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Man reported missing from Hart County

Photo source: Hart County Emergency Management HART COUNTY, Ky. – Hart County officials say a search is underway for a missing man. Andrew Granville Jackson, Jr., 60, has been reported missing from 240 Old Cut Road West along Kentucky 88 West in Munfordville, officials say. Hart County Emergency Management says Jackson is described as about 5 feet 5 inches tall…

WCSO: Reports of weekend vehicle break-ins, thefts in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities are reminding residents to keep their doors locked after a string of vehicle break-ins in Warren County. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says the incidents happened over the weekend at Trillium Lane, Hunters Pointe Lane, Fieldcrest Drive and Aristides Drive. According to authorities, vehicle windows were broken in some cases. Authorities say criminal mischief complaints…

Gatton graduates honored in 41st National Russian Essay Contest

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Eight recent Gatton Academy graduates received bronze, silver or gold in this year’s National Russian Essay Contest through the American Council of Teachers of Russian. Students at The Gatton Academy are able to enroll in Russian coursework taught by Professor Ekaterina Myakshina in Western Kentucky University’s Department of Modern Languages. According to a release, each student…

Walton man wins $50,000 after he purchases second Kentucky Lottery Powerball ticket

Photo source: Kentucky LotteryLOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Walton, Kentucky man won $50,000 Saturday after buying a Kentucky Lottery Powerball ticket. According to the Kentucky Lottery, Michael, who only wished to use his first name, won the game’s third prize after his ticket matched four white ball numbers and the Powerball. It all started while watching the Reds game with a…

Glasgow man charged with assault after altercation

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One man has been arrested after authorities say he shot his brother during a dispute in Barren County. The Barren County Sheriff’s Office says it responded at about 3:30 p.m. Sunday to a residence on Dover Church Road. Authorities say a domestic dispute ended in one person being shot. Upon arriving, authorities say they spoke to…

KSP conducting murder investigation in McCreary County

STEARNS, Ky. – One man is dead in McCreary County after authorities say he was shot while in his vehicle. The Kentucky State Police says around 6:48 p.m. Sunday, it received contact from McCreary County 911 about a shooting outside of a residence on Wagon Ridge Road. According to KSP, an investigation revealed McCreary County 911 was notified of a…

Identities released after fatal collision on I-65

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police has released further details surrounding a collision Sunday morning on Interstate 65. KSP says it received a call around 11 a.m. Sunday for a fatal collision that occurred southbound on I-65 near the 12 mile marker. KSP Post 3 troopers responded to the scene and conducted a preliminary investigation. According to authorities, Alan…

Living Well: HPV Awareness

More than 42 million Americans are infected with the Human Papillomavirus or HPV. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say nearly everyone will be infected with the virus at some point in their lives. Some HPV infections can lead to cancer in both men and women, but health experts say many people may not know their risk. In…

KSP: 2 dead after multi-vehicle collision on I-65

SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – Kentucky State Police trooper Daniel Priddy has confirmed two fatalities after a collision on Interstate 65 Sunday. KSP says it responded to the scene of the collision at the 12 mile marker southbound on I-65. According to Simpson County judge-executive Mason Barnes, Franklin-Simpson Fire and Rescue also responded to the scene, which involved three vehicles. Barnes…