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BEECH CREEK, W.Va. (AP) — A state police officer was fatally shot Friday in southern West Virginia, and a suspect later was arrested, authorities said. Sgt. Cory Maynard was killed in the shooting, Gov. Jim Justice said in a statement, adding that he was “absolutely heartbroken.” He and first lady Cathy Justice extended their sympathies to Maynard’s family.

Stacker compiled statistics about where people in Muhlenberg County are looking to buy homes using cross-market demand and monthly inventory data from Realtor.com.

The Madisonville Police Department has charged a Drakesboro man with first-degree rape. According to a Madisonville police report, officers were contact on Wednesday in reference to a sexual abuse allegation against 34-year-old Michael Duvall of Drakesboro involving a juvenile. During the investigation, Duvall allegedly admitted to at least three different...

A wreck on Greenville Road at Antioch Road sent a woman to the hospital Friday afternoon. Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say a southbound car driven by Kameron Kinkade was stopping to turn onto Antioch Road when an SUV driven by James Draper collided with the back of Kinkade’s car.

A Hopkinsville woman was charged with endangering the welfare of a minor and cruelty to animals during a warrant arrest on Sands Drive Friday morning. Hopkinsville Police say they went to the home to arrest 42-year-old Pamela Comperry on a warrant for contempt of court and she put items in front of the front door preventing officers from making entry.

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – A Morgantown woman has been arrested after police say they investigated alleged sexual contact between a woman and a minor. On May 17, Morgantown Police Department chief Giles Taylor says police received contact from parents about a “sexual relationship” between a 32-year-old woman and a juvenile.

A Pembroke woman was arrested on several warrants on Bassett Street in Hopkinsville Thursday afternoon. Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say 44-year-old Shanda Ware was arrested on three warrants for probation violation on felony offenses. She was also found to have a warrant charging her with possession of meth, no...

The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance identifying a theft suspect. Sheriff Adam Wright said the female in the photos is wanted for questioning regarding a theft that occurred at Carquest Auto Parts at 46 East Main Street in Fordsville. The theft, police said, occurred on Monday afternoon...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The city of Madisonville and PACS Transportation have mutually agreed to cease Go Madisonville operations beginning July 1. Officials say Go Madisonville has been providing public transportation since 2017, but due to low ridership, the city of Madisonville and PACS Transportation determined the program is no longer sustainable. A news release […]

The Central City Fire Department has a new piece of extradition equipment thanks to a grant from the Kentucky Fire Commission.

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Antique and vintage item lovers in the Madisonville area may want to know about an upcoming market. The West Kentucky Antique & Vintage Market will be in Madisonville on Friday, June 23, and Saturday, June 24. The market will be at the West Kentucky Archery...

KENTUCKY (WEHT) — An Owensboro man was arrested in Hopkins County after police say an officer caught him speeding over 100 mph while under the influence of drugs. While checking for speeders, a Madisonville Police officer says he spotted a black 2013 Toyota Camry fly by at 101 mph on Interstate 69. As the officer […]

The attempted murder case against Cody Alire now heads the grand jury, after a preliminary hearing was waived in Christian District Court Friday morning. Alire is facing numerous charges in relation to a high-speed, multi-county pursuit that took place May 24, including three counts of attempted murder of a police officer, two counts of attempted first-degree assault, 15 counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, receiving a stolen firearm, felony receiving stolen property, fleeing or evading police, speeding, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana, leaving the scene of an accident and reckless driving.

The 400 Mile Yard Sale is officially underway all along U.S. 68 and those looking for bargains and treasures will be out through most of the weekend. The annual sale stretches the length of U.S. 68 across the state and there will be more booths than you can count set up from one end of the state to the other, including locally. One such sale is in the Daysville area of Todd County, where Teddy Hutchison says they’d already seen a good amount of people taking advantage of the beautiful weather Thursday morning, where they have plenty of items up for sale.

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - Hosparus Health has announced acquisition of Baptist Health Deaconess Hospice, a service of Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville. “We are honored to extend our nationally recognized community-based care and services to support patients and families in Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Hopkins, Mclean and Muhlenberg counties,” said Hosparus Health President and CEO David W. Cook.

A Hopkinsville man reported his SUV stolen on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Hopkinsville Thursday morning. Hopkinsville Police say a silver 2009 Chevrolet Equinox was taken sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning at the Rodeway Inn. The SUV is valued at $7,000 and no arrest has been made.

FORDSVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - Fordsville firefighters say a large shed burned down. It happened on Easton Road near County Line Road. Fordsville firefighters say it was a large shed with a tractor and more things inside. Crews say the shed was a total loss, but they say their efforts saved...

HOPKINS CO., Ky. (WEHT) — Calling all future school bus drivers — Hopkins County School System is looking for someone to get behind the wheel of their big, yellow buses. The district is inviting the public to test drive school buses in hopes of filling spots during a bus driver drought. Friday was day one […]

As civilization sped quickly by along Hwy. 181 in Todd County, an intimate and emotional crowd gathered Thursday morning — just a quarter-mile south of Penchem Tack Store. It’s here, after years of waiting, where local officials joined with the Kentucky Historical Society to properly dedicate the state’s first-ever Amish community by placement of an educational marker.

Kentucky Highway 181 in Todd and Muhlenberg counties will forever be known as the Veterans Memorial Highway following action by the Kentucky General Assembly this year and one sign that will be posted along the route was unveiled at the Veterans Memorial Marker on the Elkton Public Square Wednesday morning.