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Edmonson County man dead after crash into tree, troopers say

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – An Edmonson County man has died following a crash Tuesday evening. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers received a call from Edmonson County dispatch regarding a single-vehicle fatal collision. Troopers say they arrived on scene in the 3800 block of Segal Road. Authorities say a preliminary investigation revealed a passenger vehicle driven by 65-year-old Minor Tim…

Russellville Police Department warns of increase in thefts from vehicles

Source: Canva. RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Russellville Police Department is reminding residents of a recent uptick in thefts from vehicles in the community. Police say a few simple actions can make a large difference. The department recommends always locking your vehicle, never leaving your keys in the vehicle, removing valuables or keeping them out of sight and staying observant. Authorities…

Suspect indicted on charges connected to Berea bank shooting

Source: Office of Attorney General Russell Coleman. Pictured: Breanna Edwards, a teller at U.S. Bank, and forty-two-year-old Brian Switzer, the second victim, a manager at U.S. Bank.FRANKFORT, Ky. – The suspect in a deadly Berea bank shooting is now indicted on related charges. According to a release by Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office on Wednesday, 19-year-old Brailen Weaver was indicted…

12-year-old latest death reported following crash in Boone County

FLORENCE, Ky. – A 12-year-old is reportedly the second death confirmed after a crash that occurred last week in Boone County, authorities say. According to a social media release by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday evening, 12-year-old Camden Hunter died due to injuries sustained in a collision that occurred on July 6. Authorities say the crash happened in…

Man dies after dirt bike crash in Clay County

MANCHESTER, Ky. – One man is dead following a reported dirt bike crash in Clay County on Tuesday. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers received a call reporting a single-vehicle injury collision involving a motorcycle on Kentucky 484 in Manchester. Upon arrival, authorities say a preliminary investigation indicates troopers learned 37-year-old Roger L. Trent of Sizemore was operating a…

Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office warns of jury duty call scam

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office is sharing information on a phone scam circulating in the area. Authorities say scammers are contacting members of the public and claiming they have active federal warrants for failing to report for federal grand jury duty subpoenas. The sheriff’s office says callers will impersonate U.S. marshals or other law enforcement officers…

Rescuers respond to boat ramp after vehicle enters water in Hart County

Source: Hart County Search & Rescue, Inc. HART COUNTY, Ky. – Emergency personnel responded to assist with removing a vehicle from water in Hart County Tuesday night, officials say. According to Hart County Search and Rescue, Inc., around 10:45 p.m., rescuers and the Hart County Sheriff’s Department were notified of a vehicle that had gone into the water at Dog…

14-year-old arrested after fatal shooting of teen in Paducah

Photo source: Canva. PADUCAH, Ky. – A 14-year-old has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old in Paducah, authorities say. According to a social media post by the Paducah Police Department, around 10:55 p.m. Monday, officers responded to the 1000 block of Bronson Avenue for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, authorities say they located a 17-year-old…

1 dead after wrong-way vehicle crash in Pike County

META, Ky. – One person is dead following a wrong-way vehicle collision in Pike County. According to the Kentucky State Police, a two-vehicle fatal collision occurred around 10:39 a.m. Tuesday on U.S. 119 in the Meta community of Pike County. Authorities say a preliminary investigation shows Harley Dempsey was driving a vehicle southbound in the northbound lanes of U.S. 119…