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31HOPKINS COUNTY 0725 A Providence teenager is facing several charges for leaving the scene of an automobile accident.  The police say 18-year-old James Franklin contacted his grandmother and told her that on Wednesday morning just before 10, he hit an ambulance with its lights and siren sounding near the intersection of Island Ford Road and North Main.  The police located Franklin’s S-U-V in a parking lot.  Franklin told his grandmother that he kept going because he had a suspended license from a D-U-I conviction.

24MADISONVILLE 0723 City and county officials know that the opening of the sports complex will be here soon.  No official date has been set but Mayor Kevin Cotton knows that it’s only few short weeks away.

Kevin Cotton 0723a…12″…we’re at.

32MADISONVILLE 0724 Sometimes a cop spots a person he knows has an arrest warrant.  25-year-old Tyler Bivins of Hopkinsville was approached about that by an officer at 8:30 on Tuesday evening at the One Stop on South Main. A search of his vehicle produced suspected meth that Bivins had attempted to hide.  He is also charged with attempting to destroy evidence inside the jail.  A deputy jailer located a large stash of marijuana in Bivins’ pocket.  He faces four charges, including trafficking a controlled substance.

21MUHLENBERG COUNTY 9724 In Muhlenberg County, the organization working to reduce youth substance-use has two its people attending the Violence Prevention Conference in Orlando.  Officer Cummings and Deputy Bauer of Champions for a Drug Free Muhlenberg County will be sharing this information for the purposes of helping to keep our kids safe and drug-free.

From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom,   I’m Boyce Tate.

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27WESTERN KENTUCKY 0725 Hopkins and Muhlenburg counties are included in a federal disaster declaration related to the Memorial Day weekend storms.  Residents and business owners who sustained losses can begin applying for assistance.  Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, as well as low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses.  The website is DisasterAssistance dot G-O-V.

40DAWSON SPRINGS 0708 More is coming out about the 2021 tornado in Dawson Springs.  Police Chief Mike Opalek says the city had virtually no looting which is often common in communities hit but such storms.  He says police agencies around the state assigned officers to assist the Dawson police department.  Opalet says overnight the D-S-P-D when from 4 officers to 50.

Mike Opalek 0708a…16″…area.

29MADISONVILLE 0724 The driver of a swerving car on I-69 at 1-30 in the morning yesterday (Wednesday) is facing four charges.  The police report states that 29-year-old Tanner Baldwin of Mortons Gap had red and glossy eyes and that the vehicle smelled like marijuana.  Baldwin said he had smoked it two hours earlier. It was also found that his vehicle registration had expired and that Baldwin could not prove he had auto insurance.  He also said the address on his operator’s license was not correct.

15MADISONVILLE 0725 In Madisonville, you can now register for the annual 9-11 Heroes Run.  It will be on Saturday, September 7th at 8 PM in downtown Madisonville.  For details, search 9-11 Heroes Run Madisonville.

From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom,   I’m Boyce Tate.

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0802 17HOPKINS COUNTY 0724 This year’s Hopkins County-Madisonville Fair will offer a new event.  The Bullwhip Rodeo includes bull riding, trick riding, barrel racing, and roping competitions.  The fair is from August 2nd to the 10th at 605 East Arch Street.

20Dixon 0724 Officials in Dixon have a suspect in the soaping of the Baker Park splash pad.  Surveillance cameras show the person pouring soap into the system.  Officials says this person has agreed to pay for the repairs.  The individual stated that he did not know that the soap would harm the mechanism.  Repairs will begin right away.

23MADISONVILLE 0723 Illegal lane changes on I-69 Saturday afternoon is what led to the arrest of an Evansville man.  Upon opening the door of  of 37-year-old Avion Lester’s Ford Fusion, the officer could smell marijuana.  Found in the vehicle was marijuana, and a white powder, thought to be meth or cocaine.  Lester was also found to be in possession of suboxone strips.

33WASHINGTON DC 0710 In Washington DC, the House Oversight Committee that’s headed up by Kentucky’s James Comer will be hearing from the president’s doctor.  On Fox News, Comer said he’s concerned that Dr. Kevin O’Connor’s medical assessments of the president have been influenced by his business pursuits with the Biden family.

James Comer 0710a…15″…schemes.

20KENTUCKY 0722 The state police are part of the 6-state Trooper Project that intends to highlight the importance of move-over laws.  Kentucky law requires drivers to move to the adjacent lane when approaching an emergency or public safety vehicle with flashing lights. If this can’t be done, drivers must be cautious and slow down.

From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom,   I’m Boyce Tate.

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31DAWSON SPRINGS 0724 It’s a happy day in Dawson Springs.  FEMA has obligated itself to pay the biggest part of rebuilding city park.  This includes the pool and splash park.  Mayor Jennie Sewell says getting this obligation is the primary part of the project.

Jennie Sewell 0724a…16″…calculations.

13GREENVILLE 0724 You may be able to help the Greenville Police Department.  Their Facebook page has several photos of a person who is a suspect in several thefts around town.   The G-P-D thanks you.

16MADISONVILLE 0723 In Hopkins County, the detention center awaits those who are caught driving without auto insurance, and without a valid license plate and driver’s license. This occurred to Dwayne Ezell on Sunday afternoon as he was driving his Jeep Renegade on South Main.

11HOPKINS COUNTY 0724 A new school resource officer in Hopkins County is not so new.  Jonathan Barnes has been with the H-C-S-O but now will be at Hopkins Central.

15WEBSTER COUNTY 0724 In Webster County, the school district says ParentSquare is ready.  Invitations have been sent to parents who need to activate their accounts.  You can also register by downloading the app. The district’s social media also has information links.

24OWENSBORO 0724 Since covid, state officials say truancy is a growing problem.  Kentucky House Bill 116 says students with 15 or more unexcused absences will have a formal complaint filed against them.  The county attorney will determine the appropriate court intervention. The parent or guardian who violates attendance laws could face hefty fines, misdemeanor charges, or even jail time.

From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom,   I’m Boyce Tate.

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18HOPKINS COUNTY 0723 Every year, Hopkins County’s two leading law enforcement agencies sponsor the Cram the Cruiser event to collect school supplies for families in need.  That day is Saturday, July 27th at the Hanson Walmart.  The Madisonville police and the sheriff’s office will be present from 8 until 2.  

24/21HOPKINS COUNTY 0723 We now have a report on a fatal motorcycle wreck on Friday night on the Western Kentucky Parkway.  The passenger died at the scene.  Tiffany Underwood  was 36-years-old.  44-year-old Nathan Henderson is hospitalized with serious injuries.  The accident was near mile marker 43.  It is known that the control of the motorcycle was lost.

13DIXON 0723 In Dixon, the splash pad is closed down.  The parks board says someone poured soap into it which is able to damage the equipment.  It’s not known when the splash pad will go back into service.

15FRANKFORT 0723 Our governor is being mentioned for a national political position. Andy Beshear says he was contacted by presidential hopeful Kamala Harris to be her running mate. He says he is willing to listen.  Governor Beshear is in his second term.

38KENTUCKY 0710 There’s concern over air pollution particles that trigger haze.  The National Parks Conservation Association says they can cause breathing problems, as well as lung cancer, heart attacks, and low birth weight.  Spokesperson Ulla Reeves says several major polluters are contributing to poor air quality.

Ulla Reeves 0709a…14″…facilities.

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet is open to comments.  Just visit their website.

From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom,   I’m Boyce Tate.

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26MADISONVILLE 0708 Like never before, city road officials will know where the problems are.  City engineer Lincoln Fugal says several city vehicles are equipped with sensors that evaluate the pavement.

Lincoln Fugal 0708a…14″…attention.

35WESTERN KENTUCKY 0722 The Green River Area Development District is glad they were in the national spotlight.  During the National Association of Counties Annual Conference in Tampa, Webster County Judge-Executive Steve Henry participated in a panel on local economic development strategies. Organizers were interested in the way Henry focused on strategies to overcome economic shocks from the coal industry and efforts to diversify the local energy economy. He encouraged county officials to engage with state legislators and stay ahead of legislative developments that could impact their communities.

24Webster County 0723 In Webster County, the sheriff’s office says they have been receiving numerous reports of reckless driving and speeding on rural roads.  The W-C-S-O is asking every family to speak to their young drivers about the dangers of ignoring the speed limit on rural roads.  They say rural roads can be some of the most dangerous highways in the state and speeding improves the chances of an accident.

22DIXON 0722 The commonwealth’s largest municipal insurance program wants to make Dixon safer.  The safety grant from the Kentucky League of Cities will provide services and programs that reduce liability and create safer communities.  K-L-C insurance provides affordable liability, property, workers’ compensation, and other municipal insurance products.

From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom,   I’m Boyce Tate.