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Ohio County man charged with illegal firearm possession after alleged shots-fired incident

FORDSVILLE, Ky. – An Ohio County man is charged with illegal firearm possession after an alleged shots-fired incident. According to the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a disturbance on Ridge Road in Fordsville on Friday. Reports indicated that several subjects were in the roadway and a firearm was allegedly discharged. OCSO says deputies obtained a search warrant for…

Nearly 3,800 estimated to be impacted by security breach of KYHealth-Net system

Source: Canva. FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Cabinet for Health and Family Services is sharing information regarding a recent security breach involving Gainwell Technologies. According to a release by the cabinet on Monday, Gainwell Technologies is a “vendor contracted with the Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services’ KY Health-Net information system.” On Aug. 18, the release says a health care provider notified…

Perry Co. pastor charged after allegedly creating AI child sexual abuse material

HINDMAN, Ky. – A Kentucky pastor has been charged after allegedly generating AI images of child sexual exploitation material. According to a release by the Kentucky State Police, on Oct. 13 around 3:14 p.m., the KSP Electronic Crime Branch arrested 46-year-old Jared Oneil Salmons amid a child sexual abuse material investigation. In a uniform citation, troopers say it was reported…

Elizabethtown woman charged after fatal shooting of teen, alleged shooter at large

By Ken Howlett, News Director at K105

RADCLIFF, Ky. (K105) – An Elizabethtown woman is charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Hardin County teen. According to a report by K105, the shooting happened at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9 on Honeysuckle Court in Radcliff. The report further states 19-year-old Ramontreal Hodge died as a result of the shooting. On Thursday night, 20-year-old Treasure…

Grant County man in custody after firing shots during reported standoff, troopers say

DRY RIDGE, Ky. — A Grant County man is facing charges after authorities say he fired shots toward state troopers during a standoff on Friday. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers received a call at 12:30 p.m. Friday regarding a warrant service on Jonesville Road in the Dry Ridge community. Authorities say upon arrival, troopers worked to make contact…

1 lucky winner can claim a $50,000 Kentucky Lottery ticket in Hopkinsville

Source: Kentucky Lottery. HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – One person is heading for a $50,000 win thanks to buying a Kentucky Lottery Mega Millions® ticket in Hopkinsville. According to lottery officials, the winning ticket was purchased at Tobacco Patch at 811 Country Club Lane in Hopkinsville. The ticket reportedly matched four white balls and the Mega Ball, winning the third-tier prize. Friday, Oct….

Man dies after collision in Letcher County

WHITESBURG, Ky. – One man is dead following a crash on Sunday in Letcher County. According to the Kentucky State Police, shortly before 11 a.m., troopers received a call regarding a two-vehicle injury crash on KY-15 in the Whitesburg community of Letcher County. Authorities say a preliminary investigation indicated a blue Dodge Ram driven by 34-year-old Travis Thomas of Hindman…

Hundreds gather for annual Out of the Darkness Walk

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Hundreds of people gathered at Bowling Green Ballpark Sunday afternoon for the Bowling Green Out of the Darkness Walk. The annual walk, hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, brought together around 400 people to raise awareness. Organizers say the event brings communities together to support individuals and families affected by suicide and highlights the…

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 releases latest report of road impacts

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Three is releasing a report of expected traffic impacts through Oct. 23, which are listed below. All work is subject to change. Interstate 165 A project to completely restore and preserve the I-165 bridges over the Green River (mile point 32.6) in Butler County continues. Southbound motorists have been switched back to…

DSSKY welcomes actor Sean Astin to Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A legendary Hollywood actor visited Bowling Green Saturday evening to support a local nonprofit. Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky hosted a dinner at Sloan Convention Center featuring Sean Astin, who famously starred in films “Rudy,” “The Goonies,” and “The Lord of the Rings” WNKY News 40 Weather Chief Chris Allen interviewed the actor. Astin shared stories…