MADISONVILLE, Ky. – A Madisonville man is behind bars after allegedly fleeing police on a dirt bike. According to a uniform citation, on Tuesday, the Madisonville Police Department observed a dirt bike at a Hucks on South Main Street. Police say the operator, 52-year-old Robert Keown of Madisonville, left on the dirt bike with no headlights or tail lights. When…
Images courtesy of K105, (Photo l-r: Kylie Marie Weitz Willis, courtesy of Globe Family Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services; Damien Hebbeler)LEWIS COUNTY, Ky. – One man has been found guilty in the murder of his 20-year-old girlfriend. According to Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman, on Tuesday, 23-year-old Damien Hebbler was found guilty of intentional murder in the death of 20-year-old…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is charged with riding a horse under the influence in city limits. According to a uniform citation, a Bowling Green Police Department officer was driving on Glen Lily Road towards Stubbins Street and located a man “slumped over” on a horse traveling away from Glen Lily Road. The horse was traveling between…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is warning the public of an ongoing scam. According to KSP, scammers are sending fraudulent text messages claiming to be from KSP for unpaid traffic violations. KSP says the texts ask recipients to pay at links that are not legitimate. The agency does not contact individuals regarding citations, fines, or payments by text…
Source: Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement. BALLARD COUNTY, Ky. – One man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing police from a wreck in Ballard County. According to a uniform citation, the Ballard County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched Feb. 13 to a reported collision at the 12-mile marker on Paducah Road in La Center. Authorities say Kentucky Fish and Wildlife…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Perry County man now faces three life sentences for the sexual assault of multiple children, with no possibility for parole. According to the office of Attorney General Russell Coleman, on Thursday, a judge recommended the sentence for 58-year-old Harrison Cress, who was previously found guilty on two counts of first-degree sodomy, child under 12, one count…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, March 27, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Epic Fury. According to the U.S. Department of War, 26-year-old Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington of Glendale died March 8 from injuries sustained during…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Thursday, first lady Britainy Beshear announced the formation of the Human Trafficking Awareness Coalition. Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order establishing the 15-member coalition, with experts in public safety, law enforcement, health care, media, government and more focused on preventing human trafficking and helping survivors. The first lady will serve as chair. “Human trafficking tears families…
Source: Bowling Green Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green detective is among those receiving recognition for service to the community and a local case. According to the Bowling Green Police Department, detective David Grimsley with BGPD and members of the FBI Louisville Field Office received the U.S. Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Service. The award was presented…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Multiple units responded to a structure fire in Glasgow early Thursday morning. According to the Glasgow Fire Department, units were dispatched at 6:57 a.m. at 754 W. Cherry St., the location Kountry Kitchen. Upon arrival, the department says crews observed light smoke coming from the structure. Personnel say they located the fire within the wall and ceiling…
