MADISONVILLE, Ky. (1/17/20) — Madisonville Police Department released the following reports today: Jarrett B. Kirby of Madisonville was charged Jan. 16 with fugitive from another state (Montgomery County, Tennessee). Annissia L. Jackson of Louisville was charged Jan. 16 with driving on a suspended or revoked license. Fonda B. Stanley of Madisonville was charged Jan. 16 with driving on a suspended…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (1/17/20) — Ahead of his budget address set for Jan. 28, Gov. Andy Beshear today outlined the need for criminal justice reforms, saying the state’s prison costs and populations are surging while the state’s infrastructure is crumbling, according to a press release. Beshear said that the existing locations of the state’s institutions are also not sustainable. “Criminal justice…

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. (1/17/20) — A Morgantown man died during a Thursday evening crash reported in Warren County. Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an injury accident at Morgantown Road and Highland Church Road at 7:52 p.m., according to a press release. Through investigation, deputies determined a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette was traveling northbound on Morgantown Road, when…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (1/17/20) — A bill co-sponsored by Kentucky Sen. C.B. Embry was among the first round of bills to pass during week two of the 2020 Regular Session. Embry said he was pleased to see SB 11 pass from the committee and Senate floor this week, with a majority vote of 29-5. “I was encouraged to see SB 11 pass the Senate with such an overwhelming majority,” Embry said. “We have a lot of…

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. (1/17/20) — An Edmonson County woman and her daughter were found deceased in their residence early this morning after a fire broke out in the home off East Hack Road, Kentucky State Police Bowling Green Post 3 reports. KSP says no foul play is suspected related to the incident, and the investigation is ongoing. Edmonson County Dispatch called troopers at 2:18 a.m. to respond…

HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (1/17/20) — Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office released the following reports today: Tiffany Brunker of Earlington was charged Jan. 14 with failure to pay court costs or fines. Katrina Davis of Madisonville was served with a Caldwell County warrant Jan. 15 on the charge of theft by unlawful taking/disposition (controlled substance-less than $10,000). Caleb V. Jones of…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (1/16/20) — Legislation to move the governor’s race to presidential election years passed out of the state Senate today, making it the first measure to clear the chamber this session. Known as Senate Bill 3, the legislation is a proposed amendment to the Kentucky Constitution. In addition to the governor and the lieutenant governor, who run on the same ticket, the races for state…

PADUCAH, Ky. (1/16/20) — A man found in the Ohio River has been identified as an 84-year-old male from Louisville, McCracken County Coroner Amanda Melton said in a press release today. He was reported missing from Louisville Sept. 9, 201,8 and found near the Brookport, Illinois bridge Sept. 18, 2018. "His family has requested his name be withheld," Melton wrote. The man was identified thanks to…

HANSON, Ky. (1/16/20) — Hanson Elementary School Site-Based Council meets 7:20 a.m. Wednesday at the school. SurfKY News

WASHINGTON, D.C. (1/16/20) — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the U.S., Mexico and Canada Agreement: ‘Before we turn to the trial in earnest, the Senate has one more major accomplishment to deliver to the American people. ‘Yesterday we began floor consideration of the most significant update to North American…

WASHINGTON, D.C. (1/16/20) — Pres. Donald Trump issued the following proclamation Wednesday declaring today as Religious Freedom Day in the nation: From its opening pages, the story of America has been rooted in the truth that all men and women are endowed with the right to follow their conscience, worship freely, and live in accordance with their convictions. On Religious Freedom Day, we honor…

PADUCAH, Ky. (1/16/20) — Interstate 69 southbound is blocked at mile-marker 37 in Marshall County due to an overturned semi, state highway officials reported at 8:47 a.m. today. This crash is along I-69 between Benton and Mayfield, about 3 miles south of the U.S. 641 Spur Benton Interchange, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Spokesman Keith Todd said. The southbound passage through that area is…

HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (1/16/20) — Hopkins County Government Center and Public Works/Sanitation departments including Hopkins County Convenience Centers, will be closed Monday in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, county officials reported. SurfKY News

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (1/15/20) — Madisonville Police Department released the following report today: Devin Todd of Madisonville was charged Jan. 14 with failure to appear in court. SurfKY News

UPDATE: FRANKFORT, Ky. (1/15/20) — Kentucky Department for Public Health reported the agency was notified today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that all test results of a potential infectious disease at Barbourville Appalachian Regional Healthcare hospital are negative. “My administration took immediate action working with officials to quickly respond and we are pleased to…

OWENSBORO, Ky. (1/15/20) — Owensboro Board of Commissioners regularly scheduled Commission meeting set for today has been canceled, city officials reported. SurfKY News