BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community of a phone scam. Authorities say the scam involves a caller falsely posing as a sheriff’s office employee. Deputies say the caller will say a loved one or friend in jail is asking for money for bond or a reduced bond. The sheriff’s office says it will…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The City of Scottsville is inviting you to join the conversation about its bike and pedestrian master plan. The city says the plan, which is still in its beginning stages, will focus on the creation of projects to enhance bicycle and pedestrian areas in the community. Examples include sidewalks and bicycle lanes. To make your voice heard,…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Russellville woman is pleading not guilty in a case that involves charges of rape, sodomy and child abuse. According to an indictment filed on June 10, Julia Anderson, 44, of Russellville has been indicted on charges of third-degree rape, third-degree sodomy, second-degree unlawful transaction with a minor, first-degree criminal abuse of a child 12 or under,…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A wanted Bowling Green man faces a burglary charge in Allen County. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a complaint Friday from a homeowner on Naptier Road regarding an individual who was seen trespassing on trail cameras The property owner told the deputy the home is vacant. The owner told the deputy the trail…
Source: Petfinder.com/Logan County. RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A local shelter is offering the chance to brighten your day at the office. Logan County Animal Care and Control is offering its Office Dog for the Day program. The program is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The shelter says an office can take in a dog for one…
Source: FBI Louisville. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those connected to the homicide case of Tommy Ballard. According to the FBI, after Ballard’s daughter, Crystal Rogers, disappeared from Bardstown in July 2015, Ballard formed Team Crystal, comprised of Bardstown community members dedicated…
BENTON, Ky. – Kentucky State police is investigating a Marshall County School Resource Officer for harassment of students. KSP says the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office requested an investigation into allegations made against Marshall County Deputy James Steven Oakley, 47, of Benton. Deputy Oakley allegedly sent inappropriate messages to juvenile female students at Marshall County High School. KSP says the facts…
Source: Warren County KY Government. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A portion of Greenhill-Bays Fork Road is expected to close temporarily this week. According to Warren County Emergency Management, the road will close from the 1570 block to the 2050 block. The closure will last from Wednesday at 7 a.m. through Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Drivers should use an alternate route…
Source: Franklin Police Department. FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department is asking for assistance to identify a woman. Details are limited as this time. If you recognize this woman or truck pictured above, the department asks that you contact them with any information. You can message the Franklin Police Department directly or call dispatch at 270-586-8824.
Source: Mammoth Cave National Park. MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park is hosting a viewing party for the the Perseids meteor shower on Friday, July 18. The park’s Star Party will last from 7 to 10 p.m. During this time, park rangers and volunteers will present an evening program about the night sky with telescopes and Junior Ranger…
