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Police: Man arrested after shots fired through windows of Florence gas station
FLORENCE, Ky. — One person was arrested Monday after several shots were fired through the windows of a gas station in Florence. According to the Florence Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 8600 block of U.S. Highway 42 for a report of shots fired at a Speedway gas station.
Fort Thomas to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with a magical event
The city of Fort Thomas will celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday on Wednesday, July 31, starting at 3 p.m. at the Fort Thomas Mess Hall. The celebration of the popular fictional character’s birthday will feature a photo booth, a Hogwarts house ‘sorting’ ceremony, Harry Potter trivia, birthday cake/ food trucks, live animals and reptiles and the showing of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in the Tower Park Amphitheatre at dusk.
Woman arrested in shots fired investigation in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - A 37-year-old Owensboro woman was arrested in a shots fired investigation in Owensboro. According to police, officers were called to Arizona Court for that investigation and spoke with witnesses on scene. One witness told officers a man and a woman with a gun were arguing. Then,...
Pedestrian killed in crash on Pennyrile Parkway, deputies say
HOPKINS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a person was struck by a vehicle on the Pennyrile Parkway. Deputies say it happened northbound at the 29 mile marker, just north of the Christian County and Hopkins County line. According to the sheriff’s office,...
Stoops 'feels as good as I ever have' going into his 12th season at Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Mark Stoops is anxious for the season to begin as talking season nears completion. “I can tell you, heading into this 12th year, I feel as good as I ever have, and I know you've probably heard me say that before, but it's true," Stoops said at UK’s annual Lexington Kickoff Luncheon at the Longship Club at Kroger Field. "I absolutely love our football team. I love our staff. I feel like it's the best blend since I've been here. I really do."
Murder plot prevented by arrest made in Madisonville, police say
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Police in Madisonville say they prevented a murder plot by making an arrest Monday morning. Officers say they spotted 36-year-old Charles Pillow walking down West Broadway Street around 9 a.m. Monday, and knew he had a warrant for his arrest. Police say they took Pillow...
Road back open after Lexington crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT)—A Lexington road is back open after a garbage truck crash. Police say a garbage truck crashed and ended up on its side around 1:30 p.m. on the onramp from Harrodsburg Road to the inner loop of New Circle. Both people in the truck were able to...
Bar and grill in northern Kentucky closes its doors after more than 20 years
NEWPORT, Ky. — A bar and grill in northern Kentucky is closing its doors for good. Mokka and the Sunset Bar and Grille announced earlier this month they will close after more than 20 years of business. The restaurant officially closed on Sunday. "We want to thank all of...
4 face charges after McCracken County drug investigations
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Four people face charges after drug investigations in McCracken County. McCracken County Sheriff’s detectives stopped a vehicle on South 6th Street in Paducah on July 16. During the roadside investigation detectives say they found small quantities of methamphetamine, synthetic marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Woman facing drug charges after search of home near Mayfield
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A woman faces nearly the same drug charges two years later in Graves County. Ava Nell Davis, 68, faces charges of trafficking in a 1st degree controlled substance 2nd or subsequent offense, possession of a controlled substance 2nd degree, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and prescription controlled substance not in proper container.
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