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Grandmother turns in grandson who hit ambulance on run, fled the scene
A teenager with a previous DUI conviction has crashed into the back of an ambulance on a run and fled the scene. James Franklin, 18, of Providence, struck the rear of an ambulance with its lights and siren activated Wednesday morning at approximately 10:00, according to multiple media reports. Franklin’s...
Ambulance crashed into by hit and run driver, police say
HOPKINS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - A teenager from Providence is accused of crashing into an ambulance and leaving the scene. Madisonville Police say it happened Wednesday just before 10 a.m. They say the ambulance had on lights and sirens and was nearly through the intersection of Island Ford Road and...
High Five Rural Traffic Safety Project Launched in Lyon County
Various agencies and local leaders gathered in Eddyville Friday morning to launch the High Five Rural Traffic Safety Project initiative to enhance safety and save lives in Lyon County. Deputy Director Ryan Fisher of the Kentucky Department of Highway Safety highlighted the success of the program’s seat belt initiative, which...
Saline County Sheriff’s deputies investigating assault
SALINE COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Saline County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an assault that occurred on the bike path between Liberty Road and Ledford Road. Sheriff’s deputies described the suspect as a black male in his late teens/early 20s. He was wearing a dark shirt, long shorts and pink shoes.
Search underway for suspect accused of assault on bike path
SALINE COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - An assault investigation is underway in Saline County. According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, an assault happened on the bike path between Liberty Road and Ledford Road. The public is asked to keep an eye out for the suspect. The sheriff’s office said...
2 arrested after copper wire stolen, drugs found
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Two people face charges after copper wires were stolen from a breaker box at a Paducah business. Jason C. Peace 50, of Paducah faces charges of theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others greater than $1,000 less than $10,000, criminal mischief 1st degree, possession of controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense methamphetamine and two probation violation warrants.
UPDATE: Two missing people located in Kentucky
Update: Henderson Police have confirmed the Horners have been found in Kuttawa, Kentucky, and they are safe. HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with Henderson Emergency Management have issued a golden alert for two people who were last seen on July 25. According to a post, 86-year-old Ronald Horner and 79-year-old Mary Jane Horner were last […]
Health First Announces New Medical Clinic in the City of Clay
CLAY, Ky. (WEVV)— Health First Community Health Center has announced construction on a new, replacement medical clinic in the city of Clay. The nearly 5,000 square foot facility will be located on Hearin Street, next to United Community Bank. With the additional space, Health First will expand access to...
Harrisburg small business helps books find a loving home
HARRISBURG — Two best friends helping unwanted books find new homes. That’s the tagline of A&E Preloved Books, a bookstore co-owned by Alicia Toothman and Emmie Stone of Harrisburg that helps provide used books to the community at a discounted price.
Second man arrested in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A second man has been arrested in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper, authorities said. Trooper Adam Cothron stopped a Kia Forte driven by Timothy Davis Jr. on Interstate 40 on Friday. When he approached, Davis shot Cothron, critically wounding him, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said in a news release. The trooper remained hospitalized Tuesday, the agency said.
2 arrested in connection with McCracken Co. copper theft investigation
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - Two people were arrested in connection with a theft investigation. Kimberly Humphrey, 49, of Eddyville, was arrested on charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Jason C. Peace, 50, of Paducah, was arrested on drug charges, first-degree criminal mischief and two...
KENTUCKY STATE POLICE MAKE ARREST IN CONNECTION TO THE SHOOTING OF TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPER
PRINCETON, KY — Kentucky State Police (KSP) report that KSP Post 2 Troopers arrested Braze Rucker early Sunday morning July 21st at a residence in Princeton, KY. The arrest was in reference to the July 19, 2024, shooting of Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Trooper Adam Cothron, in Putnam County, TN. Trooper Cothron (THP) conducted a traffic stop on I-40, at mile marker 285, near the Burgess Falls exit, occupied by two males.
Princeton man facing numerous charges following pursuit
A Princeton man is facing numerous charges following a pursuit that began on Dawson Road in Caldwell County Monday that resulted in multiple agencies being involved. According to a news release from the Princeton Police Department, officers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle operating at a high-rate of speed, but the driver reportedly failed to stop and fled down several streets.
Thurman Wayne “Dog” Alsbrooks
Thurman Wayne “Dog” Alsbrooks, 81 of Providence, passed away Thursday July 18, 2024 at his home. He was born on December 29, 1942. He graduated from Providence High School in 1962 where he was active in sports, especially basketball, and still holds the record for the most points scored in a single game. He was retired from Whirlpool after 42 years and was member of Second Baptist Church in Providence, KY.
Four-day work session will close US 60 west of Marion next week
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has decided to consolidated a series of planned closures along US 60 in Crittenden County into a single four-day session to reduce the inconvenience to residents during replacement of several culverts and cross drains west of Marion. Rather than disrupting traffic over two weekends, the work...
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