FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky’s recidivism rate has reportedly declined for the second consecutive year. That’s according to Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday, whose office stated nearly 70% of those in state custody over the past two years have not returned to prison. According to Beshear’s office, in 2023, more than 14,000 inmates were released from state custody, nearly 10,000 of…
COVINGTON, Ky. – One man could face over 280 years in prison in a child sexual abuse material investigation. According to a release by the Commonwealth’s Attorney Office of Kenton County, 32-year-old Robbie Ray Miller of Hamilton, Ohio has been found guilty of nine counts of distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor (child under 12), nine…
Source: WKDZ Radio. KUTTAWA, Ky. – Two individuals are facing charges after a reported standoff in Lyon County. According to a uniform citation, after investigating a theft case, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Tuesday on a suspect vehicle described by a witness. Authorities say the vehicle was leaving a Dollar General off of…
COVINGTON, Ky. – A man is charged after a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized for multiple gunshot wounds in Covington. According to a uniform citation, on Sunday just before 4:50 p.m., a shooting occurred on the 4300 block of McKee Street. Police say a male subject, identified as 19-year-old Jayden T. Marsh of Covington, was seen on surveillance stopping a vehicle around…
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Three Taylor County men are charged in connection with a break-in. According to a release, the Campbellsville Police Department responded to Jeffries Feed and Seed, located on Carnation Street, on Sunday to a reported burglary. During the investigation, officers determined that an individual broke into the business and stole an unspecified amount of firearms. CPD says the…
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – One man is behind bars on kidnapping charges related to a runway teen out of Logan County. According to a release Wednesday by sheriff Stephen Stratton with the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, 19-year-old Arric Austin Jr. of Nashville, Tennessee has been arrested amid an investigation into two separate related incidents. Over the past several weeks, Stratton…
Photo source Barren County SchoolsGLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County Board of Education Chair Shelly Groce was recognized for a state honor on Wednesday. According to a release, Shelly Groce was selected as the 2026 Kentucky School Board Association (KSBA) Board Member of the Year. The award honors a board member who exemplifies leadership best practices, passionately advocates for public education,…
CAVE CITY, Ky. – A Pennsylvania man is charged after allegedly stealing a vehicle. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police Post 3 received an attempt locate a vehicle from KSP Post 4 in Elizabethtown on Tuesday. KSP says the suspect’s cell phone was pinged and located at the McDonald’s parking in Cave City. The suspect, identified as…
Source: The SKYPAC. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center is welcoming actor, producer, comedian, writer and director Marlon Wayans next week for his Wild Child Tour. According to a release by The SKYPAC, Wayans will perform at The SKYPAC on Thursday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. The release says Wayans is bringing “his signature style of…
LIBERTY, Ky. – A Casey County man is charged with child sexual exploitation offenses following an investigation. According to a release, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested 34-year-old Thomas Hagen Woods at his residence in Liberty on Tuesday. KSP says Woods is charged with child sexual exploitation following an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation. A search…
