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Crystal Rogers case; judge makes decision on Steve Lawson’s charges
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On the ninth anniversary of her disappearance, there is an update in the Crystal Rogers case. Trial will move forward for one of the three men charged in the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. Defendant Steve Lawson filed a motion for his charges to be dismissed, claiming he was promised immunity when he talked to police. But a judge has ruled his statements and information were inconsistent and he did not meet the prosecutor’s requirements for the immunity agreement.
Voices from the past: Former colleagues share special messages for Brad
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Shelley Kirk joins Brad and Jessica with a special message from those Brad has helped over his career. Shelley says Brad had always brought in the news that mattered to viewers. She says he did this while teaching a number of young reporters, producers and photographers how to dig deeper into […]
Frogenstein: Kentucky Mom Set to Release A ‘Silly, Spooky’ Children’s Book
Cloverport, Kentucky native Hallie Popham Tisher has lived in the small Breckinridge County community her entire life. However, her rather creative and adventurous mind has taken her many places- including Brescia University in Owensboro, where she earned a degree in Medical Technology. Professionally, Hallie has worked at Owensboro Health since 2018. She works full-time, is 'Mom' to two 'rambunctious' boys and enjoys spending time with the boys, her husband and her extended family.
Fireworks set Thursday in Hopkinsville, Saturday at Lake Barkley
Red, White and Ooooh!, the community festival and fireworks show put on by Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation, will begin with activities and food trucks at 7 p.m. Thursday at Ruff Park on North Drive. Backyard Bouncers and other activities for children will be offered. The food trucks will include Holiday...
6 year old holds lemonade stand to raise money for McCracken County Humane Society
PADUCHA Ky. (KBSI) – A six year old boy, Eli Farris set up a lemonade stand to help support the local pets at the McCracken County Humane Society and Mcgansters in Paducah. “Yesterday I had a lemonade stand all the money went to Mcgansters and McCracken County Humane Society and when we had the lemonade stand, we got over a thousand dollars, eighteen hundred,” said Eli.
Local band celebrates and honors those who have died for freedoms
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. — The Fourth of July is just two days away, and it's the perfect time to celebrate patriotism and community. Doing just that, with music, is Paducah's Community Band. They will perform at the city's Independence Day celebration Thursday on the downtown Paducah riverfront. Tuesday evening...
City Council discusses park progress, recognizes first responders
After local first responders were presented with awards and recognized for promotions, the Hopkinsville City Council discussed the progress of Rotary Park on Pardue Lane, approved zoning for agricultural districts as well as a street renaming policy at Tuesday’s meeting. From the Hopkinsville Police Department, Michael Atkins was promoted...
Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest
A traffic stop, near Joe Prather Highway and Vineland Park Place in Vine Grove Monday afternoon, resulted in an arrest and drug bust. Pursuant to a joint narcotics investigation, conducted by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office and Kentucky State Police DESI West, the suspect and operator of the vehicle, 49 year-old Michael R. Hardy of Louisville, was placed under arrest for an active warrant issued out of Pulaski County, Kentucky.
New video: One injured in Lexington plane crash
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‘Holler Pride’ hits the pavement: Johnson Central solar car ready for Texas competition
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The Eagle X team at Johnson Central is taking its new solar car to an out-of-state competition. The car has been a work in progress for the students for several years, with funding and support from the University of Kentucky and area sponsors. During the last...
KSP crime report shows significant increase in human trafficking crimes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - KSP’s newly released ‘Crime in Kentucky’ report covers a wide range of serious crimes committed across the commonwealth. While human trafficking crimes make up a small percentage of overall offenses in Kentucky (0.03%), they’ve made the biggest jump, percentagewise. The report shows a nearly 40 percent rise from 2022 to 2023.
People set to leave prison gaining access to Medicaid in five states
People transitioning out of prison in five states will be gaining access to Medicaid, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday. Adults and youth often find delays in getting access to Medicaid, so the department announced that incarcerated people transitioning out of imprisonment will receive coverage before their release. The coverage applies…
Publix to open another Kentucky location
Publix is planning to open a new store in Kentucky, according to a news report from Fox19Now. The Florida-based grocery chain will open the new 48,387-square-foot store in Independence, Ky., Publix spokesperson Jared Glover told the news organization. The news follows the grocer’s announcement in June that it had purchased...
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