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Logan County man apprehended following vehicle pursuit

ADAIRVILLE, Ky. – A Logan County man is facing multiple charges following a vehicle pursuit in Adairville. According to a uniform citation, the Adairville Police Department observed a vehicle speeding recklessly just before 9 p.m. Friday. Police say the vehicle disregarded a stop sign and failed to use a right turn signal at South Main Street and East Gallatin, and…

Sunrise Spotlight: The Climb Team

It is now time for your Monday edition of Sunrise Spotlight, and joining Ashlee Wilson in the studio today is Cassandra Hanna and Amber MacGillis, co-leaders of the Climb Team. They are here to tell us about their upcoming event. Watch above to learn more!

Pet of the Day: Bella

It’s time for today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, and today, we’d like you to meet Bella. Bella is described as a gentle and loving girl. This super smart companion is ready to learn some new commands. Bella is also great with other dogs and loves to make some new friends. At the…

Allen County to benefit from grants totaling $187,000 for community projects

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – Allen County will benefit from three grants that amount to a total of $187,000. According to Allen County judge-executive Dennis Harper, the grants from the State Environmental Cabinet include one for recycling in the amount of $25,000 for a new baler, one for household hazardous waste collection in the amount of $35,000 for the Allen County…

Glasgow police conducting traffic safety checkpoints in June

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department will be out conducting traffic safety checkpoints starting this Friday, June 6 and continuing through the end of the month. Police say the safety checkpoints will include but not be limited to Columbia Avenue, West Main Street, North Jackson Highway and Happy Valley Road. During the checkpoints, officers say they will be enforcing…

UPDATE: Missing Logan Co. teen found safe

LEWISBURG, Ky. – Officials say Xavier Cruz has been found safe. LEWISBURG, Ky. – Logan County agencies are searching for a missing juvenile. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says it responded to a home located at 476 Dunmor Deer Lick Road to a report of a missing juvenile at 11:37 p.m. LCSO says the family of Xavier Cruz, 17, last…

Authorities investigating possible murder, suicide in Russell County

JABEZ, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a possible murder, suicide in Russell County. The Russell County Coroner’s Office says it was called to Cherokee Trail in Jabez on Saturday at 8:45 pm. RCCO found the bodies of Thomas Sawyer, 78, and his wife Dorothy Sawyer, 80, dead from apparent gunshot wounds at their residence. Witnesses said a neighbor…

State police investigating fatal semi collision in Breckinridge Co.

HARDINSBURG, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal semi collision on Thursday afternoon. KSP Post 4 says it responded to a single-vehicle collision near the intersection of KY-144 and Cart Manning Crossing Road in Breckinridge County at the request of the Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office KSP’s initial investigation shows that Michael Robert Tropp, 44, of Jasper, IN, was…

1 flown for treatment following dirt bike accident

Photo credit: Alvaton Fire DepartmentALVATON, Ky. – A person was injured after a dirt bike accident on Friday. The Alvaton Fire Department says it received a dispatch to a single-vehicle accident at the Rivergreen subdivision. The accident involved a dirt bike. Firefighters provided patient care and assisted EMS with stabilization. A landing zone was set up for Air Evac Lifeteam…

Springfield man killed in EF-2 tornado in Washington County

SPRINGFIELD, Ky. – Kentucky State Police says one man is dead after an EF-2 tornado in Washington County KSP Post 15 Public Affairs Officer Trooper Jonathan Houk says Washington County Dispatch contacted Post 15 to respond to a report of a tornado in the East Texas Community of Washington County on Friday. Troopers responded to the 3200 block of Long…