This is Boyce Tate. Today: Mostly Sunny and 46
The judge executive has some good news. Jack Whitfield says the county has received a one-thousand dollar donation that will go to a non-profit. During the Fiscal Court meeting this morning at 10, he’ll draw the winning card and that organization will receive the prize money.
The Dawson Springs City Council meets this evening at 5:30 at 200 West Arcadia. New business includes approval of the city park contract to proceed with the rebuild prior to the receipt of the Notice of Funding award.
The state police are still investigating the 3-vehicle crash on the Western Kentucky Parkway near the Green River Bridge on Thursday night that injured four adults and three teenagers. It occurred near the 65-mile marker in Muhlenberg County.
A proposal to be heard in Frankfort would require all police agencies to partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The officers would be deputized by ICE so they can only engage in limited enforcement while under the supervision of the federal authorities. Representative T.J. Roberts is presenting the the proposal. Disagreeing with it, is Representative Sarah Stalker from Jefferson County.
Currently, law enforcement groups across the state have the option to participate in an ICE program that trains and deputizes local police to act as federal agents. The proposal brought up in the Kentucky Legislature would mandate participation in this program.
When Central Dispatch hears a voice in the backgroud demanding that the 9-1-1 caller not call the police, Central dispatch will trace the call and the police are on their way. They recently arrived at a Coleman Street address for a domestic violence incident. The victim told the cops she nearly lost consciousness. The M-P-D verified her injuries. Arrested was James Diehl. Diehl’s crimes include intimidating a participant in the legal process.
Back in session this morning is the Hopkins County Fiscal Court. New Business includes the Road Use Agreement with the Weirs Creek Solar Project. The meeting begins at 10 o’clock at the Government Center.
For many years, Richmond has been the site of state law enforcement training, but Madisonville is emerging as a venue that will lighten the load, as well as make it for convenient and less costly for the officers. Mayor Cotton says some important action takes place this week.
The state attorney general is announcing a new effort to combat organized retail crime. Russell Coleman says the Kentucky Retail Federation lost more than 2 billion dollars in a single year because of organized retail crime. Coleman says the Organized Retail Crime Task Force will maximize collaboration among retailers, law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and community support organizations to stop criminal theft rings.
It’s a free concert night at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts. This evening, the James Madison Middle School Band will lead off at 5:45. Taking the stage at 7 is the Madisonville North concert band.
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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