kentucky Trail Town, Hart County/Horse Cave Tourist Director, Sandra Wilson, proposed memorandum of understanding with the Caverna School system relating to the city providing a school resource officer.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, August 12th, 2019

Munfordville City Council meeting

The Munfordville City Council Special Called Meeting will be held Monday, August 12th, at 6:00 p.m. at Munfordville City Hall. The agenda includes: KIA Grant Resolution and recommendation to fire department regarding the fire truck.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, August 12th, 2019

I-65 fatality in Warren County

The Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green, responded to a single vehicle collision Friday evening at 5:30 p.m. The collision occurred on I-65 near the 26 mile marker at Bowling Green. A preliminary investigation revealed that 69 year-old Gerald W. Andres, of Floyds Knob, IN, was operating a 1956 Chevy passenger car traveling south on I-65 near the 26 mile marker. According to witnesses, Andres lost control of the vehicle and exited the right should of the southbound lane of travel. Upon exiting the roadway, the vehicle struck an earth embankment causing it to overturn. Andres, who was unrestrained at the time of the collision, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased by the Warren County Coroner's Office. The investigation is continuing.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, August 12th, 2019

Trial begins in Cave City murder case

The trial of a Glasgow man accused in the murder of a Cave City businessman is scheduled to begin today in Hart County.  Albert Stephens is accused in the shooting death of 57 year-old Christopher Holder,  owner of Coffey's Concrete in Cave City and who was also a former mayor of Cave City. Chris Holder was shot in November 2016 at the residence of Gary and Ann Logsdon, at 507 North Jackson Highway near Hardyville. The Logsdons are Chris' mother-in-law and step father-in-law.  The charge against Stephens was changed to murder after the case was presented again to a Hart County grand jury after Chris Holder succumbed to his injuries in May 2017.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, August 12th, 2019

Three Metcalfe drug arrests made Friday

Three people were arrested on drug charges in Metcalfe County Friday. After an investigation of a residence on Glen Shaw Road, 38 year-old April McCoy, was arrested, along with 43 year-old Christopher Hollingsworth. McCoy and Hollinsworth are facing charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense (drug unspecified), endangering the welfare of a minor and possession of drug paraphernalia. Hollingsworth is also facing a marijuana-possession charge.  While on patrol Friday night in the Summer Shade Community, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a 1996 Jeep Cherokee.  61 year-old Douglas Pennycuff, of Albany, was arrested and charged with careless driving, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs (2nd offense), possession of drug paraphernalia and first -degree  possession of a controlled substance, (1st offense)

meth-amphetamine.  All three were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 8th, 2019

Three arrested in Glasgow after complaint

Three people have been arrested on drug charges in Glasgow. The Glasgow Police Department responded to a complaint at a residence along McGrah Avenue. Officers made contact with 40 year-old Cori L. Ortiz, and received consent to search the residence, where they located 42 year-old Michael Herzog Jr. and Hasan Quaddura, who were attempting to escape out the back door. Herzog Jr. was charged with first-degree possession of a

controlled substance (methamphetamine), buy/possess drug paraphernalia and third-degree criminal trespassing. 32 year-old Quaddura and Ortiz were charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance and buy/possess drug paraphernalia. All three were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 8th, 2019

Imagination Library Fun Fest in Munfordville

The 2nd Annual Imagination Library Fun Fest is being held Saturday, August 10th, on the courthouse lawn in Munfordville beginning at 10:00 a.m. There will be pageants, vendors, children's activities and all proceeds will benefit the Imagination Library Program, which mails a book monthly to children under the age of 5. Registration for Imagination Library will be held Saturday at the event.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 8th, 2019

Leitchfield woman dies in crash

A single vehicle collision in Edmonson County Wednesday has claimed the life of a Leitchfield woman. The crash occurred near Ky 728 in the Mammoth Cave community of Edmonson County. A preliminary investigation indicated that 58 year-old Charlotte A. Newton was operating a 1996 Buick passenger car traveling west on Nolin Dam Road when her vehicle exited the edge of the roadway. Newton reentered the road, overcorrecting, causing her vehicle to exit completely off the right shoulder of the westbound lane. Upon exiting the roadway, the vehicle overturned, ejecting Newton before coming to a final rest. Charlotte Newton was pronounced deceased on the scene by the Edmonson County Coroner's Office. A passenger in the vehicle, 17 year-old Charles W. McStoots, of Mammoth Cave, was flown to the University of Louisville Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Both occupants were unrestrained at the time of the collision. The investigation continues and is currently being investigated by Trooper Ronnie Reynolds.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 8th, 2019

Woman charged with duct taping child

A Bowling Green woman was arrested Tuesday after a child abuse complaint. The Warren County Sheriff's Office said Amanda Coon stated that she had been living with her boyfriend, Tyler Smith, and his mother, Sara Smith. Coons told deputies that at some point last week, Sara Smith had duct taped her youngest child's hands behind his back and over his eyes. Coon told deputies she didn't report the abuse originally because she lived there. According to the report, Tyler Smith told the sheriff's office that Sara Smith had disciplined all the children inside the home, denying at first that she had used duct tape on the children. He then told them she had used duct tape on the 5-year-old, taping his hands behind his back. Another witness told deputies that Sara Smith had taped the child's hands behind his back and taped his eyes twice last week. Sara Smith originally denied using tape on the child, but deputies said she eventually told them she did use tape, but only in a joking manner. Smith was arrested and charged with 1st degree criminal abuse of a minor under the age of 12. Smith was lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 8th, 2019

Civil emergency issued for Southern Ky and TN

A civil emergency has been issued for Tennessee and Southern Kentucky. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a statewide Tennessee Blue Alert for Curtis Ray Watson. Watson is listed as a person of interest in the homicide of a Tennessee Department of Correction Employee on August 7th, 2019 and is an escapee from the West Tennessee State Penitentiary in Henning, Tennessee. Watson should be considered extremely dangerous. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Watson, please contact the TBI at 1-800-TIBFIND.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 8th, 2019

Edmonson County can text 9-1-1

Edmonson County is now giving people the opportunity to text 9-1-1. It's a program that has been live since June and they have been working out the kinks. Officials have discovered that older phones work better with the technology. The only major downside? GPS technology is still more accurate with calls to 9-1-1 rather than texts.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 8th, 2019

Cecilia Days Friday and Saturday

For nearly half a century, the annual Cecilia Days festival has proved a small town can host a big party. The festival kicks off Friday night and will continue Saturday. Fish plates and BBQ sandwich dinner will be available Friday night with activities beginning at 6:00 p.m. There will be a baby contest and various pageants and will conclude with a fireworks show. On Saturday, there will be a 5K Walk/Run at Cecilia Valley Elementary School at 7:30 a.m. and a breakfast at the Cecilia Baptist Church at 7:00 a.m. The annual parade kicks off at 10:00 a.m. There will be lots of entertainment, vendor booths and children's activities.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, August 7th, 2019

Glasgow woman arrested for drugs

A Glasgow woman was arrested Monday after a traffic stop on Reynolds Road. Police say officers located methamphetamine inside her purse. police say they searched the vehicle and made contact with the passenger, Tiffany Houchens, who was arrested and charged with first degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense (methamphetamine); and possession of drug paraphernalia.  Houchens was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, August 7th, 2019

E-town man takes plea deal

A 25 year-old Elizabethtown man, has accepted a plea deal on sex offense charges. Ernest Wilson III was indicted last year on a first-degree sodomy charge. On Monday, he pleaded guilty to an amended charge of first-degree sexual abuse involving a child younger than 12. The plea agreement calls for Wilson to serve seven years in prison, register for 20 years as a sex offender, be on five-year post incarceration supervision and undergo sex offender treatment. Wilson was arrested August 3rd, 2018 after Kentucky State Police received a complaint he had fondled a then 8 year-old child. He has been lodged in lieu of a $50,000 cash bond in the Hardin County Detention Center since his arrest. Formal sentencing in the case is October 15th.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, August 7th, 2019

Two women arrested for shoplifting

Two area women were arrested Tuesday night by Elizabethtown Police and charged with stealing more than $600 worth of items form Academy Sports+Outdoors. 55 year-old Deborah Mayo, of New Haven, and 61 year-old Vickie Mayo, of Hodgenville, each were charged with theft by unlawful taking, shoplifting more than $500 and less than $10,000. According to arrests citations, Academy store employees noticed the women placing items into bags inside the store around 9:00 p.m. and walking out of the store with no intent of paying for them. The value of the items was $615.92. Vickie Mayo was charged with tampering with physical evidence and first-degree promoting contraband, first offense, first-degree possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine, and first offense prescription for a controlled substance not in proper container. Both women are being held in lieu of $5,000 bonds in the Hardin County Detention Center. They are scheduled to appear Friday in Hardin District Court.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, August 7th, 2019

Co-conspirator arraignment in murder plot

An arraignment has been re-set for a co-conspirator in a murder plot. Antonio Wilson has been indicted for murder by complicity, tampering with physical evidence and abuse of a corpse in the February murder of Smajo Miropija at a business on Porter Pike in Bowling Green.  Wilson fled to the Philippines and has been extradicted back to the US. Wilson was booked into the Warren County Regional Jail Sunday afternoon. His arraignment is now scheduled for August 12th.  

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, August 7th, 2019

Additional lighting at Veterans Outer Loop

Members of the Infrastructure Committee of the Glasgow Common Council voted Monday to unanimously move forward with adding lighting at two intersections of the Veterans Outer Loop. The plans would add lights along the loop at Columbia Avenue/Edmonton Road (U.S. 68-Ky. 80) and at North Jackson Highway (U.S. 31-E) for safety measures. Department of Public Works Superintendent Roger Simmons said it would add roughly $7,680 per year in costs. Simmons said that because the intersections are at state-maintained highways, he will need to apply for a permit from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, which allows local governments to install lighting along such roadways once they obtain a permit.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Tuesday, August 6th, 2019

Franklin man shot and killed

A Franklin Kentucky man has died after being shot multiple times Monday night. Franklin Police say the shooting occurred on Brevard Street. It was confirmed that Tipton C. Gamble was shot multiple times. The investigation into the shooting is continuing.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Tuesday, August 6th, 2019

Bowling Green sexual abuse arrests

A Bowling Green man and woman have been indicted for rape, sodomy, sex abuse and more against a juvenile. The indictment says 72 year-old Jerry N. Cline is charged with three counts of sodomy, two counts of rape, two counts of sexual abuse and one count of promoting human trafficking. 33 year-old Latrisha Faye LeGrand is accused of complicity to those same charges. The incidents are alleged to have occurred between October 1st, 2017 and January 11, 2019. Both have been lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Tuesday, August 6th, 2019

Shoplifter arrested at Walmart

A Glasgow woman has been arrested at Walmart.  Glasgow police responded to Walmart off Happy Valley Road Saturday in reference to a shoplifting complaint.  Following an investigation, police arrested 46 year-old Kristy Howard after finding hydrocodone, along with stolen items, which were returned to the store. Howard was charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (first offense, drug unspecified), prescription for a controlled substance not in proper container (first offense) and theft by unlawful taking or disposition of property under $500.  Howard was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center but has since been released on a $2,500 surety bond.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, August 5th, 2019

Hart County Sheriff's Office moving

The Hart County Sheriff's Office will be moving to their new location at 100 Main Street in Munfordville in the former Dobson Pontiac building.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, August 5th, 2019

Munfordville City Council meeting Monday

Munfordville City Council will meet Monday, August 5th, at 6:00 p.m. at Munfordville City Hall.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, August 5th, 2019

Big Clifty child pornography case

A Big Clifty man is expected to be sentenced Tuesday in Hardin Circuit Court as part of a plea agreement, a little more than a year after he was charged with 24 felony counts of child pornography. 39 year-old Brad Allen Harney, accepted a 10 year sentence following an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. He was arrested August 2nd, 2018 by the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch. He was charged with 20 counts of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor and four counts of distribution of matter portraying a sex performance by a minor - all Class D felonies punishable upon conviction by one to five years in prison. He agreed to plead guilty to a five-year sentence on possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor and five years on the distribution of matter portraying a sex performance by a minor charges. Harney will be eligible for parole after serving 20% of his sentence - two years.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, August 5th, 2019

Metcalfe County Sheriff passes away

According to Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton, the current Metcalfe County Sheriff Ricky Brooks has passed away. According to his obituary, Sheriff Brooks was 40 years-old. He died Saturday at his home. A go-fund-me page says Sheriff Brooks was diagnosed with cancer in February 2018. In lieu of flowers, the obituary states that memorial contributions can be made to the VA Bone Marrow Transplant Section in Nashville.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, August 5th, 2019

Drug arrest made in Columbia Thursday

Kentucky State Police Post 15 received a call Wednesday regarding a possible stolen tractor trailer vehicle traveling on Cumberland Parkway in Columbia. An officer eventually located the vehicle at Walmart. After making contact with the driver, 55 year-old Lawrence Johnson, of Indianapolis, police conducted a search. A large amount of a white crystal-like substance was found, along with marijuana and drug paraphernalia.  Johnson was arrested and charged with DUI, first offense (aggravating circumstance); first degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense (methamphetamine); possession of marijuana; and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was also charged with a number of traffic offenses. Johnson was lodged in the Adair County Jail.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Friday, August 2nd, 2019

Mechanical Issue cause of fire

The cause of a fire at Hollander Sleep Products in Munfordville has been determined.  Fire and Rescue have confirmed the cause of Tuesday night's fire was a mechanical issue.  The arson investigation is complete. Fire departments responded to the scene at the Hart County location after receiving multiple reports of a warehouse fire affecting Hollander Sleep Products. The fire was contained.  A recent announcement stated the plant would be shutting down in August.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Friday, August 2nd, 2019

Russellville man arrested for impersonating firefighter

A Russellville man has been arrested for impersonating a firefighter. The Barren County Sheriff's Office received complaints Wednesday that 30-year-old Trenton Powell was responding to calls with Fire Departments all over the county. Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene of a collision on Morrison Park Road in Glasgow where Powell was at. Powell stated that he was with the East Barren Volunteer Fire Department. After an investigation, Powell admitted that he was not a member of the fire department. Powell was arrested and charged with Impersonating a Public Servant, Colored Flashing Lights within 100 feet of a highway, Possession/Use of radio that sends/receive police messages, and Improper Parking Firelane/Block Traveled Portion of Highway. He was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Friday, August 2nd, 2019

Hart County awarded Discretionary Funds

ELIZABETHTOWN Ky. (Aug. 1, 2019) – At today’s Hart County Fiscal Court meeting, Commissioner Gray Tomblyn II from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Department of Rural and Municipal Aid announced $454,611 in discretionary funds for vital resurfacing work on Doc Speevack Road, Jim Thompson Road, Terry Bastin Road, Perkins Cemetery Road, Rowletts Cave Springs Road and Hatcher Valley Road. Resurfacing repairs address existing surface cracks, potholes and raveling. The investment supports Governor Matt Bevin’s commitment to prioritize transportation infrastructure projects and increase economic opportunity across the Commonwealth.

“The Bevin Administration continues to focus on taking care of what we have at both the state and local level to address critical infrastructure needs that improve safety and support job creation and retention,” said KYTC Secretary Greg Thomas. “This funding builds upon existing transportation investments and allows the cabinet to collaborate with local governments to identify projects that will have large impacts to communities.”

Hart County Judge-Executive Joe Choate identified these roads as being among the most critical in the county.

“On behalf of the citizens of Hart County, we thank Governor Bevin, Secretary Thomas and Commissioner Gray Tomblyn for this additional money to fund critical improvements to Hart County’s road system,” said Judge-Executive Choate. “With these funds, we will have safer roads and promote more economic development.”

Projects submitted to the Department of Rural and Municipal Aid for discretionary fund consideration were evaluated by KYTC district staff to assess conditions of roads and determine the most critical needs based on factors such as safety, economic impact, and traffic volumes.

“I would like to extend my appreciation to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Governor Bevin for prioritizing local roadway maintenance and repair,” said Sen. Stephen Meredith. “I look forward to improved quality and safety conditions for drivers in Hart County.”

Renewed roads will benefit residents of approximately 50 homes and two businesses.

“I’m pleased to see Hart County receive almost half a million dollars in funding for road maintenance,” said Rep. Bart Rowland. “By resurfacing, we’ll see smoother roads and safer traffic in these areas.”

Hart County Fiscal Court is responsible for administering the work, and KYTC will reimburse the county for these projects.

Resurfacing work will address:

·         Doc Speevack Road (County Road 1387), 1.3 miles

·         Jim Thompson Road (County Road 1286), 0.7 mile

·         Terry Bastin Road (County Road 1147), 0.95 mile

·         Perkins Cemetery Road (County Road 1030), 0.79 mile

·         Rowletts Cave springs Road (County Road 1238), 1 mile

·         Hatcher Valley Road (County Road 1258), 1 mile

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 1st, 2019

Hart County Fiscal Court Meeting

THE HART COUNTY FISCAL COURT  MET THURSDAY MORNING IN THE COURTROOM.  AFTER JUDGE JOE CHOATE CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER, BRO. JAY WOODS, PASTOR OF CAMPGROUND METHODIST CHURCH, OPENED THE MEETING WITH PRAYER.  JAILER ISRAEL BERGENSON STATED THERE WAS A TOTAL OF 205 IN THE COUNTY JAIL.  SHERIFF JEFF WILSON GAVE THE SHERIFF'S REPORT AND RECOMMENDED THE COURT ACCEPT THE BIDS FOR THE FOUR OLD SHERIFF'S CRUISERS. THE COURT APPROVED THE REQUEST.  THE COURT APPROVED  TO PAY REX FOSTER $5,450 FOR BUILDING NEW CABINETS FOR THE NEW SHERIFF'S OFFICE. AFTER ROUTINE BUSINESS, GRAY TOMBLYN II, COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF RURAL MUNICIPAL AID FROM GOVERNOR BEVIN'S OFFICE, PRESENTED THE COUNTY WITH A CHECK FOR $454,000 TO BLACKTOP SIX COUNTY ROADS. THE COURT THEN APPROVED THE 1ST READING TO RENAME AETNA FURNACE ROAD, APPOINTED BILL BELT AND KAY WRIGHT TO LIBRARY BOARD TERM ENDING 2023, BUDGET TRANSFER #2, BUDGET AMENDMENT #1, 1ST READING FOR 35 MPH FOR ONE MILE OF ROWLETTS CAVE SPRINGS ROAD BEGINNING AT HIGHWAY 335, RESOLUTION FOR RURAL SECONDARY BRIDGE FUNDS. THE COURT SIGNED  AN AGREEMENT WITH KY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR BRIDGE FUNDS, ADVERTISE FOR 2 CULVERTS FOR 2 BRIDGES, MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH KY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR RESURFACING VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS, APPROVED STATE BID PRICE OF $56,548 FOR JOHN DEERE TRACTOR FROM WRIGHTS IMPLEMENT, AND APPROVED MAGISTRATE REQUEST.  THE COURT'S NEXT MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY, AUGUST 22ND, AT 9:00 AM IN THE COURTROOM.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 1st, 2019

Hart County Bicentennial guided tour

Join Magistrate Ronald Riordan on a guided tour from Hardyville to Monroe, discovering some of the people, places and events which have shaped the history of the 3rd District. The day begins at 9:00 a.m. at Memorial School and transportation will be provided from there to other destinations. Lunch will also be provided. On the tour, you'll see remnants of the little river town of Oceola, have lunch at one of the oldest churches still in existence in Hart County, learn how the community of Monroe almost became the county seat, discover where the last recorded Indian raid occurred in Hart County and hear stories about the Pascal and Hardyville communities and more. The tour is free, but registration is necessary for transportation and lunch arrangements. To register, call the Hart County Chamber of Commerce at 270-524-2892.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 1st, 2019

Sonora man released from hospital and arrested

A Sonora man is facing a multitude of charges. 35 year-old Joshua Logsdon was indicted in April and has been hospitalized since February 26th after a high speed pursuit in Elizabethtown. Logsdon was shot multiple times by police officers after displaying a firearm after the pursuit and was airlifted to the University of Louisville Hospital. He is scheduled to be arraigned Tues­day morning in Hardin Circuit Court on several charges, including criminal attempt to commit murder of a police officer and first-degree robbery, as well as fleeing and evading police. Logsdon is being held in the Hardin County Detention Center.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 1st, 2019

Fire at Hollander Sleep Products

Just before midnight, calls were received concerning a warehouse fire and three fire departments were sent to the scene. The Munfordville Fire Department Chief says the fire at the plant was contained. Investigators have yet to determine what caused the fire. Plant Manager John Trousdale said he suspects the cause of the fire could be an air compressor and that the plant will be closed for the remainder of the week.  Officials recently

announced that plant would be permanently closing in August.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, August 1st, 2019

Warren County man charged with burglary

The Warren County Sheriff's Office responded to Browning Road due to a complaint of a burglary from a photography studio. The victim advised that the value of the stolen items was around $11,000. The sheriff's office says the victim stated that there was video surveillance of the incident along with suspected burglary tools that were found. Warren County Deputies and a Bowling Green Police Department detective identified the man in the surveillance video as Earon Giorgio. Giorgio was located and questioned Wednesday. He was arrested and charged with third degree burglary and other related crimes. Giorgio was lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, July 31st, 2019

Hart County Fiscal Court meeting

Hart County Fiscal Court will meet Thursday morning, August 1st, at 9:00 a.m. on the 2nd floor of the courthouse. New business will include: approving Judge/Executive to sign auction agreement with Jim Wood Auction to sell Solid Waste Truck, to sign agreement with KY Transport Cabinet for Rural Secondary Funding for CB01 bridge funds, approve to advertise for bids for two culverts per the CB01 bridge fund and approve the purchase of John Deere Tractor 5090E at state bid price.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, July 31st, 2019

Shots fired at Mammoth Cave

A weekend camping trip in Back Country at Mammoth Cave National Park turned into a dramatic event for one couple. The campers were awakened in the middle of the night to strange noises and were met with an individual saying that something had destroyed their campsite. Brad Ginn, one of the campers, said the individual told them that this was Bigfoot country. According to camper Madelyn Durand, the man said he hoped they had weapons and then flashed a gun at them. The couple then decided to head back to their tent but moments later heard gun shots. They dialed 9-1-1 and hiked 5 miles back to their car in the parking lot to meet up with the Park Rangers. Mammoth Cave's Public Information Officer Molly Schroer stated "Mammoth Cave National Park Law Enforcement Rangers responded to a reporting of an individual with a firearm in one of our back country camp sites in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 28th. The Rangers made contact with all the parties involved. The investigation is continuing.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, July 31st, 2019

Two arrested in Edmonson County

Two people have been arrested in Edmonson County. Edmonson County Deputies responded to a rolling domestic disturbance involving a possibly intoxicated driver on Mammoth Cave Road Saturday. Deputies found the alleged vehicle at the Minit Mart in Brownsville and both occupants admitted to having been in an argument. Officials say the driver of the vehicle, Jadah Hopkins was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the

Influence of Alcohol/Drugs/Etc., (1st offense) and License to be In Possession. She was transported to the Hart County Jail. The passenger in the vehicle, Jeremy Hopkins, did not comply with his hands visible and resisted arrest. Hopkins was restrained by police and charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place (1st & 2nd offense) and resisting arrest. He was additionally charged with Attempted Escape, 3rd Degree, after trying to escape from the Edmonson County Deputy Jailer’s transport vehicle while en-route to the Hart County Jail.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, July 31st, 2019

Collision Involving Fire Truck Results in Injuries

Bonnieville, KY ( July 30, 2019)- Tuesday evening at 04:14 pm (CST) the Kentucky State Police Post 3, Bowling Green received a call for service in reference to a two vehicle injury collision that had occurred southbound on Interstate 65 near the 65 mile marker. Troopers from KSP Post 3 responded to the scene.

A preliminary investigation has revealed that an uninvolved non-injury collision had occurred near the 65 mile marker of Interstate 65 and Munfordville Fire Department was dispatched to respond. Charles Jones (37) of Munfordville, KY was operating a 2008 Kenworth fire truck owned by Munfordville Fire Department, equipped with red emergency lights and sirens that were activated. Hardeep S. Gill (32) of Windsor, Ontario, who was operating a 2019 Volvo semi-truck and trailer, failed to see the fire truck and the activated emergency equipment, striking it in the rear drivers side causing the vehicle to overturn.

Charles Jones and passenger, Jeremy Reynolds (42) of Munfordville, were transported to Caverna Hospital where they were treated and released for injuries sustained in the collision. Hardeep S. Gill was not injured but was cited for the following charges:

· Failure to give right of way to emergency vehicle

· Failure to give right of way to emergency stopped vehicle

The investigation continues and is currently being led by Trooper Michael Murray. He was assisted on scene by other KSP personnel, Munfordville Fire Department, Hart County Emergency Management, Bonnieville Fire Department, Horse Cave Fire Department and Hart County EMS. No further information is available for release at this time.

The Kentucky State Police would like to remind motorist to reduce speed and move over when approaching emergency vehicles with activated lights.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Tuesday, July 30th, 2019

Hart County Board of Ed meeting

Wesley Hodges, Chairman of the Hart County Board of Education, is calling a special meeting of the Hart County Board of Ed to be held on Wednesday, July 31st, at 8:30 a.m. The agenda will include a motion to approve the field trip request.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Tuesday, July 30th, 2019

Alvaton woman arrested for burglary

An Alvaton woman has been arrested in a burglary. As the Warren County Sheriff's Office was on the way Monday to a home on Vance Lane, dispatch told them a male had left the home and that the caller was following them until they lost sight of the suspect. Deputies said when they arrived at the home, the victim told them someone was still there. According to the report, a suspect was seen running into a nearby field. Deputies said the suspect was Kristin Joy Whiting, of Alvaton, and she was arrested for Burglary, 2nd degree. The report said other suspects have been identified and the investigation is continuing.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Tuesday, July 30th, 2019

Hart County Bicentennial guided tour

Join Magistrate Ronald Riordan on a guided tour from Hardyville to Monroe, discovering some of the people, places and events which have shaped the history of the 3rd District. The day begins at 9:00 a.m. at Memorial School and transportation will be provided from there to other destinations. Lunch will also be provided. On the tour, you'll see remnants of the little river town of Oceola, have lunch at one of the oldest churches still in existence in Hart County, learn how the community of Monroe almost became the county seat, discover where the last recorded Indian raid occurred in Hart County and hear stories about the Pascal and Hardyville communities and more. The tour is free, but registration is necessary for transportation and lunch arrangements. To register, call the Hart County Chamber of Commerce at 270-524-2892.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Tuesday, July 30th, 2019

Area schools will soon be in session

Area students will be heading back to school soon. Motorists are urged to allow extra time for the morning and afternoon drive for student pickup and drop offs.  The 1st day for Hart County and Caverna students will be Tuesday, August 13th. Barren County students will head back Wednesday, August 14th, and Metcalfe County goes back to school August 26th.

 ^{Back To Top Of Page}

Tuesday, July 30th, 2019

One arrested after motorcycle crash

A Barren County crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup in is under investigation. The Barren County Sheriff’s Office responded to an injury accident at the intersection of Caney Fork Road and Gillon Road Sunday night. According to police, 23-year-old Corey Sherfey, of Etoile, was traveling south on Caney Fork Road on a 2003 Harley Davidson motorcycle when 44-year-old James Moore, of Fountain Run, pulled into Sherfey’s path. Moore was driving a 2004 Dodge Dakota. Sherfey was flown from T. J. Samson Hospital to the University of Louisville Hospital.  19-year-old Jeremy Anderson, who was in Moore’s vehicle, was flown from T. J. Samson Hospital to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Moore was arrested on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, first offense; and first degree assault. Moore was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

 ^{Back To Top Of Page}

Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 

Two men sought in robbery investigation

Police in Warren County are searching for two men in a robbery investigation. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to Five Star in Bowling Green Saturday evening after a Bowling Green woman said she had been robbed. Kara Michele Ghee told police she was robbed at gunpoint at Warren East High School. According to Ghee, two black men approached her car, where she was parked in the school's parking lot waiting on her son. According to police, Ghee says she saw one of the men approach the right side of her car before the other man approached the driver side door. The man asked to use her phone, which she declined. He then opened her car

door and tried to pull her out of the vehicle. Police say the accomplice tried to get Ghee’s purse from the car. One of the men pulled a gun on her.  The men were in a silver/ grey older model four door car, where they allegedly ran a traffic light and turned onto Glasgow Road.  The men are described as two black males. One is heavy set with short hair and was wearing a maroon colored button up t-shirt with blue jeans. The second man had a thin build and was starting dreads in his hair. He was wearing a gray zip up hoody style sweat jacket with blue jeans. Police say Ghee's phone was located in the school parking lot.  Her purse was found in a ditch off Glasgow Road near an Interstate 65 crossover ramp, with about $40 cash taken from it.  An investigation is continuing.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, July 29th, 2019

Warren County crash injures Franklin man

Warren County Sheriff Deputies responded to an accident Saturday at the intersection of Morgantown Road and I-165. Deputies found a Harley Davidson motorcycle and a Mitsubishi Outlander involved. The driver of the motorcycle, 51 year-old Randal Miller, of Franklin, sustained serious injuries. He was treated by first responders and then flown to Skyline Medical Center where he is listed in serious condition. The driver of the Mitsubishi, 59 year-old George Hampton, and a his passenger, 54 year-old Carol Hampton, both of Bowling Green, were not injured. Deputies say Miller had failed to stop at the signal and hit the SUV in the rear drivers side. Barren River Fire Department and Med Center EMS also responded.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, July 29th, 2019

Arrest in Hardin County after pursuit

A Louisville man was arrested Friday night after leading state police on a high-speed pursuit on North Dixie Highway that ended when he collided with a concrete median near the Ky. 44 intersection in West Point. According to a citation, police pursued 40 year-old Richard Bloyd after he allegedly ran a red light at the intersection of 31-W and Walmart Way in Radcliff. Bloyd drove at speeds of over 120 mph during the pursuit and nearly struck multiple vehicle, including Muldraugh police officer's cruiser. When state police apprehended Bloyd, he reportedly admitted to being under the influence of methamphetamine. Police then found about $650 in cash, two scales, a box of small plastic bags and about one gram of methamphetamine in his possession. Bloyd has been charged with multiple felonies, including three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment; first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and first-degree fleeing or evading police. He also has been charged with several traffic-related misdemeanors. Bloyd currently is lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, July 29th, 2019

Bowling Green woman dies in tractor collision

KSP have identified the victim of a collision in Alvaton that occurred Saturday morning. They say the accident involved a Chevy SUV and a tractor, and occurred on Scottsville Road near the intersection of Mt. Lebanon Road. After investigating, police say 67 year-old Garry L. Willoughby, of Alvaton, had been driving southbound on a tractor, while towing a piece of agriculture equipment. 34 year-old Megan M. Davidson, of Bowling Green,  had been driving a Chevy Tahoe, also on the southbound side. They say Davidson's car struck the rear of Willoughby's vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene by the Warren County Coroner's Office. Willoughby was taken to Tristar Skyline for his injuries. He is currently listed in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, July 29th, 2019

Tennessee man killed in motorcycle crash

A motorcycle crash in Burkesville has claimed the life of a Tennessee man. Kentucky State Police say 63-year-old Roger Spivey, of Celina, Tenn., was attempting to turn left from KY-90, when 79-year-old Leslie Thrasher, of

Burkesville, struck Spivey’s truck on the driver side with his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Thrasher was taken to the Cumberland County Hospital where he later died. Thrasher was wearing a helmet.  Spivey and a passenger were not injured, according to a news release.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Friday, July 26th, 2019

New principal at Caverna Middle School

Caverna Middle School has introduced a new principal. A meet and greet was held at the school Thursday afternoon for Frank Beauchamp. Beauchamp has previously taught at Caverna Elementary School. He replaces Barry Nesbitt, who stepped down as principal after accepting a position with Nelson County Schools.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Friday, July 26th, 2019

Cave City has a new police chief

Darrell Butler was named Cave City's new police chief Thursday afternoon at a special called city council meeting. Butler has been with the police department for eight years. His law enforcement career began in Burkesville. Mayor Dwayne Hatcher said there is a six months probation period at which time Butler's job performance would be evaluated. Butler is filling a vacancy left by Terrill Riley's termination in May.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Friday, July 26th, 2019

Barren County teen found safe

A missing Barren County teenage girl has been found. The Barren County Sheriff's Office had been searching for a missing teenage girl Thursday. 14 year-old Miracle Delaney walked away from Spectrum Care Academy on North Jackson Highway around 2:30 p.m. and was reportedly barefoot.  Delaney was located shortly after 6:00 p.m. Thursday evening.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, July 25th, 2019

Park City woman dies in motorcycle crash

The Barren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a traffic collision, with injury, at US68/80 E and the intersection of Old Mayfield Mill Rd. A white, GMC pickup truck operated by James Ferguson 25 of Glasgow was eastbound and had stopped to make a left turn onto Old Mayfield Mill Rd, when a black, Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Kristie M. Hendricks 49 of Park City, struck the rear of the GMC pickup. After striking the rear of the pickup truck, the motorcycle went into the opposing lane of traffic and collided with a semi, which was traveling west on US 68/80.  Hendricks was pronounced dead at the scene by the Barren County Coroners office. No other injuries were reported.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, July 25th, 2019

Three arrested in Columbia

Columbia Police say on Wednesday evening, they conducted a traffic stop on Fairground Street just before the intersection of Campbellsville Street. They say a brief search of the vehicle led to drug related charges, as well as execution of an indictment warrant and various traffic violations. 41 year-old Brant Lane, of Columbia, was charged with a total of four traffic violations including possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in the vehicle. A passenger, 29 year-old Jonathan Richard, of Jamestown, was taken into custody with an active indictment warrant from Russell Springs. Another passenger, 21 year-old Amber Taylor, of Russell Springs, was found to be in possession of paraphernalia as well as 26 grams of methamphetamine. She was taken into custody and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine, 1st offense. All three were lodged in the Adair County Jail.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, July 25th, 2019

KSP Investigates Fatal Collision In Larue County

A fatal collision in Larue County is being investigated by Kentucky State Police. KSP  Post 4 Troopers responded to a single vehicle collision in Larue County Wednesday night after receiving a call from Larue County Dispatch. The collision occurred near 3857 Tanner Road (known as KY 357).  The preliminary investigation revealed that a Ford 350 was traveling south on KY 357, when for unknown reasons, the vehicle crossed the center line before leaving the roadway and striking a tree. According to witnesses, the vehicle burst into flames on impact. The driver and only occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Larue County Coroner’s office and was taken to the Kentucky Medical Examiner’s office for an autopsy and positive identification. The identity of the driver will be released after positive identification and notification of next of kin.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, July 25th, 2019

Fordsville man arrested for sexual abuse

A Fordsville man has been arrested on sexual abuse charges. 37 year-old Seth R. Stiff is charged with multiple felonies. The arrest comes after KSP launched an investigation in April of this year, after allegations were made that suggested Stiff had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a child. KSP presented the investigation to the Ohio County Grand Jury who ultimately issued the indictment warrants. He was charged with Rape, 1st degree and Sodomy, 1st degree (victim under 12 years old), 2 counts of Incest and 4 counts of Sexual Abuse, 1st degree (victim under 12 years old). Stiff was taken to the Ohio County Detention Center. Cash bond was set at $250,000.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, July 25th, 2019

Park City woman killed in motorcycle crash

A Park City woman has been killed in a motorcycle crash. The Barren County Sheriff's Office responded Wednesday to a traffic collision, with injury at US68/80E and the intersection of Old Mayfield Mill Road. A white GMC pickup truck operated by 25 year-old James Ferguson, of Glasgow, was eastbound and had stopped to make a left turn onto Old Mayfield Mill Road, when a black Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by 49 year-old Kristie M. Hendricks, of Park City, struck the rear of the GMC pickup. After striking the rear of the pickup, the motorcycle traveled into the opposing lane of traffic and collided with a semi, which was traveling west on US 68/80. Hendricks was pronounced dead at the scene by the Barren County Coroner's Office. No other injuries were reported.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, July 25th, 2019

Glasgow woman arrested on sodomy charges

A Glasgow woman has been arrested on numerous sodomy charges. Police say 69-year-old Shirley Jean Vickery was taken into custody Friday and charged with 10 counts of first degree sodomy. Vickery was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center and being held on a $25,000 bond. She is scheduled to appear in court July 29th at 2:30 p.m.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, July 24th, 2019

Warren County vandalism arrest

Authorities in Warren County have arrested a man for vandalizing a speed sign. Police say a speed sign was placed in the 2800 block of Plum Springs Road due to ongoing speeding complaints. According to police, a speed trailer was beaten and had been pushed over. A home surveillance video appeared to show a man beating the trailer with a hammer. 29-year-old Foster Buchanan, of Bowling Green, later admitted to the crime. Buchanan was arrested and charged with first degree criminal mischief; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, third offense; possession of marijuana; and buying or possessing drug paraphernalia. Buchanan was lodged in the Warren County Jail.

Friday, July 19th, 2019

Missing Tennessee boy found in Bowling Green

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Friday, July 19th, 2019

Horse Cave man arrested in Glasgow

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Friday, July 19th, 2019

Excessive Heat Warning issued through Sunday

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, July 18th, 2019

Hart County Fiscal Court Meeting

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

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

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, July 18th, 2019

Two arrested in child abuse investigation

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, July 18th, 2019

Missing Edmonson County teen found; one person arrested

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

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, July 18th, 2019

Indiana man arrested for human trafficking

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, July 17th, 2019

Wednesday, July 17th, 2019

Glasgow teen still missing

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, July 17th, 2019

Park City receives distillery project funding

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, July 17th, 2019

Louisville man arrested in Warren County

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

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

violations.  Adams was lodged in the Warren County Jail.

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Tuesday, July 16th, 2019

Green County Fiscal Court awarded pavement funds

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Tuesday, July 16th, 2019

Two arrested in drive-by shooting

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Tuesday, July 16th, 2019

Shooting update in Russellville

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Tuesday, July 16th, 2019

Warren County man arrested after pursuit

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Tuesday, July 16th, 2019

Cram the Cruiser at Horse Cave IGA

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, July 15th, 2019

Caverna Middle SBDM special called meetings

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, July 15th, 2019

Edmonson County arrests two people

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, July 15th, 2019

Breckinridge boy dead after hit and run

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, July 15th, 2019

Glasgow man arrested on drug charges

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

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Monday, July 15th, 2019

Warren County man arrested for assault

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Friday, July 12th, 2019

Cram the Cruiser School Supply event

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Friday, July 12th, 2019

Bonnieville man arrested after pursuit

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, July 11th, 2019

Housefire death investigation in Morgantown

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, July 11th, 2019

Pilot became disoriented in fatal 2017 crash

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, July 11th, 2019

Drug arrest in Glasgow

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

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, July 11th, 2019

Glasgow man arrested for animal cruelty

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Thursday, July 11th, 2019

Man's body has been identified

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, July 10th, 2019

Wide load restriction on section of I-165

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

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, July 10th, 2019

Rowletts man arrested on burglary charges

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, July 10th, 2019

Burglary items recovered in Hart County

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}

Wednesday, July 10th, 2019

Shelbyville man arrested in Hart County

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

^{Back To Top Of Page}