GRAVES COUNTY – A Graves County man is facing child sexual exploitation charges. Kentucky State Police says Cole Steven Farthing, 20, of Graves County, was arrested on December 11 following an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. KSP says the investigation began after Farthing allegedly possessed and shared images of child sexual exploitation online. Farthing is charged with two counts of…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – An annual holiday initiative is giving back in a big way. Governor Andy Beshear announced that the Kentucky State Police “Cram the Cruiser” drive collected 306,961 pounds of food this holiday season. “Kentuckians always show up for one another, and this year’s response to the ‘Cram the Cruiser’ drive is another powerful example of that spirit,” said…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The community is mourning the loss of a local leader. According to the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, Murphy Construction Group Chief Executive Officer Michael Murphy died Thursday. Murphy purchased Scott & Murphy, Inc. in 1988 and became a partner and president of the building division of Scott, Murphy & Daniel, LLC in 1998, according…
COLUMBIA – The Columbia Adair County Fire Department responded to an active fire call on Thursday evening. Officials say a kitchen fire was active at a residence located at 329 Maupin Road. Units arrived at the scene and discovered a one-story home with heavy fire showing. Firefighters attacked the blaze and brought it under control in 3.5 hours. No injuries…
HART COUNTY – Kentucky State Police is searching for a man in Hart County. Public Affairs Officer Trooper Katan Parker says Jamarian Hawthorne Ranzy was last seen in the Dixie Highway and Priceville Road area. Tpr. Parker says anyone with information should call Kentucky State Police Post 3 at 270.782.2010.
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – A Morgantown man is charged after driving illegally while posing as a first responder. Morgantown Police Chief Giles Taylor says officers conducted a traffic stop due to reckless driving on Thursday evening Chief Taylor says dispatchers received a complaint of a pick-up truck activating red emergency lights and stopping abruptly in front of other vehicles. The roadways…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – A Butler County man is facing charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle and forcing someone inside. According to a uniform citation, a Butler County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a Serenity Loop to a possible driving under the influence complaint Thursday evening. The deputy arrived at the scene, and the vehicle had left the roadway and entered…
MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – First responders battled a brush fire in Munfordville Thursday evening. Munfordville Fire and Rescue responded to a brush fire in a wooded area near 219 Old Main Street. MFR says crews located an active fire that had been ignited in a brush pile maintained by Roten Tree Service. The fire was in a wooded line next to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – LifeSkills Inc. was awarded a national marketing award. According to a release, the organization received a 2025 Aspect Marketing & Advertising Award for its Adult Foster Care (AFC) social media campaign. The campaign earned first place in the behavioral health – social media campaign category. The awards program, administered by WTWH Healthcare, recognizes excellence and innovation…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville woman is charged with drug offenses following a traffic stop. The Scottsville Police Department, assisted by the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force, executed a traffic stop on a car for a traffic-related offense on Thursday. SPD’s investigation shows that Bianca A. Robles, 25, of Scottsville, possessed 15.5 grams of suspected marijuana and items believed…
