HARLAN COUNTY – State police are investigating a man on charges of child sexual abuse. Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch says an arrest of Dustin Murphy, 33, was made on March 13. KSP conducted an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation in Harlan County after discovering the suspect sharing images of child sexual exploitation online. The suspected equipment used…
MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – A popular South Central Kentucky destination is closed indefinitely. The Edmonson County Tourism Commission says Nolin Lake State Park will be closed until further notice due to significant flooding damages. ECTC says the park will open sections of the park once clean-up and renovations are complete. For more information, call 270.286.4240.
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A piece of legislation has been signed into law that will create harsher penalties for copper wire thefts in Kentucky. According to the Kentucky General Assembly website, Gov. Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 64 into law on Wednesday, March 19. The bill includes an amendment to include cable, telephone and broadband facilities, as well as another amendment…
Rendering provided by Morgantown Bank & TrustMORGANTOWN, Ky. – On Thursday, Morgantown Bank & Trust announced the construction of a new state-of-the-art office in Morgantown. The bank says the multi-million dollar project is an ongoing commitment to the city. The 14,200-square-foot office will be built at 202 North Main Street, across the street from its current main office. The project…
BENTON, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is conducting a murder investigation in Marshall County. KSP says it was requested by the Benton Police Department to investigate the death of Lia Thompson, 49, of Benton. An early investigation shows that before 2 pm on Wednesday, Thompson was found dead in her residence. Thompson displayed injuries believed to be consistent with foul…
RICHMOND, Ky. – WKU Baseball defeated Eastern Kentucky 14-8 to complete the season sweep over the Colonels on Wednesday night at Turkey Hughes Field. The Hilltoppers move to 20-1 – the best start in program history – and extend the win streak to 15 – the second-longest in program history – with the win. 20-1 also marks the best start…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Further details are now available following a fatal crash on Veterans Memorial Lane Wednesday. According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, units responded around 3:26 p.m. to the scene at the intersection of Barren River Road. Authorities say two vehicles crashed in a T-bone collision. Deputies say the collision resulted in the death of 52-year-old Donald…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Some customers with Allen County Water District may experience changes in water pressure starting Wednesday night. According to The City of Scottsville, some city water customers will have little to no water pressure between 10 p.m. tonight through 5 a.m. Thursday morning. This is due to water line work, officials say. The areas affected will include but…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday, March 20. According to the governor’s office, the tribute is to honor Sgt. George Ramirez of the Kentucky State Reformatory in Oldham County. Officials say he died in a vehicle crash while traveling to an off-site post on…
TOLLESBORO, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says a Lewis County deputy was shot and a suspect is dead following a law enforcement response on Tuesday. According to KSP, its Critical Incident Response Team was requested by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred just before 9:30 p.m. CST. Authorities say they learned LCSO deputies…
