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Wednesday night traffic stop ends with drug arrest in Central City
CENTRAL CITY, Ky. (WEVV) — Police in Central City say they arrested one woman on drug and traffic charges after an incident Wednesday night. Officers say they pulled 46-year-old Callie Adkins over around 9 p.m. Wednesday. They say Adkins originally gave them a fake name, and that she was later found to have two warrants for her arrest.
Livermore Elementary Teacher Named National Geographic Fellow
A Mclean County Kentucky teacher is one of 35 chosen by National Geographic to travel to Iceland. Livermore Elementary's Heidi Givens is doing something no educator chosen in years prior has ever done before.
Owensboro's Blue Bridge to close for two months this summer
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — Officials say the Glover Cary Bridge, otherwise known as the Blue Bridge, will be closed for several months this summer. During an Owensboro-Daviess County Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting on Tuesday, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials said plans are in motion for a deck replacement project and bridge light work on a portion of the Blue Bridge.
Man accused of fleeing from police on motorcycle in Madisonville
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Police in Madisonville say they arrested one man Tuesday after he started a chase while on a motorcycle. A Madisonville Police Department officer said they were spotted a man driving a small motorcycle in the area of McCoy Avenue near Park Avenue late Tuesday around 11 p.m.
DCSO: Facebook tip leads to arrest of car thieves
DAVIESS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Daviess County Sheriff’s Office officials say four teen suspects were arrested on vehicle theft charges. According to a press release, the teens were arrested following an investigation into a vehicle theft reported on April 28 in Whitesville. After deputies posted a photo on Facebook...
One arrested after Highway 41 chase in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – According to the Madisonville Police Department (MPD), a chase started in Madisonville on I-69 and ended in Henderson. According to MPD, an officer saw a vehicle driving erratically and speeding and tried to pull them over. The driver didn’t stop. MPD identified the driver as 20 year-old Amber Wilkins. MPD says […]
Westbound I-69 reopens in Madisonville after crash
UPDATE: KYTC now reports the ramp has been cleared and is reopened. The original story can be read below. HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) says according to Hopkins County Central Dispatch, the westbound on-ramp to Interstate 69 is currently blocked by a crash at the KY 70/Anton Road interchange. Motorists are […]
Woman arrested for DUI and drugs after nearly hitting officer's car in Madisonville, police say
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — A woman is facing drug and DUI charges in Madisonville after police say she nearly hit an officer's car Sunday. A Madisonville Police Department officer was driving down West McLaughlin Avenue around 2:30 a.m. when they say they watched a driver run a stop sign.
School placed on lockdown after toy gun scare
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – According to McLean County Public Schools, on Friday morning, a student arrived at the McLean County Middle School with what turned out to be a toy gun. Officials say school administration was informed and the school was placed on lockdown. Officials say law enforcement was immediately notified, and they have responded. […]
4 charged in vehicle theft
Two young adults and two juveniles were charged with receiving stolen property and other charges, after an investigation by the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office. A sheriff’s office press release says deputies were investigating an April 28 vehicle theft in Whitesville. The vehicle was recovered later on April 28 in parking lot, having sustained severe damage, reports say.
Two people hurt in motorcycle crash
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office said two people were sent to the hospital after a motorcycle crash on Sunday. Deputies said the crash happened at US 60 and Hawes Boulevard. Deputies said the motorcycle went off the road and hit a metal fence. Both riders were thrown from the bike.
Indiana Weather Alert | Severe Thunderstorm Warning
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a. South central Warrick County in southwestern Indiana…. West central Spencer County in southwestern Indiana…. Northwestern Daviess County in northwestern Kentucky…. Northeastern Henderson County in northwestern Kentucky…. * Until 715 PM CDT. * At 627 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located...
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