FALMOUTH, Ky. – One woman is dead following a crash in Pendleton County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers received a call at about 9 p.m. Friday regarding a two-vehicle collision near the 2600 block of U.S. 27 in Pendleton County. Authorities say the Pendleton County Sheriff’s Office was on scene and requested an accident reconstruction. Troopers say a…
RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky. – Two people are formally charged with human trafficking involving a minor in Russell County. According to an indictment filed on May 26, 47-year-old Melina Bell of Russell Springs and 29-year-old Trevor Taylor of Whitley City were indicted on charges of human trafficking, among other offenses. In addition, Taylor was indicted on third-degree rape, third-degree sodomy and…
Source: Barren County Schools. GLASGOW, Ky. — The Barren County Area Technology Center is welcoming Carl Owens as its new principal. According to a release by Barren County Schools, Owens is “a longtime educator in Barren County Schools,” starting his career at the ATC in 2002 as a computer-aided design instructor. Most recently, the district says Owens served as assistant…
HENDERSON, Ky. – Emergency personnel are responding to a large fire in Muhlenberg County Monday afternoon. The Muhlenberg County Sheriff’s Department told WEHT that a fire in the area of Bard Hill Road and US Highway 62 is a result of a petroleum line leak. MCSD responded and is assisting in evacuating residents in the area along KY 175 South….
PRINCETON, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is seeking information in a murder investigation in Caldwell County. According to a release, Dorothy Sparks was found dead in her Princeton home in April 2024. KSP’s investigation revealed that her death was a result of homicide. Investigators are seeking information regarding the incident on or around April 18, 2024, near the 11000…
CARROLLTON, Ky. – A juvenile has died following a crash involving a horse and buggy over the weekend in Carroll County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers responded Sunday to a two-vehicle collision resulting in serious injuries in Carroll County. Authorities say a preliminary investigation shows a passenger vehicle driven by 44-year-old Daniel Crawford of Carrollton struck the back…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Warren County roadway will close for accident reconstruction on Wednesday, June 3. According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, the 500 block of Girkin Road will close from 9 to 11 a.m. for accident reconstruction. On May 25, WCSO responded to the 500 block of Girkin Road for a fatal single-vehicle accident. 70-year-old Robert Wilson…
AMBURGEY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it is conducting a death investigation after human remains were found in Knott County on Monday morning. Authorities say the remains were located shortly after 10 a.m. during a search along the 2000 block of Big Branch Road in the Amburgey community. Troopers say they worked alongside volunteer search and rescue personnel…
ALLENSVILLE, Ky. – A Tennessee man and a Kentucky woman are charged following a police pursuit. According to a uniform citation, Kentucky State Police Post 2 Troopers conducted a traffic stop on US 79 in Allensville Saturday morning. The driver was identified as 21-year-old Jordan Dasher, of Erin, Tennessee. 21-year-old Aaliyah Rudder, of Elkton, was a passenger in Dasher’s vehicle….
Source: Canva.FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has signed a proclamation officially recognizing June 2026 as Pride Month in Kentucky. According to a release by the governor’s office, Beshear is the first sitting governor in Kentucky to recognize June as Pride Month. “I believe all children are children of God – no exceptions, no asterisks. I made a pledge to…
