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HPD arrests Madisonville man on assault, strangulation charges
A Madisonville man was arrested by Hopkinsville police on strangulation and assault charges following an incident on Sivley Road. An arrest citation for 31-year old Traviel Civils of Madisonville alleges he was in an argument with his girlfriend when he struck her in the face, burned her forehead with a cigarette and choked her on the floor with his hands.
Third Earthquake Of The Week Observed In West Kentucky
An earthquake — the third this week — was reported in west Kentucky by the U.S. Geological Survey Saturday afternoon, this one northwest of Madisonville and seven kilometers north of Nebo. According to the USGS, it registered at 2.5, and came from within 16 kilometers of the Earth’s...
CCSO: Saturday traffic stop results in arrest
CALLOWAY COUNTY — Calloway County deputies arrested a Muhlenberg County man Saturday after a traffic stop. In a news release, Calloway County Sheriff Nicky Knight said that Calloway County Sheriff’s Office deputies found the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine, as well as a small quantity of other pills.
Another earthquake measured in Western Ky.
NEBO, Ky. (WFIE) - The USGS reports another earthquake was measured Saturday. They say it happened just after 11 a.m. Saturday about 4.7 miles northeast of Nebo, Kentucky. That’s in Hopkins County. Officials call it a 2.5 magnitude quake. We’ve had no callers tell us they felt this one....
West Kentucky Antique & Vintage Market Mapped For Madisonville
In a signature for the area, the West Kentucky Antique & Vintage Market is soon coming to Madisonville. Set for June 23-24 at the West Kentucky Archery Complex, collectors and antique/vintage aficionados should make plans for the comprehensive event. Colbi Ferguson, Hopkins County Tourist and Convention Commission communications director, notes...
Third western Kentucky quake since Monday
A pair of small earthquakes were detected in our region on Saturday. The United States Geological Survey reported that a magnitude 2.5 quake was recorded at 11:03 a.m. in Hopkins County, Kentucky, 5 miles north of Nebo, midway between Lake Barkley and Owensboro. This is the third quake in a...
End of Go Madisonville operations announced
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 […]
Man accused of raping child in Hopkins County
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — A man is behind bars in Hopkins County after being accused of sexually abusing a child. Officials with the Madisonville Police Department say they were contacted Wednesday about the sexual abuse of a child. According to MPD, 34-year-old Michael Duvall was accused of committing the...
Driver sped over 100 mph while intoxicated, Madisonville Police say
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 […]
Henderson deputies seize enough fentanyl to kill entire city
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office recently seized enough fentanyl during an arrest that could possibly kill 32,000 people, or the entire population of Henderson. Thursday afternoon, deputies were trying to find a stolen vehicle out of Evansville which was believed to be heading south on the Twin Bridges. The vehicle was […]
Hopkins Co. Schools invite you to test drive a school bus
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 […]
West Virginia state trooper shot and killed, suspect arrested
BEECH CREEK, W.Va - 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.
Louisville Shooting Suspect Arrested In Madisonville
A man wanted for a shooting on Preston Street that injured a child has been arrested in Madisonville. Louis Odell Coleman, 47, of Louisville, is facing charges of burglary, wanton endangerment, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and terroristic threatening. According to an arrest warrant filed by Louisville...
Louisville man with multiple charges jailed in Hopkins County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Louisville man is behind bars in Hopkins County following a multi-county investigation. Madisonville Police say they were informed by US Marshals working with the Louisville Metro Police that Louis Coleman was believed to be in the area. Authorities say Coleman had an oustanding warrant in Jefferson County, but was known […]
KSP Announces Traffic Safety Checkpoints
The Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London, which provides coverage for Clay, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and Whitley counties, has announced they will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at various locations. The checkpoints are an effort to enforce traffic laws, especially seatbelt adherence, sobriety, insurance and registration violations. A complete list of traffic safety checkpoints location can be found at http://kentuckystatepolice.org/post-locations/post-11/post-11-checkpoints/
Four Injured In Cadiz Road Crash
A wreck on Cadiz Road at Petsch Lane sent four people to the hospital Thursday afternoon. Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say a truck driven by David Morris of Greenville was crossing Cadiz Road to get onto Petsch Lane and pulled into the path of an eastbound SUV driven by Norma Sutton of Hopkinsville.
Police reveal cause of death for escaped Ohio fugitive
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Henderson Police Department has revealed the cause of death for Bradley Gillespie, the escaped Ohio inmate that was found dead by boaters on the Ohio River over the weekend. Officers tell us it was determined that Gillespie died by drowning. An autopsy was performed by Henderson County Coroner Bruce Farmer […]
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