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GREENSBURG, Ky. (October 19, 2026) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 have arrested a Green County man in an ongoing child sexual abuse material investigation in Green County. 

The investigation began on October 5, 2026, when Trooper Sean Sweat received a report that Joseph Matthews, 42, of Greensburg, allegedly had child sexual abuse material in his possession.  As a result of the investigation, Trooper Sweat arrested Mr. Matthews, charging him with Procuring or Promoting the Use of a Minor by Electronic Means (9 counts), Unlawful Transaction with a Minor 1st Degree - Illegal Sex Act - Victim Under 18 (9 counts), and Using Minor to Distribute Obscene Matter 1st Degree (9 Counts).

Mr. Matthews was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center and is being held on a $50,000 cash bond.  Trooper Sweat is continuing the investigation.  Additional charges against Mr. Matthews are potentially forthcoming upon presentation to the Grand Jury.

Area high school marching bands turned in impressive performances over the weekend, earning championship honors, top finishes and special awards at competitions across Kentucky.

The Taylor County, Campbellsville and Green County marching bands all had plenty to celebrate following their performances.

Taylor County Marching Band Claims Grand Champion Honors

The Taylor County Marching Band delivered an outstanding performance at the Derby City Marching Invitational, held at Pleasure Ridge Park High School.

The band earned the ensemble Grand Champion title in the competition finals, along with awards for Best Overall Music, Best Overall Visual and Best General Effect.

The honors highlighted a strong showing by the Taylor County musicians and performers, who impressed judges with their musical performance, visual presentation and overall effect.

Campbellsville Takes Class A Championship

The Campbellsville High School Marching Band also celebrated a major victory, winning the Class A championship at the Twin Lakes Invitational.

The championship adds to a successful weekend for area marching band programs and recognizes the hard work and preparation of Campbellsville’s student musicians and staff.

Green County Earns Second Place and Best Guard

The Green County High School Marching Dragons competed at the Derby City Classic at Pleasure Ridge Park High School, finishing second in Class 1A out of six bands.

In addition to the runner-up finish, Green County earned the Best Guard award in Class 1A, recognizing the band’s color guard performers.

The results capped a successful competition for the Marching Dragons and provided another reason for the Green County school community to celebrate.

With a grand championship, a class championship and a second-place finish accompanied by a special award, area marching bands demonstrated the talent, dedication and teamwork of student performers throughout the region.

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The 2-vehicle crash in Marion County on Friday morning, October 9, 2026 claimed the life of a Campbellsville man and left another hospitalized with serious injuries.  

According to Kentucky State Police, the fatal accident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. along the Campbellsville Highway near Highway 289. Authorities reported that 36-year-old Christopher Brian Black of Campbellsville was operating a 2011 Ford Focus when his vehicle collided with a 2016 Nissan driven by Mitchell Ginter, 61, also of Campbellsville. 

Black was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency personnel. Ginter sustained severe injuries in the impact. He was initially transported to Spring View Hospital in Lebanon before being airlifted via STAT Flight to the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington for emergency treatment.

Kentucky State Police Trooper Dean Lunz is leading the investigation.

Story courtesy of Hal Goode with G & G Productions

Commercial Fire Situation

1700 Old Lebanon Road (TRH)

10-11-2026

Campbellsville Fire Rescue was dispatched to a report of a working fire with the MRI machine at Taylor Regional Hospital at 4:01amET on Sunday morning. Upon arrival, firefighters found no fire conditions but mild smoke conditions isolated to the MRI electrical room. Fire Chief Chris Taylor told 99.9 The Big Dawg News that firefighters using thermal imaging devices found an overheated MRI chiller motor that overheated with no exposure to the facility.

This was related to intermittent power issues related to ongoing storm conditions. Once the issue was isolated, crews ventilated the structure with positive pressure ventilation. No civilian or firefighter's injuries were reported. No hospital evacuations had to occur and the situation was mitigated quickly. 

MRI fires can be particularly dangerous situation but thankfully TRH and CFD train annually on MRI emergencies just for this situation!  

Firefighters Responding: 14

Responding Apparatus: Engine 4, Engine 1,  Truck 1, Rescue 1 and Chief Taylor

Assisting Agencies:

Campbellsville Taylor County 911

Campbellsville Taylor County EMS

Campbellsville Police Dept

Taylor County Fire Department &

Kentucky Utilities

On standby in their station:

Greensburg Fire Department

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 29, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026 in honor of a Kentucky State Police (KSP) trooper who died in the line of duty.

KSP Trooper Hayden W. Phillips, 28, was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Bowling Green on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. Phillips graduated from KSP Academy Class 103 in August 2023 and served his entire tenure with KSP at Post 3 in Bowling Green. Prior to becoming a state trooper, Phillips served with the Glasgow Police Department and was also a seasonal firefighter.

“Trooper Hayden Phillips was a hero who sacrificed everything protecting our people and our commonwealth, and it is our sacred duty to honor him and his family,” said Gov. Beshear. “I am asking Kentuckians to join me in continuing to pray for his wife, Jordan, and their three children during this difficult time. If you wish to support them, consider donating to the Kentucky State Police Foundation, where all proceeds will go directly to the family.”

Donations to the Kentucky State Police Foundation for the benefit of the Phillips family can be made at kspfoundation.org/donations.

A funeral service for Trooper Phillips will be held at E.A. Diddle Arena on the campus of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green at noon CDT on Sunday. Interment will follow at Glasgow Municipal Cemetery.

Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the commonwealth to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at governor.ky.gov/flag-status.

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Monticello, KY – On September 17, 2026, the United States Marshals Service (USMS), in coordination with multiple federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, arrested Jesse Wayne Phillips, who was wanted in connection with a May 2026 homicide in Pickett County, Tennessee.                                                                                                                     

On May 27, 2026, Pickett County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1000 block of Parker Road in Pall Mall, Tennessee following reports of a shooting.

Upon arrival, deputies located Christopher Yates suffering from a gunshot wound. Yates was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) subsequently identified PHILLIPS as the shooter. Pickett County authorities issued a warrant charging PHILLIPS with Second-Degree Murder and added him to the TBI’s Most Wanted List.

On June 10, 2026, the case was adopted by the USMS Middle District of Tennessee Nashville Office for fugitive apprehension.

Since that time, USMS investigators have pursued numerous leads in collaboration with the USMS Central Kentucky Fugitive Task Force London Office, TBI, Kentucky State Police, Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, and Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. During the week of September 14^th, those investigative efforts yielded significant information regarding PHILLIPS’ whereabouts.

On September 17, 2026, the USMS, along with the aforementioned agencies and the Kentucky State Police Special Response Team located and arrested PHILLIPS in the 7700 block of KY-1546 in Monticello, Kentucky.

Following the arrest, law enforcement executed a search warrant at the location, resulting in the seizure of multiple firearms in furtherance of the ongoing criminal investigation.

PHILLIPS was transported to the Pulaski County Detention Center where he will await extradition to Pickett County, TN.  

The United States Marshals Service is committed to the relentless pursuit of violent fugitives to ensure the safety of our communities. We appreciate the critical assistance provided by our law enforcement partners whose combined efforts led to the safe arrest of this violent fugitive.

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