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Community invited to Madisonville's Illuminated Hot Air Balloon Glow next week
HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — The City of Madisonville is one week away from hosting their 1st Illuminated Hot Air Balloon Glow. It's taking place Friday, August 30th at Mahr Park from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. City officials say entry is free and tethered balloon rides can be...
Physical Maroons Maul Union County To Open 2024 (w/PHOTOS)
The last time Madisonville North Hopkins had topped Union County in football, it was 2019. Jeriah Hightower was a senior about to commit to Eastern Kentucky. Jay Burgett — now Paducah Tilghman’s athletic director — was still the skipper. And the squad was on the brink of a historic, special 10-win season.
Clement's Jewelers to close after 89 years
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — A local jewelry store is closing its doors after nearly 90 years. Clement's Jewelers last day open will be September 17 and they are clearing their shelves to move out. With their iconic blue exterior, customers came and went for years, with Clement's offering many...
Lady Maroons Drop 4-Set Match to Crittenden County
The Crittenden County Lady Rockets seem to be looking to position themselves as a 2nd Region contender here early in the volleyball season. The Lady Rockets hit the road to Madisonville-North Hopkins Thursday night and picked up their third straight win to open the season. The road trip did not...
Kentucky State Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting in Calloway County
MURRAY, Ky. (August 23, 2024) – The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been requested by the Murray Police Department and Marshall County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Friday, August 23 at approximately 5:45 a.m. CST at a residence located on Johnson Blvd in Murray, Ky. CIRT detectives arrived on the scene and the investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
GOP vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance holding fundraiser in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Lexington Herald-Leader is reporting that GOP vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance will hold a fundraiser Monday in Lexington. The newspaper says they obtained multiple copies of an invitation stating that the running mate of former President Donald Trump will headline an event hosted by Kelly and Joe Craft.
Kentucky state senator continues to propose legislation to limit governor’s pardoning power
KENTON COUNTY, Ky (WXIX) -A Kentucky state senator is preparing to reintroduce proposed legislation to limit the governor’s pardoning power after hearing about a Lexington man who was arrested in connection with attacking a woman and causing her brain damage. State Senator Chris McDaniel, who represents District 23, is...
Local communication workers join regional strike
DAYTON — Local communications workers are joining nearly 17,000 others across the Southeast in a strike against AT&T in an attempt to get the communications to the bargaining table over unfair labor practices, according to Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 3802 Union officials. Local communications workers have been demonstrating on Railroad Street in downtown for the past several days, and on Wednesday, CWA and AT&T entered into federal mediation and had their first meeting with the mediator this morning. ...
Northern Kentucky sees increase in crypto illness cases, disrupting water activities
WILDER, Ky. (WKRC) -A waterborne illness has been found at a splash pad in Northern Kentucky, and this isn't the first time it has happened in recent weeks. Dozens of cases of cryptosporidium, or crypto, have been reported across Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties. Suzanne Roberts from Independence was unsure...
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