A Green County man was injured Saturday night in an ATV accident on the Ward Ridge road in the Mt. Sherman Community, Green County Sheriff Robby Beard told 99.9 The Big Dawg news that Chaney Richardson age 31 of Greensburg dropped his ATV off the edge of the road, traveling down an embankment and overturned.  Richardson was ejected and suffered non life threatning injuries and was transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown by Green County EMS.

The mishap occured on the Green/LaRue County line Saturday at 6:36pm and was investigated by Adam Rainwater with the Green County Sheriffs Department. 

Magnolia, KY (July 29, 2022)- On Friday evening, July 29th just before 6:00 PM, KSP Post 3 was requested by the Hart County Sheriff's Office to conduct a death investigation in the Magnolia community.  Hart County deputies responded to 10070 Hammonsville Road and located a deceased male in a yard near the residence.

KSP uniformed troopers and detectives responded to the scene, preliminary investigation has revealed Robert W. Myers age 78, confronted some men that were actively taking items from his property, the confrontation lead to Myers sustaining multiple gunshot wounds, contributing to his death.  Robert Myers was pronounced deceased on scene by the Hart County Coroner’s Office, the male suspects were observed leaving the scene in a Uhaul truck traveling north on KY 357 in Hart County.

Two Hardin County men were arrested Saturday, KSP arrested Cecil Daniels age 21 and Brandon M. Hodge both of Elizabethtown were charged with murder, the investigation continues by Kentucky State Police Detectives.

Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced Tuesday his Office of Senior Protection has launched an awareness campaign to protect Kentucky consumers from financial losses associated with scams and fraud.

The initiative, called “Be a Fraud Fighter,” empowers Kentuckians to put a stop to scams, and Cameron says it has a dual purpose. “It puts scammers on notice that their actions will not be tolerated in the Commonwealth, and it arms Kentuckians with the information needed to report and avoid scams. I’m grateful to our staff within the Office of Senior Protection for their diligent work to combat fraudsters and protect Kentucky consumers.”

During the COVID-19 pandemic, scammers capitalized on the circumstances surrounding the global health crisis, including isolation and increased time online, to carry out scams. According to Cameron’s office, In 2021 alone, Kentuckians reported a 135 percent increase in financial losses associated with scams, compared to the same period during the previous year.

“Demand for fraud assistance from our office has grown dramatically from 2019 to 2021, and seniors have borne the brunt of these losses,” said LaDonna Koebel, Executive Director of the Office of Senior Protection. “Our team works hard to inform the public about scams through outreach and speaking engagements and, when possible, mitigate financial losses by assisting consumers with scam reports. We encourage Kentuckians to report scams immediately.”

Funded by the Department of Justice’s Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding grant, the “Be a Fraud Fighter” campaign consists of public awareness messages on radio, digital, and social media platforms. They warn of common scams, share tips to avoid them, and encourage Kentuckians to report scams to the Attorney General’s Office by visiting ag.ky.gov/scams.

To schedule a speaking engagement on scams for your group or organization, contact the Office of Senior Protection by calling 502-696-5300.

Feeding America will be in Campbellsville on Thursday 7/28 at the C & S Mission Store on South Central Ave from 9am until 12pm. Feeding America will also be at the Taylor County Extension office from 9 till 12 noon on Thursday. The event will be first come first serve for needy residents of Taylor County.

LEBANON, KY (July 25, 2022) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) received a call from Marion County Sheriff’s Office requesting assistance with a shooting in the Gravel Switch community.

On Friday morning, July 22, 2022 at approximately 10:18 A.M. EST, KSP troopers responded to KY 337 and learned that one male had been shot. The preliminary investigation revealed that Edwin Riley, age 45 of Harrodsburg, had discharged a firearm, striking the male victim.  The male victim was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. 

Riley was arrested on Monday on charges of assault in the first degree.

The case remains under investigation by Detective Zach Scott.  Det. Scott was assisted by other KSP Troopers and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.  Anyone with information regarding this investigation or the whereabouts of either Edwin Riley or Chrissy Rogers are urged to call the Kentucky State Police Post 15 at either 270-384-4796 or 1-800-222-5555 or by using the KSP application on an electronic device.

Big Dawg news has learned that Taylor County RECC has a new CEO and president, it was learned on Friday that Jeff Williams was installed as the new Chief Executive Officer and Chad Taylor was named the new president of Taylor County RECC in Campbellsville. The Big Dawg has no other details about the announcement, on Sunday former president Barry Myers told 99.9 Big Dawg news that he has officially retired from TC RECC and Friday was his last day.

Kentucky State Police Post 15 Troopers responded with the Adair County Sheriff’s Office to a logging accident on Tower Rd. in Adair County.  Preliminary investigation revealed that Tony Burton, age 53 of Columbia, had been using a farm tractor to maneuver timber.  While operating the tractor, Mr. Burton overturned the tractor into a deep ravine causing him to become entrapped underneath the tractor.  Mr. Burton was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Adair County Coroner.  KSP was assisted and the scene by Adair County Sheriff’s Office as well as Adair County Fire and EMS.  The investigation is ongoing by the Trooper Levi Scott.