Kentucky State Police Mourn Loss of Trooper

Kentucky State Police Mourn Loss of Trooper

NEWS RELEASE Jonathon Johnson involved in off-duty fatal crash MADISONVILLE, Ky. (April 30, 2024) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) is mourning the loss of Trooper Jonathan Johnson, age 48, of Bowling Green, who was involved in an off-duty fatal crash earlier today. The...
Child Abuse Investigation Leads to Arrest of Two in McCracken County

Child Abuse Investigation Leads to Arrest of Two in McCracken County

PADUCAH, Ky. (News First) — The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office was notified on May 2, 2024, that a child arrived at a local school with severe injuries consistent with abuse. An investigation led to the identification of Carlie Elliot, 42, and Brittany Elliott, 28,...
Kentucky judge declines, for now, to lift ban on executions

Kentucky judge declines, for now, to lift ban on executions

By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky judge has declined to remove a court injunction that has blocked executions in the state for more than a decade.Franklin County Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd, whose order blocked Kentucky’s...
Outdoor Warning Sirens: Safety First in McCracken County

Outdoor Warning Sirens: Safety First in McCracken County

In the face of unpredictable weather, McCracken County prioritizes citizen safety with its outdoor warning siren protocol McCracken County, KY (News First) – May 3, 2024 – Amidst inquiries about the activation of all Outdoor Warning Sirens during weather...
Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update

Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 2, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development; Small Business Week; the groundbreaking for a new recycling center in Paris; and Mental Health Awareness Month. He also named everyone involved in making the 150th...