FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 26, 2017) - Gov. Bevin has directed that flags be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 29 until noon, to honor the memory of those who died while serving in the country’s armed forces.
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Beshear’s office prosecuting case investigated by Madisonville Police Department
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 26, 2017) – Attorney General Andy Beshear today announced a Madisonville woman has been indicted by a Hopkins County grand jury on the charge of unlawful transaction with a minor, first degree. Kim Davis, 46, of Madisonville, is alleged to have induced a minor to engage in unlawful activity involving a controlled substance between January 2016, and March 21, 2017, according to the indictment issued May 25. Beshear’s Special Prosecutions Unit is handling the case. The division is responsible for assisting local prosecutors in complex or sensitive cases, as well as handling cases in which local prosecutors recue themselves. The case was investigated by the Madisonville Police Department. The judge in the case set a $5,000 cash bond. An arraignment date has not been scheduled. A charge is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Unlawful transaction with a minor, first degree, is a Class C felony, carrying a penalty of five to 10 years in prison and/or a fine of $1,000 to $10,000. Just before 11:00pm Tuesday night, the Cave City Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a 1999 black Mustang on Mammoth Cave Rd. after the vehicle disregarded the traffic light. According to the release, police detected the odor of marijuana upon approaching the vehicle. After K-9 did give an alert on the vehicle, the Barren River Drug Task Force were called and soon arrived at the scene. During the search of the vehicle police found marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Police say that the driver, 31 year old Jessica Webb of Horse Cave, admitted to DTF she also had additional marijuana and crystal meth hidden on her person. Officers also located approximately over $7,000.00 in cash. Webb was arrested and charged by the DTF with trafficking in a controlled substance 1st – meth >/= two grams, possession of marijuana and tampering with evidence. The passenger of the vehicle, 30 year old Douglas Wood of Cave City, was arrested by the Cave City Police and charged with Possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest and menacing. Both were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center. Story courtesy of wcluradio.com
The accident occurred on 5-24-17 at 2:25 pm. Columbia Police Officers was dispatched to Campbellsville Rd to a reported two vehicle collision. Preliminary investigation shows that Dewayne Whitney operating a 2006 Ford truck of Columbia was slowed or stopped in traffic when it was struck in the rear by a 2011 Dodge truck operated by Mark Webster of Indiana. A passenger in Whitney's vehicle Chelsea Reynolds of Columbia was treated on scene by Adair County Ems and transported to TJ Health of Columbia for additional treatment. The collision is being investigated by CPD Sgt. Tracy McCarol assisted by Ofc Jamie Cole
Just in time for the busy Memorial Day weekend travel period, motorists heading south on Interstate 65 in Hart County will have access to the rest area that was destroyed by a January 2016 blaze.
The facility, located at mile point 59, is set to reopen on Friday, May 26 at noon. Services will be limited to include truck and motorist parking, as well as restroom access. Crews are still in the process of completing the final punch list of items including landscaping, trim, vending services and other cosmetic repairs. Signs alerting motorists of the work in progress will be displayed around the facility. “We are fortunate to reopen the rest area in a timely manner thanks to our partnership with state agencies and contractors,” said Secretary Greg Thomas. “We are glad that motorists have the opportunity to utilize the rest area again.” Crews anticipate that the final repairs should be complete within two weeks while landscaping work will continue through the fall. “Everyone along this portion of the I-65 corridor is thrilled to have the rest area open again, especially the citizens and business community of Hart County,” said Sen. Steve Meredith, of Leitchfield. “We greatly appreciate the Transportation Cabinet's commitment and efforts to have this restoration project completed as soon as possible. It serves as another example to the people traveling through our state that Kentucky is open for business.” With AAA forecasting a record number of Memorial Day travelers in more than a decade across the country, increasing access to rest areas couldn't be better timed. “I am pleased that the Transportation Cabinet has taken action to get the rest area in Hart County reopened, just in time for the holiday weekend,” said Rep. Bart Rowland, of Tompkinsville. “While last year’s fire was tragic, and work will continue to get the rest area back to where it was, this is good news for all of our citizens, including the many travelers who will be out and about this weekend.” The facility was destroyed by a fire on Jan. 5, 2016 shortly after 2 a.m. CST. The interior was completely damaged leaving just the shell of the building. The Office of the State Fire Marshal determined that the cause of the blaze was an electrical issue. The southbound Hart County rest area welcomes approximately 1.5 million visitors annually. For real-time roadway and traffic information, visit http://goky.ky.gov. Turkey hunters in Kentucky encountered wind, rain and wild temperature swings this past spring season but did not let factors out of their control keep them from posting impressive results.
The 2017 youth-only and general seasons produced a total harvest of 33,061 turkeys – a 6.5 percent increase over 2016 and the third highest on record for the state. “We were expecting a pretty good harvest this spring because we had decent hatches in 2014 and in 2015,” said Zak Danks, wild turkey program coordinator with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. “We knew this would provide a bunch of 2- to 3-year-old gobblers for hunters to pursue. But seeing this spring’s big harvest was welcome news, and it’s a testament to the skill and passion of Kentucky hunters.” Wild turkeys are found across the state thanks to an extensive restoration effort conducted from 1978-1997, and the spring turkey harvest has ballooned since hunters took 13,505 birds in the first modern day, statewide season in 1996. The spring harvest has held steady since hunters bagged a record 36,097 birds in 2010 with an average of 31,814 birds taken in the seven seasons since 2010. By comparison, the average spring harvest in the seven seasons before 2010 was 26,982. “Judging by our recent spring harvest totals, turkey populations are strong across the state,” Danks said. “I attribute this to our sound season timing and bag limit.” Most counties show stable to increasing harvest totals while some have declined over the past five years. Danks believes any declines are due in part to a natural correction after high population years fueled by excellent poult production. Brood production has leveled off over the past decade, which Danks interprets as a sign the population is stabilizing with the habitat’s carrying capacity. Carrying capacity is the number of animals the habitat can support and it can vary from year to year based on a variety of factors. “Some states have seen population and harvest declines, so we want to be cautious and not put extra pressure on the population right now,” Danks said. “We are seeing pockets of counties with declining harvest, and several factors are probably impacting populations. Foremost is brood production and recruitment of young birds into the population during summer and fall. “Weather and predators impact the hatch from year to year, but having enough nesting and brood-rearing habitat provides a strong buffer. We have biologists across the state who can help private landowners improve turkey habitat at the local level, so contact them for options. But, again, our turkey population appears in good shape and we want to keep it that way.” The top five counties by total spring harvest in 2017 were Muhlenberg (682), Logan (663), Pulaski (610), Hart (606) and Ohio (556). When comparing the number of turkeys harvested per square mile in a county, Pendleton County was first in the state (1.76) followed by Campbell (1.56) and Bracken (1.53). Kentucky ranks among the top among surrounding states in birds taken per square mile. The final tally for the 2017 spring season was impressive considering the uneven weather encountered by hunters. Average temperatures in April across Kentucky were among the warmest on record while most of the state was wetter than average. The two-day youth season opened to below-normal temperatures and ended buffeted by wind. While the youth season harvest finished down 9 percent, it remains within 2 percent of the five-year average of 1,728 turkeys. The 23-day general season opened on Easter weekend in April and closed May 7. Opening day weather was close to ideal but rain affected parts of the state that Sunday. Nevertheless, hunters posted the third highest opening weekend harvest behind 2010 and 2012. The 20,975 turkeys taken over the season’s final 21 days were a 4.9 percent increase over the previous year. “This spring was just fantastic,” Danks said. “Now let’s cross our fingers for good weather over the next few weeks to help those broods survive and thrive. Let’s work to provide good habitat, too. Then let’s chase them again come fall.” The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will celebrate Free Fishing Weekend June 3-4.
Free Fishing Weekend, an annual event since 1992, offers residents and non-residents the opportunity to fish Kentucky waters without a license or permit. Limits on the size and number of fish that anglers may keep still apply. Additionally, anglers may keep trout without possessing a trout permit during free fishing weekend. With special events across the state planned for Saturday, June 3, most families can find fishing opportunities just a short drive away. A number of events are geared toward kids under the age of 16. Several include a free hot dog lunch, bait and loaner fishing equipment for anglers. Families wanting the fun to last the entire weekend should consider a state park stay. Kentucky has a number of parks situated at prime fishing lakes. Find out more online at www.parks.ky.gov. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources also stocks dozens of community lakes across the state as part of its Fishing in Neighborhoods (FINs) program. Most of these lakes received a stocking of channel catfish in May. To find the nearest lake, go online to www.fw.ky.gov then search under the keyword, “FINs.” In addition to fishing derbies for kids, no fee permit will be required to use boat ramps outside of developed campgrounds at Cave Run Lake or Laurel River Lake on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4. Following is a list of several of the fishing events planned for June 3 across the state. All times listed are local. Anderson County: Anderson County Sheriff’s Department D.A.R.E. Fishing Derby, Hope Community Church Lake, 5930 U.S. 127 South, Lawrenceburg. Fishing from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for kids ages 15 and under. There will be prizes and trophies for big fish. Families can fish with their kids from 11 a.m. until noon. Lunch will be provided. Anglers should bring their own bait and fishing equipment. Bullitt County: Kids Fishing Derby, Jim Beam Distillery Lake, 526 Happy Hollow Road, Clermont. Fishing from 8 a.m. until noon. Bullitt County Rod Club will cook hotdogs and supply drinks. Campbell County: Alexandria Community Park Fishing Derby, Alexandria Community Park Lake, Alexandria Drive. Fishing from 10 a.m. to noon for kids 14 and under. Free t-shirts and lunch while supplies last. Limited loaner poles available. Clay County: Redbird Ranger District Kid’s Fishing Derby, Little Double Creek Pond, located behind office at 91 Peabody Road, Big Creek, Ky. Fishing from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration begins at 8 a.m. For ages 15 and under. Food and prizes for participants. Call (606) 598-2192 for more information. Daviess County: Take a Kid Fishing Day, Feather Landing Shelter, Panther Creek Park, 5160 Wayne Bridge Road, Owensboro. Registration opens at 8 a.m., with fishing from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Registration is $1, or $2 day of event. For ages 3 to 15. Prizes awarded. Hot dogs, chips and drinks provided. Limited loaner poles and bait available. Anglers should bring their own equipment and bait. Franklin County: Family Fishing Day, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ main campus, 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Tobacco-free campus, no smoking permitted. Lower lake will remain open during daylight hours for all anglers throughout the weekend. Upper lake next to main headquarters building will be closed to all fishing from daybreak until 5 p.m. Friday, June 2. From 5 p.m. until dusk, upper lake will be open to anglers under the age of 16. On Saturday, June 3, upper lake will be open from 8 a.m. to noon for anglers under the age of 16 only. The lake will reopen to all anglers after noon. Anglers should bring fishing equipment and bait. Fulton County: Youth Fishing Rodeo at 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Hamby Pond, off KY 311 near Hickman. For ages 14 and under. Registration is $5 a child. Registration forms available at Hickman Courier, Farm Bureau, Hickman Police Department or Fulton County Clerk. Hancock County: Get Hooked on Fishing, fundraiser for South Hancock County Elementary After School Program, Hancock County Game and Fish Club, 2580 Franklin Gaynor Road, Hawesville. Cost is $4 per person, includes lunch and t-shirts for youth participants. Fishing from 9 a.m. until noon. All ages. Prizes for registered participants ages 3 to 15. Bait provided, bring own equipment. Catch and release event. Jackson County: Turkey Foot Campground, Daniel Boone National Forest, Forest Service Road 345, McKee. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with fishing from 9 a.m. to noon. For seniors over 60 and youth ages 5 to 15. Call (606) 864-4163 for more information. Kenton County: Middleton-Mills Park Fishing Derby, 3415 Mills Rd., Covington. Fishing from 9 a.m. to noon. Fishing equipment and bait provided. Lawrence County: Yatesville Lake State Park Marina, 2667 Pleasant Ridge Road, Louisa. Fishing from 9 a.m. to noon for kids 17 and younger. Lunch and bait provided. Limited number of loaner fishing poles will be available. Anglers should bring own gear. Door prizes and prizes for most fish and biggest fish for various age groups. Register by calling (606) 686-2412, option 0. Lincoln County: Cedar Creek Lake, Boone Road off U.S. 150. Follow signs posted at main ramp near dam. Fishing from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for kids 15 and younger. Prizes for various categories. Limited number of poles and bait available. Anglers should bring own equipment. Hot dog lunch provided. Madison County: Lake Reba Park, 299 Lake Reba Drive, Richmond. Fishing from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for kids 16 and under. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Lake Reba Boat Dock. All participants should be accompanied by an adult and bring their own fishing equipment and bait. Random prize drawings throughout the event. Special stocking of catfish prior to event. McCreary County: Barren Fork Horse Camp, located behind Stearns Ranger Station on U.S. 27. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with fishing from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. For ages 5 to 15. Prizes and trophies for each age range. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own bait and tackle. Menifee County: Indian Creek, Red River Gorge Geological Area, near the split of Forest Roads 9A and 9B. Look for signs. Registration from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., with fishing from 9 a.m. to noon. For ages 5 to 15, with prizes awarded. Adult must accompany children. Bring one pole per child. Call (606) 663-8100 for more information. Montgomery County: Rick Smith’s Fishing in the Park, Easy Walker Park Lake, 1395 Osborne Road, Mt. Sterling. Fishing begins at 9 a.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. There will be prizes in several categories for three age groups. Sandwiches, cookies and drinks available while supplies last. Perry County: Hook and Hike Day, Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, 4441 KY 1833, Buckhorn. Catch and release fishing tournament for kids 15 and under begins at 9 a.m. Anglers should bring own gear. Guided hike of Moonshine Holler Trail begins at 1:30 p.m. in front of lodge. Rowan County: Cave Run Kids Fishing Derby, Minor Clark Fish Hatchery, 120 Fish Hatchery Road, Morehead. Fishing for kids 15 and under from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Registration begins at 6 a.m. Three hatchery ponds stocked with trout, bass and catfish will be open for fishing. Free food, games, displays and prizes. Goody bags and free t-shirt for each child. Prizes will include free trips to Camp Webb and Trooper Island and free boat rentals. Bait provided while supplies last. Anglers should bring fishing equipment, coolers and lawn chairs. Russell County: Catch a Rainbow Kids Fishing Derby, Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, 50 Kendall Road, Jamestown. Fishing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Staggered fishing times for ages 5-15, starting with ages 5 to 6. Prizes awarded. Anglers should bring their own tackle. No fly rods permitted. Kids fishing pool for ages 1 to 4 from 9 a.m. to noon, with fishing rods provided. The hatchery is located 12 miles south of Jamestown off U.S. 127. Call the hatchery at (270) 343-3797 or go online to http://www.fws.gov/wolfcreek/ for more information. Taylor County: Kids Outdoor Day, Green River Lake State Park, 179 Park Office Road, Campbellsville. Fishing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free T-shirts for kids while supplies last. Events will include fishing, archery, BB gun shooting, nature hikes, trap shooting, boating, game calling and more. Lunch provided. Call (270) 465-8255 for more information. Trigg County: Cadiz Kids Fishing Event, West Cadiz Park, located at the intersection of KY 39 and U.S. 68, Cadiz. Fishing from 9 a.m. to noon. For ages 3 to 15. Prizes include bicycles. Registration includes lunch for kids, T-shirt and a goody bag. Register at Cadiz City Hall or the John L. Street Library. Limited loaner equipment will be available, but anglers are encouraged to bring their own equipment and bait. Finance and Administration Cabinet Secretary William M. Landrum III today announced a new complaint and compliance hotline called Tipline.ky.gov.
The Commonwealth has partnered with third-party vendor Red Flag Reporting in bringing this valuable and independent reporting mechanism to state employees and Kentucky residents. The Personnel Cabinet has also been a collaborative partner in the project. Through the online reporting system at Tipline.ky.gov, or by calling 1-800-590-3921, anyone can easily report concerns regarding improper, illegal or unsafe activity within the Executive Branch. This could range from financial concerns such as theft or misstated financial statements to issues such as harassment, discrimination, safety, substance abuse, compliance and more. “Employees and citizens may be reluctant to report illegal or unethical behavior of state officials because they fear retribution,” said Secretary Landrum. “This new system allows for people to provide their name or file an anonymous report. This is one more tool to help ensure Executive Branch employees are conducting the state’s business fairly, legally and ethically.” Some key features of this reporting system allow people to remain anonymous if they so choose. Through the case management system, these users will be given a unique identifier, so that they may interact with investigators as the investigation proceeds. Users can share evidence, investigators can reach out to users with additional questions for clarification, or the user can check on the progress of the investigation. Another feature is that users are given the names of who will be investigating the concern. Therefore, if an issue is related to one of the investigators, the user can prevent that investigator from receiving notification of the reported incident. The case will be re-routed to someone else for review. Once a person clicks to file a report, a brief training video is available to provide additional information on how to file them. The Finance Cabinet’s Office of Policy and Audit is the initial point of contact for filed reports. When applicable, reports will be referred to other investigative agencies using the case management system. The contract with Red Flag Reporting became effective March 23, 2017. The contract will be reevaluated annually based on reporting volume. Please be advised the City of Columbia Planning and Zoning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 6:15 p.m. in City Hall.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider the following:
The hearing is open to the public. The Columbia-Adair County Fire Department will be out starting this Sunday at 8am on the four corners of the square receiving donations for the 2017 Crusade year, which will end next Saturday night June 3rd. We also will be out Next Friday and Saturday at our normal locations and times.
Just want to remind everyone, you should have received your church donation letters already if any church has not they may contact Charlie Crawhorn at 634-3512. We are proud to say The Columbia-Adair County Fire Department has been collecting money for the crusade every year since 1963, and has raised well over $1 million dollars. Every dollar collected is given back to help special needs children. Donald Hare, Program Director AE-56 Danville, KY (417) 505-9241 haredonald@air-evac.com |
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