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PD: Man makes controlled fentanyl buy for detectives, doesn't turn over all of the pills
MADISONVILLE, Kentucky (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 afternoon.
Man driving with kids pulled over with guns, meth in the car, Madisonville police say
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Police in Madisonville say they arrested one man Wednesday after pulling him over and finding guns, meth, and kids in the car. An officer says it happened around 11 a.m. Wednesday when they spotted a driver change lanes without signaling, cross the fog line, and reduce their speed from 74 to 62 in a 70 MPH zone.
Boil advisory issued for Earlington
HOPKINS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - The entire city of Earlington is under a boil advisory. City officials say no contamination is confirmed, but the advisory is precautionary. They recommend you boil your water for at least three minutes before you drink it, use it in food, wash dishes, make ice, and brush your teeth.
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 […]
New community electric vehicle could be coming to Dawson Springs
HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) - A new electric vehicle is planning on making its way to the City of Dawson Springs. The Eli Electric Vehicles company has begun the process of speaking with officials to weave in the sustainable mode of transportation for the community. Eli Electric Vehicles is a...
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...
First female Princeton City Mayor dies at age 72
PRINCETON, KY — Vickie Hughes Ward, who served as mayor of Princeton, Kentucky from 2003 to 2006 has died at the age of 72. According to her obituary, Ward had a passion for serving her community, which can be seen during her time as the first female Princeton City Mayor. As mayor she was dedicated to making her hometown a better place to live.
Rolling roadblocks on Western Kentucky Parkway beginning Tues.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to begin demolition of the KY 2712, also known as Rob Roy Road, bridge over the Western Kentucky (WK) Parkway in Ohio County on May 21 and will be using rolling roadblocks to keep traffic moving while allowing time for work to […]
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...
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 […]
John Prine to be honored at Central City, KY's Festival Square Benefit Concert on June 14
Beloved singer, songwriter, and musician John Prine will be posthumously honored at Central City, KY’s Festival Square Benefit Concert on June 14, with performances from The John Prine Band (with Jason Wilber and Dave Jacques), Billy Prine, and Kelsey Waldon, along with additional surprise guests. The event celebrates the lives and careers of Prine and The Everly Brothers, who helped establish and headlined the Everly Brothers Homecoming/Central City Music Festival from 1988 to 2002. With these festivals, Prine and The Everly Brothers brought tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world to Muhlenberg County and greatly impacted the region, even saving Central City from bankruptcy during this period.
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 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...
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