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Two people hurt in Union County crash
UNION COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — Two people were hurt in a crash that happened in Union County. Union County Emergency Management shared an update on the crash Thursday morning, and said that multiple agencies were called to help. Photos shared by Union County EMA show the crash happened at...
Eddyville home sustains storm damage
BENTON, Ky. — Some isolated storms on Tuesday, May 14, led to damage of several trees and homes in the Pebble Creek Road area of Eddyville, Kentucky. Shane Howard was at work when his wife Kim received a call from their daughter Tuesday evening. She called because a tree had fallen on the house and broken through a portion of the ceiling.
Union County man arrested after countywide police chase
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Union County man was arrested following a high speed chase across the county. The Union County Sheriff’s Office said Anthony Wilson led officers on a chase on highway 60 to Sturgis and then back to the Highway 60 bypass in Morganfield. During that chase, authorities say Wilson tried to ram […]
Wohner sentenced to 22 years
Joseph Wohner, who was facing a murder charge, appeared in Marion Circuit Court Division 2 on May 9 and pleaded guilty to an amended charge of first-degree manslaughter. Wohner, 45, was charged with the 2021 murder of Joshua Paul Mudd. He originally was charged with murder, but the Commonwealth agreed to a lesser charge of first-degree manslaughter in exchange for a guilty plea and Judge Kaelin Reed sentenced Wohner to 17 years. He also pleaded guilty to a convicted felon in possession of a handgun, for which he was sentenced to 5 years to run consecutively with the manslaughter charge; convicted felon in possession of a handgun, enhancement cultivation of marijuana 5 or more plants, convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and enhancement trafficking in marijuana, less than 8 ounces, first offense, for which he was sentenced to 5 years on each count to run concurrent with his other charges for a total of 22 years.
Road opening delayed after vehicle drives through wet concrete in Hopkins County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says a planned reopening of KY 1069 in Hopkins County has been delayed until tomorrow after a vehicle drove through wet cement. KYTC officials blocked off the section of KY 1069 between KY 260 and Wilber James Road on Monday to replace a drainage tile. Crews arrived […]
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...
Dorsey's trial date reset
The trial of Dale Dorsey, originally scheduled to begin on June 10, has been pushed back a couple of weeks. Dorsey appeared in Marion Circuit Court on May 6 for an other hearing where it was noted that a witness for the Commonwealth was unavailable, forcing the trial to be reset until June 24 at 8:30 a.m. with any remaining motions in limine at 8:00 a.m.
Local communities celebrate National Police Appreciation Week
Clay, Ky. (WYMT) - Monday marked the beginning of National Police Appreciation Week where communities celebrate their local law enforcement agencies. With law enforcement being a career that risks oneself in order to defend the public, officials said having this recognition is really humbling. “It is a very thankless job...
Sheriff seeking info. about hit-and-run suspect
LYON COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - Authorities are seeking the public’s help for information about the suspect of a hit-and-run on Friday night. According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, a two-vehicle, hit-and-run collision happened on May 10 at around 9:50 p.m. on U.S. 641 at the intersection with White Dorroh Road.
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...
KY WFO PADUCAH Warnings, Watches, and Advisories
WFO PADUCAH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a. * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Caldwell County in western Kentucky... * Until 415 PM CDT. * At 342 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Princeton,. moving east...
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