According to Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 4, they arrested two men today following the conclusion of two separate child sexual abuse investigations in Grayson County. Although the arrests occurred on the same day, these are two independent investigations involving different victims and unrelated circumstances. Both investigations began in April 2026 and were conducted by detectives with Kentucky State Police Post 4. Upon completion of each investigation, Detective Travis

On Thursday, July 2 at approximately 9:59 p.m., Harrison County 911 Dispatch received a 911 call from a male reporting an accidental gunshot at a residence on Hillcrest Drive in Mauckport, Harrison County, Indiana. Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the residence and located an adult female with a gunshot wound to the chest. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim has been identified as 40 year old Sara M. Lang. The 911 caller was identified as the v

On Thursday, July 2, at approximately 9:59 p.m., Harrison County 911 Dispatch received a 911 call from a male reporting an accidental gunshot at a residence on Hillcrest Drive in Mauckport, Harrison County, Indiana. Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the residence and located an adult female with a gunshot wound to the chest. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. The 911 caller was identified as the victim’s husband. Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputies, Detect

The Meade County Fiscal Court is proud to announce the official transfer of the Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area to Meade County, marking a historic milestone in the restoration of one of the county's most treasured public spaces. This achievement is the result of a strong partnership between the Meade County Fiscal Court, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, and the National Park Service. Through years of collaboration and a shared commitment to conserv

According to Kentucky State Police (KSP), at 8:53 pm on Saturday, June 27, they received a report of a single-vehicle collision near the 860 block of Bewley Hollow Road in Hardin County. The vehicle had overturned and was partially submerged in a flooded creek. KSP Post 4 Trooper Tyler Walters, along with a deputy from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office and the Hardin County Emergency Management Coordinator, responded to the scene and entered the flooded creek to rescue the t

The Lincoln Trail Workforce Development Board (LTWDB) announced the departure of long-time board member Chris Cottrell at the June Board Meeting. Cottrell is rolling off the board after eight years of dedicated service. A resident of Meade County and sales manager at Ray’s Ford, Cottrell has been an important voice on the board, directly representing the region’s business and industry sectors. Throughout his two terms of service, Cottrell leveraged his Meade County roots and

State Representative Nancy Tate released the following information: The legacy of tobacco in Kentucky runs deep, leaving an indelible mark on our state's history, economy, and culture. For more than two centuries, tobacco was a vital part of our agricultural landscape and shaped the lives and livelihoods of many Kentucky families. Our fertile soil and favorable climate made this an ideal place to cultivate the crop. Burley tobacco was abundant in the rolling fields of Centr

Go fishing without a fishing license during this annual opportunity The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources invites residents and visitors of all ages to take advantage of Kentucky’s “Free Fishing Weekend,” June 6-7, 2026. This annual event allows everyone to enjoy fishing in waters across the commonwealth without purchasing a fishing license or permit. All other regulations, including size limits and the number of fish an individual is permitted to keep, stil

The brother of Brooks Houck, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of Crystal Rogers, was arrested today in Nelson County. According to Kentucky State Police, just after 1:30 p.m., they arrested Nicholas "Nick" Houck, 46, of Bardstown, Kentucky, on a Nelson County indictment warrant, following an investigation conducted by Kentucky State Police Post 4 detectives. The investigation indicates that Houck allegedly committed perjury between 2015 and 2023. As a result, Hou

Accirding to the Kentucky State Police (KSP), at approximately 3:27 pm, they received a call regarding a fatal collision on Bypass Road near High Street in Meade County. Post 4 Troopers responded to the scene. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2017 Subaru WRX, operated by Dustin Farmer, 34, of Central, Indiana, was traveling north on Bypass Road when it crossed into the center turn lane and into the path of a 2015 Ford F-150 pickup truck being operated by Maia F

27th District Representative Joe Redmon Rachelle Frazier Paul Smith Sandra Carter Muldraugh 59 39 30 24 Grahampton 51 19 15 5 Weldon/ Doe Run 94 66 40 18 Doe Valley 84 86 75 17 Rock Haven 34 32 12 15 Flaherty 110 41 17 14 Woodland 101 38 18 25 Otter Creek 60 38 32 17 Brandenburg West 64 62 32 24 Ashcraft 89 44 27 11 Brandenburg East 50 51 17 6 Ekron 76 48 21 32 Buck Grove 84 60 29 39 Garrett 77 52 22 25 Wolf Creek/ Concordia 48 41 20 10 Battletown 42 39 12 17 Payneville 58 5

The polls have closed on the 2026 Primary Election and below are the unofficial results for Meade County: Registered Voters: 22,316 Ballots Cast: 4,719 Voter Turnout: 21.15% State Representative - 27th Representative District Joe Redmon: 1,558 (1,282 Meade Co.) Rachelle Frazier: 1,054 (915 Meade Co.) Paul Smith: 570 (460 Meade Co.) Sandra Carter: 443 (353 Meade Co.) County Judge/Executive Troy D. Kok: 1,849 - 62% Daniel A. Weick: 1,147 - 38% Sheriff Phillip Wimpee: 1,849 - 6

With the Primary Election Day set for next Tuesday, May 19, early voting started today. The no-excuse early voting period runs from May 14 through May 16. Early voting this year is taking place at the Meade County Public Library from 8 am to 4 pm at 996 Old Ekron Rd. in Brandenburg. Next Tuesday, the actual Primary Election Day, will see polls open from 6 am to 6 pm. On May 19, Stuart Pepper Middle School and Flaherty Elementary School will be countywide vote centers where Me

A federal jury awarded Jeffrey Clark $24.35 million in compensatory damages and $75,000 in punitive damages on Wednseday, April 29 in a civil-rights lawsuit, Clark vs. Meade County. The case arose from a wrongful conviction case that was overturned in 2018 and exonerated Clark and Keith Hardin of the "satanic" murder of 19 year-old Rhonda Sue Warford in Meade County in 1992. The two had served 22 years before being released from a life sentence after the Kentucky Supreme Cou

The Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) has announced the three finalists for the 2026 Fred Award, recognizing exceptional support staff who make a lasting difference in Kentucky’s public schools: 1. Regina Decker (Bus Driver, Meade County Schools) 2. Kanda Boyd (Kitchen Manager, Livingston County Schools) 3. Porshe Dunn (Attendance Secretary, Danville Independent Schools) Now in its 19th year, the Fred Award Program continues its mission to shine a light on

The Meade County High School Archery team headed to Lexington Tuesday with success on their mind at the 2026 Kentucky High School Archery State Finals, and by the time the all the arrows had flown and the dust had settled, a State Championship trophy would join the team on their bus ride back home that evening. On the boys side, the Green Wave team would tally a total score of 2,000 points with an X-count (the number of arrows that hit the center "X" ring on a target) of 132.

According to the Brandenburg Police, they were dispatched to Riverfront Park on a suspicious item/package on the main boat ramp. The suspicious item was secured, and local authorities contacted LMPD and Federal partners for assistance. First responders created a safe zone perimeter around the boat ramp until authorities arrived. The suspicious item was recovered by Federal authorities, and the area was deemed safe. This is still under investigation. Further information will

Illegally placed items are subject to removal Illegally placed items along state maintained right of way areas are subject to being removed. Political campaigns, residents, business operators and property owners along US and KY routes are reminded no signage is allowed on right of way other than official highway signs and items approved through a permit process. Non-permitted signs can create additional hazards by blocking sight distance or distracting drivers, particularly

State Represenative Nancy Tate released the following statement regarding the Easter season: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." — 1 Peter 1:3 As we journey through life, it often feels like the world around us is in constant upheaval. Headlines are filled with conflict, natural disasters, economic uncertainty, and challen