LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Federal Bureau of Investigation Louisville Field Office is warning the public about an increase in scams targeting Kentuckians. Officials say these scams include unsolicited phone calls where scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials to gain money or to steal personal information. According to the FBI Louisville Field Office, scammers contact victims using spoofed phone numbers…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A drug that officials say has contributed to the deaths of nearly 50 Kentuckians is now nationally banned. According to a release by the Office of Attorney General Russell Coleman, this week, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration formally added bromazolam “to a federal schedule of controlled substances.” This designation allows law enforcement across the U.S. to crack…
GLASGOW, Ky. – A juvenile is dead after sustaining injuries in a Glasgow crash earlier this month. According to a release by the Kentucky State Police on Wednesday, the juvenile that was an occupant in a vehicle died Tuesday, March 17 due to his injuries. That juvenile’s name has not been released. Authorities say at 5 p.m. on March 6,…
GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is behind bars after police say a man reportedly injured a victim with hedge trimmers. Police say on Wednesday, they arrested 36-year-old Matthew David Hindsley of Glasgow on a second-degree assault charge. Authorities say the incident involved a female victim. According to police, the victim received non-life threatening injuries. Hindsley remains at the Barren…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Nearly 30 years after the death of a Bowling Green child, the suspect in her kidnapping and murder case appeared in court Wednesday facing charges. On Wednesday, March 18, Robert Scott Froberg appeared in court and was formally charged by a grand jury with kidnapping resulting in death. The court appearance follows the kidnapping and death…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The funeral for a Kentucky soldier killed in Saudi Arabia has been announced. According to the Office of Governor Andy Beshear, the funeral service for Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, will be held on Saturday, March 21, at Central Hardin High School in Cecilia. Pennington will be interred at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Radcliff. Sgt….
GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County Schools students were recognized for their achievements in March. According to a release, BCS students received honors at the Kentucky Beta State Convention in Lexington. Barren County Middle School student Lily Key was elected Kentucky Junior Beta President. “I decided to run for an office because I wanted to show others that we can all…
HORSE CAVE, Ky. – A Hart County man is facing drug trafficking charges after authorities say they received an anonymous tip. According to a uniform citation, on Monday, dispatch received information regarding a possible drug transaction. The Kentucky State Police says it responded to a location off of Bennett Drive, where they made contact with 63-year-old Ricky Bell of Horse…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The National Weather Service Louisville is releasing preliminary results of a damage survey in northwestern Warren County Wednesday. According to a social media post by the NWS Louisville, a preliminary EF-1 tornado was indicated in that area. The NWS Louisville says the tornado reached a maximum wind speed of 90 miles per hour Sunday night. The…
HODGENVILLE, Ky. – LaRue County Schools and local law enforcement investigated a school threat on Tuesday. According to a release, the school system identified that a student from another school district made a threat toward LCS on social media. LCS says it worked with law enforcement and state partners to investigate the threat. Following the investigation, it was determined that…
