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Paducah man receives additional charges in investigation involving former nanny

PADUCAH, Ky. – A Paducah man is facing charges after allegedly making false accusations against a nanny. According to a release, 41-year-old Ryan Conn, of Paducah, told Kentucky State Police Post 1 detectives that his former nanny “had stolen and damaged items in his home in 2024.” Conn allegedly told police that the former nanny hosted parties at his home…

Alvaton Fire Department asks drivers to slow down for emergency responses

Source: Alvaton Fire Department. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Alvaton Fire Department is reminding the public of road safety during emergency response calls in stormy weather. In a social media post Tuesday, first responders say they were dispatched Tuesday morning to multiple vehicle collisions near the 19-mile marker of Interstate 65 on both the northbound and southbound sides. According to…

Todd County teen charged with vehicular homicide after I-24 crash

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A Todd County teen is charged with vehicular homicide following a crash in Tennessee Monday evening. According to a media release, the Nashville Metro Police Department responded to a multi-vehicle collision on I-24 West near Old Hickory Boulevard at 10:20 pm. Police say 18-year-old Zachary Abbott, of Trenton, was driving a GMC Yukon west on I-24 when…

Reported crash in Glasgow impacts North Jackson Highway

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – A portion of North Jackson Highway is reportedly blocked due to a crash Tuesday afternoon, according to a report by Glasgow News 1. According to the report, scanner traffic indicated a crash occurred at the intersection of North Jackson Highway (U.S. 31-E) and Goodnight Road. According to detective Adam Bow with the Barren…

2026 Green River Catfish Festival schedule released

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – An annual Butler County event returns next month. The 2026 Green River Catfish Festival, hosted in Morgantown, will take place from June 20 through July 4. Organizers say the family-friendly event will feature live entertainment, family fun, contests, activities, and vendors. Highlights include the Toughest Race on the Green 5K Walk/Run on June 20, a basketball tournament…

Barren County School District names new director of transportation

Source: Barren County Schools. GLASGOW, Ky. — Barren County Schools has named Nathan Peters as the district’s new director of transportation. According to the district, Peters served with Glasgow Independent Schools since 2018 as assistant principal at Glasgow Middle School and South Green Elementary. Before this, the district says he spent 13 years with the school system as a physical…

Tennessee juvenile charged with drug, firearm possession following traffic stop

PORTLAND, Tenn. – A juvenile allegedly possessed suspected drugs and a firearm in Portland. According to the Portland Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop following a traffic violation. Officers say the driver is a juvenile male. During the investigation, a search of the vehicle was performed. Officers discovered a loaded Micro Draco 7.62mm firearm with two loaded magazines and…

Human remains located in Boyle County amid missing person investigation

Source: Boyle County Sheriff’s OfficeBOYLE COUNTY, Ky. – Human remains have been located in Boyle County amid a missing person investigation, authorities say. According to a social media post by the Boyle County Sheriff’s Office, the remains were located on a property previously identified as a possible site connected to the disappearance of Anna Manning, who was reported missing on…

$50,000 winning Powerball ticket remains unclaimed in Franklin

Source: Kentucky Lottery. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Multiple winning Powerball tickets remain unclaimed, including a $50,000 Powerball ticket purchased in Franklin. According to lottery officials, the winning ticket was sold at Casey’s General Store in Franklin on March 14. In addition, the Kentucky Lottery says a ticket sold at On The Fly at 401 N. Morgan St. in Morganfield won $50,0000…

Lewisburg man charged with unlawful imprisonment, attempted assault

LEWISBURG, Ky. – A Lewisburg man is charged with multiple offenses, including unlawful imprisonment and attempted assault. According to a uniform citation, on Sunday, the Logan County Sheriff’s Department responded to a residence in Lewisburg for a report of a male subject with a knife threatening other individuals. Authorities say upon arrival, they located a male, identified as 25-year-old Jacob…