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Police: Fentanyl dealer arrested in Madisonville had warrants in 3 counties
HOPKINS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - A Hopkins County man, wanted on several warrants in three different counties, is now also charged with dealing fentanyl. 27-year-old Marquise Johnson was stopped by police Wednesday on Buckner Street in Madisonville. Officers say he had four active warrants and a suspended license. In his...
PHOTOS – Bluegrass United 5 Caldwell County 0 (BGSG)
The Caldwell County Lady Tigers got three games in at the Bluegrass State Soccer Games in Lexington over the weekend as they prepare for the 2024 season. Here is a YSE gallery from their 5-0 loss to Bluegrass United.
2 arrested after copper wire stolen, drugs found
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Two people face charges after copper wires were stolen from a breaker box at a Paducah business. Jason C. Peace 50, of Paducah faces charges of theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others greater than $1,000 less than $10,000, criminal mischief 1st degree, possession of controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense methamphetamine and two probation violation warrants.
Union City Shooting Ruled as Self-Defense
An investigation by multiple agencies has ruled a recent Union City shooting as self-defense. Union City police reports say Skylard Beard acted in self-defense, in the July 12th shooting of Brandon Morrow in the area of 503 Nash Street. Based on statements from witnesses, interviews, video and physical evidence, investigators...
3 Illinois members of Congress skip Netanyahu's speech over Israeli war policy
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday, some lawmakers decided not to attend the speech out of their disapproval of his handling of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.Among the members of Congress who said they wouldn't attend Netanyahu's speech were U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, and U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) and Delia Ramirez (D-Chicago). Schakowsky was among a group of lawmakers who instead met with the families of Israeli hostages. She said they have growing resentment toward the prime minister and his inaction to end the conflict."These are people that are very...
Missouri Supreme Court halts release of man with overturned conviction as he was about to go free
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court halted the immediate release Wednesday of a man whose murder conviction was overturned — just as the man was about to walk free. A St. Louis Circuit Court judge had ordered Christopher Dunn, now 52, to be released by...
School board candidate says Fayette shouldn’t spend $26,500 on celebrity educator’s speech
Fayette County Public Schools is paying $26,500 for an appearance of nationally known educator Ron Clark. That’s “just wrong,” said retired Fayette principal Betsy Nantz Rutherford who is running for the 5th District Seat on the school board in November.
Brooklyn Clements Chooses University of Louisville Cheerleading Over Top Programs
Brooklyn Clements, a Bullitt East senior, chose to join the University of Louisville's cheerleading program over other top college offers, including Alabama and Kentucky. Clements will be transitioning from Bullitt East's cheerleading and track programs to the Louisville team. Her gymnastic background, specifically in pole vault, contributed to her success...
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