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Madisonville mayor pulled over driving 102 MPH in city vehicle, police say
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Police say the mayor of Madisonville, Kentucky was recently cited after being caught speeding on the Pennyrile Parkway in a city vehicle. A Kentucky State Police citation says Kevin Cotton was pulled over on the Pennyrile Parkway on the evening of March 13. According to...
Softball Game Recap: Dawson Springs Panthers vs. Caldwell County Tigers
Sadly, Dawson Springs is still looking for their first win of the season after seven matches. They suffered a tough 19-0 defeat at the hands of the Caldwell County Tigers on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Dawson Springs of the 18-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Madisonville man charged with dealing marijuana after search on Sharp Avenue
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Police say a search warrant at a home on Sharp Avenue ended with one man's arrest on marijuana dealing charges. Investigators with the Madisonville Police Department say they served the warrant early Saturday morning. During the search, authorities say they searched 38-year-old Matthew Smith's room,...
Hopkins County crews battle wildfire
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Several fire crews in Hopkins County battled a wildfire on Monday evening. According to a post on Facebook, the Richland Fire Department along with firefighters from Nebo and Manitou responded to the fire in the Kentucky Wildlife area of Clear Creek WMA. The fire is believed to have been started by a […]
An inside look of the brand new Madisonville Police Department training center
The Madisonville Police Department has a brand new training center and 44News got an inside look. An inside look of the brand new Madisonville Police Department training center. The Madisonville Police Department has a brand new training center and 44News got an inside look.
High friction treatment to be applied to two I-69 ramps
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say a contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will be applying a high friction treatment to a pair of I-69 ramps in Hopkins County beginning the week of April 1, resulting in temporary lane restrictions. KYTC says high friction surface treatments (HFST) are pavement treatments designed to increase friction […]
First responders hold debrief after deadly crash in Webster County
WEBSTER COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — Poole Community Fire and Rescue was one of the agencies that responded to a deadly crash in Webster County on Saturday. On Sunday, the department held a debrief to talk about the efforts of first responders. Officials said one reason for the debrief was for the mental health of the […]
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