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May 18, 2013
Photo of the Week - A Step Back in Time
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KENTUCKY (5/18/13) - This week SurfKY News is featuring a photo presented by Amber Mena of Hopkins County. Read More...
May 18, 2013
Click It or Ticket/Memorial Day Holiday Enforcement
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KENTUCKY (5/17/13) – Beginning Monday, May 20 and continuing through Sunday, June 2, 2013, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) will be participating in the “Click It or Ticket” national, seatbelt enforcement campaign. This federal highway… Read More...
May 18, 2013
Kentucky Celebrates Armed Forces Day
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/18/13) – On the third Saturday in May, many Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day to pay tribute to the women and men who served in the United States armed forces. Many events take place across the United States that… Read More...
May 18, 2013
Photo of the Week - A Step Back in Time
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KENTUCKY (5/18/13) - This week SurfKY News is featuring a photo presented by Amber Mena of Hopkins County. Read More...
May 18, 2013
CDC Warns Public of Feces Contamination in Pools
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (5/17/13) – A study of public pools done during last summer’s swim season found that feces are frequently introduced into pool water by swimmers. Through the study, released today by the Centers for Disease Control and… Read More...
May 18, 2013
Letter to the Editor – Our Tax Dollars Abused and Misused
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HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (5/18/13) – The following is a Letter to the Editor submitted by Dan Buie. Have you driven through the city and seen some of the construction going on? I have been driving around the Best Town on Earth on personal… Read More...
May 18, 2013
Local Businessman is Chamber’s Ambassador of the Month for May
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OWENSBORO, Ky. (5/18/13) – (Editor’s note: This article is the first in a new series of SurfKY News articles highlighting Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors). Each month, the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce celebrates… Read More...
May 17, 2013
One Reported Fatality in Greenville Recycling Explosion
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GREENVILLE, Ky. (5/17/13) – At around 2:00 PM SurfKY received a report of an explosion at 100 Maple Street in Greenville, at the Greenville Recycling building. The possible injury, reported earlier, actually turned out to be a fatality.… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Board of Education Officially Names New Superintendent
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HOPKINS CO. (5/17/13) – A news release from Hopkins Co. School District officially announced the newly elected superintendent for Hopkins County School District. The formal meeting was held at the Hopkins County Board of Education this… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Russell Sims Aquatic Center to Open Tomorrow
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky (5/17/2013) -- The largest water playground in South Central Kentucky opens tomorrow to the public. The Russell Sims Aquatic Center is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The park is located at 2303 Tomblinson Way in… Read More...
May 17, 2013
UPDATE: Explosion in Greenville
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GREENVILLE, Ky. (5/17/13) – At around 2:00 PM SurfKY received a report of an explosion at 100 Maple Street in Greenville, at the Greenville Recycling building. SurfKY Reporter Paul McRee has reported that State and Greenville fire… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Lexington Weekly Traffic Report
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/17/13) – SPECIAL NOTES: The celebration of Bike Lexington on Saturday, May 18, at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza in downtown Lexington will result in closing the following streets from 8 a.m. to noon:• Limestone… Read More...
May 17, 2013
What is Today – May 17, 2013
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KENTUCKY (5/17/13) – This is your daily update of what has happened on this day in history. The first merry-go-round was presented at a fair 393 years ago today in Turkey. Britain declared war on France 257 years ago today. Lewis and Clark… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Fugitive of the Week Arrested
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HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (5/17/13) – The Hopkinsville/Christian County Crime Stoppers has announced that a recent fugitive of the week has been captured. According to Hopkinsville Police Officer Paul Ray, Lawson Ramsey was arrested on Friday, May… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Madisonville Police Report – May 17, 2013
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MADISONVILLE, Ky. (5/17/13) – On Friday, May 17, 2013 the Madisonville Police Department reported 9 instances of law enforcement activity. Jennifer Cobb, 30, of Madisonville was arrested on May 16, for Theft by Unlawful Taking/ Disp.-… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Community Youth Express Emotions Through Art
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MADISONVILLE, Ky. (5/17/13) – The Madisonville City Park was host to the Light of Chance Spring 2013 “Breathe” Showcase last Tuesday night, May 14. Light of Chance is a non-profit, culturally diverse community based youth development… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Grants Offered for KY Families Children Medical Expenses
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/17/13) – The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) is seeking grant applications from families in need of financial assistance to help pay for their child’s health care treatments, services or equipment not… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Doctor Indicted on Health Care Fraud Charges
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (5/17/13) – James L. Santelle, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on May 14, 2013, a federal grand jury in Milwaukee returned an indictment charging Dr. Cully R. White (age… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Charges Filed in Federal Sweep Targeting Chicago Heroin Distribution Network
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (5/8/13) – Seven men and one woman are facing federal drug charges in connection with an investigation dubbed Operation Heroin Hotline that targeted heroin trafficking on Chicago’s near west side. The charges and the… Read More...
May 17, 2013
NCBA World Series and Youth Clinic
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PADUCAH, Ky. (5/17/13) – Players and coaches with the National Club Baseball Association (NCBA) in cooperation with the Paducah Park Services Department will be holding a youth clinic at Brooks Stadium on Sunday, May 19 for kids ages 6-16.… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Birthdays, Anniversaries and More – May 17-24
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KENTUCKY (5/17/13) – SurfKY News is honored to congratulate the following individuals for Birthdays, Anniversaries, achievements, and much more. Happy Anniversary to Tim and Thea Groves from Gloria Phillip Happy Birthday to Aaron and Amy… Read More...
May 17, 2013
State Honors Foster Parents for Exemplary Service
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/17/13) – Thirteen Kentucky families from across the state were honored today for their service as foster parents to some of the state’s most vulnerable children. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS),… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Emerge Owensboro Celebrates Graduation Ceremony
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OWENSBORO, Ky. (5/17/13) – Twenty nine business leaders graduated in front of more than 100 community members on Thursday, May 16, from the Emerge Owensboro leadership development program, held at the RiverPark Center. The event, sponsored… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Federal Grand Jury Issues Indictments in String of Bank Robberies
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (5/17/13) – The federal grand jury meeting in Bowling Green this week charged three Henderson County residents with multiple counts of bank robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, David J. Hale,… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Federal Grand Jury Issues Indictments in String of Bank Robberies
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (5/17/13) – The federal grand jury meeting in Bowling Green this week charged three Henderson County residents with multiple counts of bank robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, David J. Hale,… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Federal Grand Jury Issues Indictments in String of Bank Robberies
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (5/17/13) – The federal grand jury meeting in Bowling Green this week charged three Henderson County residents with multiple counts of bank robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, David J. Hale,… Read More...
May 17, 2013
WEEKEND WEATHER UPDATE – Fifty/Fifty Weekend throughout Western Kentucky
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/17/13) – Western Kentucky Residents are undecided for weekend plans due to a very unpredictable weather situation. Today, Friday, May 17, there is a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon hours, and… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Rural King Recalls Deer Corn Due to Possible Health Risk
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/17/13) – Rural King Distributing of Mattoon, IL is recalling 205 tons of Deer Corn, because it has the potential to be contaminated with aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold by-product. Animals that have… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Christian Kids Awarded for Journalism Achievements
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OWENSBORO, Ky. (5/17/13) – On Thursday, May 16, SurfKY Region 2 News Director J.L. Graham was honored to visit the students of Majesty Christian Academy in Owensboro, in a follow-up from a series of articles written by the students.… Read More...
May 17, 2013
WK Outdoors – Fishing the Kentucky River
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WESTERN KY (5/17/13) – It flows through the heart of Kentucky for some 255 miles from the confluence of the North and South forks at Beattyville to the Ohio River at Carrollton. The Kentucky River is a scenic waterway with numerous quiet… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Central City Rods and Ribs Festival
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CENTRAL CITY, Ky. (5/17/13) – The 2nd Annual Central City Rods N Ribs BBQ Festival is set for June 1st. Last year's event was a huge success and Carmel Rich, Central City Director of Tourism, says this year they are adding more attractions… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Chamber Honors Hundreds at Student Recognition Night
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MUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. (5/17/13) – Tuesday, May 14th was Muhlenberg High School Student Recognition Night at The Felix E. Martin Hall. The event, held on the West Campus of Muhlenberg High School, was sponsored by the Greater Muhlenberg… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Congressman Whitfield Comments on Voting to Fully Repeal Obamacare
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (5/17/13) – U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-01), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power, has released the following statement regarding his vote to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Two-Vehicle Fatality Collision on I-24
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OAK GROVE, Ky. (5/17/13) – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatal collision that occurred on Interstate 24, at the 89 mile-marker Thursday, May 16, 2013, at approximately 11:20 a.m. The preliminary investigation… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Hopkins County Restaurant Inspection Report - May 17, 2013
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HOPKINS COUNTY, KY (5/17/13) - The following is your weekly update on local restaurant inspections for the Hopkins County area, courtesy of the Hopkins County Health Department: America’s #1 Health Store – 100No violations City Park Pro… Read More...
May 17, 2013
EDITORIAL – Hopkins County Projects Gone Bad
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HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (5/17/13) – ANALYSIS – Public trust of government is at “low tide” these days and as Cecil B. DeMille once said “The Public is Always Right”. The debacle in Washington D.C. aside, the public has been subjected to an… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Central City Man Arrested in Hopkins County Coal Metal Theft
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HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (5/15/13) – On Tuesday, May 15, 2013, the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) received a complaint from an employee at Hopkins County Coal that someone had gotten onto their property and had removed a transformer… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Carmike Cinemas Madisonville Show Times
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HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (5/17/13) – The following is your weekly update of movies showing at Carmike Cinemas, located in the Parkway Plaza Mall in Madisonville, Ky.* GREAT GATSBY,THE 2D (PG13) 6:50 | 10:00 GREAT GATSBY,THE 3D (PG13) 11:05 |… Read More...
May 17, 2013
It's Finally Friday - May 17, 2013
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WESTERN Ky. (5/17/13) – It’s finally Friday, and SurfKY News is thrilled to offer you a weekly update of activities and events going on over the weekend in your general area! Get out and have a great time this weekend! Read More...
May 17, 2013
It's Finally Friday - May 17, 2013
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WESTERN Ky. (5/17/13) – It’s finally Friday, and SurfKY News is thrilled to offer you a weekly update of activities and events going on over the weekend in your general area! Get out and have a great time this weekend! Read More...
May 17, 2013
It's Finally Friday - May 17, 2013
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WESTERN Ky. (5/17/13) – It’s finally Friday, and SurfKY News is thrilled to offer you a weekly update of activities and events going on over the weekend in your general area! Get out and have a great time this weekend! Read More...
May 16, 2013
Senate Passes Freedom to Fish Act
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/16/13) – The U.S. Senate today passed the Freedom to Fish Act, S. 421, a bill that protects fishing access at the tailwaters of dams along the Cumberland River, prevents the Army Corps of Engineers from moving forward… Read More...
May 16, 2013
Senate Passes Freedom to Fish Act
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/16/13) – The U.S. Senate today passed the Freedom to Fish Act, S. 421, a bill that protects fishing access at the tailwaters of dams along the Cumberland River, prevents the Army Corps of Engineers from moving forward… Read More...
May 16, 2013
Senate Passes Freedom to Fish Act
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/16/13) – The U.S. Senate today passed the Freedom to Fish Act, S. 421, a bill that protects fishing access at the tailwaters of dams along the Cumberland River, prevents the Army Corps of Engineers from moving forward… Read More...
May 16, 2013
Senate Passes Freedom to Fish Act
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/16/13) – The U.S. Senate today passed the Freedom to Fish Act, S. 421, a bill that protects fishing access at the tailwaters of dams along the Cumberland River, prevents the Army Corps of Engineers from moving forward… Read More...
May 16, 2013
WKU ‘Storm Chasers’ to Document Study Day-by-Day
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (5/16/13) – Each year during WKU’s May term, Dr. Josh Durkee assembles a group of eight students for his Field Methods in Weather Analysis and Forecasting course and together, they forecast, analyze, document and study… Read More...
May 16, 2013
Kobe Aluminum Breaks Ground on New Expansion
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky (5/16/13) – Governor Steve Beshear yesterday joined company and local officials at Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products LLC (KAAP) in Bowling Green to break ground on the company’s second expansion in recent months. Kobe… Read More...
May 16, 2013
Henderson Police Report Activity for Week of May 13
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HENDERSON, Ky. (5/16/13) – This week, Henderson Police reported the following investigations and auto accidents: A Henderson woman was charged with driving without a license, first degree trafficking, and leaving the scene of an accident… Read More...
May 16, 2013
KCTCS Board of Directors Hires New President for Southeast Campus
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OWENSBORO, Ky. (5/16/13) – Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) President Michael B. McCall announced today the appointment of Dr. F. Lynn Moore as president of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKCTC).… Read More...
May 16, 2013
New Coalition Forms to Challenge Big Rivers’ Proposed Rate Hikes
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OWENSBORO, Ky. (5/16/13) – A new coalition launched today to speak out in favor of fair and reasonable utility rates for western Kentucky electricity consumers. Fair Rates Kentucky mobilized after Big Rivers Electric Corp, which sells… Read More...
May 16, 2013
New Coalition Forms to Challenge Big Rivers’ Proposed Rate Hikes
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HENDERSON, Ky. (5/16/13) – A new coalition launched today to speak out in favor of fair and reasonable utility rates for western Kentucky electricity consumers. Fair Rates Kentucky mobilized after Big Rivers Electric Corp, which sells… Read More...
May 16, 2013
22 Calloway Students to Travel to Japan
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CALLOWAY, Ky. (5/16/13) – Twenty-two students in the Japanese Language classes at Calloway County High School and Middle School have been selected to travel to Japan as part of the Kakehashi or “The Bridge for Tomorrow” program funded by… Read More...
May 16, 2013
Former WKU Golfer On the Big Break
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky (5/15/13) – “Big Break Mexico” premiered Monday, May 13 on television. The show brings on six men and six women to compete in golf challenges for the chance at getting to play on the PGA Tour. One of the six male… Read More...
May 16, 2013
Muhlenberg County Awarded as Work Ready Community in Progress
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MUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. (5/16/13) – Governor Steve Beshear announced today that Muhlenberg, Allen and Trigg counties have been certified as Kentucky Work Ready Communities in Progress. The Kentucky Work Ready Communities certification… Read More...
May 16, 2013
Muhlenberg Sheriff’s Department Takes Down Another Meth Suspect
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GREENVILLE, Ky. (5/16/13) – Over the past year, the Muhlenberg County Sheriff’s Department has made multiple drug-related arrests throughout the county, the majority of which were meth-related. In their campaign to rid Muhlenberg County of… Read More...
May 16, 2013
Snake Population Growing, Know how to Identify Poisonous
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WESTERN Ky. (5/16/13) – As summer approaches and more people are enjoying the outdoors, it is important to know what you are looking for, in case you come across a venomous snake. According to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife… Read More...
May 16, 2013
Tenth Anniversary of Bank Triple Murder
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (5/16/13) – David A. Thomas, special agent in charge of the FBI in South Carolina, advises May 16, 2013 is the 10th anniversary of the unsolved triple murder/bank robbery at the Blue Ridge Savings Bank (BRSB) in Greer,… Read More...
May 16, 2013
Louisville Man Arrested For Online Sexual Solicitation of Juvenile
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (5/8/13) – A 28-year-old Louisville resident was arrested by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch on Tuesday, May 14 as the result of an undercover Internet Crime Against Children (ICAC) investigation… Read More...
May 16, 2013
Kitchens of the Bluegrass Tour to Benefit Child Development Center of the Bluegrass
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/16/13) – The Child Development Center of the Bluegrass at the University of Kentucky will present the 11th Annual Kitchens of the Bluegrass Tour on May 18-19. The self-guided tour features 13 kitchens throughout the… Read More...
May 16, 2013
Traffic Safety Checkpoints Scheduled
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HICKORY, Ky. (5/16/13) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Post 1 district, to check motorists for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the influence… Read More...
