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This stock photo, representing the work of dispatchers, cannot come close to representing the work done by these responders on a moment-by-moment basis. At times, the center is quiet, but many times, they are coordinating multiple calls, dispatching emergency services, and giving instructions to callers that could save lives. Nila Harris referenced the example of hearing her schoolmate Angie Wright give her instructions to help her mother-in-law as she also gave her comfort. That familiarity gives callers i

This stock photo, representing the work of dispatchers, cannot come close to representing the work done by these responders on a moment-by-moment basis. At times, the center is quiet, but many times, they are coordinating multiple calls, dispatching emergency services, and giving instructions to callers that could save lives. Nila Harris referenced the example of hearing her schoolmate Angie Wright give her instructions to help her mother-in-law as she also gave her comfort. That familiarity gives callers i

Grant County judge reassures, but locals question plan to dispatch 911 to KSP

News Staff
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
By Carolyn Reid Grant County Judge/Executive Chuck Dills was the chief deputy sheriff when the county merged with Kentucky State Police dispatch in 2005. He admits county law enforcement especially had qualms about the merger, but so did the county itself.
Pendleton Co. Dispatch

Pendleton Co. Dispatch

County seeking answers as dispatch faces emergency

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
By Carolyn Reid Judge/Executive David Fields called a 6 p.m. meeting Sunday evening with Pendleton County Dispatch concerning committee meetings that are exploring options for the dispatch service for the county.
Will Ashcraft, 22, was arrested Saturday night at approximately 10 p.m. in Cold Spring after being on the run from early Thursday. He was the chief suspect in the burglaries of Angilo’s and the Smoking Pig in Falmouth. Falmouth Police, with the help of Kenny Hale of Butler and others, tracked him through the city and out into the county. Ashcraft was recognized through video and through his mode of operation. He is being held in Campbell County.

Will Ashcraft, 22, was arrested Saturday night at approximately 10 p.m. in Cold Spring after being on the run from early Thursday. He was the chief suspect in the burglaries of Angilo’s and the Smoking Pig in Falmouth. Falmouth Police, with the help of Kenny Hale of Butler and others, tracked him through the city and out into the county. Ashcraft was recognized through video and through his mode of operation. He is being held in Campbell County.

Manhunt ends in Campbell County after cell phone gives location away

News Staff
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
By Carolyn Reid Will Ashcraft of Falmouth was arrested by Cold Spring Police at approximately 10 p.m. Saturday night, June 10, after a manhunt lasting two days and involving Falmouth and Butler Police, Kentucky State Police, Cold Spring Police, and Pendleton County Dispatch as well as other help...
April Events

April Events

Datebook/April 2023

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Egg hunts   Saturday, April 8 11 a.m. Plum Creek Christian, 961 Nagel Rd. Butler. Easter Jam. Birth through 5th grade. Hot dogs, games, prizes, and an egg hunt. 1 p.m. Southern Elementary Fairgrounds, 68 Fairgrounds Rd, Falmouth. Falmouth Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt.
Ronaldo Lopez, pictured, was implicated by several others as the instigator of an incident in Butler Thursday night. He was transported to and later released from Bourbon County Regional Detention Center.

Ronaldo Lopez, pictured, was implicated by several others as the instigator of an incident in Butler Thursday night. He was transported to and later released from Bourbon County Regional Detention Center.

Thursday night fights

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
By Carolyn Reid Thursday evening’s dinnertime quiet was interrupted as the Pendleton County Sheriff’s Department, Falmouth Police, Kentucky State Police, and Butler police responded to a call at approximately 6:05 p.m. in the area of Mill and Taylor streets in Butler.
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