Local News
Man accused of raping toddler in Hardin Co., evidence found on suspect’s phone
A man has been jailed after being accused of raping a toddler. Robert A. Settles III, 27, was arrested on Monday and charged with first-degree rape (victim under the age of 12), first-degree sexual abuse (victim under
Driver crashes into residence, parked vehicle in Caneyville, flees scene on foot
A motorist drove into a residence and parked vehicle in Caneyville and fled the scene on foot. Grayson County Deputies Joel Baker, Hunter Miller and Caleb Fisher responded to the incident Wednesday night at approximately 9:10 in
KSP Post 4 in Elizabethtown participates in campaign to reduce impaired driving during holiday season
Kentucky State Police is participating in a nationwide initiative to reduce impaired driving during the holidays. Kentucky State Police Post 4 in Elizabethtown will take part in the nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign
Breckinridge Co. man convicted of dealing hallucinogens in 2023 crashes into school bus in Garfield
A Breckinridge County man convicted only two years ago for dealing hallucinogens has been arrested after crashing into a school bus. The incident happened on Monday afternoon at approximately 4:00 at the intersection of Hwy 60 and
Local, state law enforcement honor the ‘unmatched legacy’ of Ernie Steff
Local and state law enforcement communities are mourning the passing of an influential, beloved and legendary member of their ranks. Ernie Steff, 77, died on Friday at his home in Roundhill. Steff has been honored in death
State News
Female suspect accused of beating, strangling woman, setting fire to her home
A woman has been arrested after trying to kill a woman by strangling and assaulting the victim and then setting her house on fire. Kentucky State Police said troopers responded on December 6 to a residence in
Police pinch Grinch after Christmas decorations stolen from Nelson Co. yard
A Grinch has been arrested after stealing Christmas decorations from a home in Nelson County. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office on November 22 issued a be-on-the-lookout alert “in search of the Grinch” who stole two small Christmas
Man accuses judge-executive of killing his dog, then threatens to kill the judge
A man who accused the Pike County judge-executive of killing his dog has admitted to threatening to kill the judge. Ronald Ferguson, 48, of Elkhorn City, admitted to threatening to kill Pike County Judge-Executive Ray S. Jones
Despite off year for elections, voter registration grows
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced that voter registration continued to grow in November, despite no state elections scheduled in the off-year. “Despite the exhaustion many voters now feel with this era of politics, that
Man behaving erratically struck, killed by semi on I-65 in Bowling Green
A man behaving erratically has been killed after he was struck by a semi-truck on I-65 in Bowling Green. The incident began Tuesday afternoon at approximately 3:00 when a man ran into traffic on Cumberland Trace Road,
National News
Hurricane Harvey Threatens US with Most Powerful Storm in 12 Years
Hurricane Harvey has potential to be the most powerful hurricane to hit the U.S. mainland in more than a decade. Harvey is set to hit land late Friday or early Saturday on the central Texas coast where
President Trump Begins Tax Reform
U.S. President Donald Trump will begin a major push next Wedjesday with a speech in Missouri to convince the public of the need for tax reform. The President has shifted gears and his entire agenda will be
Florida Set to Carry Out Execution With New Drug
Florida is scheduled on Thursday to put to death an inmate by injection that includes a drug never before used in a U.S. execution.Mark James Asay, 53, would be the first Florida inmate executed since January 2016.
Powerball Ticket Unclaimed0 $759 Million Jackpot
A Powerball ticket sold in Massachusetts will have won more than $750 million on Wednesday. The ticket matched all six number draw, but has still gone unclaimed to one of the largest in the lottery’s history. Powerball
What to Do With Used Eclipse Glasses
Tuesday millions of people ogled the skies using eclipse viewers, but happens now with the glasses? Another eclipse will cross America in 2024, or you can donate them to other parts of the world, who will experience
