Accident Blocks Roadway
Emergency crews were called to a report of a single vehicle accident around 12:30 PM Tuesday (3/31) afternoon in the 4300 of South Highway 105. According to the Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office, a 2025 International […]
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Teen Faces Charges After Pursuit
A Brandenburg teen is facing multiple charges after a police pursuit between Ekron and Irvington Tuesday (3/31) morning. Around 9:30 ET, a Meade County Sheriff Deputy observed a vehicle recklessly traveling at speeds between 80 […]
Business-Ag Forum Video
Below is video of the sessions of the 2026 Local Business- Ag Forum presented by Greater Breckinridge County Chamber of Commerce, Breckinridge County Farm Bureau & Breckinridge County Extension Service.
KY AG Coleman Seeks Resumption Of Death Penalty
FRANKFORT (03/30/26) — Attorney General Russell Coleman renewed a push on Monday to dismiss the main legal roadblock to the restarting of the legal imposition of the death penalty in Kentucky. A hearing was held […]
Funeral Arrangements Announced For Bardstown Soldier Killed In Operation Epic Fury Crash
BARDSTOWN (03/30/26) — Funeral arrangements have been announced for a Bardstown service member killed in support of Operation Epic Fury. 34-year-old Tech. Sgt. Ashley Pruitt was one of six crew members aboard an Air Force […]
Man Arrested After Weekend Shooting In Muhlenberg County
BEECH CREEK (03/28/26) — A western Kentucky man is facing charges after a weekend shooting incident in Muhlenberg County. State Police say 62-year-old Harvey Lear of Nortonville is accused of shooting a man from Todd […]
Three Dead After Vehicle Plunges Into Mississippi River At Barge Facility
COLUMBUS (03/28/26) — Three people died after a vehicle crashed into the Mississippi River at Ingram Barge facility near Columbus in far western Kentucky. Employees called dispatch Saturday night after hearing the crash and finding […]
Kentucky Powerball Winner Facing More Criminal Charges
LEXINGTON (03/28/26) — More legal woes for a Kentucky man who won a 167- million dollar Powerball: James Farthing was arrested Saturday in Lexington on burglary and marijuana possession charges. According to an arrest citation, […]
Candidates Voice Concerns At Forum
Local candidates provided their views on topics of interest during the Local Candidate Business-Ag Forum Thursday (3/26) night at the Breckinridge County High School. Breckinridge County candidates for Magistrate and Sheriff races were on stage […]
Governor Touts Best First Quarter Ever
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced Thursday that the state had experienced its best first quarter ever. The announcement came during a Team Kentucky press conference, where he said large companies like Global Laser Enrichment and […]
