Background photo: Washington County Sheriff’s Office. MARION, WASHINGTON COUNTIES, Ky. – A multi-county pursuit on Wednesday resulted in an arrest in Kentucky. According to a social media post by the Washington County Sheriff’s office, a fleeing subject out of Marion County had a rollover crash on Highway 555, north of the River of Life round-a-bout in Washington County. Authorities say…
Background image: Canva. FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Taylor County funeral home director has been indicted on charges related to allegedly defrauding more than a dozen families. According to a release, Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the indictment Thursday, involving 53-year-old Donald Auberry. Auberry is formally charged with 13 counts of violation of trust provisions/pre need payments for funeral services, officials…
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Hopkinsville Police Department says it is investigating thefts from area vehicles. According to a social media post by the department, it is asking for the community’s help to identify the individuals pictured above in connection with the thefts. Police say the thefts include two guns from local vehicles. Authorities say stolen guns “don’t just disappear,” often…
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. – One man is facing charges after alleged explicit conversations with what he knew to be a minor, according to police. According to a social media post by the Barbourville Police Department, 29-year-old Joshua Wakin was arrested on Thursday on a complaint warrant following a joint investigation by Barbourville police and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say…
Photo source: Barren County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE JUNE 19 at 9:50 a.m. Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management says the road has reopened. Original Story BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office says a small portion of roadway at Old Bowling Green Road and the Outler Loop intersection near the exit/entry 8 ramps of the Cumberland Parkway is closed. BCSO says…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Athletics will launch the 270 In 270 fundraising campaign on Monday, June 22. The goal of the campaign is to increase Hilltopper Athletic Foundation membership by 270 people in 270 hours between June 22-July 2. Fans interested in becoming HAF members can contact the HAF office via email at HAF@wku.edu or phone at 270-745-5321, or…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Canadian man is facing federal charges of child sexual abuse following an internet investigation According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, 44-year-old Alexander Towns, of Canada, was arrested and charged by federal complaint with distribution of child pornography and attempted online enticement of a minor following an investigation by the Federal Bureau…
Photo source: Warren County Sheriff’s OfficeBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office released the date for the next active traffic safety checkpoint Thursday. Sheriff Brett Hightower says the checkpoint will be active on Saturday, July 4 between 8:00 pm and 11:00 pm at four possible locations. 3000 Block Glasgow Road 1400 Block Porter Pike 8000 Block Smiths Grove…
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A local nonprofit is hosting a chance to support foster children next month. Isaiah 117 House for Logan, Simpson and Butler counties is inviting the community to attend A Seat at the Table, an evening of tasting dishes from local chefs, all while raising money. The nonprofit states its goal is to “change the way foster…
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky. – A wanted man is behind bars after allegedly starting a structure fire that led to one woman’s death. According to the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office, 63-year-old Jody Smith of Kirksey, Kentucky was arrested Wednesday on a warrant tied to the investigation. Deputies say on May 19, first responders were dispatched to a residential structure fire on…
