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Upton man wanted by State Police
A LaRue County man is wanted by the Kentucky State Police following the recent launch of a statewide drug operation. Designated Operation Summer Heat, all 16 KSP posts participated in the event following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings. Preliminary results released indicate 206 arrests; 490 charges issued; and the combined seizure of 554 grams of fentanyl, 219 grams of cocaine, 4,862 grams of methamphetamine, 41 grams of heroin, 40 grams of spice, 2,931 fentanyl pills, 50 hydrocodone pills, 64 oxycodone pills, 90 hallucinogens and 14 firearms. The street value of the illicit drugs seized is approximately $684,953.50. Additionally, $37,159 in cash, $10,000 in stolen tools and one stolen vehicle were recovered.
Louisville police to provide extra security around EST Gee concert at KFC Yum! Center
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Metro Police will provide extra security measures at a rap concert this weekend downtown. Louisville rapper EST Gee will perform Saturday night at his Summer Jam event at the KFC Yum! Center. He has more than 1 million followers on social media, and the EST...
Four arrested in Danville on drug trafficking charges
Danville Police made four arrests during a narcotics investigation on Sunday, which went into the early morning hours of Monday. The investigation resulted in several traffic stops and search warrants being conducted on a room at Super 8 Motel and an apartment on Nichols Terrace. Officers uncovered cash, marijuana, and suspected fentanyl pills. The following […] The post Four arrested in Danville on drug trafficking charges appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Owensboro attorney, his wife and employee indicted in fraud case
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - An attorney and two law associates in Owensboro have been indicted on several charges stemming from a fraud case. That’s according to the Ohio County Circuit Court, who shared indictment documents for attorney Darron L. Brawner, his wife Jana M. Brawner, and employee Kristy Burchfield.
Attempted robbery leaves Farmers Bank ATM in Greenville broken
MUHLENBERG CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Employees with Farmers Bank in Muhlenberg County say some customers will have to find a different ATM in Greenville after one of theirs was damaged overnight. Friday morning, the bank said on social media that their Greenville ATM is currently unavailable after someone tried rob...
Kentucky Newsmakers 7/21: EKU President David McFaddin; Ky. Distillers Association President Eric Gregory
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaddin and Kentucky Distillers Association President Eric Gregory. First, EKU President David Mcfaddin discusses the recent developments at the university. Later, Kentucky Distillers Association President Eric Gregory talks...
Heartland organizations respond to global technology outage
(KFVS) - A widespread technology outage led to an outage at several organizations around the world early Friday morning, July 19. We reached out to several organizations in the Heartland to see if they were affected. Hospitals. According to Mercy Southeast in Cape Girardeau, they were “not directly impacted by...
Hoppers’ Armour, Sisson Named to 2024 All OVL Team
A pair of Hoptown Hopper pitchers made the 2024 All OVL Team list released on Thursday. The Paducah Chiefs led the way with five players named to the team nominated and elected by the OVL head coaches. For the Hoppers, Lincoln Memorial University sophomore Payton Armour and Hanover College’s Dalton...
Challenge House celebrates AT&T Program graduates
Challenge House celebrated its fourteenth annual AT&T (Attitude, Training and Teamwork) Program graduating class on Friday. The two-week program features workforce and employment learning opportunities for teenagers. The 10 teens enrolled participated in workforce enrichment classes, resume and interview preparation, job shadowing and hands-on demonstrations. At Friday’s ceremony, the graduates...
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