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U.S. 62/U.S. 641 intersection near Eddyville reopens following multi-vehicle crash
LYON COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reports the intersection of U.S. 62 and U.S. 641 in Lyon County has reopened. According to KYTC, there was a multi-vehicle crash near the east edge of Eddyville that restricted traffic to one lane at U.S. 62 mile point 10.47 and U.S. 641 mile point 0.0.
Logan women’s basketball offers Harrisburg star Green
On Friday, Harrisburg girls’ basketball star Jamisen Green received an offer to play for John A. Logan College. The 5’10 guard had a fantastic sophomore season for the Lady Bulldogs, averaging 16.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, and averaged 85% at the free throw line. She shot 58% from the field.
Two facing rape charges appear in court
Two men who are facing rape charges against minors appeared in Marion Circuit Court Division 2 on June 20. John W. Tungate, who is charged with two counts of first-degree rape, victim under 12 years of age, and two counts of first-degree sexual abuse, victim under 12 years of age, had his July 16 jury trial remanded with a new jury date of Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m. He will have a pretrial conference on Aug. 8 at 1:00 p.m.
Union Co. EMA to install KY 923 flood gate on Thursday
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) says Union County EMA will be installing the flood gates on KY 923, also known as Old Providence Road, in Sturgis on June 27 as a part of a routine annual inspection, forcing a temporary closure of the roadway at the flood wall. Officials say according […]
Shawn Gregory Colman, 61
Shawn Gregory Colman, 61, of Louisville, Illinois passed away at 11:30 pm, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Marion, Kentucky. Shawn was born on February 1, 1963, in Centralia, Illinois the son of John and Carolyn (Fogler) Colman. A proud graduate of North Clay High School in Louisville, Shawn’s education laid the groundwork for what would become a lifelong journey of hard work and dedication. Shawn married Christina Feldhake on September 10, 2004, in Louisville, Illinois and they shared 20 years of marriage. He took to the highways as an over-the-road truck driver for Ed Lewis Trucking, based in his hometown of Louisville, Illinois.
Obituary of Garcia “Pat” Patton
Born in 1927, Garcia “Pat” Patton grew up in central Illinois. He worked in Chicago and served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Korean Conflict. He resided in Middletown, Ohio for most of his life, where he worked first at Aeronca Aircraft and then for the City of Middletown. He wed Thelma Dickerson in 1956.
Negotiations Ongoing to Continue Cave-In-Rock Ferry Service Potential expiration of agreement on July 1 could impact ferry service
MARION, Ky. (June 24, 2024) – Team Kentucky and our partners at the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) remain committed to supporting the Ohio River Ferry Authority (Ferry Authority) and its mission to oversee operations of the Cave-in-Rock Ferry. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) recognizes the importance of maintaining a vital transportation link between Kentucky and Illinois via the Cave-in-Rock Ferry.
Princeton Rotary Club Golf Scramble has most successful year
The Princeton Rotary Club Golf Scramble on June 7 had their most successful year, raising over $17,000, according to Rotary Club Treasurer Pam Brunelle. “We had 61 holes with sponsors and twenty teams,” Brunelle said during the Rotary Club’s weekly meeting on June 11. “We made a grand total before expenses of $19,990 dollars. Most ever! Thank you Joe! Thank you teams! Thank you everybody!”
Kuttawa Fire Department reminds public of fireworks safety
It’s that time of year again. As fireworks stands start popping up everywhere, The Kuttawa Volunteer Fire Department wants to encourage the public to attend fireworks displays where trained individuals are operating the show, or keep in mind the state laws that regulate the discharge of consumer fireworks. ”In...
Venture River celebrates 31 years of splashes
EDDYVILLE — Since 1992, Venture River Water Park has been providing families with summer fun. Now entering its 31st season, a new generation of water park managers is coming up. Megan Blackburn is the hospitality manager at Venture River, a park that was built by her grandfather. “We had...
University of Kentucky Corn, Soybean and Tobacco Field Day Registration Now Open
The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will offer the 2024 Corn, Soybean and Tobacco Field Day July 23 at the college’s Research and Education Center farm in Princeton. Throughout the event, UK Martin-Gatton CAFE specialists and researchers will offer timely, research-based information and interactive...
Non-compliant registered sex offender found with a mother and child
LYON COUNTY, KY (KBSI) – Kentucky State Police received a welfare check request on a mother and her 10 year-old daughter at a Kuttawa motel on Jun. 19. Originally from Kansas, the pair were on a cross-country road trip with a man the mother met online. Police identified him as 60 year-old Timothy S. McClanahan of Oregon. Law enforcement then discovered he is a non-compliant registered sex offender in the state of Oregon with a criminal history spanning five states. McClanahan also has two out-of-state warrants. The mother and her daughter were located inside a motel room where they had been residing for eight days. The mother and child have been reunited with their family in Kansas.
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