Local News
Leitchfield woman formally charged with placing children in danger by driving vehicle into porch, assault & resisting arrest
A Leitchfield woman has been formally charged with driving a vehicle into a front porch placing multiple children in danger, assaulting a male and resisting arrest. As K105 previously reported, on September 19 at approximately 6:00 p.m.,
Murdered 8-month old Miya Rudd’s grandfather, family friend plead guilty to drug charges
Two people charged in the death of an eight-month-old Ohio County baby have pled guilty to drug charges. Miya Rudd was murdered in April 2024. Miya’s parents, Tesla N. Tucker, 31, and Cage C. Rudd, 32, along
29-year-old man accused of having sexual relationship with juvenile
A man has been arrested after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a juvenile. The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office said that 29-year-old Abel Escobar-Echeverria, of Sebree, was arrested following a “months-long investigation” that found that the suspect
Leitchfield man facing drug trafficking, gun charges
A Leitchfield man is facing drug trafficking and gun charges. Johnathan W. Burden, 24, was arrested in April 2025 by the Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force and Leitchfield Police Department after Burden absconded from parole and
Breckinridge Co. man with history of violence accused of kidnapping woman, holding her at gunpoint in camper
A Breckinridge County man with a history of violent behavior has been accused of kidnapping a woman and holding her at gunpoint in a camper. The Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office told WXBC.com that a deputy was responding
State News
Driver sentenced after killing 25-year-old motorcyclist in DUI crash
A man has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison after killing a motorcyclist. Curtis Jackson, 44, of Berea, was sentenced in a Madison County courtroom to 11 years after he drove a Chevrolet Silverado into
Police looking for man who falsely reported serious UTV crash resulting in huge response
Police are looking for a man with a lengthy arrest history who falsely reported an emergency incident that resulted in a multiple-agency response. Kentucky State Police is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 32-year-old Bobby Wayne Sample.
Man sentenced for stealing, laundering over $1 million in COVID funds
A man has been sentenced for stealing over $1 million in COVID funds. Joshua Pennington, 51, of London, was sentenced to 22 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit money laundering of fraudulently obtained Economic Injury
Rand Paul introduces legislation making Health Savings Accounts available for all Americans
U.S. Senator Rand Paul, R-Bowling Green, has introduced the Health Marketplace and Savings Accounts for All Act, to make all Americans eligible for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). It would also expand Association Health Plans to provide maximum
Burglar who left behind distinctive hoodie at crime scene also pictured in surveillance photo
The Meade County Sheriff’s Office has released a surveillance photo of a burglary suspect that left behind a distinctive article of clothing at the scene of the crime. As K015 reported on Monday, the Meade County Sheriff’s
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
