Pic of the Week – July 3, 2017
AmeriBration Parade and fireworks wrap up area 4th of July festivities
The theme of the 2017 AmeriBration Parade “Calvert City is What’s Goin’ On”, is the signature phrase of WCCK Radio’s Gayle Hall, who along with his wife Wava, were the Grand Marshals of this year’s parade. Several events throughout the day
Man accused in death of former McCracken County Judge-Executive arrested on bond violation
A man accused of manslaughter in the death of former McCracken County Judge-Executive Van Newberry was arrested this morning in Lyon County. According to a Kentucky State Police news release, about 10:30 a.m. troopers arrested Willie G.
KSP Post 1 Monthly Activity for June 2017
HICKORY, KY (July 4, 2017) – Activity for Kentucky State Police, Post 1, for June is as follows; Criminal Cases Opened……………………………………… 91 Criminal Arrests………………………………………………. 228 Citations Written…………………………………………… 1,142 Speed……………………………………………….. 305 Seatbelt……………………………………………… 187 Child Restraint………………………………………. 13 Collisions Investigated……………………………………….
Benton Police Chief recalls time with department; city to seek candidates for position
Benton Police Chief Tracy Watwood has spent the better part of his career working to improve the role of whatever capacity he holds. After almost 20 years at BPD – having spent the last eight as
A walk through history with Justin Lamb (sponsored by Western Auto)
Revolutionary War Solider: Jesse Henson of Marshall County, Kentucky Written by Justin D. Lamb Two hundred and forty one years ago today, the 13 original American colonies officially declared their independence from the British crown with the
Kentucky officials warn of credit card skimmers
FRANKFORT, KY (AP) – Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles reminds motorists to watch for signs of tampering on motor fuel pumps as credit card thieves gear up for the Fourth of July and the traffic-heavy summer travel season.
Medicaid changes could save money; others to lose benefits
FRANKFORT, KY. (AP) – Proposed changes to Kentucky’s Medicaid program could cost another 9,000 vulnerable people their health coverage while possibly saving taxpayers an extra $27 million. Those are both projections for Republican Gov. Matt Bevin’s updated plan
AAA East Central: West Central Kentucky 4th of July Travelers Relish Low Gas Prices
Gas prices in West Central Kentucky fell by nearly four cents this week to $2.045 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. All states in the Great Lakes and Central region, except Illinois, saw gasoline prices
Kentucky Department of Agriculture refunds state $169,000
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) returned $169,000 to the state general fund in the fiscal year that ended June 30 in response to a request to state agencies by Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration to help the