Big Dawg local news with Larry Smith - Friday, May 29, 2026...

Green County Emergency Management has been notified that a positive identification has been made regarding the body recovered from Big Pitman Creek on May 8, 2026. Authorities have confirmed the deceased individual as Ashley N. Matthews, who had previously been reported missing. The family was notified prior to this release.

The investigation into the cause of death remains ongoing and is being conducted by the Kentucky State Police.

Green County Emergency Management extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones affected by this tragic situation.

Emergency Management officials would also like to express sincere appreciation to Green County Coroner David Taylor for his professionalism, compassion, and diligence throughout the course of this difficult investigation.

Green County Emergency Management also thanks the responding agencies, investigators, first responders, and community members who assisted during the search and recovery efforts. 

Lastly we would also like to thank our community members and media partners for being patient during this investigation and waiting for accurate and confirmed information from official sources.

At this time, no additional information is being released as the investigation remains active.
 

Big Dawg local news - Thursday, May 28, 2026...

Big Dawg local news - Wednesday, May 27, 2026…

Intersection at KY 323 will soon operate as a roundabout

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (May, 22 2026) – Construction continues along US 68 in Green and Taylor Counties to improve safety and passing opportunities along the corridor. Within the next week, the signal at the KY 323 intersection on the Campbellsville end of the project will be removed and traffic will be converted into a small roundabout. An exact date is not available due to expected rain in the forecast. The initial roundabout size is temporary. The final roundabout traffic pattern will be larger. The smaller initial intersection footprint is required for work crews to remove poles and construct outer corners of the roundabout. Motorists should slow down upon approaching the intersection and anticipate this change.

Between Greensburg and Campbellsville, most of the asphalt base is down, but the final surface is yet to be applied. Final surfacing along the stretch is currently expected to take place mid-to-late summer. Shoulders are still being constructed through the corridor.

A reduced 45mph speed limit remains in effect. Motorists are encouraged to continue slowing down even further when they approach areas where crews are working. Short delays are still possible at various times with flaggers directing traffic around construction operations.

Overall, the US 68 project between Greensburg and Campbellsville is on schedule for a September 1st completion.

Big Dawg news - Friday May 22, 2026…

Big Dawg local news with Larry Smith - Thursday, May 21, 2026…

Green County Election results...

Link to the totals on Secretary of State website:  Election Night Reporting

2026 Primary Election results from Taylor County...

Here's a link to Taylor County totals on the Secretary of State website...  Election Night Reporting

Big Dawg local news with Larry Smith - Tuesday, May 19, 2026...

Big Dawg news with Larry Smith - Monday, May 18th, 2026…
 

Kentucky State Police Post 15 is conducting an investigation after a body was discovered at a home on Elmore Hill Road in Liberty Thursday afternoon.

Troopers were called to 1257 Elmore Hill Road around 2 p.m. on May 14, where they discovered a 58?year?old man. The Casey County coroner pronounced the man dead at 2:20 p.m.

The name of the victim has not been released to the public at this time.

Green County and Summersville Firefighters responded Saturday afternoon to Quality Pallet at Gabe for a sawdust fire, upon arrival firefighters found the fire to be the outside sawdust pile but was directly against the building.

The fire was contained without damage to the structure due to wind blowing away from the building. Workers from the mill assisted in moving the sawdust away from the building.

Please announce the following change from a working session to a special called meeting on Wednesday, May 13th.

The regularly scheduled working session on May 13 at 9:00am has been canceled.   A special called meeting will now take place on Wednesday, May 13th at 5:30 pm. The regularly scheduled meeting on May 14 at 5:30pm will still take place.   

MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. (May 11, 2026) – At approximately 8:24 a.m., the Kentucky State Police Post 03 received a call about an injury collision. Troopers responded to the scene in the 1600 block of South Dixie Highway.

A preliminary investigation indicates that a horse and carriage operated by Melvin Miller, of Horse Cave, was traveling north on South Dixie Highway.  2025 Ford F250 operated by John McBride, 38, of Munfordville, was also traveling north on South Dixie Highway when it collided with the back end of Mr. Miller's carriage. Sara Miller, 81, of Horse Cave, a passenger in Mr. Miller's carriage, was transported by Hart County EMS to the Medical Center at Caverna, where she was pronounced deceased. Mr. Miller was airlifted to the University of Louisville, where he will be treated for his injuries. 

The investigation is ongoing and will be led by Detective Bo Hubbard. He was assisted at the scene by the Hart County Sheriff's Office, Hart County EM, S, and other KSP personnel. 

Big Dawg news with Larry Smith - Monday, May 11, 2026…
 

Big Dawg local news with Larry Smith - Thursday, May 7, 2026...

A Taylor County Grand Jury has returned indictments against twelve individuals. Indictments are legal accusations and do not determine guilt or innocence.

Big Dawg local news with Larry Smith - Tuesday, May 5, 2026…
 

Big Dawg local news - Monday, May 4, 2026...

On May 3, 2026 at approximately 3:15 AM the Campbellsville Police Department responded to an injury accident at the intersection of East Broadway and Watertower Bypass, according to Campbellsville Police Chief Shannon Wilson the preliminary investigation revealed that Kern Kost, age 27, of Campbellsville, was traveling west on East Broadway in a 2011 Chevy Silverado, while traveling west on Broadway, Mr. Kost attempted to turn left on to Watertower Bypass where he failed to negotiate the turn, ultimately colliding with a concrete embankment in a head on manner.

Kost was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital where he was later airlifted to University of Louisville Hospital for further treatment. Kost is listed in critical condition at this time.              

Big Dawg local news with Larry Smith - Tuesday, April 28, 2026…