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Glasgow man charged with illegal firearm possession

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man was arrested and charged with illegal possession of firearms Saturday. According to Major Terry Flatt, officers responded to a home on Harwood Street regarding a complaint against 26-year-old Blake Schultz, of Glasgow. At the scene, officers located firearms inside the residence. Schultz is a convicted felon. Schultz was arrested and charged with possession of…

Hart County first responders rescue stranded kayakers

HART COUNTY, Ky. – Emergency personnel rescued kayakers in Hart County on Saturday evening. According to Hart County Search and Rescue (HCSR), emergency personnel received a report of five stranded kayakers on the Green River at approximately 8 pm. HCSR says the kayakers “misjudged their time and it got dark before they made their destination.” Emergency personnel located the kayakers…

3 injured after Barren County crash, one victim flown for treatment

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Three people sustained injuries in a crash in Barren County Sunday afternoon. According to a Barren County Sheriff’s Office press release, deputies responded to a two-vehicle collision in the 26000 block of Louisville Road just before 3 pm. BCSCO says a John Deere 2750 tractor, driven by 63-year-old Danny Winchester, was traveling north when it experienced…

Juvenile identified after allegedly sending threatening messages to Allen Co. students

UPDATE Aug. 29 at 12:31 p.m. ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities say a juvenile has been identified as the individual allegedly behind threatening messages recently sent to Allen County students. According to the Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force, the juvenile was responsible for a TikTok account involved in the investigation. Authorities say the juvenile’s parents have cooperated with the investigation,…

Former Adairville city employee accused of stealing city funds

ADAIRVILLE, Ky. – A former Adairville city employee is accused of stealing city funds. According to a release from the Adairville Police Department, officers were notified of an alleged theft incident at Adairville City Hall on Friday. The alleged theft involved approximately $454 in city funds. During the investigation, authorities identified 61-year-old Kimberly Fowler as the suspect. The Logan County…

Community steps up to support at Mud Happens

ALVATON, Ky. – One annual event is showing that climbing to the top can be rewarding in more ways than one. Henkel Mud Happens: One Bad Mud Run returned Saturday to Phil Moore Park, where racers tackled an obstacle course to benefit a local nonprofit. Organizers say proceeds go to support the Family Enrichment Center. The event included a 3-mile…

Metcalfe County emergency personnel respond to two-vehicle collision with reported injuries

Source: Envato/by by PedaltotheStock. METCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – A two-vehicle collision closed a Metcalfe County roadway Friday evening. According to the North Metcalfe Volunteer Department (NMVFD), fire units, along with the Edmonton/Metcalfe Volunteer Fire Department, Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office, and Barren-Metcalfe EMS, responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries in the area of Sulphur Well-Knob Lick Road (Highway 70)…

Hart County jury sentences Barren County woman to 10 years for child abuse

MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – A Hart County jury sentenced a Barren County woman to ten years in jail for child abuse. According to the Kentucky State Police, a Hart County jury convicted 24-year-old Ashley Anderson of Cave City of two counts of first-degree criminal abuse (child under 12) on Aug. 24 after a four-day trial. KSP says information about Anderson’s child…

U.S. 41 closure in southern Todd County delayed

UPDATE SEPT. 1 at 12:48 p.m.  BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A temporary closure of U.S. 41 in Todd County is delayed. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Three, the closure was initially scheduled to begin this week on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Transportation officials say new dates for the closure have not yet been finalized. The planned closure will impact…