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Crime Stoppers looking for subject following burglary in Hopkinsville

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Law enforcement is looking for a man related to a burglary in Hopkinsville. Hopkinsville-Christian County Crime Stoppers says it would like to identify the subject in the above photographs. Authorities say the burglary occurred at All Bark and No Bite on Dec. 11. If you have any information, call Hopkinsville-Christian County Crime Stoppers at 270-887-TIPS(8477).

Russellville man charged with burglary after allegedly entering home

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – One man is facing charges after police say it was reported he pushed his way into a Logan County home on Saturday. According to a uniform citation, the Russellville Police Department responded to Ridgewood apartments around 1:30 a.m. regarding a disturbance in progress where the caller stated Stacey Grady, 47, of Russellville had shown up intoxicated and…

Grayson Co. pursuit reaches over 100 mph, ends in tree

LEITCHIELD, Ky. – A Leitchfield man is in custody after police say he reached speeds over 100 miles per hour during a pursuit on Thursday. According to the Leitchfield Police Department, on officer on patrol at the Bypass near Wallace Avenue saw a silver 2017 GMC Sierra pass by at an estimated 90 miles per hour in a 45 mph…

Todd County sheriff seeks information on burglary suspect

Photo credit: Todd County Sheriff’s OfficeELKTON, Ky. – The Todd County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a burglary suspect. Sheriff Tracy White says an individual broke into a home on Penchem Road on December 11. White says the suspect is diving a dark dolor Chevrolet Impala. The Todd County Sheriff’s asks those with information on the burglary suspect to Todd…

Bowling Green man charged with fleeing police

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges after police say he fled law enforcement on Friday. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department was on patrol when an officer observed a male identified as Julian Hanna, 34, of Bowling Green. Police say Hanna was wanted on multiple active warrants and made contact with…

AG announces domestic violence indictment of Casey County man

FRANKFORT, Ky, – A Central Kentucky man has been indicted on domestic violence charges. The Office of Attorney General Russell Coleman says Matthew Daniel, 30 of Liberty, was indicted by a Casey County grand jury on Monday. Daniel is charged with second-degree strangulation (Class D felony), fourth-degree assault, and domestic violence (Class A misdemeanor). The indictment, issued on June 15,…

UPDATE: Edmonson County sheriff locates missing woman

Update: The woman has now been found according to the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office. BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing woman. Sheriff James Vincent says Mary Ann Vaughan, 72, was last seen near Brownsville. Vincent says Vaughan spoke with her sister and could be near Cave City, Clarkson, or Clarksville, TN. Vaughan has…

Bowling Green Police, KSP searching for suspect in burglary

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is conducting an investigation of a burglary suspect. Bowling Green Police Public Information Officer Assistant Amber Kae Bowman says the department is searching for a burglary suspect in the woods near Stockdale’s. Drones have been deployed in the search. Public Affairs Officer Katan Parker confirmed to WNKY News 40 that the…

Richardsville FD responds to field fire

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A field fire broke out on Saturday afternoon. The Richardsville Fire Department responded to a field fire at the 4000 block of Anna Sandhill Road. Crews say they located approximately one acre of land engulfed. The department says crews quickly extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading.

Barren County Schools Trojan Art Gallery unveiled during grand opening

GLASGOW, Ky. — The Barren County Trojan Art Gallery officially opened its doors Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that brought together community leaders, educators, local artists and students. The gallery, located at Barren County High School, stands as a testament to the power of collaboration. According to the district, the gallery was born from a visionary collaboration between Barren County…