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Two women facing drug trafficking charges in Madisonville
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Two women are facing drug trafficking charges after police say they found meth and synthetic marijuana during a traffic stop in Madisonville. Madisonville Police Department officers say they pulled Felicia Howard and Laura Felker over near the intersection of North Street and Kentucky Avenue. While...
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...
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.
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.
Parents take legal action to combat alleged bullying
HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — Parents of students from two Tri-State school systems are filing lawsuits after they say bullying has taken a toll on their kids’ mental health. Parents of Muhlenberg and Henderson County students tell us they are taking legal action. They claim the school corporations are not doing enough to protect their […]
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...
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.
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.
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.
Pet of the Day: Butterscotch
For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Butterscotch. This energetic boy loves to play hard and get outside according to the shelter. They also say he’s good with kids, cats, and other dogs. Butterscotch would...
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