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Troopers searching for suspects after pursuit reaches speeds of 130 mph
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – State troopers are investigating after a Friday night pursuit reached Butler County. According to a release by the Kentucky State Police, troopers were conducting a traffic safety checkpoint in Hart County on Friday around 10:09 p.m. when they saw a 2015 Mercedes GL3. Troopers say...
National Weather Service surveys confirm tornado damage
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The National Weather Service in Louisville is conducting surveys across the state to determine where tornadoes left damage during Sunday’s storms. Two NWS crews conducted surveys in Butler, Grayson, Hardin and Meade counties, some of which are still ongoing. The Butler County survey team...
Elderly man flown to hospital after being hit by driver in Muhlenberg County
GREENVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Emergency crews were called to the scene of a crash involving a pedestrian in Greenville on Tuesday. Around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Greenville Fire Department said its crews were at the scene of a vehicle-vs-pedestrian crash. GFD says the crash happened at the intersection of...
KYTC road project schedule for May 26 through June 1
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) anticipates work zone construction and maintenance activities could impact traffic during the week of May 26 through June 1. Officials say the locations this work is occurring at are: The KYTC says these are other things of note: KYTC officials note all county maintenance barns as […]
'Widespread disaster': At least five people dead, tens of thousands without power after storms hit Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. — At least five Kentuckians are dead and tens of thousands are without power after a tornado-producing storm tore through the Commonwealth Sunday afternoon and evening. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed in a news conference Monday morning the Commonwealth lost at least four Kentuckians from Sunday's storm....
Hopkins County Humane Society at max capacity, offering 50% off adoptions
HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — The Hopkins County Humane Society is offering a special deal on adoptions in hopes of finding homes for some of its animals. From June 1 through June 15, the humane society is offering 50% off all adoptions. With an influx of surrendered animals and...
Baines hears impact statements from families
Arnett B. Baines avoided trial and the possibility of facing the death penalty by pleading guilty to three counts of murder in a 2019 triple homicide on Audubon Avenue earlier this month. Although Baines will be sent to a state prison to begin serving his sentence, he was kept in...
'All things go, all things grow': Ohio County High School graduates 282
Though rain and thunder prevented Ohio County High School from holding its graduation ceremony at the outdoor Beaver Dam Amphitheater as initially planned, the move to the school’s gym didn’t dampen the spirits of family and friends who cheered on the 282 graduates who walked across the stage to receive their diplomas Thursday night.
Gov. Beshear Announces School Safety Project To Break Ground in Madisonville
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Governor Andy Beshear announced work is set to begin on a more than $2 million project near James Madison Middle School in Hopkins County. The project is a part of the administration's education-first and safety commitment to Kentuckians. By May 28th, contractors will start widening...
Central City to unveil Festival Square June 14
Starting in 2022, Central City and Muhlenberg County began developing a tribute to honor two legendary musical entities that were instrumental in bringing entertainment and fans to the area throughout the years. Though four-time Grammy Award-nominated rock duo the Everly Brothers — made up of Don and Phil Everly —...
Christian County man wins $90K on Kentucky Lottery scratch-off ticket
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – A Crofton, Kentucky man is celebrating a $90,000 win after taking a chance on a feeling. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the man, who wishes to remain anonymous, stopped by a Huck’s on South Madisonville Road in Crofton, where he purchased the $5 ticket.
Thomas to become a Mountaineer
Arecent graduate of Butler County High School, Mia Thomas, has committed to play softball at Berea College.Playing first base and pitching during her tenure with the BCHS Bears, Thomas has, according to BCHS Head Coach Amy Rogers, “made great strides in softball over the course of her high school career.”
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