Local News Friday, July 12

Local News Friday, July 12

Today:   Sunny and 90 27MADISONVILLE 0710 The man who dropped a blue vape pen on the side of the road in front of a police officer this past weekend is headed to jail.  The incident with Dustin Jones occurred on McLeod Lane.  The officer pointed out to Jones that littering is a crime.  Then…Continue Reading

Local News Thursday, July 11

Local News Thursday, July 11

Today:   Sunny and 87 16MADISONVILLE 0710 A murder trial is underway at Madisonville’s Justice Center.  Raleigh Lamar is accused of killing Terrence Minor Junior last year.  Lamar says he is not guility.  The trial could hear from as many as 10 witnesses.  Lamar could spend decades behind bars. 19MADISONVILLE 0709 The opening of the…Continue Reading

Local News Wednesday, July 10

Local News Wednesday, July 10

Today:   Gradual clearing and 82 17MADISONVILLE 0709 The Madisonville man charged with murder and possession by a convicted felon is on trial at the Justice Center.   23-year-old Raleigh Lamar is charged in the shooting death of  27-year-old Terrance Minor in February of last last year at the Cross Creek Apartments.   17MADISONVILLE 0708…Continue Reading

Local News Tuesday, July 9

Local News Tuesday, July 9

Today:   Showers and 85 8WESTERN KENTUCKY 0708 The National Weather Service says the the potential for tropical downpours will last through tonight as the remnants of Beryl will pass thru the region. 25MADISONVILLE 0707 The police are obligated to notify motorists that their license plate is not legible.  Last week during a traffic stop…Continue Reading

Local News Monday, July 8

Local News Monday, July 8

Today:   Partly Sunny and 90 37MADISONVILLE 0705 The Madisonville police have two suspects in the theft of copper.  Eric Harris and Christopher Blair were arrested by officers on patrol at 2:30 last Sunday morning.  Harris and Blair were found at 19-09 South Main on the lawn of Exotic Florist.   They were carrying bundles…Continue Reading

Local News Friday, July 5

Local News Friday, July 5

Today:   Partly Sunny and 86 8Madisonville 0702 The Independence Day holiday will delay garbage and recycling pickup by one day.  Today’s route will be collected tomorrow.   22MADISONVILLE 0703 The state says daytime blockages on KY 109 in Hopkins County are still needed to safely remove debris left over from the Memorial Day weekend…Continue Reading

Local News Thursday, July 4

Local News Thursday, July 4

Today:   Showers and 88 10Kentucky 0701 Many on this 4th of July holiday will be traveling.  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has this tip for those on the road.  They say everyone ought to download the free Waze app.  It can be valuable to any traveler.  Waze is spelled W-A-Z-E.     20MUHLENBERG COUNTY 0627…Continue Reading

Local News Wednesday, July 3

Local News Wednesday, July 3

Today:   Mostly Sunny and 94 29MADISONVILLE 0629 The driver of a speeding car that was weaving on I-69 last week at 1:30 in the morning is facing four charges.  So is his passenger.  The K-9 Drax directed the police to marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the Mazda C-X 7 of Luis Hull.  Pills not…Continue Reading

Local News Tuesday, July 2

Local News Tuesday, July 2

Today:   Sunny and 90 38HOPKINS COUNTY 0701 A Hopkins County college scholarship to honor the co-founder of Multicare is bigger and better than ever.  Four students are each receiving 5-thousand dollars from the Dr. Scott Gaines Memorial Scholarship.  That is twice as much as previous awards.  Under the stewardship of the Owensboro Health Foundation,…Continue Reading

Local News Monday, July 1

Local News Monday, July 1

Today:   Sunny and 79 30HOPKINS COUNTY 0628 The state senator representing Hopkins County is very much against federal overreach.  Robby Mills says he is 100 percent in agreement with the Senate’s president in pushing back against Washington .  Robert Stivers says the Biden administration’s electric vehicle mandates are unworkable and burdensome.  Mr. Stivers says…Continue Reading