SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The City of Scottsville is hosting a junk and bulk item cleanup week. The week closes out tomorrow on Friday, March 21 and allows for Scottsville residents to drop off any bulk trash that you may need to get rid of. They ask that all mattresses be wrapped in plastic. Officials say this does not include brush…
PADUCAH, Ky. – A former Kentucky pastor has been sentenced for fraud and tax offenses. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, 58-year-old Marvin Upton of Crofton was sentenced to two years and three months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Upton was charged with three counts of bank fraud and three counts…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man has been charged with driving under the influence in Allen County. According to a uniform citation, the Scottsville Police Department clocked 36-year-old Jeremy Brown of Scottsville traveling at 95 miles per hour in a 45 mph zone on Veterans Memorial Highway on Wednesday evening. Police say they observed Brown turn into a Five Star…
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…
