A Madisonville man is being charged with operating a vehicle under the influence and careless driving. 36-year-old Travis Collins was arrested in the middle of the night last week. During the traffic stop on Sandcut Road, the police could tell he was intoxicated. He had bloodshot eyes, and there was a strong odor of alcohol. When he refused to speak with investigators, Collins was subsequently transported to the Detention Center.
Sometimes, the police have to assist probation and parole officers as they do their job. Officers were called to an address on Springlake Street after suspected meth and drug paraphernalia were spotted in plain view. Since no one claimed ownership, three persons were charged. They are Pamela Williams, Patricia Moore, and James Moore.
The city of Nortonville is reporting violations in public areas. Golf carts are prohibited in the play area and on the walking trails. The prohibition also includes bicycles, skateboards, and mopeds.
In Washington, Congressman James Comer is reporting that a California state audit confirmed that billions in taxpayer funds intended for hospice care have been lost to fraud. He stressed that those responsible must be held accountable and affirmed that his committee will continue working to protect taxpayer funds and ensure programs like hospice-care operate as intended. He also said:
When the Hopkins County Fiscal Court meets this morning, the RAVE System will be renewed. The meeting begins at 10 at the Government Center at 56 North Main Street. On the fiscal court’s Facebook page, there is live video.
The Webster County Sheriff’s Office is releasing more information about the arrest of a school bus driver this past Friday. The sheriff’s office first received a call about a reckless and potentially impaired driver at 2:30. 19 students and three adult passengers expressed apprehension about Cody Wilson’s possible impairment A deputy removed Wilson from the bus, and charged him with operating a Commercial Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol, and Wanton Endangerment.
While economies across the country are slowing, the governor says Kentucky is still seeing record success. Andy Beshear says Frankfort is working hard to secure investments and new jobs. He also says…
The customers of a Muhlenberg County coffee shop are helping a high school senior from Powderly who is hospitalized after a serious car crash in Graham. 17-year-old Sarah Glasgow has been on life support and needs heart and abdominal surgery. The Lethal Latte (LAH-tay) raised 11-hundred dollars for Sarah on Saturday. They will continue raising funds with a donation cup. The crash was last month at Highway 175 and 605.
The Glema Mahr Center for the Arts is now exhibiting art produced by Hopkins County students. The Anne P. Baker Gallery display is free, and is open from 10 until 4.
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