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35-year-old dies after being struck by train in Walton
A train struck and killed a man in Walton, Kentucky early Friday, according to the Boone County Sheriff's Office. Michale John Allison, 35, was found dead near the 1000 block of Dixie Highway around 9 a.m., officials said. "The preliminary investigation revealed that Allison was walking north on the tracks when, while sounding its...
'More than we thought': Investigation into NKY mayor shows misuse of city money
WALTON, Ky. (WKRC) - An investigation into the former mayor of Walton detailed multiple misuses of city money and vehicles. He’s accused of using a city credit card to fill up the tank on his personal car and he's accused of showing favoritism to certain city contractors. But he’s not accused of profiting from those contracts.
Around a dozen vehicles vandalized in Indiana neighborhood
AURORA, Ind. (WXIX) - A resident says their neighborhood is on edge after police say around a dozen vehicles were vandalized. Andrew Jones says he was in his home on May 6 when he heard what he thought was a gunshot. “It was a rock,” Jones said it turned out...
Walton reveals investigation’s findings into former mayor
Walton City Council approved the findings of an investigation into the conduct of former Mayor Gabe Brown at a meeting Tuesday evening. The final report of the months-long investigation included seven key findings, according to special counsel Bryce Rhoades. The findings were:. that Brown used a city-issued card for personal...
Softball Recap: Switzerland County snaps 11-game streak of losses on the road
Switzerland County won the last time they faced Austin, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Switzerland County Pacers came out on top against the Austin Eagles by a score of 10-5. Bri Stow was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while...
Baseball Game Recap: Rising Sun Takes a Loss
Rising Sun was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They lost 7-0 to the North Decatur Chargers. Rising Sun was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as North Decatur apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2022.
Balanced Walton-Verona continues winning ways under new coach
The early-week baseball practice at Walton-Verona High School features a lot of fielding, throwing and sliding. It’s a luxury afforded to a team batting .338, one of the top marks in Kentucky. “It was a little windy but a fun day,” sophomore Bronson Corpus said. “We had some batting...
Milan boys claim ORVC title
Milan broke three records from the 1980’s and in doing so the Indian boys captured the Ohio River Valley Conference Track and Field Championship on Thursday night at Switzerland County. The meet had originally been scheduled for last Tuesday but was pushed back two days due to rain and...
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