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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.

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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.

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29MADISONVILLE 0722 A malfunctioning headlight is what led to the arrest of a Madisonville man late Saturday night. During the traffic stop on Dulin Street, 18-year-old Braxton Hayes of Central City appeared nervous.  Central Dispatch notified the officer that there was an arrest warrant for Hayes.  A search of the vehicle produced a small plastic container with suspected meth, as well as a glass meth pipe, digital scale and several pills. Hayes faces 5 charges, all related to drug offenses.

12HOPKINS COUNTY 0722 The state senator from Hopkins County is back from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.  Robby Mills says it was an honor to represent Kentucky and Senate district 4 at the national meeting.  

13MADISONVILLE 0722 Our local colllege is bringing back a curriculum.  Madisonville Community College says there’s a high demand for machinists.  They are inviting students to sign up for the Computerized Manufacturing and Machining Program.  

23Greenville 0722 In Greenville, a motorcyclist is recovering from a collision with a pickup truck on Friday afternoon.  The police say 23-year-old James Cottrell of Greenville turned his Chevrolet Silverado in front of
60-year-old Mark Foster of Greenville on the Kentucky 1-89 Bypass.   Foster was flown to Nashville by Air Evac Helicopter.  

30KENTUCKY 0722 Kentucky Congressman James Comer is hoping to get answers in regards to the historic security failure of the Secret Service at the Trump Rally in Butler-Pennsylvania.  He appeared on Fox News.

James Comer 0722a…18″…shots off.

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23Madisonville 0709 Madisonville is beginning to talk about a new traffic challenge involving the the new Town Center.  Mayor Kevin Cotton says it will be a temporary problem untill Island Ford Road is extended to Center Street..  

Kevin Cotton 0709b…11:…completed.

34Webster County 0722 The report of two unconscious men in a vehicle on Clay on Friday night is what drew the attention of the sheriff’s office.  They were found with open alcoholic beverages locked inside in the running vehicle on State Route 109 South near Clay.  As the deputies tried to force their way into the vehicle, Dakota Stewart regained consciousness and attempted to place the vehicle in gear and drive away, but was pulled from the vehicle and resisted arrest.  Stewart faces 9 charges, including wanton endangerment. Michael Turner was charged with public intoxication.

27White Plains 0722 The city of White Plains is announcing that they are aware that a large number of outstanding utility bills has led to cut offs.  They also are aware that several customers never received a bill. As a result, they are asking residents to check and see if they paid this month’s bill, and to take whatever action is needed. The dropbox is located next to our the drive-through window.  Residents can also pay online with a debit or credit card.

23EARLINGTON 0719 The group that’s seeking to save memorabilia and educate the community about the J-W Million School of Earlington are in the process of creating a museum.  Channel 44 is reporting that the Purple Waves Preservation Society would like to transform a nearby church and have it open next year.  Meanwhile, the effort to salvage memorabilia from the J.W. Million School continues.

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Today:   Sunny and 82

29MADISONVILLE 0715 Often in law enforcement, an arrest can be made when one crime has a link to another one.  The other night when the M-P-D stopped an interstate driver for speeding, it was learned that he had violated his foreign Emergency Protection Order.  A search of the Kia Forte belonging to 30-year-old Phil Lucas of Lithonia-Georgia produced a baggie of marijuana and a loaded C-Z handgun.  It was found that the handgun violated his California E-P-O.

39KENTUCKY 0716 Kentucky has made some changes that expand access to free transportation for people who need help getting to appointments, as well as picking up prescriptions.  Emily Beauregard with Kentucky Voices for Health explains how residents can find out if they quality for transportation assistance.

Emily Beauregard 0716b…20″…transportation.

16UNION COUNTY 0717 Thousands of vehicles, especially motorcycles, are in Western Kentucky for the annual Kentucky Bike Rally.  It runs through Sunday.  In Hopkins and Webster counties, the increased traffic will especially be noticed on State Route 109 and U.S. 41-A.

22WESTERN KENTUCKY 0718 The Green River Area Development District needs the names of those who are making a difference in their community.  They also would like communities to be nominated for the Community of the Year Award.  The objective is to spotlight individuals and communities who embody dedication, innovation and community spirit.  GRADD says the nominations must be received before August 17th.

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27MADISONVILLE 0717 A traffic stop in Madisonville due to a signal violation is what landed the passenger in jail.  Crystal Goff is charged with being in possession of drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine.  The search of the vehicle came after it was found that the vehicle’s insurance had expired over a year ago.  That led K-9 Drax to do a free air sniff of the Hyundai Elantra.  Police records show that this is a second possession charge for Goff.

22MADISONVILLE 0716 The Madisonville Fire Department is recieving an award from FEMA.  For two years, the department had been saving to purchase a number of self-contained breathing apparatus.  FEMA is awarding the M-F-D just over 409-thousand dollars.  That’s 95 percent of the cost.  The city will be responsible for the final 5 percent.

30MADISONVILLE 0715 It’s a hot air balloon show called Madisonville Illuminated.  Mayor Kevin Cotton says it’s going to be a free event from 4 until 10 on Friday, August 30th at Mahr Park.  

Kevin Cotton 0715a…15″…successful show.

Tickets are needed for tethered rides.

20DAWSON SPRINGS 0716 The Kentucky Association of School Administrators is about to change.  Eight members of its Board of Directors conclude their term in office at the end of the month.  In the River Region, this includes Todd Marshall of Dawson Springs.  K-A-S-A connects education leaders to policymakers, legislators, and other interest groups.

14KENTUCKY 0610 Our state is helping commercial drivers locate safe parking.  The Truck Parking Information Management System allows drivers to learn where there is available parking.   To learn more, search: Trucks Park Here.

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30MADISONVILLE 0716 The Hopkins County woman passed out behind the wheel of a car with a child in the back is being charged with drug possession and child endangerment.  29-year-old Michaela Wells was arrested on Saturday.  The officers had been called to Clayborn Park along Hopewell Street for a welfare check.  They believe Wells had been parked from 3 AM to 10AM.  The officers found a suspected marijuana shake and a small bag of meth.  The child was turned over to the family.

27MADISONVILLE 0711 The Madisonville man who said he hadn’t slept for three days is facing 5 charges.  At 11:30 the other night, Jeffrey Hopper approached a police officer who was parked on North Kentucky Avenue.   The police report described him as restless with incoherent speech.  Hopper was placed under arrest when a white, crystal-like substance was discovered in his Ford Flex.  He also could not provide registration or insurance information.  

22KENTUCKY 0713 This is the week that most all of the new state laws go into effort.  Reporter Keith West has this filed this story.

Keith West 0713b…15″…the bill.

0726 12SEBREE 0716 The city of Sebree is out with a notice.  Sebree will be flushing its fire hydrants on Friday, the 26th, and Saturday, the 27th from 10 PM until 2 AM.

0717 8WEBSTER COUNTY 0711 In Webster County today, work will be done on a cross drain on KY 132 at mile point 26.

14HOPKINS COUNTY 0716 The Republican National Convention is underway in Milwaukee.  The state senator representing Henderson, Hopkins, Union, and Webster counties is attending the event.  Robby Mills says he’s proud to be representing Kentucky as a delegate.

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43MADISONVILLE 0716 On Monday morning, the Madisonville police received two phone calls from a man who is being charged with falsely reporting an incident, and with resisting arrest.  Todd Foe’s first call falsely reported that two men had entered a residence on Bradley Street at around 3-40 AM.  After investigating, the police found that call not to be true. The same man phoned the police 16 minutes later saying that two persons were going to be killed at that location.  After checking the residence a second time, the homeowner said there were no burglars.  He then added that the man who had been calling was staying in a building behind his residence.  Upon contacting Todd Foe, the police learned that he had two arrest warrants.

24MADISONVILLE 0716 In Madisonville, a school road construction project is expected to produce lane restrictions and delays possibly as early as next week.  The project at Pride Elementary on Pride Avenue will add a new entrance and exit to the parking lot that will reduce waiting times.  The full project should be completed in November, but the first phase should be completed by the time classes begin.

32KENTUCKY 0712 The Kentucky chapter of the the American Academy of Pediatrics say pediatrians often see an influx of young patients with insect bites, poison ivy and other summer rashes.  Dr. Rob Tagher says noticeable symptoms of dehydration or heat stroke can include irritability, lethargy or fussiness in toddlers.

Rob Tagher 0712a…10″…temperature.

12HOPKINS COUNTY 0715 The first summer harvest is in at the Hopkins County Jail.  The Community Service Road Crews are reporting over 470 pounds of vegetables.  Included are a lot of squash and zucchini.

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

Today:   Sunny and 95

27HOPKINS COUNTY 0712 In Madisonville, the murder trial verdict is out.  Raleigh Lamar was found not guilty.  The jury deliberated for about 40 minutes.  The defense argued that Lamar acted in self-defense last year in the death of Terrence Minor Jr.  Lamar is receiving a guilty verdict in the second charge of possession of handgun by a convicted felon. Lamar will be sentenced on August 19th.  He could receive a ten-year sentence.

15HOPKINS COUNTY 0713 In Madisonville, the Hopkins County Board of Education will meet this afternoon at 5:30 at their administrative office on South Seminary.  The agenda includes the school calendar.  The first day for students will be Wednesday, August 14th.

0710 28HOPKINS COUNTY 0403 High school sports around the country are hurting for officials.  You name the sport and there seems to be too few people who want to call the fouls, penalties, and balls and strikes.  Jay Davis oversees high school football officials for the KHSAA.

Jay Davis 0711a…12″…Friday night.

0715 16WESTERN KENTUCKY 0703 This is for persons who may need help removing charges from their record.  There will be an Expungement Clinic and Resource Fair in Owensboro today (Monday)  from 1 until 5 at the One Stop Help Center on Southtown Boulevard.

29GREENVILLE 0712 It’s not everyday that the City of Greenville awards a Lifesaving Award.  Last month, the police say after witnessing a single vehicle collision on Dean Road,  Ethan Stanley and Cierra Brown rescued the driver who was trapped in rising mud and water.  After entering the vehicle, they held the driver’s head above water and gave information to first responders.  The G-P-D says Stanley and Brown went above and beyond how most citizens would have acted.

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32HOPKINS COUNTY 0712 The two Hopkins County kayakers who were stranded for almost a day in a swampy area are back home safe and sound.  A helicopter pilot spotted Gunner Benson and Crystal Saddler.  Family members called 9-1-1 Wednesday night after receiving a text announcing that they were lost and that their phone battery was dying.  A number of boats, drones and helicopters were dispatched to the Clear Creek Wildlife Management Area, which is off of KY 109.  Their rescue also involved a medical helicopter.

20Diamond 0712 In Webster County, a domestic dispute in Diamond is producing an arrest.  The sheriff’s office says Warren Scheer was arrested on Thursday morning.  He is charged with assaulting his spouse.  Scheer is charged with four crimes, including possession of opiates and drug paraphernalia.  He is now at the detention center.

21SEBREE 0712 The Webster County Sheriff’s Office is reporting the arrest of a motorist and his passenger on Wednesday night.  Both persons are facing drug possession charges in near Sebree.  The deployment of K-9 Kora is what led to the arrest of Dustin Carver and Melissa Langston.  Both Carver and Langston were in possession of meth and drug paraphernalia.

31FRANKFORT 0712 The state police are reporting the arrest of more than 200 in a statewide drug bust. This involved 20 persons this district.  The arrests followed a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.  Governor Beshear had these comments.

Andy Beshear 0712c…10″…arrested.

The street value of the seized drugs is almost 700-thousand dollars.

6MADISONVILLE 0713 In Madisonville, the city council meets this (Monday) afternoon.  The 4:30 meeting will be at city hall.

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