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Grayson County man who fled country after pleading guilty to child sex abuse charges returned to custody

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A Grayson County man who plead guilty to child sexual abuse charges and then feld the country has been returned to custody.

Kentucky State Police Post Four says William Lee “Scott” Carter of Millwood was arrested in June of 2023 following an investigation by Post Four troopers and detectives. Carter confessed to the allegations during the investigation and plead guilty to one count of first degree Sexual Abuse, one count of second degree Rape, and four counts of third degree rape.

Carter was scheduled to be sentenced in September of 2025. The KSP says Carter, however, fled the United States prior to his sentencing hearing.

The KSP says former Trooper Ken Borders, who now serves with a federal law enforcement partner, and federal authorities, located Carter and took him into custody in Chicago, where he was temporarily lodged. Post Four on Wednesday transported Carter from Chicago back to Kentucky, where he was lodged in the Grayson County Detention Center to await sentencing.

(Photo Credit: Grayson County Detention Center)

Winter Storm Warning issued ahead of weekend storms

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The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Winter Storm Warning for southern Indiana and central Kentucky, in effect from 1 a.m. Saturday through 7 a.m. Monday.

The NWS says widespread heavy snowfall and ice is expected. Area residents should anticipate power outages, impassable roads, impacts to other utilities, and downed trees.

Confidence in a winter storm is high, with models projecting one inch per hour snowfall rates. Parts of Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, Hart, Meade, LaRue, and Nelson counties are projected to see 8 to 12 inches, and additional portions of Bullitt, Hardin, Meade, and Nelson counties could see 12 to 15 inches. Southern Kentucky is expected to see more ice accumulation, but portions of the area could see between a .1 and .25 inches of ice through Monday morning.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of the storms, activating the state’s emergency response and price gouging laws. The state’s Emergency Operations Center is preparing to activate to level three.

The Elizabethtown Police Department says the cities of Elizabethtown, Radcliff, and Vine Grove have collectively established a consistent procedure to assist those without adequate shelter. Citizens displaced and in need of assistance may contact the Elizabethtown (270-765-4125), Radcliff (270-351-4477), and Vine Grove (270-877-2252) police departments. County residents outside of city limits may contact the police department in the city closest to them.

The City of Elizabethtown is asking residents to have their vehicles removed from city streets by 5 p.m. Friday in order to allow snow plows to navigate the streets more efficiently.

Follow the National Weather Service in Louisville for updates.

KBC blood drive aims to address low turnout typically seen during winter

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Winter weather is a must for the Olympics, but it is an obstacle for blood supplies.

The Kentucky Blood Center says winter weather often leads to blood drives being cancelled or low donor turnout. At a time where the blood supply is critically low, proactive donations from community drives help to ensure a healthy blood supply for local patients even when inclement weather strikes.

The KBC will be hosting a blood drive at the Baptist Health Hardin auditorium from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, February 6. In addition to supporting Kentuckians in need, all donors will receive a special “Team Donor” long-sleeve shirt, with a style inspired by the upcoming Winter Olympics.

Donors must be at least 17 years old or 16 with parental consent, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, show a photo I.D., and meet additional requirements.

KBC Donor Recruitment Specialist Brooke Nevius says blood donated through the KBC stays local to aid patients for a wide variety of treatments.

“So many people don’t understand that now that we can spin our bloods and we have so many components, 25 percent of us are going to need blood at some point in our lives, and yet we still have a problem because less than 5 percent of the population is donating,” said Nevius.

Visit www.kybloodcenter.org or call 1-800-775-2522 for more information.

Applications being accepted for KYTC scholarships

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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet encourages aspiring engineers and construction managers to apply for their college scholarships.

The KYTC offers three types of higher education scholarships for current or upcoming Kentucky university and college students. Up to 25 scholarships will be awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year in civil engineering, engineering technology, and construction management.

According to the KYTC, the annual scholarships come with a paid summer job and guaranteed employment with the KYTC upon graduation. More than 2,000 students have received about $20 million since the scholarship program began in 1948.

The Civil Engineering Scholarship is for students studying for a four-year degree at Murray State University, the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, or Western Kentucky University. The Civil Engineering Technology Scholarship is for students completing an associate degree at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. The Construction Management Scholarship is for students studying for a four-year degree at Eastern Kentucky, Morehead State, Northern Kentucky, or Western Kentucky universities. 

The deadline to apply is February 1. Recipients will be notified in April. Visit transportation.ky.gov/education for more information.

Winter Storm Watch issued for the weekend

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UPDATE: The Winter Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning, in effect for the same time period as the previously-issued watch.
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The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Winter Storm Watch, which will be in effect for the area from 1 a.m. Saturday through 7 a.m. Monday.

According to the NWS, widespread snowfall is expected. While confidence in snowfall is very high, meteorologists are still not certain on totals, with high probabilities of accumulation of more than eight inches and possibly more than 12 inches. Chances for sleet and ice accumulations have also increased, and dangerously cold air is possible.

The exact track of the winter storm has not been determined, which will impact what areas see more of what accumulations. The weather service says to expect “considerable disruptions to daily life.”

Area residents are reminded to be ready for the impacts of winter weather.

“Any weather event can cause damage, but ice is a particular concern,” said Nolin RECC Communications Manager Sarah Fellows. “The extra weight that it adds to the lines and surrounding trees can cause damage that may disrupt service. Nolin always has employees ready to respond, but we encourage residents to be prepared in advance, especially if you have a medical device that you rely on that needs power to run. You need to have your backups ready for that.”

Stay away from power lines that might be knocked down due to weather, and report them to your service provider.

Follow the National Weather Service in Louisville for updates.