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First responders locate missing girl who walked away from Logan County home

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Logan County juvenile is safe after first responders launch search. According to a release, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office was called to Lewisburg Road to a report of a missing 12-year-old female juvenile with delayed developmental issues Friday morning. The family told deputies that the juvenile went to bed around 9 or 10 pm on Thursday….

Former US Air Force pilot arrested in Indiana for providing defense services to Chinese Military

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. – A former U.S. Air Force officer and pilot was arrested Wednesday in Jeffersonville, Indiana on charges connected to providing defense services to Chinese military pilots. According to the United States Department of Justice, 65-year-old Gerald Eddie Brown Jr., also known by the call sign “Runner,” is charged by criminal complaint for providing and conspiring to provide defense…

Bowling Green families receive 100 laptops, digital skills training

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. –  Families in Bowling Green are now more tech savvy thanks to the donation of 100 laptops on Thursday. During a press conference Thursday evening, the donations were announced as part of AT&T’s commitment to bridging the digital divide alongside the launch of Connected Nation’s Teens Teach Tech, powered by AT&T. The program hosted digital skills workshops,…

60-year-old man dies in Owsley Co. house fire

BOONEVILLE, Ky. – An Owsley County man is dead following a reported house fire on Tuesday. According to trooper Justin Kearney, public affairs officer for KSP Post 7, just before 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, troopers received a request from the Owsley County Sheriff’s Department to assist investigating a fatal house fire on Amburgey Road in Booneville. Troopers and…

Beshear: Kentucky recidivism rate decreases for second year in a row

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky’s recidivism rate has reportedly declined for the second consecutive year. That’s according to Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday, whose office stated nearly 70% of those in state custody over the past two years have not returned to prison. According to Beshear’s office, in 2023, more than 14,000 inmates were released from state custody, nearly 10,000 of…

Man found guilty in child sexual abuse material investigation

COVINGTON, Ky. – One man could face over 280 years in prison in a child sexual abuse material investigation. According to a release by the Commonwealth’s Attorney Office of Kenton County, 32-year-old Robbie Ray Miller of Hamilton, Ohio has been found guilty of nine counts of distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor (child under 12), nine…

Reported standoff in Lyon County ends in arrests

Source: WKDZ Radio. KUTTAWA, Ky. – Two individuals are facing charges after a reported standoff in Lyon County. According to a uniform citation, after investigating a theft case, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Tuesday on a suspect vehicle described by a witness. Authorities say the vehicle was leaving a Dollar General off of…

Man charged with attempted murder in Covington shooting of 12-year-old

COVINGTON, Ky. – A man is charged after a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized for multiple gunshot wounds in Covington. According to a uniform citation, on Sunday just before 4:50 p.m., a shooting occurred on the 4300 block of McKee Street. Police say a male subject, identified as 19-year-old Jayden T. Marsh of Covington, was seen on surveillance stopping a vehicle around…

3 charged in connection with Campbellsville burglary

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Three Taylor County men are charged in connection with a break-in. According to a release, the Campbellsville Police Department responded to Jeffries Feed and Seed, located on Carnation Street, on Sunday to a reported burglary. During the investigation, officers determined that an individual broke into the business and stole an unspecified amount of firearms. CPD says the…

Man charged with kidnapping involving runaway minor from Logan County

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – One man is behind bars on kidnapping charges related to a runway teen out of Logan County. According to a release Wednesday by sheriff Stephen Stratton with the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, 19-year-old Arric Austin Jr. of Nashville, Tennessee has been arrested amid an investigation into two separate related incidents. Over the past several weeks, Stratton…