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Grayson County man arrested for alleged rape

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A Grayson County man was arrested Monday after being indicted for rape. On Monday, court documents state 18-year-old Kayden Tyner of Leitchfield was indicted by a Grayson County Grand Jury for a first-degree rape charge stemming from an alleged incident on or about March 1, 2026. According to a uniform citation, Tyner was arrested on South Main…

William H. Natcher Bridge closed due to fire

MADISONVILLE, Ky – According to a release from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 2, all lanes of the William H. Natcher Bridge on U.S. 231 over the Ohio River have been closed following a fire near the support structure of the bridge. The fire, which took place Monday afternoon, was quickly extinguished, and the bridge has been closed until bridge…

Marion County teacher charged with sexual offenses

LEBANON, Ky. – A Marion County Schools teacher is facing charges after allegations of sexual contact with students. According to the Kentucky State Police, in late May 2026, troopers received a request for assistance from the Lebanon Police Department to investigate allegations of possible sexual contact between 34-year-old Adam McRay of Lebanon and at least two juvenile students. Authorities say…

Man accused of indecent exposure at Louisville department store

Source: Louisville Metro Police Department. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Louisville Metro Police Department is asking the community for information on a man accused of indecent exposure at an area TJ Maxx. According to a social media post by Louisville police on Monday, a few weeks ago, a male subject was allegedly exposing himself while walking around a TJ Maxx on…

The Hive receives grant, expands Scottsville location

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. — The Laura Goad Turner Charitable Foundation has awarded The HIVE, Inc. a second impact grant to help establish and expand programming at its Allen County location in Scottsville. That’s according to a release by the nonprofit on Monday. According to The HIVE, Inc., the foundation awarded the initial grant that helped bring it to Scottsville last year….

Boil water advisory issued in Metcalfe County lifted

UPDATE Aug. 12 at 11:26 a.m. METCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – The City of Edmonton says the boil water advisory has been lifted. According to the city, customers can resume regular water usage. Original Story  METCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – A boil water advisory has been issued for a portion of Metcalfe County. According to the City of Edmonton, the advisory is…

Man charged with fentanyl trafficking in Breathitt County

Source: Trooper Gayheart. VANCLEVE, Ky. – A Breathitt County man is facing several drug-related charges following a residence search. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers conducted the search shortly before 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9 at a residence on Rock Lick Road in the Vancleve community of Breathitt County. Upon arrival, troopers say they detained the homeowner, 66-year-old…

Fleming Co. man sentenced for producing child sexual exploitation material

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Fleming County man is facing 30 years in prison for reportedly producing child sexual exploitation material. According to United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky, 30-year-old Michael La Porta was sentenced Friday. According to a plea agreement, La Porta entered into a “relationship” with a minor and engaged in sexual activity with the…

Taylor Fresh Foods recalls products containing jalapeños

Source: Canva.(CNN) – Taylor Fresh Foods is recalling products with jalapeños due to a risk of salmonella. According to a report by CNN, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration states Coast Citrus Distributors already voluntarily recalled fresh jalapeños for potential salmonella contamination. Taylor Fresh Foods says it is no longer using that supplier, and it’s not aware of anyone getting…

Mercer Co. man sentenced in fentanyl trafficking case

LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Mercer County man is facing 15 years in prison for possessing and intending to distribute fentanyl, officials say. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky, 52-year-old Mitchell Lee Hensley of Harrodsburg was sentenced Friday for possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, possession of a firearm…