BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Wednesday, TriStar Lovers Lane ER celebrated one-year of providing emergency care for patients in Bowling Green at its Lovers Lane location. According to a release, since it opened last year, the emergency room has served more than 11,000 patients seeking emergency services. The facility includes 11 treatment rooms, a trauma bay, triage area, advanced imaging,…
Source: Nicholasville Police Department. NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. – One man is behind bars after a half pound of methamphetamine was allegedly found during a traffic stop in Nicholasville. According to a social media post by the Nicholasville Police Department, on Thursday, Nicholasville police and the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Department, along with its K-9, Merlin, conducted an operation that resulted in a…
Source: Canva. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Funding is heading to eight Kentucky school districts to improve mental health and wellness for students, including in Warren County. According to Gov. Andy Beshear’s Team Kentucky update on Thursday, the governor stated Kentucky Medicaid is awarding the grants through the SHINE KY local grants initiative. Beshear’s office states counties receiving funding include Bullitt,…
Source: The Kentucky State Police/Trooper Washer. BARDSTOWN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it arrested 46-year-old Nicholas “Nick” Houck of Bardstown on Thursday for alleged perjury. According to troopers, Houck was arrested on an indictment warrant following an investigation conducted by KSP Post Four detectives. Troopers say the investigation showed Houck allegedly committed perjury between 2015 and 2023. As…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A former Lexington pastor charged with sexual abuse and rape of a young church member is heading to prison. According to the Attorney General’s Office, 48-year-old Zachary King, who previously served as executive pastor of LexCity Church, appeared in Fayette Circuit Court Thursday for his sentencing hearing. King was sentenced to 13 years in prison, officials say….
Background image: Canva. LONDON, Ky. – A London, Kentucky man has been sentenced to over 160 months in prison for transporting a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, officials say. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Kentucky, 26-year-old Austin Hawk was sentenced Wednesday to 165 months. According to a plea agreement, from…
TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Cave City woman is charged with fleeing police in a vehicle. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police observed a vehicle speeding on Highway 163 near the Metcalfe and Monroe County line on Wednesday. Authorities say a traffic stop was attempted, however, the vehicle continued traveling. According to authorities, the vehicle then drove down…
TODD COUNTY, Ky. – A crash has occurred at the intersection of U.S. 68 and Kentucky 181 in Todd County near Elkton, transportation officials say. On Thursday, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Three stated the intersection was blocked as of about 10:30 a.m. Transportation officials say traffic is being detoured using U.S. 68X. It is unknown when the scene will…
Photo source: Portland Police DepartmentPORTLAND, Tenn. – The Portland Police Department seized suspected drugs and weapons following a traffic stop Wednesday. According to a social media post, officers conducted a traffic stop after locating a vehicle with an inoperable brake light and illegally tinted windows. During the investigation, a K9 officer detected the odor of suspected narcotics, leading to a…
CAVE CITY, Ky. – The Cave City Police Department is receiving numerous complaints of individuals ringing doorbells and running away. According to a social media post, the “ding-dong ditch” incidents are occurring after dark. CCPD says the acts can lead to dangerous situations and encourages individuals to speak to their children about the risks involved. Officers will be increasing patrols…
