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FCC lowers cost of calls for inmates
WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission voted last week to end what it called exorbitant phone and video call rates that have hindered incarcerated people from communicating with their families for decades. The new rules cap the costs of phone calls and video calls in prisons, allowing easier access...
Police: Man hides meth in pocket during arrest, gets charged with drug trafficking
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — A 25-year-old man was charged with several crimes including meth trafficking in Madisonville after police say they caught him with drugs. Officers say they spotted Tyler Bivins at the One Stop on South Main Street Tuesday night, and knew he had a warrant for his arrest.
HPD charges Henderson woman with assault
The Hopkinsville Police Department has charged a Henderson woman with second-degree assault following an altercation at a store on West Seventh Street. According to the police report, officers responded to reports of a disturbance at a location in the 1200 block of West Seventh Street and investigation revealed that 56-year-old Robin Williamson of Henderson was in a verbal disagreement with an employee when other customers attempted to separate them.
New Details: BGPD investigating fatal crash on Lovers Lane
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is investigating a fatal crash. Officers responded to a two-vehicle collision on Lovers Lane near Briarwood Elementary on Wednesday at approximately 6:13 a.m. Each vehicle had one occupant operator. One of the vehicle operator’s was pronounced dead at the scene...
Grand jury hands up a dozen indictments
A Russell County grand jury met yesterday and handed up 12 indictments. Yevonda Popplewell, age 40, of Somerset, charged with possession of methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, and being a persistent felony offender. Angela Passmore, age 42, of Jamestown, charged with possession of methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, possession of...
Graves Gilbert Clinic expands access to primary care in Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Graves Gilbert Clinic recently announced it is expanding its Primary Care Provider footprint by 20%, aiding in its mission to provide quality healthcare to the community, with the integration of two new providers. The Allen Clinic, located at 746 Campbell Ln Suite 101, and Bowling...
Jon Jones Reacts After ABC Officially Approves Removal Of Ban On 12-6 Elbows
Some big changes are coming to the Unified Rules of MMA later this year. The Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports (ABC) is holding its annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky, this week. The latest rule vote took place on Tuesday, and it saw a couple of long-awaited changes approved.
Former UK Basketball player battling rare form of bone cancer
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - In 2014, Todd Svoboda felt a bump on the inside of his knee that wouldn’t go away. “I told Franci, my wife, I need to have this checked out. And I did. I went into UK. They quickly got me, and diagnosed me with Osteosarcoma. A very rare form of bone cancer,” said Todd Svoboda.
Poll: Amid Harris VP speculation, Beshear most popular Democratic governor in America
Kentucky’s Andy Beshear was the most popular among Democrats and Republicans of any Democratic governor in America. Among Republican voters, he led the second-closest, Laura Kelly of Kansas, by 11 percentage points.
One Kentucky airport rarely delays, cancels flights. Here's where it ranks nationally.
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, an airport frequently servicing those in Cincinnati and various northern areas of the Bluegrass State, was recently deemed one of the most reliable in the nation with few flight delays. Jackpot City Casino, an online casino gaming platform, evaluated 60 major U.S. airports and ranked them on the...
Markey’s ACTION program expands its reach with latest student cohorts
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 24, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center’s Appalachian Career Training in ONcology (ACTION) has expanded its impact – this year including students from five previously unrepresented Appalachian counties. Launched in 2016, ACTION is aimed at addressing the cancer burden in Appalachian...
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