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Man flown for treatment after I-24 crash

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Source: WKDZ. CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. (WKDZ) – One man has been flown for treatment after a reported crash in Christian County Friday. According to a report by WKDZ, the crash occurred on Interstate 24 and involved two tractor-trailers, with one driver injured. WKDZ states Christian County first responders stated that at 12:29 p.m., the two tractor-trailers collided while traveling eastbound,…

Titans sign DT Jeffery Simmons to historic multi-year extension

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NASHVILLE, TENN. – The Tennessee Titans have signed DT Jeffery Simmons to a multi-year extension, the club announced on Friday. “Tennessee has become a second home for me. From day one, this organization believed in me, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue to pour into this franchise and community,” Simmons said. “I want to thank God, my family,…

Man charged with rape, sexual abuse involving minor in Leitchfield

GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – One man is facing rape and sexual abuse charges in Leitchfield. According to the Leitchfield Police Department, on Thursday, authorities investigated allegations of sexual assault of a minor that were reported during an unrelated call for service. As a result, 42-year-old Christopher Hayes was arrested and charged with first-degree rape, first-degree sexual abuse and fourth-degree assault….

Team Kentucky arrives in Minneapolis for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Source: Special Olympics Kentucky. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Special Olympics Team Kentucky arrived in Minneapolis, Minnesota Friday ahead of the beginning of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. According to Mark Buerger, VP of Communications and External Relations for Special Olympics Kentucky, the team departed from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Friday morning in a flight that include a water salute…

Firefighters battle vehicle fire in Clay County

Source: City of Manchester Fire Department. MANCHESTER, Ky. – A vehicle is destroyed after it reportedly caught fire in Clay County. According to a social media post by the City of Manchester Fire Department, at about 10:33 p.m. Thursday, firefighters were dispatched to South Highway 421 for a reported vehicle wreck with a vehicle on fire. First responders say upon…

Multi-county pursuit crosses into Washington County, ends in arrest

Background photo: Washington County Sheriff’s Office. MARION, WASHINGTON COUNTIES, Ky. – A multi-county pursuit on Wednesday resulted in an arrest in Kentucky. According to a social media post by the Washington County Sheriff’s office, a fleeing subject out of Marion County had a rollover crash on Highway 555, north of the River of Life round-a-bout in Washington County. Authorities say…

Taylor County funeral home director indicted on fraud charges

Background image: Canva. FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Taylor County funeral home director has been indicted on charges related to allegedly defrauding more than a dozen families. According to a release, Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the indictment Thursday, involving 53-year-old Donald Auberry. Auberry is formally charged with 13 counts of violation of trust provisions/pre need payments for funeral services, officials…

Hopkinsville police investigating reported gun thefts from vehicles

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Hopkinsville Police Department says it is investigating thefts from area vehicles. According to a social media post by the department, it is asking for the community’s help to identify the individuals pictured above in connection with the thefts. Police say the thefts include two guns from local vehicles. Authorities say stolen guns “don’t just disappear,” often…

Man arrested in Barbourville after alleged explicit conversations with minor

BARBOURVILLE, Ky. – One man is facing charges after alleged explicit conversations with what he knew to be a minor, according to police. According to a social media post by the Barbourville Police Department, 29-year-old Joshua Wakin was arrested on Thursday on a complaint warrant following a joint investigation by Barbourville police and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say…

Tractor-trailer overturns, Barren County roadway reopens

Photo source: Barren County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE JUNE 19 at 9:50 a.m.  Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management says the road has reopened. Original Story  BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office says a small portion of roadway at Old Bowling Green Road and the Outler Loop intersection near the exit/entry 8 ramps of the Cumberland Parkway is closed. BCSO says…