Source: Trooper Gayheart/KSP. KNOTT COUNTY, Ky. – A portion of a roadway is closed in Knott County after troopers say it collapsed Tuesday night. According to Trooper Matt Gayheart, public affairs officer for Kentucky State Police Post 13, the collapse occurred near the intersection of Mallie Road and Branhams Creek Road. The road will be closed until repairs can be…
HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it is investigating after human remains were located in Harlan County on Tuesday. According to Trooper Shane Jacobs, public affairs officer for KSP Post 10, at about 6:18 p.m., troopers were notified of an active investigation in the River Ridge area of the Evarts community along Highway 38. Authorities say human…
UPDATE Sept. 21 at 4:56 p.m. HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A man arrested in connection with a fatal pedestrian crash is now charged with vehicular homicide when under the influence of drugs or a substance. That’s according to jail records at the Christian County Detention Center, which state 47-year-old Richard Fisk is facing the charge, along with multiple other related offenses….
Credit: Glasgow News 1UPDATE (Sept. 16 at 11:56 a.m.) – The Kentucky State Police has released further details on a fatal crash that occurred in Barren County Wednesday morning. According to a release by KSP, one victim has been identified as 40-year-old Martin Hernandez, who was pronounced dead on scene. The other victim, 21-year-old Adrick Ward of Glasgow, a passenger…
CAVE CITY, Ky. – An investigation is underway after a body was reportedly found in Cave City on Tuesday. According to Chief Paul Reynolds with the Cave City Police Department, law enforcement responded shortly before 2 p.m. to the area of White Street and Curd Lane after farmers located a body on scene. Upon arrival, police say they found the…
ATLANTA — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced $11.2 million in recovery and mitigation funding for seven projects in Kentucky communities following severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. According to a release by FEMA, the funding is a portion of over $308 million that the agency announced for 150 total projects across the nation. FEMA says more…
Background photo: Christian County Sheriff’s Office. UPDATE Sept. 15 at 4:31 p.m. CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – The driver has been identified as 26-year-old Jaylen Hoosier of Clarksville, Tennessee, authorities say. Hoosier is charged with attempted murder, two counts of second-degree criminal mischief and two counts of first-degree criminal mischief in Christian County. Additional details have not been released at…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced six indictments for individuals who allegedly committed Medicaid fraud Tuesday. According to a media release, 61-year-old Chester Meador and 59-year-old Starla Meador, both of Smiths Grove, were indicted on three counts of devising or engaging in a scheme to defraud the Kentucky Medical Assistance Program of $1,000 or more (Class D Felony)…
CAVE CITY, Ky. – A Cave City restaurant is asking for public assistance to identify an individual who allegedly broke into the business early Friday morning. According to a POURter’s Pub & Kitchen Facebook page post, an individual entered the restaurant illegally and stole money from a cash register and more than six bottles of bourbon. The restaurant is located…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is facing charges after an alleged hit-and-run involving a pedestrian near Warren Central High School on Tuesday morning. According to a uniform citation, just after 7:13 a.m., Bowling Green police responded to a reported injury collision near Warren Central High School. Authorities say a caller reported witnessing a driver strike a student with his…
