Author: Morgan Hoover

Arrest made in Bowling Green murder

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -The Bowling Green Police Department announced on Monday that an arrest has been made in connection with the murder of Tayveon Bibb. According to police, Bibb died of multiple gunshot wounds on Sunday, January 10th in downtown Bowling Green. According to a release, detectives arrested Dederic J. Anderson inside of a home on Pascoe Boulevard. Anderson is…

Gov. Beshear provides update on COVID-19

FRANKFORT, Ky.– Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians about COVID-19 case information and vaccines, as well as security measures at the State Capitol this weekend. “These case numbers are still far too high, but there is hopeful news today, too. We are on track as we ramp up to meet our goal of administering 90% of all vaccine received within seven…

Gov. Beshear: Security at Capitol increased for next several days

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 15, 2021) – Gov. Andy Beshear announces heightened security measures around the Kentucky State Capitol grounds in Frankfort following the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. “There have been domestic terror threats against state capitols all over the United States. Our commitment is that what happened at the U.S. Capitol will not happen here,” the Governor said….

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews prep for possible winter weather

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.  – The snow and ice response team from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 office is prepping for possible winter weather  on Friday and Saturday morning. Crews from around the district were deployed into anti-icing operations Friday. A minor winter weather system is expected to move through the area Friday night. Temperatures will be near freezing or…

Kentucky surpasses 3,000 COVID-19 deaths

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 14, 2021) – Gov. Andy Beshear, state officials and Kroger leadership announced a new partnership to significantly increase the speed of COVID-19 vaccinations across the commonwealth. The first Kroger regional, drive-through vaccination sites will open the week of Feb. 1 for Kentuckians in Phase 1A, 1B and 1C. For more details on who is included in each…

Edmonson County High School teacher charged with attempted production of child pornography

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. An Edmonson County School Teacher has been arrested and is charged with attempted production of child pornography and attempted online enticement, announced United States Attorney Russell Coleman. William Oneal Lindsey, 28, of Brownsville, was charged on Jan. 13, by criminal complaint, according to a release. According to the criminal complaint, on Jan. 7, 2021, the defendant began an…

Logan County couple accused of child sexual exploitation offenses

Auburn, Ky.  — The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Joshua Brandon Lewis, 39, and Dawn Lee Lewis, 43, on charges related to child sexual abuse material, according to a release. The Lewis’ were arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspects’ sharing…

Gov. Beshear Announces 4,560 New COVID-19 Cases, 47 Deaths

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s fourth-highest report of new COVID-19 cases and third-highest report of new COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday. “We’re going to pass 3,000 COVID-19 deaths in the commonwealth,” said Gov. Beshear. “That is tragic. We can stop this. We need to wear masks. We need to follow the rules and restrictions, and now is…

Gov. Beshear announces 3,053 new COVID-19 cases

FRANKFORT, Ky. –  Gov. Andy Beshear announced more than 3,000 cases and shared more details on the state’s unemployment one-time relief payment program. “This is the fourth-highest Tuesday, it’s higher than the last couple weeks, so we’re trying to determine where these numbers are going,” said Gov. Beshear. “We are sure that this is a surge caused by gatherings through…

Gov. Beshear announces 2,085 new COVID cases

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 11, 2021) – On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced more than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases, condemned domestic terrorism and said General Assembly actions that would significantly limit the state’s ability to fight the deadly virus are dangerous and unfeasible. “We’ve seen some bills move through the General Assembly that attempt to create new ways of addressing the…