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Thursday, July 17th, 2025
Horse Cave Bypass Set To Open
If all goes according to plan today (Thursday, July 17th), final items for signage and striping will be complete and the new Horse Cave Bypass will open to traffic on Friday. Construction began in early 2024 after nearly a decade of planning by both local and state officials. The KY 218 to US 31W southwestern Horse Cave connector provides better access to and from Interstate 65 and industrial facilities, reduces the potential for railroad crossing collisions, and reduces costly wear and tear on existing streets which were not originally designed to handle such traffic movements. Scotty’s Contracting was awarded the $8.85 million construction contract. The original completion date was June 30th, but a couple of minor KYTC change orders along the project have allowed them time into mid-to-late July. The new road is designated KY 3553. Motorists are cautioned to expect new traffic movements on the KY 218 and US 31W ends of the bypass and anticipate vehicles making turns onto and from the new road. There are no new traffic signals being installed with the project. After the roadway opens, there will still be some construction activity in the general vicinity as crews finish up punch-list items.
Thursday, July 17th, 2025
Man Arrested In Glasgow On Federal Warrant And Additional Drug Charges
Sunday afternoon officers with the Barren River Drug Task Force and the Glasgow Police Department stopped David “Poppy” Franklin at a store on Lexington Drive to serve a federal arrest warrant. Detectives notice an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle produced two bags of marijuana and cash. A search warrant was issued for Franklin’s residence, resulting in the discovery of a large quantity of cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana, along with pills and currency. Poppy Franklin was transported to Warren County Region Jail and booked on the federal warrant for various drug trafficking offences. He is additionally charged in connection to findings by the drug task force. Additional charges against Franklin are expected.
Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
Missing Child From The Cub Run Area Found Deceased
The child who was the subject of Tuesday morning's emergency alert was found deceased. Around 8:30, authorities issued the IAN alert for the 5-year-old from the Cub Run area. About an hour later, Kentucky State Police confirmed the tragic announcement. The boy with autism was seen walking away from his home around 7am. Few other details have been officially released. Authorities we spoke with mid-day Tuesday said no foul play is involved.
Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
Green River Valley Water Welcomes New Customers
As announced in early June, Green River Valley water has assumed a portion of customers from Edmonson County Water District. A release from Edmonson County last month said about 5,000 customers would be transferred to Green River and Grayson County Water Districts. Billing changeovers happened earlier this month. Green River Valley Water District is hosting an informational meeting beginning at 5:30pm next Tuesday, July 22nd at Cub Run Elementary School. The meeting serves as a welcome to new customers who have been shifted from Edmonson County Water and will feature information regarding billing and a question and answer session. Food will be provided at the event.
Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
Hart County Fiscal Court Recap
Hart County Fiscal Court met Tuesday. During the meeting, Hart County was recognized by the National Weather Service as a "Storm Ready" county. Jailer Israel Bergenson stated there are 127 inmates currently being held in the facility. Sheriff Jeff Wilson presented the court with details on special purpose vehicles and announced the department's surplus auction for this Saturday afternoon in the sheriff's department parking lot. A bid from Scotty's Construction was approved for rubber modified asphalt. The public health tax for the Hart County Health Department was approved. The court announced an application for flex funds from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for work on Robbin Lane, Halltown Road and Rocky Hill Road. The court approved a first reading to change E. Possum Hollow Road to JW Wilkerson Road. A lease was approved with the Hart County Fair Association. The court hired two part-time employees for the road department and approved a salary adjustment for Shane Butler. The next meeting of Hart County Fiscal Court is set for Tuesday, August 12th.
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
Missing Child From The Cub Run Area Found Deceased
The child who was the subject of Tuesday morning's emergency alert has been found deceased. Around 8:30, authorities issued an IAN alert for the 5-year-old from the Cub Run area. About an hour later, Kentucky State Police confirmed the tragic announcement. The boy with autism was seen walking away from his home around 7am. Few other details have been officially released. Authorities we spoke with mid-day Tuesday said no foul play is suspected at this time.
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
Area City Council Meeting Briefs
Munfordville City Council was in session Monday afternoon for their regularly scheduled July meeting, which featured a relatively light agenda. A second reading passed to revise charges and fees for the use of city water and sewer services. The council also agreed to purchase a replacement excavator. Routine business included departmental reports from fire, police, water, tourism, code enforcement, cemetery and sports complex. Horse Cave City Council met Monday evening, also featuring a light agenda. The council voted to accept a first reading to amend the recently completed fiscal year budget to reflect actual income and expenses for 2024-2025. Departmental reports were given by police, fire and public works before adjournment.
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
Man Arrested After Becoming Stuck In Construction Zone
A Cave City man is accused of driving drunk after wrecking his car in a Leitchfield construction zone. Work is underway to build a roundabout at the intersection of the Thomason Byway and Elizabethtown Road (US 62) near Walmart. Leitchfield Police responded to the intersection just after 11pm Friday where they say 40-year-old Darrell Sturgeon ran over concrete curbing the US 62 westbound approach island of the roundabout. His Chevy Malibu became stuck while trying to get out of the island. Sturgeon was booked at Grayson County Detention Center on a charge of driving under the influence. Earlier last week, officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet noted the need for drivers to use additional caution while traveling through the intersection as the concrete pouring phase of construction took place. Their traffic advisory specifically called attention to curbing and uneven pavement while emphasizing the importance of motorists staying in their lane space.
Monday, July 14th, 2025
Kentucky State Police Update Crash Investigation
A Kentucky State Police report says a juvenile involved in a late May crash on I-65 in Hart County died July 5th. The wreck happened May 30th just before 7pm near the southbound Hart County Rest Area between Horse Cave and Munfordville. Preliminary investigation indicates a 2014 Ford Focus, driven by 23-year-old Dru Smith of Glasgow was parked along-side the roadway. A 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander, driven by 31-year-old Cory Bowles, also of Glasgow, veered off the roadway, colliding with the parked vehicle.
Monday, July 14th, 2025
Bowles was transported to T. J. Samson Community Hospital along with Mindy Bowles. Mrs. Bowles was later air lifted University of Louisville Hospital. In addition, a male juvenile passenger in the Bowles vehicle was also taken to T. J. Samson Community Hospital and a female juvenile passenger was airlifted to Norton Children’s Hospital. The driver of the parked vehicle was also injured and was airlifted to University of Louisville Hospital. The female juvenile passed away at Norton Children’s Hospital weekend before last. As a result of investigating the crash, police charged Cory Bowles with two counts of first-degree assault, two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment and fourth degree assault. The state police preliminary report stops short of indicating circumstances warranting charges being brought against Bowles. Investigation of the incident is ongoing.
Monday, July 14th, 2025
Identity Of Motorcycle Crash Victim Released By Kentucky State Police
Over the weekend, Kentucky State Police officially released the name of the young man who died in a wreck just south of Glasgow on US 31E Friday afternoon. The victim, identified as 19-year-old Zachary Raney, was operating a 2008 Yamaha motorcycle southbound and crossed the centerline, into the path of a northbound 2020 Freightliner semi, driven by 53-year-old Daniel Vega of Louisville. Raney was pronounced deceased at the scene. The incident happened just before 3pm between Windy Hill Road and Finney Road. Raney was an EMT with Barren-Metcalfe EMS and was also a volunteer with Haywood Fire Department.
Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Child Flown To Louisville After Being Backed Over
A small child was hit by a vehicle in Hart County Wednesday evening. Emergency responders were called to a residence on KY 88 just west of Munfordville. Kentucky State Police responded to media inquiries stating the child, who is approximately 18-moths-old, was backed over and transported by helicopter to Louisville for treatment. No other details have been officially confirmed.
Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Man Who Called To Report A Reckless Driver Arrested For Harassment
A man who called police to report a reckless driver is facing charges. A report says 37-year-old Daniel Hogan of Munfordville called dispatch Monday while traveling north on I-65 in northern Barren County. When law enforcement located the reported vehicle, they made contact with a female driver who said Hogan had been following her. She claims he will not leave her alone and has been harassing her. After further investigation, Kentucky State Police Troopers arrived at Daniel Hogan’s residence, where he was taken into custody. He was booked at Hart County Jail on a charge of harassing communications. He is no longer listed as an inmate.
Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Two Face Drug Charges Following Arrest In Glasgow
Two people face drug charges after being arrested in Glasgow early Wednesday. Police observed 31-year-old Logan Matthews and 22-year-old Miranda Holbrook along Samson Street. Further investigation led to the discovery of suspected synthetic marijuana in a bag officers say Matthews was holding before jumping over a retaining wall. Both were taken into custody and booked at Barren County Detention Center. Holbrook is charged with possession of synthetic drugs. Matthews is charged with trafficking in synthetic drugs and fourth-degree assault, domestic violence with minor injury.
Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Man Charged After Sexual Encounters With His Niece
Police have made an arrest in a Barren County sexual abuse investigation. A Barren County Sheriff's Department citation says 32-year-old Kyle Isaac Ankney was taken into custody Wednesday on charges of first-degree rape of a victim under 12, first-degree sodomy of a victim under 12 and incest. An investigation began June 26th when deputies followed up on a sexual abuse complaint at Ankney's residence on Winn School Road just south of Haywood. An 11-year-old female provided accounts of sexual interactions with her uncle over an approximate five-month period. Investigators questioned Ankney last week in Allen County. He was booked Wednesday of this week at Barren County Detention Center and agreed to speak with an investigator, admitting to at least eight sexual encounters with the girl. He appears in court today.
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Man Charged
With Arson After Setting Off Fireworks Inside
Police say a man intentionally started a fire at a Glasgow residence
Friday by setting off fireworks inside. A report from Glasgow Police identifies
19-year-old Shawn Eric Green, Jr. of Bowling Green as a subject involved in a
verbal altercation at the home at Village Circle. Before officers arrived, Green
left the residence and was found in Bowling Green by Kentucky State Police. He
was taken into custody and booked at Barren County Detention Center on charges
of arson and wanton endangerment. His bond is now set at $15,000 and he appears
in court July 14th.
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Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Hart County
Fair Attendance Announced
Around 8,000 attended the 2025 Hart County Fair last week. The number was
provided by fair officials on Monday. The fair concluded with a dry -- but warm
-- week. This was the first in several years that no events were canceled due to
weather. Fair officials say it was a great week and they appreciate the support
shown by our community.
Monday, July 7th, 2025
Student Contest To Design New Kentucky Ag Plate
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) is launching a new “Friends of Kentucky Agriculture” specialty license plate, and they want Kentucky 4-H and FFA members to design it. The contest is an opportunity for students to showcase creativity and support agriculture in Kentucky. The winning design will appear on license plates statewide and help fund state FFA, 4-H and Kentucky Proud programs. The student with the winning design gets a $500 award. The contest runs through September 5th and a winner will be announced by October 1st. The contest is open to all active 4-H and FFA members. Get details at kyagr.com/agfriends. The new KDA license plate featuring the winning design is expected to be available for vehicle registration early next year.
Monday, July 7th, 2025
Police Continue Looking For Missing Glasgow Man
Glasgow Police is needing help in locating Kirby Read. The young man is described as 6 feet tall, weighing 150 pounds. He is a thin-build with curly, brown hair in a Mohawk cut with a beard. Anyone with information is asked to contact Glasgow Police Department at 270-651-6165. Relatives say he is a special needs individual and they believe he may be attempting to travel and meet online friends in Tennessee or California, possibly by bus.
Monday, July 7th, 2025
Man On The Run For Over Two Years Arrested
A man who has avoided an arrest warrant for more than two years has been located. Hodgenville Police say 58-year-old Crispin Paris Perez was taken into custody last Wednesday evening at a residence in Buffalo. Perez is wanted for over $23,000 in unpaid child support. He remains jailed at LaRue County Detention Center on a felony charge of flagrant non-support, with no bond currently listed.
July 3rd, 2025
Additional Charges For Man Arrested After Pursuit In Glasgow
Additional information and clarification has been released regarding a Monday pursuit in Glasgow. Earlier this week, a report on the arrest of 43-year-old George Montreze Middlebrooks included a number of traffic and vehicle related offences. He also has outstanding warrants from Georgia. In the earlier report, his address was listed as Georgia, but he is currently living with a girlfriend in Glasgow. A report issued Wednesday through the Barren River Drug Task Force details additional charges. Following the vehicle and foot pursuit on Monday, a search warrant was issued for his local residence, near the location where he was apprehended following the pursuit. Detectives recovered crystal methamphetamine, marijuana, cocaine, Ecstacy and prescription medications packaged in a manner consistent with trafficking. A large amount of cash was found and a firearm. Related charges have been added and more are expected. No bond is set. He appears in court today.
July 3rd, 2025
Eastview Foodmart Robbed At Gunpoint
Police in Hardin County are investigating a robbery at Eastview Foodmart. A report from the Hardin County Sheriff's Department says they were called after a suspect entered the business around 10:30 Monday night, displayed a firearm and demanded money. The suspect fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. No injuries are reported. Detectives are reviewing surveillance video and following up on leads. They ask anyone with information on the incident to get in touch with the sheriff's department by calling 270-765-5133
July 2nd, 2025
Cave City Council Member Resigns
Cave City will have to fill a council seat following the immediate resignation of Brandon Wright. In his letter to the city, dated Friday, June 27th, he cites ongoing health concerns as a reason for stepping down. The council resignation is the third in as many years for Cave City. In what has been a recurring theme among some local city governments, Horse Cave and Munfordville have also been faced with replacing council members for various reasons over the past year. Cave City Council has the right to fill the council seat within 30 days. If the seat remains unfilled after that time, the governor names a replacement according to protocol.
July 2nd, 2025
Glasgow Police Arrest Georgia Man Following Pursuit
For the second time in three days, Glasgow Police engaged in a pursuit resulting in the arrest of a Georgia man. Monday, an officer attempted a traffic stop on vehicle driven by 43-year-old George Middlebrooks. He fled at a high rate of speed along North L. Roger Wells Boulevard before turning on several side streets. He came to a stop on Hudson Lane then attempted to run on foot. He was taken into custody on Lexington Drive. Charges include fleeing in a vehicle and on foot, reckless driving, disregarding traffic control devices, operating on a suspended or revoked license and wanton endangerment. He remains jailed at Barren County Detention Center. No bond is set. Middlebrooks appears in court on Thursday.
July 2nd, 2025
Woman Arrested After Intoxicated Altercation
Police responded to a welfare check in Glasgow Monday resulting in an arrest. Units were dispatched to a residence along Cedar Street where several children were located inside. A report says 31-year-old Susan Elizabeth Rippy of Glasgow and another female were involved in an altercation. Rippy was under the influence of alcohol and became combative with officers. She was booked at Barren County Detention Center on charges of assault of a police officer, endangering the welfare of a minor, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Her bond was listed at $3,000. She was released later that day. Susan Rippy is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday. Monday's incident is not the first time she has exhibited defiant behavior toward law enforcement. She was booked twice in early 2022 on charges that include disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, menacing and contempt of court.