Big Dawg local news with Larry Smith - Thursday, July 9, 2026...
Big Dawg local news with Larry Smith - Thursday, July 9, 2026...
A Taylor County Grand Jury has returned indictments against several individuals. Indictments are legal accusations and do not determine guilt or innocence.
Big Dawg local news - Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will evaluate the US 68 and Durham Street/Central Shopping Center intersection in Campbellsville during the next three months to determine the most efficient traffic control option while maintaining safety.
With the current resurfacing project underway and before final striping takes place, the signal will be converted to flash mode on Tuesday, July 7th. Traffic on US 68 will have a flashing yellow indication, meaning motorists should proceed with caution, while traffic on Durham Street/Central Shopping Center will have a flashing red indication and must stop before entering or crossing US 68. Signage and message boards will be installed to alert motorists of the change.
As conditions at intersections warrant, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet engineers study traffic flow to determine the most appropriate traffic control method to use. Recent traffic movement evaluation confirms the number of vehicles entering and exiting Durham Street and the shopping center is much lower compared to the traffic traveling on US 68. Because of these low side-street traffic volumes, the signal often stops traffic on US 68 when little or no cross traffic is present. Collision history is also included in the evaluation, using comparisons to signalized and unsignalized intersections along the adjacent US 68 corridor.
The evaluation will last at least 90 days, with the intersection operating in flash mode. After the study is complete, traffic engineers will analyze the observation period to determine whether the intersection should remain signalized or be permanently converted.
Big Dawg local news with Larry Smith - Monday, July 6, 2026...
MARION COUNTY, KY - An 18-year-old Campbellsville man is dead following an early morning shooting in Marion County.
According to Marion County Sheriff Ray Gardner, deputies were dispatched to 1259 Penick Road in Lebanon at approximately 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning following a report of a possible shooting. When deputies arrived, they found 18-year-old Jaron J. Johnson of 103 Carden Street, Campbellsville, KY deceased at the scene.
According to Sheriff Gardner, the preliminary investigation indicates a large party was being held at the residence when a fight broke out. During the altercation, a firearm was reportedly produced and shots were fired, resulting in Johnson's death.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation into the shooting. No additional information, including any potential suspects or charges, has been released at this time.
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Big Dawg local news with Larry Smith - Tuesday, June 30, 2026...
Two Campbellsville men were arrested Sunday afternoon by Columbia Police after allegedly breaking into storage units.
Police say 38-year-old Donald Ray Routt and 42-year-old Kasey Joe Cox were taken into custody around 3:45 p.m. after the owner of the storage units contacted police, reporting she was watching two males on security cameras attempting to break into the units.
When officers arrived at the Burkesville Road storage units, police say both men were looking into a storage unit where the lock had been cut off.
Routt and Cox were lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail on burglary and criminal mischief charges.
Big Dawg local news with Larry Smith - Monday, June 29, 2026...
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The Columbia Police Department was dispatched to a complaint of possible child abuse and neglect on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at approximately 11:46amCT at a residence in Columbia.
Upon arrival, Columbia Police Officers made contact with the grandparents, a parent, children, and other family members at the residence. During the investigation, officers discovered that four juvenile children had allegedly been locked inside a bedroom for extended periods of time.
As a result of the investigation, Columbia Police Officers arrested:
Layton Ziegler, 38, of Columbia – Criminal Abuse 2nd Degree – Child 12 or Under
Kelcie C. Wendry, 29, of Columbia – Criminal Abuse 2nd Degree – Child 12 or Under
Jennifer Akins, 52, of Columbia – Criminal Abuse 2nd Degree – Child 12 or Under
Ziegler, Wendry, and Akins were transported to the Adair County Regional Jail.
The investigation and arrests were conducted by Officer Trent Williams and Sergeant Trevor Foster. Assisting with the investigation was Assistant Chief Drew Conn, the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, and Adair County Child Protective Services.
The Columbia Police Department encourages the public, “If you see something, say something.” Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Columbia Police Department Crime Tip-Line, Cally’s Line, at (270) 378-2259. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
A Taylor County Grand Jury has returned indictments against eighteen individuals. Indictments are legal accusations and do not determine guilt or innocence.
Big Dawg local news - Tuesday, June 23, 2026...
Big Dawg local news with Larry Smith - Monday, June 22, 2026…
Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 61, near Blue Ridge Circle, in Adair County, just after 4:30 P.M. CDT yesterday afternoon.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Wayne Werth, 56, of Columbia, was traveling south on KY 61 in a 2018 Cadillac XT5. Mr. Werth crossed the centerline and entered the northbound lane of KY 61 into the path of a 2008 Jeep Liberty traveling north on KY 61, operated by a 16-year-old juvenile. The juvenile attempted to avoid the collision by steering maneuvers but was unable to do so.
Wayne Werth and the 16-year-old juvenile were both pronounced deceased at the scene by the Adair County Coroner.
KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Adair County Sheriff's Office, Adair County Fire/EMS, and Adair County Coroner’s Office. Senior Trooper Trevor Sagrecy is investigating the collision.
Donald Auberry has been indicted for defrauding families...
Big Dawg local news with Larry Smith - Wednesday, June 17, 2026...
A Taylor County Grand Jury has returned indictments against eighteen individuals. We remind you that indictments are legal accusations and do not determine guilt or innocence.
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