SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – Local sheriffs warn the public of a scam targeting motorists. RiverLink, the electronic toll system in Louisville and Southern Indiana, says customers are being sent fraudulent text messages impersonating the company. Officials say the messages claim to be from Riverlink and include a suspicious link asking for payment of tolls. Local sheriff’s offices ask those who…
LONDON, Ky. – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a shooting that occurred Monday night. According to Laurel County sheriff John Root, LCSO detective Taylor McDaniel is working the case that took place off of Hooppole Creek Road just after 9 p.m. on Jan. 13. London-Laurel County 911 Communication Center dispatched deputies to a home at this…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Russell Coleman will release Kentucky’s first-ever strangulation manual in an effort to benefit first responders. This is a tool for health care providers, law enforcement, victim advocates and prosecutors to combat this horrific crime. For more than a year, the office of the attorney general and a multidisciplinary team have collaborated to develop the manual…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear, first lady Britainy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police are observing January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The goal is to raise awareness about this crime and educate the public on how to identify and prevent it. “Since I began my time in public office, I have been committed to fighting human trafficking and…
LONDON, Ky. – Locals may recognize a face on this upcoming season of “The Voice.” Jordan Allen, a Western Kentucky University graduate and London, Kentucky native, is trying his shot at the blind auditions. On Facebook, Allen says he has been “blessed with an amazing opportunity.” A new season of “The Voice” premieres on Feb. 3 at 7 pm on…
UPDATE: Per a social media release, Pennyrile Electric has restored power. ELKTON, Ky. – On Tuesday, thousands of Todd County residents are without power. Pennyrile Electric says the Elkton Substation in Todd County is experiencing an issue, causing the outage. 5,653 members are currently without power. Pennyrile Electric says crews are at the scene working to restore power. The outage…
Source: USDA. (CNN) – Bestway Sandwiches, Inc. is recalling nearly 25,000 pounds of frozen chicken and cheese taquito products sold at Aldi. The products may be contaminated with metal. The recall covers Casa Mamita Chicken and Cheese Taquitos in 20-ounce carton packages. They have best-by dates of July 3, 2025 and September 25, 2025. According to ALDI, they were sold…
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – The Hendersonville Police Department says it has identified the suspect in a homicide involving the death of a Nashville teen. Police say the suspect, 18-year-old Amani Jordan, is wanted for second-degree homicide. The department is still actively looking for him at this time. The charge relates to the death of a 16-year-old from Nashville, which police say…
STEELE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a shooting death in Pike County. KSP Post 9 says a call regarding a shooting in Steele was received on Saturday. Troopers and investigators located a deceased man at a residence on Laurel Fork at the scene. KSP says Christopher Lester, 42 of Steele, suffered fatal gunshot wounds. Lester was pronounced deceased…
Photo Credit: WKU AthleticsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Softball is already earning recognition in 2025 with Softball America announcing its 2025 Freshman Watch List on Tuesday as freshman infielder Charlotte Herron earned a spot on the list. “Congratulations to Charlotte for receiving this preseason honor,” said WKU head coach Amy Tudor. “She’s been a great addition to our team, and…
