LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – One man is behind bars following a reported pursuit that ended in Grayson County Monday morning. According to a report by K105, the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office and Leitchfield police were notified by Ohio County dispatch at 1:27 a.m. of an ongoing pursuit with speeds “over 100 miles per hour” at the 80-mile marker eastbound on Western…
GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community about a circulating jury duty scam. Authorities say the scam is a common one, where scammers call residents of Grayson County about a missed jury duty court date. The caller uses the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office as a caller ID, deputies say. Authorities say jury duty forms…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Monday that a Scott County judge has denied TikTok’s motion to dismiss the Commonwealth’s lawsuit against the platform. According to a release by Coleman’s office, this action clears a “major” hurdle, moving the case closer to trial. The attorney general’s office states the court ruled the company’s design choices, marketing representations…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security is warning residents of a drug it says is 10 times stronger than fentanyl. According to a social media post by the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security on Monday, cychlorphine, a highly potent synthetic drug, has been detected in central Kentucky. Officials say the drug is contributing to overdose deaths in…
PARIS, Ky. – A Bourbon County man is charged with child sexual exploitation offenses following an online investigation. According to a release, the Kentucky State Police arrested 56-year-old Gary Baker of Paris, Kentucky on Feb. 20 on a charge of child sexual exploitation online. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch launched an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation after Baker allegedly…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The American College of Cardiology has announced it is recognizing The Medical Center at Bowling Green for its expertise and commitment in treating chest pain. According to a release by Med Center Health on Monday, The Medical Center at Bowling Green was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Resuscitation based on rigorous…
CENTRAL CITY, Ky. – An Owensboro man is behind bars on a charge related to a sexual crime involving a deer. According to a uniform citation, a driver contacted dispatch on Saturday in Central City after they reportedly witnessed a male subject having sexual intercourse with a dead deer. Authorities say they located a male matching the given description walking…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A wanted man is facing multiple charges in an alleged sexual assault case in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department was dispatched Friday regarding a delayed sexual assault case involving a minor. Authorities say the minor reported 42-year-old Lenard Duncan of Bowling Green had committed a sexual assault involving her…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Tennessee couple is behind bars after a reported altercation at The Mint Gaming Hall in Franklin. According to a uniform citation, the Franklin Police Department responded Sunday to The Mint Gaming Hall off of Nashville Road in Franklin regarding a physical fight in progress. Police say security at The Mint advised a man was physically fighting…
UPDATE (FEB. 23, 8 AM) – The road closure originally scheduled for Feb. 22 at U.S. 68X Fourth Street in the City of Russellville has been delayed due to weather. The project will now begin on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The lanes are now projected to reopen on Thursday, Feb. 26. —- RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Logan County roadway is set…
