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MPD: Man makes controlled fentanyl buy for detectives, doesn't turn over all of the pills
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — A Madisonville man is being charged with fentanyl trafficking after detectives say they had him make a controlled buy, but that he didn't turn over all of the pills he purchased. Detectives say they had 33-year-old Jeremiah Allison make a controlled fentanyl purchase on Wednesday...
Watch: Thousands of cicadas invade property in Bremen, Ky.
MUHLENBERG CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Those cicadas we’ve been talking about have made their way to Muhlenberg County. Leslie Manis shared video of thousands of them in Bremen. “The sound is amazing, how loud they are!,” said Manis. The cicadas were expected. [Previous: The cicada invasion has begun]
Local tattoo shop raising funds for Logan County Humane Society
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – It’s a cause near and dear to one artist’s heart, and she is using her talent to help the animals she loves so much. Katherine McCumber, owner of All Is Well Tattoo and Art Studio, said to News 40 that she is a big lover of animals and wanted to do something to give back. The artist has drawn up several “flash tattoos” that are cat and dog themed in honor of the special weekend.
DCPS officer named SRO of the year for West Kentucky
Katie Hunter was school resource officer in late 2022 at Ohio County High School when she received a call from Daviess County Sheriff Brad Youngman. At the time, Youngman had just been elected sheriff, and was stepping down as head of the Daviess County Public Schools Police Department. “(Youngman) called...
Boil Advisory issued for the City of Earlington
HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — The entire City of Earlington is under a boil advisory. Hopkins County city officials say no contamination is confirmed, but the advisory is precautionary. They recommend residents boil water for at least three minutes before use. Officials say boiled or bottled water should be...
Two arrested after excessive tint on car windows leads to drug discovery
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - Two women have been arrested following a traffic stop in Madisonville. Officers say it all began when they noticed the dark windows on Felicia Howard’s vehicle. According to an affidavit, police tested the windows and found they were excessively tinted. Police say while running Howard’s...
Baseball Recap: Tate Nobles can't quite lead Union County over McLean County
Union County lost a close one when they played last Thursday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They lost 17-7 to the McLean County Cougars. Union County has struggled against McLean County recently, as their matchup on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Muhlenberg County wins state title — again
Muhlenberg County’s Isaiah Smith and Spencer Shemwell battled through windy conditions Friday at the 2024 KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championship to seize a first-round lead — and the duo never looked back, adding to their advantage on the way to capturing the state crown by a sizable margin.
National Weather Service completes storm damage survey
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The National Weather Service has completed surveying damage from last week’s storms in McLean County, Kentucky. The field team says that damage in Livermore was caused by 75 mile per hour straight line winds, and not a tornado. Last week, meteorologists surveying damages in Daviess County confirmed at least 3 tornadoes in […]
Lady Mustangs turn back OHS 6-0
Abry Carver went 2-for-2 and drove in three runs as Muhlenberg County took a 6-0 high school softball win over Owensboro on Thursday in Greenville. Joshlynn Noe went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple and two runs for the Lady Mustangs (20-6), Taylor Wilkins went 2-for-3 with a double, two runs and an RBI, and Ava Carver added an RBI.
Local food stand to host fundraiser for high school baseball coach
OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — A local food stand will soon host a benefit night to support a high school baseball coach who was critically injured in a car accident. Phat Bellies in Beaver Dam will donate 10% of all sales on Monday, May 20, to support Zach Gledhill's recovery process.
All is Well for the Logan County Humane Society
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky – All is Well Tattoo + Studio has partnered with the Logan County Humane Society to fundraise for the shelter. As of May 14th, the Logan County Animal Shelter announced that they are beyond max capacity in their facility and is in a state called “code black”. LCHS taking 50% off all adoption fees for dogs over four months old and dogs over the age of six are being given away for free.
7 local locations featured on the West Kentucky BBQ Belt
HENDERSON, Ky. – Welcome to the West Kentucky BBQ Belt. The initiative by Kentucky Tourism aims to introduce the world to a region associated with mouthwatering barbecue, according to a release by Team Kentucky. May 16, National BBQ Day, marks the opening of the new experience, featuring at least...
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