MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Multiple agencies and other members of the community are mourning the loss of Butler County jailer Wayne Russ. According to the Warren County Regional Jail, Russ died Monday night unexpectedly. The Morgantown Fire Department, Fourth District Fire Department and multiple other organizations stated they are heartbroken to hear the loss, sharing memories and the legacy Russ leaves…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – One man is facing several charges after a drug bust at a Scottsville residence. The Scottsville Police Department says on Nov. 12 around 9:05 a.m., officers and the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force worked together to serve a search warrant at 407 N. Third St. at Green Valley Apartments. Authorities say during a search of the…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville woman is charged with drug-related offenses following a traffic stop. The Scottsville Police Department says it initiated a traffic stop on Nov. 14 on a vehicle driven by 56-year-old Tina Cox of Scottsville for a traffic offense. Through an investigation, authorities say they located methamphetamine. Cox was transported to the Allen County Detention Center, where…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – A Morgantown man is facing multiple charges after allegedly destroying the interior of a Walgreens. According to a uniform citation, the Morgantown Police Department responded Monday to Walgreens at W G L Smith Street regarding an individual actively destroying property within the business. Authorities say upon arrival, they made contact with 43-year-old Jonathan Givens of Morgantown. Police…
CENTRAL CITY, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Muhlenberg County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers responded to a fatal collision on U.S.-431 in Central City on Nov. 16 in Muhlenberg County. Troopers say around 10:57 a.m., Muhlenberg County dispatch contacted KSP Post 2 requesting assistance with the collision near 13478 U.S.-431….
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man faces drug and stolen property charges. The Scottsville Police Department executed a search warrant Monday evening at the residence of Jordan D. Blankenship, 25, of Scottsville, on N 9th Street. Officers say suspected marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and previously reported stolen property were located. A complaint of domestic violence was also responded to. Blankenship was…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The community is mourning the death of a long-time radio host. According to a release from Seven Mountains Media, 105.3 The Goat mid-day host Chris Bratcher passed away on Monday. He was 53. Bratcher was an on-air personality for three decades in the South Central Kentucky community. He is best known for his time as host…
The South Central Kentucky Workforce Development Board is hosting an orientation at Allen County Adult Education this morning beginning at 11 for an exciting hour session filled with amazing resources to help you thrive. This targeted services orientation and informative session is free. Today from 3 to 6 in Morgantown, stop by and support local author Don Lindsey at the…
Source: Kentucky Lottery. WILMORE, Ky. – A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Wilmore, Kentucky. According to the Kentucky Lottery, a Powerball drawing held Saturday night produced the winning ticket. The ticket was purchased at a Cluckers Food Mart at 404 N. Lexington Ave. in Wilmore, lottery officials say. Saturday night’s winning numbers were six, seven, 12, 47, 53…
NEW HAVEN, Ky. – One man is formally charged in an alleged sexual abuse case in Metcalfe County. According to a uniform citation, 42-year-old Brian Ballard was arrested in Nelson County on Nov. 13 on an indictment warrant on charges of first-degree sexual abuse and two counts of second-degree unlawful transaction with a minor. The citation states the violation occurred…
