Free Flu Mist Vaccines Offered At The Boyle County Health Department

According to Director Roger Trent, the Boyle County Health Department is offering a shipment of free flu mist vaccines.






For more information, call 859-236-2053.

Theft Thwarted at Danville Motel

A would-be thief was thwarted on Sunday when he tried to rob a Danville motel. Police said the man walked into the Comfort Suites on Perry Road just after midnight on Sunday, wearing a mask and carrying a fake gun. Police said he walked up to the clerk and demanded money. The clerk did not hand over the money, instead calling 911. At that, the suspect fled, but its not know which direction the suspect went. The male suspect was described as wearing a light colored, hooded sweat shirt and was about 5 feet 8 inches tall with a thin build. Anyone with information about the suspect should call police.

Lawn Chair Film Festival Set for May 20

The Lawn Chair Film Festival returns to Danville and Boyle County in just over three months. Organizers said the first one, last year, was such a hit, they had to do it again this year. The film fest led into the Constitution Square Arts Fest. But there are some changes at this year's fest. The biggest is the day and date. While the majority of the films were screened on Thursday, many festival goers said they'd prefer the festival start on Friday, and so it will. Check the calendar: May 20, the opening day, is a Friday! And, by moving the fest to May, organizers say more students can get involved.

Guatemalan Deported Again

Despite his son's pleas, a Guatemalan man who worked on a Kentucky farm and has twice entered the US illegally, has again been deported. Juan Andres was deported in late January despite that his son, who's a US Marine, is getting ready to deploy to Afghanistan. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said that even though the 41 year old Andres worked on farms in Casey County Kentucky and in other states for the past 25 years and had raised five children who are US citizens, and abided by the law, he was deported.

Tamara Wilson Gets 10 Years for Killing Husband

The judge heard pleas from several people to give Tamara Wilson probation: former Pulaski County coworkers, another judge, a domestic violence expert, even her own children, but in the end, Circuit Judge Jeffrey Burdette sentenced Wilson to the ten years the jury recommended for killing her husband. All the afore mentioned told the judge that Tamara Wilson was in a violent relationship and that's why, they said, she killed her husband Frankie. The prosecution brought to light that both Wilsons were violent to each other, and that Tamara didn't show any signs of abuse. Her own adult children told the court that she endured 30 years of violence, until she killed Frankie Wilson. Judge Burdette did not waiver, but sent Tamara Wilson to prison for ten years.

Counting Homeless a Tough Call

We told you last week about many in the state working to count Kentucky's homeless population, and it turns out that was not an easy thing to do. In our area, it was because there was no place in particular for them to congregate. There are no homeless shelters in Harrodsburg, Danville, Lancaster or any other nearby communities. That made for a difficult job for those trying to get a head count, to get federal assistance for them. The Point-in-Time count was conducted from midnight Thursday morning to midnight Thursday night. The numbers of homeless that agencies doing the counting could find will be released in a few months.

High Speed Chase Lands One in Jail

Burgin Police were busy early Saturday morning as a man led them on a chase through Mercer County. The chase happened around 1:30 a.m. and reached speeds of up to 100 mils an hour. Police said they tried to pull a pick up over, and the driver, identified as 24 year old Clay Sandler took off. The chase lasted for about five minutes when Sandler's girlfriend, who was riding with him, demanded that he stop. He was taken into custody and charged with fleeing and evading, DUI and wanton endangerment. She was neither charged nor taken in.

Accidental Shooting in Danville on Friday injures Two

Danville Police say it was likely an accidental discharge, but two people were hurt Friday night when one bullet was apparently fired from a hand gun. Police said Russell Mays of Harrodsburg and Clifford Simpson of South Bay, Florida were both hurt from the gunshot fired at a house on North Fifth Street. Both were treated a area hospitals for non-life threatening injuries. One for a gunshot to his arm and one for a wound to his leg. Police are not disclosing any details of the incident.

Wrongful Death Suit Filed in Douglas Murder-Suicide

Their lives were apparently in constant battle with them ending when Thomas Douglas shot and killed his wife Sharon last year then shot and killed himself in their home in Danville. And now there's a still a battle going on with family members with interests in Sharon Douglas' estate filing a wrongful death lawsuit against those with interest in Thomas Douglas' estate. The suit was filed in Boyle County Court last week. It claims that Sharon suffered emotional pain and suffering inflicted by Thomas while they were married. The suit asks for unspecified damages. Thomas Douglas' estate has not responded to the lawsuit.

Wilson Wants More to Join Regional Bluegrass 011

It now includes Lincoln and Garrard counties, but officials are hoping the bi-county 911 call center will bring in other counties, becoming a regional emergency call center. They say that with county budgets throughout the area getting smaller, other counties will save more money by joining forces in one call center. Would Mercer and Rockcastle counties be the next ones in the joint venture? They would be if Garrard County Judge-Executive John Wilson has his way. That would put four counties in the Bluegrass 911 center. He said its been talked about for a while and that more people benefit if more 911 centers join forces.

Pulaski Co Man Arrested for Making Threats

State Police say a man faces terroristic threatening charges for some bomb threats made to a Southern Kentucky hospital. Pulaski County investigatory said someone phoned in the threats to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital on Friday. KSP traced the call to a Mount Vernon home and arrested 46 year old Jeffrey Croucher on several charges.

Mini-Marathon Training Offered At McDowell Wellness Center

Just in time for Heart Awareness month, the McDowell Wellness Center is offering a mini-marathon (13.1 miles) training program, which will begin Feb. 12. An informational meeting will be held on February 10th.






This training program will get participants ready to run in the Derby Mini Marathon, Nashville Mini Marathon or Flying Pig Marathon in Ohio. For more information or to sign up, call (859) 936-9355.

Point-in-Time Count Proves Difficult Without Homeless Shelters

We told you last week about many in the state working to count Kentucky's homeless population, and it turns out that was not an easy thing to do. In our area, it was because there was no place in particular for them to congregate. There are no homeless shelters in Harrodsburg, Danville, Lancaster or any other nearby communities. That made for a difficult job for those trying to get a head count, to get federal assistance for them. The Point-in-Time count was conducted from midnight Thursday morning to midnight Thursday night. The numbers of homeless that agencies doing the counting could find will be released in a few months.

Laurel Co Man Killed in Pulaski Co Crash

A Laurel County man was killed in a Pulaski County crash yesterday. Police said 66 year old Jimmy Prewitt's SUV crossed the center line on Highway 80, about 12 miles east of Somerset, and slammed into an oncoming flatbed tractor-trailer. That driver, identified as Terry Maggard, was not hurt, but Kentucky State Police said, very shaken as he tried to avoid the crash, jackknifing his rig in a ditch. Police said Prewitt had been cited for reckless driving just before the crash.

Ky Lawmakers Consider Prescriptions for Pseudoephedrine

Next week, Kentucky lawmakers will consider a bill that would make pseudoephedrine a controlled substance, so you'd have to have a prescription to buy the cold medicine. Pseudoephedrine is the main ingredient in methamphetamine or meth. Those in favor of the measure say it will keep the drug out of the wrong hands and reduce the number of meth labs in Kentucky, which officials say has reached an all time high. Those against the measure say they'll have to pay for a visit to the doctor to get the prescription to get the legal drug. A group in Somerset in favor of making pseudoephedrine a prescription only drug will hold a rally next week.

Singleton Made Call After Wife Went Missing

The man who allegedly killed Angela Singleton apparently made a phone call a few days after reporting his wife missing, Amy Smith, who works at the Whitley County Clerk's office said that Jason Singleton called there asking lots of questions about his marriage license. Smith said after talking with Jason Singleton, Smith said she talked with Angela Singleton's family about the phone call and that made her suspicious so she made some notes about the phone call. Angela Singleton's body was found the next day, and Jason Singleton was arrested in Somerset for her murder.

KY Unemployment Dropped in a Year's Time

In a single year, Kentucky's unemployment rate in 70 percent of Kentucky's counties dropped. The year was from December 2009 to December 2010. The Kentucky Office of Employment and Training said yesterday that the counties in our area fell somewhere in the middle of the highest unemployment rate of nearly 19 percent in Magoffin County to the lowest of 7.5 percent in Fayette and Woodford counties. The numbers only reflect those who are out of work, are looking for jobs.

Area Nursing Homes on Good and Not So Good Lists

State inspectors checked more than 100 nursing homes in Kentucky and after an Open Records request, the advocacy group Kentuckians for Nursing Home Reform revealed that about 20 nursing homes had ten or more deficiencies apiece. In our area there were two:
Sunrise Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Somerset had the most, with 20 deficiencies. Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center in Brodhead had 15. On the upside, four nursing homes, the inspection showed, had no deficiencies, and one was in our area. That was the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital in Harrodsburg.

Boyle County Extension Hosting "Health Is Where The Heart Is" Program

The Boyle County Extension Office is hosting a special event to kick off Heart Month. Natasha Saunders with Boyle County Extension says the program, "Health Is Where The Heart Is", which costs $10, includes speaker presentations, lunch and free health screenings.






To register, call 859 236-4484. I'm Marsha Sears.

Man Dies in Pulaski County Crash

A man died yesterday after a head on collision in Pulaski County in the morning. Police said the crash was a result of winter weather and was one of four within two hours on Highway 29 in Somerset. Police identified the man as 69 year old Elbert Adams. They said his pickup collided with an SUV. Witnesses said Adams appeared to be slumped over the wheel of his truck before the crash, but police said he died in the crash, not from a pre-crash condition.

Woman Fights Off Robber

A Somerset man is under arrest for allegedly robbing a woman in the Walmart parking lot. They said that a 55 year old woman was putting groceries in her car when the man approached her. He allegedly grabbed her wallet, but she held on. Police said the man gave up and ran off. The store's surveillance cameras caught the incident on tape and that helped police nab 25-year-old Chad Poynter. They charged him with 2nd degree robbery.

SCHOOL CLOSINGS for Thursday, January 27, 2011

There are several schools closed in the area today:

Lincoln County Schools
Lincoln Christian Academy
Garrard County Schools
Casey County Schools
Boyle County Schools
Rockcastle County Schools
Mercern County Schools
Danville Schools
Danville Christian Academy
Pulaski County Schools

Stay tuned to WPBK for weather related closings.

Suit Involving Suzanne Somers Dismissed

Was it her stardom that got a lawsuit filed in Fayette County dismissed against Suzanne Somers? The judge said there wasn't enough evidence for the jury to consider the suit. The suit stemmed from a failed business venture involving investor John Shannon Bouchillion, who put up almost half a million dollars to help former Kentucky Governor John Y Brown open Suzanne's Kitchen. Somers called the former governor a con, that she thought he was rich and was opening the business alone. The court ruled that neither Brown nor Somers will have to repay Bouchillion.

Lincoln County Jail Decisions Wait for State

There's been talk of a new jail here in Lincoln County since the middle of the past century and there's been no action taken to build one. This time, as the talk came to a crescendo on Tuesday, a voice from the state said wait. Rodney Ballard is a deputy commissioner with the Department of Corrections. He told county commissioners to hold off on any decisions about the jail that he says is falling down around its prisoners and staff, because the legislature will affect the decision. Ballard said there are several issues on the legislature's table that will affect county jails. Legislators are expected to take action on the issues in a few months.

Try a Trike and Get There Faster

Men on trikes. Just what everybody wants to see in a workplace. And they do at EW Brown Generating Station. The giant power plant has taken a tip from Toyota's Georgetown plant, and make tricycle looking vehicles available to employees, rather than having to walk through the massive plant. Most of the workers say the three wheels have improved not only their productivity, but their physical selves too. As the plant has grown, so has the number of trikes. They started out with about five, and now there are 12, and two of those will handle heavy loads.

Whooping Cough Outbreak Reported In Lincoln County

There have been 25 cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, reported in Lincoln county, within the last week, bringing it to outbreak status. Lincoln County Public Health Administrator, Diane Miller, warns that whooping cough is highly contagious.






There are vaccines available. For more information, call 365-3106.

Harrodsburg PD Gets Three New Officers

The Harrodsburg Police department introduced three new officers to the city commission on Tuesday. Police Chief Rodney Harlow and Commissioner Scott Mosley introduced the newest members of the force: Scott Baker, Jordan Lyons and Jason Peyton. Mosley oversees the police department.

City of Lancaster Gets Good Grade on Audit

In the midst of budget cuts and layoffs, the city of Lancaster passed its audit on Monday. Danville CPA Craig Butler firm reported that from June of 2009 to July of 2010, the city's books were accurate. He said the city put more into major funds than was previouly there. The general fund increased by more than 271 thousand dollars, the sewer fund increased by 26 thousand dollars and the water fund went up by about 183 thousand dollars. City officials said they also did it by letting four employees go in 2009 and cutting spending in 2010.

Sen. McConnell Remarks On The State of the Union

Yesterday, U. S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell delivered remarks regarding the State of the Union address to the Senate floor which were released by the Senator's office..






McConnell went on to say that the President has spoken in a way that appeals to many, but governed in a way that does not. McConnell expressed the hope that Obama would leave that method behind.

Resident Calls for Attention to Cemeteries

A Danville resident is calling for a fulltime cemetery employee after he told the city commission on Monday that the conditions at the city's cemeteries are upsetting. Jim Talley showed the commission that both Bellevue and Hilldale cemeteries need some attention. He implored the commission to hire a fulltime cemetery employee. City manager Paul Stansbury said two public works employes are assigned to the cemetery, but they're given other duties when it snows. When Talley suggested that a burial vault had been moved without a family's knowledge, Mayor Bernie Hunstad called a special meeting for January 31 at 5:30 p.m. to look into the matter.

Investigators Find Beer At Scene of Monday Crash

Investigators in Burgin said they found alcohol at the scene of a crash on Monday morning, in which a Jeep rolled near Shaker Village. Police said a Harrodsburg man was airlifted to the hospital after the single vehicle crash. He was identified as Henry e Combs Jr. Police said the crash happened around 10 a.m., that Combs was heading west on US 68, a couple of miles north of US 127. Witnesses told Mercer County deputies that the Jeep was moving eratically before the crash. Deputies found opened and unopend beer cans in the vehicle and said Combs overcompensated and drove off the road.

More Snow Could Be on the Way

Don't let what seems to be mild weather fool you -- the National Weather Service says there's another winter blast brewing, and some counties in the area could see another two to four inches of snow. Pulaski County is in that number, so in Somerset, they're getting ready -- again. Forecasters say the snow will start tonight and continue into tomorrow. NWS says this storm could be a big one, moving out of the Gulf of Mexico and along the Appalachians and bringing what they're calling a "significant" amount of snow, falling into tomorrow.

Nicholasville Bypass Meeting Set for Thursday

There's meeting coming up on Thursday, set to answer questions about the proposed Eastern Bypass around Nicholasville. It'll be from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Blue Building at City-County Park at the end of Longview Drive in Nicholasville. The public can ask about how the road will wrap around the east side of the city, cutting the around to traffic through Nicholasville. There will be reps at the meeting from the state Transportation Cabinet, and there will be engineers on hand who can also answer questions. The planned bypass is just under seven and a half miles that will cost about 42 million dollars to build. After all the necessary rights of way are bought, officials say construction should start in 2014.

Homeless Count Starts Thursday

Across the country, states are counting their homeless population, and Kentucky is no different. The Kentucky Housing Corporation will be doing the counting here, and the results of the count will help the state get federal grant dollars that will help the homeless. The counting begins on Thursday morning at midnight and ends that night at 11:59. Last year's count was just over 66 hundred homeless in the Commonwealth.

Marksbury Farms Markets Keeps it Local

Its named for a local voting precinct, but Marksbury Farm Market, between Danville, Lancaster and Nicholasville provides locals with fresh meats and other items. Specifically, the collaboration of some friends a former local statesman and a few family members process beef, pork and poultry for local consumption. Its a 12 thousand square foot facility on that part of US 27 at Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School that isn't opened just yet, but it is drawing in customers. Along with their meats, they can get Kentucky coffee, teas, cornmeal and other foods for the pantry.

Bluegrass Music Fest This Weekend

Its the 100th anniversary of the father of the Bluegrass, Bill Monroe, so, this weekend its the kickoff of the Kentucky Bluegrass Music festival. Its on Friday and Saturday. This year's headliner is the Grascals who, with Dolly Parton, recently recorded "I Am Strong". The groups has toured with Hank Williams Jr last year and has to its credit a song on the International Bluegrass Music Association chart, their version of "The Last Train to Clarksville." For more info, visitlebanonky.com .

Woman Airlifted to UK After Crash

There's no word on what charges a semi driver will face, but a woman was airlifted to UK hospital yesterday afternoon when a semi slammed into her car in Rockcastle County. Police said that around 1 p.m. on the 461 Bypass, the car was at a red light. That's when the semi slammed into the back of the car, ending up in its back seat. The semi driver told police that the brakes on the truck failed. Emergency workers on the scene said the woman's injuries didn't appear life threatening, but she was flown to the hospital in Lexington.

Nominations Sought for the Bluegrass Alliance For Women Legacy Award

Nominations are being sought for the Bluegrass Alliance for Women Legacy Award.






Karman Wheeler, Chair of the Legacy Impact Awards says the nomination form and more information can be found at www.bluegrassallianceforwomen.com. You can also call 859-806-8625.

Police Looking for Man Who Hit Officer With Car

Police in Richmond are looking for a man who allegedly hit a police officer with a car. They went to the Country Hearth Inn Saturday night on a call that Mark Robinson tried to leave without paying for his hotel room. When police approached Robinson's car at a gas station near the hotel, he sped up and hit an officer in the legs. The officer rolled onto the hood of Robinson's car and fell off. Robinson drove off and the officer was taken to the hospital for treatment. Police said Robinson could be in Danville, Richmond or Somerset, using the alias Peter Overly. He faces charges of first degree assault of a police officer and theft of services.

Sen. McConnell Reports That Moral Is High in Afghanistan

U. S. Senator Mitch McConnell made stops in our area on Friday to discuss his recent trip to Afghanistan. He says the troops are hanging tough.






In spite of the snow, McConnell paid visits to Mercer, Lincoln, Garrard and Boyle Counties.

Senator McConnell Met With Local Lieutenant In Afghanistan

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell made stops in Mercer, Lincoln, Garrard and Boyle Counties on Friday to discuss his recent trip to Aghanistan. McConnell reports that moral is high among our troops in Afghanistan.






McConnell says the troops have had a good year and believe they are making headway.

Man Critical after "Twirling" Guns

A Richmond man is in critical condition at UK Hospital. Kentucky State Police said he was accidentally shot on Saturday. They said Matthew Ritchie and second man were twirling loaded guns when one went off, and a bullet hit Ritchie in the face. The incident happened at a home in Richmond.

Man Dead, Officer on Leave After KFC Shooting

No one else was hurt, but a man is dead and a Richmond police officer on paid administrative leave after an attempted robbery on Saturday. Richmond Police said that around 10 p.m., the suspect, who was wearing a gorilla mask got into the Kentucky Fried Chicken on Eastern Bypass through the back door as employees were closing. Police said the man was 39 year old Michael McMullen, who officials said threatened the employees. Two of the four employees hid in an office as McMullen held the other two at gunpoint. Police were called and arrived, and the suspect was shot after he was warned to drop his gun. McMullen was taken to the hospital where he died later.

State Senate Bill Would Require In-hospital Infections be Reported to State

A bill in the Kentucky legislature would require that any and all infections that patients contract in hospital be reported to the state. Senator Denise Harper Angel of Louisville said her bill would also force hospitals to have in place, plans preventative measures against infections diseases. Harper Angel said the cost of treating in-hospital infections is out of control and that more needs to be done to protect patients from getting infections when they're in the hospital. Opponents say the Harper Angel bill is what the federal law already requires and is expensive. Harper Angel contends that if federal laws worked, there wouldn't be hundreds of deaths a year from in-hospital infections that there are now.

Abramson In Boyle County Last Week

Lieutenant Governor candidate Jerry Abramson was in the area on Friday to talk with people at the Boyle County Courthouse as he also made stops in Lancaster and at Centre College. Abramson gave up his tenure as Louisville's longest serving mayor to run with Governor Steve Beshear as he runs for re-election. Abramson told those he met that he gets it. That people are concerned about jobs, infrastructure and the economy as a whole. He said that as Beshear's lieutenant governor, he would handle economic development and make those decisions.

jason Singleton Arrested for Angela Singleton's Murder

Police have charged 34 year old Jason Singleton with Angela Singleton's murder. She was found dead last week and he would later take hostages for a short time in a standoff with police. Angela Singleton's funeral is today at 1 p.m. at Crolew Funeral Home in her hometown of Williamsburg. Visitation is at 11 o'clock this morning. She is survived by her children, Kaylie Frazier and Alliey Canada and her parents Nancy and Billy Canada.

Woman Arrested, Charged with Making Meth, Causing Fire

A Science Hill woman was arrested and charged with making meth. Pulaski County Sheriff's officials said a man, who had not been arrested as of yesterday afternoon, were cooking the illegal drug when a fired started at the home and destroyed it. Police said the meth lab was a "one pot" method lab that was small and easy to make. The house was on Perry Street in Science Hill and the suspects names were not available.

Angela Singleton's Body Found; Police Investigate Homicide

Angela Singleton went missing on January 16, and now Pulaski County law enforcement is investigating a homicide after a body found in a field in the county was hers. Her husband is the man we told you held hostages yesterday near Somerset Mall. Angela's burning, abandoned car was found on I-75 in Lexington. KSP has been interviewing Jason Singleton at the Pulaski County Jail about the homicide. Police had previously been called to the couple's Richmond home on a domestic situation.

Lawsuit Filed Over Public Square Shooting

The victim of that shooting in the Lancaster Public Square last year has filed a civil lawsuit against the man accused of shooting him. Johnny King was shot as he sat in a truck that was parked at the square. He and his wife Karen are suing Roy Walker Davis. The suit that was filed in Garrard Circuit Court says that Davis tried to kill King on April 14. It also says that Davis caused King physical and emotional damages. Davis was originally charged with intentional murder, but will stand trial in April on a reduced charge of first degree assault. Davis has not responded to the civil lawsuit.

Hostage Situation inn Pulaski County Ends Peacefully

Pulaski County deputies said that a Richmond man was arrested after taking hostages yesterday afternoon. They said that 35 year old Jason Edward Singleton crashed a stolen car near the Somerset Mall and fled on foot. He ended up inside a local trucking company where he took four men hostage at gunpoint. Acting Police Chief Doug Nelson talked with Singleton by phone and convinced him to surrender. The only shots fired were when police chased Singleton to the trucking company, and police said those were bean bag rounds.

School Closings and Dealy for Friday, January 21, 2011

Schools Closed or Delayed on Friday,
January 21, 2011

Boyle County Schools
Burgin Independent School
Casey County Schools
Danville Schools
Danville Christian Academy
Danville Montessori School
Garrard County Schools
Lincoln County Schools
Lincoln Christian Academy Snow Plan
Mercer County Schools
Pulaski County Schools
Rockcastle County Schools
Rockcastle Adult Education Center

Boyle County Library Welcomes Ronald Elliott, Speaker

The Boyle County Friends of the Library will be holding their Annual Meeting tonight and the public is invited to experience a special presentation.






Cobb was a well-known journalist and humorist from Kentucky who was the author of many memorable quotes according to Georgia DeAraugo, (Day-Uh-Roo-Gee-Oh) Assistant Director of the Boyle County Library. The event takes place this evening at 7 PM at the Boyle County Library. For more information, call 859-238-7323.

Pulaski Woman Arrested for Helping to Plan Burglary

A Pulaski woman was arrested for her part in a burglary last April. Thirty year old
Rachel Hogue has been charged with complicity to commit burglary. An investigation into a burglary almost a year ago lead to Hogue's arrest. Police said she helped plan the heist of a home on Mark Welborn Road.

Hustonville Elementary Reports Numerous Cases of Whooping Cough

Nearly two dozen kids at Hustonville Elementary here in Lincoln County have contracted whooping cough. Health officials say its highly contagious and students and their teachers have been sent home if they exhibit symptoms. Its that really stretched out, deep cough and its continuous. County health officials said since early December, they've had more than 20 cases reported to them, and most came from Hustonville Elementary. The school has vaccinated several students and faculty members trying to stop the spread of whooping cough.

Danville Reminds Citizens to Take In Trash Cans After Pickup

As a reminder, if you live in Danville, you must take your garbage and recycling bins back in after pickup.








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City code enforcement officer Tom Broach says it may seem like common sense, but there are those who just don't comply.






Individuals can be cited for not complying with the ordinance, but overall, Broach believes Danville has done a pretty good job. I'm Marsha Sears.

Canceled King March Reorganized

Garrard County organizers said the reason they canceled yesterday's Martin Luther King Jr. event was because of a lack of participation. The cancellation caused people to be enraged. People were expecting a march through Lancaster to honor the slain civil rights leader. One of the organizers said the private group that normally did the march had fewer and fewer people participating. Mayor Brenda Powers got a call from a woman who said she wanted to organize a march, and so it was done. This march, though, happened in Stanford yesterday afternoon.

Pro Prescription Protest Planned

There's a rally planned for early next month by proponents of a law that would require a prescription for medicines that contain pseudoephedrine. The rally's set for the state capitol rotunda in Frankfort on February 3rd. The bill would also limit how much pseudoephedrine a person could buy at one time. Opponents say the bill is unfair to law abiding people who might need the cold medicine. Pseudoephedrine is the main ingredient in making methamphetamine.

Man Busted on Meth Charges Whiloe Police Look for Escapee

We told you yesterday about how a Pulaski County Detention Center escapee and her get away driver were nabbed. It seems while police were looking for Megan Sharpe -- the escapee -- they arrested a man on meth related charges. Police arrested Corey Jones hiding in a house with the methamphetamine and related paraphernalia while they were looking for Sharpe. Jones faces trafficking and possession charges.

Family Safe but Loses Everything in Sunday Fire

A Garrard County family says despite losing every material thing they had to a weekend house fire, they grateful that everyone's okay. The fire broke out Sunday night at Bryan and Katrina Arrowood's home on Mildred Lane near Lancaster. The family of four did make it out safely. Bryan said he noticed the flames in the laundry room and got his wife and two children out of the house. When firefighters arrived, the house was engulfed. The Arrowoods say they're not sure what their next move is, but they're staying with family in Nicholasville.

Use Caution When Using a Space Heater!

If you use space heaters, you may be tempted to use an extension cord with it, but Danville Interim Fire Chief, Woody Ball says that is not a good idea.






Using extension cords can cause damage to the electrical system within the walls. You should also always unplug a space heater when it is not in use. Ball also points out that space heaters are not designed to heat a whole house and should be used very sparingly.

Danville Police, Fire Handle Multiple Crashes on Saturday

Danville Police and Fire responded to two separate crashes on Saturday afternoon. The first was just before 3 p.m. when a single vehicle crashed on Kentucky 33, just south of Danville Christian Academy. Police said the woman driving the SUV went off the road, through a rock wall and flipped the vehicle. It ended up about 50 feet from the roadway. She was taken to the hospital for treatment of her injuries. The second crash was near Stewart Powell Ford on the city's west side. Two Ford Tauruses had collided sending one driver to the hospital as a precaution. Police said the other driver was not seriously hurt.

Man Killed in Hunting Accident

A 19 year old Kentucky man was killed in an apparent hunting incident last week. KSP said Antonio friends found his body close to his home about six miles north of Liberty after he didn't return from hunting deer. Police said Hernandez was killed by a single .22 gunshot after his rifle accidentally went off. They say no foul play is suspected in Hernandez' death.

City Hall Closed; Housing Authority Meets

Danville City Hall is closed today for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. It will reopen tomorrow at 8:30 a.m.


The Housing Authority of Danville meets tomorrow, January 18 at 8 a.m. at Danville City Hall.

Wokd Starts on US 68

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said repair work on a portion of U.S. 68 in Jessamine County started Friday. Both lanes of 68 from Pekin Pike have been closed since January 3, as that's where part of the road collapsed. The repairs were supposed to start a week ago, but the weather put a halt to that. Also, keep in mind that all road work is weather permitting so it could be delayed because of the weather. Take Blue Grass Parkway to U.S. 127 to Harrodsburg to get around the road work.

Lincoln County Schools Issue "Plan B"

Lincoln County students have missed 10 days of school this year because of the weather. Transportation Director Ronnie Deatherage a plan to get students to school.

He said, "What we're looking at is each individual bus driver coming up with a plan to identify roads that they know after two or three days of being out are still snow covered. Then we will send home notices to the students that live on those roads that under a Plan B, those roads would not be run. There would be an alternate site identified, and an alternate time where those students and parents can bring their children to that alternate site for the bus to pick them up."

Superintendent Karen Hatter said that the plan will take some explaining when it is implemented so listening to WPBK-FM will be crucial.

She said, "Actually, we count on this radio station to get the word out for us because it will take some explanation that they won't be able to post on the television."

Weather permitting, students return to classes tomorrow.

Escapee, Driver in Custody

They're both in custody now, but that wasn't the case on Friday. On Friday, a Pulaski County Detention Center inmate who was on a work detail at the recycling center and he allegedly got a driver the to help him escape. Pulaski in County Jail officials said that 23 year old Megan Sharpe of Burnside was working at the recycling center when a car pulled up and Sharpe got in and the car drove off. Officials said and alert was put out and the car's driver, 25 year old Cassidy Spitzer was picked up, but Sharpe was not in the car. She was nabbed later that evening.

Victimn in Crash IDed

Kentucky State Police now say it was 31 year old Kevin Butler of Harrodsburg who ran a red light more than a week ago and killed a 17 year old girl. Police said that Butler was driving an SUV a Green Wilson Road and US 127 and slammed in to Trista Shoemaker's car, as she made a left onto the highway. Shoemaker died at the scene. Her 15 year old sister was taken to Frankfort Regional Medical Center to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. Butler went to the UK Medical Center for treatment.

Fund Set Up for Six Month Old

A fund has now been set up for the six month old son of a Boyle County man killed in a crash last Thursday. Twenty-year-old Josh Lawhorn died when he lost control of his SUV on US 127 in Casey County and it was hit by an oncoming truck. Lawhorn was heading to the hospital to visit his girlfriend and their son, Karson, who was getting his 6-month checkup. A trust fund has been set up for Karson. If you would like to help you can make donations at the PNC Bank Branch on South Fourth Street in Danville. Lawhorn's funeral is this morning at WL Pruitt Funeral Home at 11:00.

Lincoln County Implements Plan B

Lincoln County students have missed 10 days of school this year because of the weather. Transportation Director Ronnie Deatherage a plan to get students to school.

He said, "What we're looking at is each individual bus driver coming up with a plan to identify roads that they know after two or three days of being out are still snow covered. Then we will send home notices to the students that live on those roads that under a Plan B, those roads would not be run. There would be an alternate site identified, and an alternate time where those students and parents can bring their children to that alternate site for the bus to pick them up."

Superintendent Karen Hatter said that the plan will take some explaining when it is implemented so listening to WPBK-FM will be crucial.

She said, "Actually, we count on this radio station to get the word out for us because it will take some explanation that they won't be able to post on the television."

Weather permitting, students return to classes tomorrow.

Grand Jury Indictments Handedd Down

A Boyle County grand jury indicted a Harrodsburg man for fleeing police, resisting arrest and driving under the influence. Forty-eight year old Watt Hartmen's bond was set at two thousand dollars.
The grand jury also indicted 35 year old Ricky Key Jr. on three counts of theft and two of burglary for thefts from Walmart on November 28 and December 4, and from Office Depot on November 28. His bond was set at five thousand dollars.

Danville-Boyle Chamber Banquet January 28

The Danville-Boyle County Chamber of Commerce will host a revamped version of its annual banquet at 6:30 p.m. on January 28 at Centre College’s Cowan Dining Commons. The chamber's Young Professionals are producing this year's event so the celebration will be a young event with new ideas and the old ones that everyone's used to. That evening, there will be awards, a performance by Net Work, dancing, a cash bar and hors d'oeuvre and desserts. The tickets are 40 dollars and reservations need to be made by January 21. You can do so by contacting the chamber at info@danvilleboylechamber.com.

Snow Helps Nab Alleged Thief

Snow was a good thing in this case: it helped police catch a man who they say stole tools from a home. Pulaski County Sheriff's Deputies say 26-year-old Christopher Crowe took a saw and a helmet from a home on South Highway 1247. When they arrived on scene, deputies saw footprints in the snow leading from the victim's home to Crowe's home nearby. Crowe faces theft and evidence tampering charges.

Danville Water is Safe

The water in Danville is safe. That's the word from Danville Water Works Superintendent Andy Tompkins. He issued the word, despite that he's told customers several times about Kentucky Division of Water violations. Tompkins is reassuring customers that the notices that said that haloacetic acids, which could cause an increased risk of cancer over many years, have exceeded the maximum contamination level set by the Environmental Protection Agency. Tompkins said the longterm affects of the acids is minimal. The Kentucky Rural Water Association said a person who drank a half a gallon of affected water everyday for 70 years would increase his or her chances for cancer to one in a million.

Boyle Co Man Killed in Casey Co Crash

Kentucky State Police said in a news release that a Boyle County man was killed yesterday in a crash in Casey County, about five miles north of Liberty. KSP identified the man as 20 year old Joshua Lawhorn of Parksville. They said he was driving south on US 127 when his car crossed the center line. A pick up truck that 32 year old Gregory Greer of Adair County was driving hit Lawhorn's car on the passenger's side. KSP said Lawhorn was not wearing a seat belt and was partially ejected from his car. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Greer was wearing his seat belt and was not seriously hurt.

Former Liberty Lawmaker Dies

Former state lawmaker Raymond Overstreet of Liberty has died. He apparently had a heart attack on Sunday and died at Casey County Hospital.
McKinney was a Republican, elected to the state House in 1971 where he served until 1992. House Speaker Greg Stumbo praise Overstreet as a hardworking, but humorous legislator. Overstreet drafted the legislation that now lets Kentuckians carry concealed weapons and fought for tougher drunk driving laws. Visitation is tonight from 6 to 9 at McKinney Brown Funeral home, and the funeral is at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Liberty First Baptist Church. Raymond Overstreet was 68.

School Closings and Delays

Schools in the area are again closed or running on delay openings today because of the snow. Schools that are CLOSED:

Casey County Schools
Garrard County Schools
Lincoln County Schools
Pulaski County Schools
Rockcastle County Schools

Schools on delay:

Lincoln Christian Academy on its Snow Plan
Byole County Schools 1 hour delay
Mercer County Schools 1 hour delay
Somerset Independent Schools 1 hour delay

Milby as ABC Grant Writer; Bustle Takes on ABC in Danville

Now that Danville voters have said yes to going wet, there is a protocol to be followed. That is, the city now has a new Alcoholic Beverage Control administrator. Bridgette Milby takes on the job from code enforcement and will focus on financial enforcement and grant writing. Assistant Danville Police Chief Tom Bustle takes on Milby's ABC duties. Bustle will handle enforcement and processing local applications.

Lincoln County Fiscal Court Cuts Sheriff's Budget by $34,000

The fiscal court in Lincoln County cut the sheriff's department budget and Sheriff Curt Folger said he didn't know why. Folger told the court that business has been good for his department since his business is the under side of the law, and there's bee a lot of that, what with the downed economy, he's seen a lot more people who are involved in break ins and the like and they end up in his jail, Nonetheless, the fiscal court cut Folger's budget by 34 thousand dollars, and cuts the number of deputies on Lincoln County roads from eight to seven. While the magistrates told Folger the county would help where it could, he shouldn't hold his breath come budget time in July because they didn't expect to be able to give back the now cut 34 thousand dollars.

danville City Hall Closed on Monday

Danville City Hall Closing
Danville City Hall will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Day on January 17, 2011. City hall reopens on Tuesday January 18, at 8:30 a.m.
If you have a water or sewer emergency please contact the water filtration plant at 238-1241. For any other emergencies, call 911.

Bill Samuels Jr to Retire from Maker's Mark

Bill Samuels, Jr. made his mark at Maker's Mark and is now making way for the next generation to make their mark. In a release, the bourbon distiller said Samuels will retire in April of this year, turning the helm of the family owned ship over tow Rob Samuels, who will become the Chief Operating Officer. Matthew Shattock of Beam Global Spirits and Wine said that Bill Samuels quote -- forever changed the bourbon industry -- and, he said, with Bill Samuels Jr in charge, the company has seen double digit growth. Samuels put in 35 years as the man in charge of Maker's Mark.

Boyle Fiscal Court Approves Sheriff's 2011 Budget

Boyle County Sheriff Marty Elliott presented his department's budget to Fiscal Court yesterday and had the 950 thousand plus dollar budget approved for 2011. The budget has a slight increase this fiscal year -- about 39 hundred dollars -- over last, even though there has been some serious budget cutting. The salary cap stayed the same, at 539 thousand 500 dollars, like last year. Elliott said that while there is always an overtime issue, he's cut 450 hours since he's been in office and cut overtime by reorganizing schedules.

Tuesday Fire Does Minimal Damage

Crab Orchard firefighters put out a small fire on Tuesday morning in a home on Manor Boulevard. The fire was reported about 10 a.m. on Manor Boulevard and investigators said it was electrical in nature and quickly contained. Other Lincoln County fire departments first called to help put out the fire, but then called off when it was contained.

Man Pleads Guilty to Getting Child Drunk

Just days before he was due to go on trial, a Northern Kentucky man pleaded guilty to getting a toddler drunk. Court documents say that Raymond Jackson was facing trial on first degree criminal abuse. Prosecutors said that Jackson gave his two year old stepdaughter sips of iced tea laced with gin. The girl's mother found her passed out when she returned home and records indicate that the child's blood alcohol level was . 23, nearly three times the legal limit for an adult. Jackson could get seven years in prison when he's sentenced next month.

KSH Looking for Teacher of the Year

The Kentucky Historical Society and the Gilder Lehrman Institute for American History, HISTORY and Preserve America, is now accepting nominations for 2011 National History Teacher of the Year.

The Gilder Lehrman Institute sponsors the National History Teacher of the Year award annually to promote the study and love of American history. The state winner receives $1,000, an archive of classroom resources and the opportunity to compete for the national award. The national winner receives a $10,000 prize and a trip with two of his or her students to the award ceremony in early Fall 2011.

This year's contest recognizes K-6 teachers of American history.Nominees must have at least three years of classroom experience in teaching social studies with a focus on American history, including state and local history.

Nominations can be made by a student, parent, colleague, supervisor or other education professional familiar with the teacher's work. Self-nominations are not accepted.


To view award criteria or submit a nomination, visit www.gilderlerhman.org/nhtoy.

Nominations are due by Feb. 1.

Use Common Sense When Heading Out On Winter Roads

This last round of snow should serve as a reminder to be prepared while traveling on winter roads.






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Use common sense is what David Jude, Commander of the Public Affairs Branch for the Kentucky State Police suggests with winter driving.






If you do get stranded, make sure the exhaust is clear and then stay with your vehicle until help arrives. I'm Marsha Sears.

Weapons Allowed in Capitol

After some Kentucky lawmakers wanted a ban on guns at the state Capitol, Governor Steve Beshear said he's okay with weapons in the capitol now. The outcries last year came after a man, wearing a holstered weapon, sat in the house chamber for an afternoon. For now, anyone who can legally carry a gun, can bring it into the capitol at Frankfort. Changing the law is up to lawmakers, not the governor.

Roy Davis on Trial April 11, 2011

There's now a date on which Roy Walker Davis will go on trial. He's accused of shooting his former business partner on the Lancaster Public Square. Walker will go on trial April 11 through the 13 for firing a weapon into Johnnie King's truck. King was hit in the head and neck on April 24 of last year. King was rushed to a Lexington Hospital and survived. Davis could have faced an attempted murder charge, but the grand jury that indicted him did so on a lesser assault charge.

W Rogers Wins Bid for Water Treatment Expansion

The City of Harrodsburg commission awarded more than nine million dollars in a bid for a water treatment expansion to W. Rogers Company. Seven others and W. Rogers Company submitted bids in mid-December. GRW Engineering Inc. helped the city select the best company for the price, as some of the bids for the expansion were upwards of 13 million dollars. W. Rogers and GRW have worked on other projects together and GRW told city officials that W Rogers did good work, so for the price, they got the nod for the project.

Eubank Man Indicted in Drunken-Driving Wreck

A Eubank man who was charged with injuring a woman when he allegedly drove drunk has been indicted. Thirty six year old Timothy R Smith faces first degree assault and operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Police said that on November 15, Smith was driving on Kentucky 1247, trying to cross US 27 when he pulled into the path of a car that 43 year old Elizabeth Floyd of Eubank was driving. She was taken to the hospital and Smith was taken to jail where he remains today on a 25 thousand dollar cash bond.

Six Suffere Minor Injuries in Crash on US 150 in Washington Co.

Kentucky State Police are investigating a crash on US 150 at the Washington and Nelson County Line that happened on Saturday night. KSP said 16 year old Taylor Smith of Springfield, was driving a pick up truck westbound on US 150. He tried to make a turn and pulled into the path of a car that 50 year old Donald Carney, also of Springfield was driving. Forty-one year old William Railey of Louisville was driving a car eastbound on US 150. Smith spun in the roadway and collided with Railey. Police said that all three drivers and their passengers were wearing seatbelts and were all treated and released from Springview Hospital.

Suit Seeks Damages for "Negligent Care"

While the corporate office isn't commenting, a Richmond nursing home and several of its staff members are being sued. In the lawsuit that Tonya Frye filed on January 3 in Madison County as power of attorney for Elsie Harvey, who, according to the suit, has been deemed "of unsound mind", she claims Fir Lane nursing home and its staff was negligent in caring for the elderly Harvey. The suit alleges that Extendicare, which is part of the nursing home, failed to screen employees and to properly care for Harvey. Frye is asking for compensatory and punitive damages.

Danviille Firetruck Featured in Calendar

Danville Fire Department's new fire truck is featured in the Toyne 2011 fire department shift calendar for the month of August.








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Danville interim fire chief, Woody Ball is proud of Engine 12.






Ball wants everyone to stop by and see Engine 12 when it is at the station. They are located at 445 W. Main St. I'm Marsha Sears.

Kentucky Observes a Moment of Silence

Kentuckians will observe a moment of silence this morning to honor the victims of the Arizona shooting that wounded Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.
Kentucky Congressman John Yarmouth considerers Giffords a friend.

Yarmouth said, "She was out doing what you would want a representative to do, which is to listen to her constituents. Many citizens came out to participate in the purest form of Democracy."

US Senator Mitch McConnell is at Martha Lane Collins High School in Shelbyville, and will observe the moment there. The shooting on Saturday killed six and injured 14.

mercer Co Deputies Investigate Burglary

Mercer County Sheriff’s officials are looking for information that leads to the arrest of who ever broke into a home last week on Bohon Road. Witnesses told police that they saw two white men in the area. One of the men was described as having a thin build, the other as heavy set. A family member also said they saw a gray Pontiac car leaving the home and heading west on Bohon Road. Police said items missing from the home were tools and change. Anyone who knows anything about the burglary should call the Mercer County Sheriff's department.

Alcohol, No Seatbelt Contribute to Injury Crash: KSP

Kentucky State Police said alcohol was probably a factor in a crash that injured a Harrodsburg man Friday night. They said he lost control of his car and it hit a tree in Washington County. KSP said 53 year old David McCullough was taken to University of Kentucky Medical Center after the crash that happened around 9 p.m. Police said McCollough was heading north on Lawrenceburg Road when he lost control of the car and it slammed into the tree. Police said McCollough was not wearing his seatbelt. Hospital officials said he was in fair condition Saturday afternoon.

Driver in Burglary Arrested

Her name may be Good, but the sheriff said what she did was bad. Twenty-year old April Goode was arrested last Thursday as the suspected driver in a home burglary that happened on Tuesday. Kentucky State Police took her into custody after they got the case from the Boyle County Sheriff's office. Goode was taken to the Lincoln County jail. KSP said that on Tuesday 22 year old Cody Pollard of Danville was arrested for breaking into a home on Chrisman Spur. Police said Pollard allegedly took a flat panel TV that he ditched in the fence row on Chrisman Lane. Elliott said Pollard also took jewelry from the same home earlier in the week. Goode faces second-degree burglary charges and is in jail on a 50 thousand dollar cash bond.

Free Support For Those Who Want To Quit Smoking

If your New Year's Resolution was to quit smoking, the Boyle County Health Department is offering a free 13-week program that will help.








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Those who quit smoking have a better chance of success if they have the support to do it. Roger Trent, Public Health Director of the Boyle County Health Department understands.






Free nicotine patches are offered to all Boyle County Residents involved with the program. The classes start Thursday and are filling up fast. Call 859-236-2053 to register. I'm Marsha Sears.

Free Smoking Cessation Classes Offered to Boyle County Residents

If you have resolved to quit smoking for the New Year, the Boyle County Health Department has a free way to help you.






Roger Trent, Public Health Director of the Boyle County Health Department says the support program is filling up fast. Nicotine patches are provided free to Boyle County residents who participate. The program begins Thursday. Call 859-236-2053 to register or for more information.

Waiting for Approval

It could happen any day now -- Pulaski County could get the permission they've been seeking to start the million dollar renovations at Fountain Square. They already have permission from the Federal Highway Administration, now all they need is that memorandum of agreement from the
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Once they get it, they can start hiring an architect. That will mean renderings of what Fountain Square will look like. Officials said they'd like to see it with pedestrian space, cafes and downtown living.

Lmabert in Prison for 10 Years for Arson

Michael Lewis Lambert may have avoided a trial, but will still spend the next ten years in prison on a third degree arson charge and a first degree criminal mischief charge. The 66 year old pleaded guilty to setting his own apartment building on fire back in May of 2009. He was credited with 184 days for time served. Fire officials said the fire looked like arson from the start even though Lambert said his daughter was living in the building just before the fire.

Brown Captured

Paul David Brown who's been on the run from police for several days, was arrested Wednesday night. The 31 year old was arrested after a short fight with police in Lexington around 10:15 p.m. Kentucky State Police said they followed an acquaintance of Brown's where he was arrested. Brown eluded police for weeks, and led them on chases in Nicholasville and through Garrard, Lincoln and Jessamine Counties. Brown faces burglary, fleeing, wanton endangerment and evading police charges. He is in the Fayette County Detention Center on theft, parole violation, receiving stolen property and resisting arrest charges.

Beshear Running for Reelection

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear will run for reelection, since he filed to do so this week. He said this time, former Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson will be his running mate. Abramson decided to run with Beshear when Lieutenant Governor Dan Mongiardo entered the US Senate race last year, replacing Jim Bunning. Abramson had been Louisville's mayor for more than 20 years. So far, Beshear has about three and a half million dollars in his war chest.

Fiscal Court Keeps All But Two County Employees

Nearly all Lincoln County employees were rehired, even under new Judge Executive Jimbo Adams. In a very short, special meeting of the Lincoln Fiscal Court on Wednesday, Adams and magistrates Dexter Todd and Joe Stanley only replaced two people. Kim Taylor will be Adams' secretary. She worked for him at Crab Orchard Auto Parts and replaces Linda Lynn. The other replacement is one we told you about last week: Donnie Gilliam will take over as the county's emergency management director from Lynn Wisehart. Adams said its his prerogative as the county judge executive to put in place, the people he chooses.

Father and Son Face Federal Prison Time

A Kentucky man will do almost five years in a federal prison after he admitted this week to going across state lines with what federal authorities said was "intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct" with a 13 year old girl. Twenty-eight year old Robert Wayne Baker of Yosemite will also be supervised for 30 years after he's released from federal custody. Court document s said he could have spent 30 years in prison. Baker's father, 50 year old Ernest Wayne Baker has also been charged with federal offenses with the same 13 year old girl. He'll be sentenced in February.

Music Exploration Day to be Held for the Danville Children's Choir

The very popular Danville Children's Choir is reforming.






Barbara Hall, faculty at Centre College, chair of the oversight community for the Danville Sings organization invites children in the 4th through 7th grades to join this Saturday.






Parents can just drop their children off and come back for a concert at 3 PM. Music Exploration Day will be held from 10 AM to 2 PM this Saturday in room 114 of Grant Hall at the Norton Center for the Arts. Lunch will be provided and there is no charge for the event. For more information, call 859-238-5431.

Homeless Man's Body Found Under Courthouse Porch

No foul play is suspected in the death of a man who's body was found under the Lincoln County Courthouse porch in Stanford on Monday. Coroner Farris Marcum said 52 year old Wayne Adkins was probably trying to find shelter from the weather when an inmate on work release found his body. Marcum said he thinks Adkins died from not just the cold weather, but several medical issues he already had.

Man Allegedly Robs Check Cashing Place

A man wearing a disguise robbed a check cashing business yesterday afternoon. Nicholasville Police said the man walked into the Check In To Cash on North Main, showed a handgun and demanded money. After the clerk gave him some cash, the man took off through the back of the business. Police said he was wearing a scarf over the lower half of his face with a toboggan, blue-rimmed glasses and bluish gray jacket. The suspect is described as a white male, 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a thin build.

Burgin Fire Chief Suspended

A packed house at the Burgin City Council meeting on Tuesday saw a fire chief suspended for 90 days. Chief Scott Sexton was handed the sentence after council discussed it in executive session and in the open meeting, and even though some council members said the suspension would compromised the community's safety, Sexton was suspended. He admitted to letting his own son, a minor without a driver's license drive a vehicle registered to the fire department. Council put Bill Marks in as interim chief until the 90 days are up.

Joint Effort Finds Meth Labs

Mercer County Sheriff's deputies and Lawrenceburg police worked jointly to find five working meth labs at a single house on Cap Bottom Lane. They found meth precursors, firearms and drug paraphernalia. A news release did not give any names but said charges are pending. Anyone who knows anything about the drug manufacturing or trafficking should call the Harrodsburg Police Department.

Man Tased During House Fire Arrested on Arson, Other Charges

Harrodsburg Police arrested a local man on arson and multiple counts of wanton endangerment for setting fire to his own house on Sunday night. We told you that 46 year old Gregory Vandivier had to be tased by an offier when he wouldn't come out of the burning house, and threatened police with a knife. Vandivier was taken to the hospital to be checked out, then taken to the Boyle County Detention Center.

Man Arrested for Burglarizing Same House Twice This Week

Police say a Boyle County man allegedly burglarized a home for the second time in as many days on Tuesday when he allegedly took a TV. Kentucky State Police arrested 22 year old Cody Pollard of Danville not long after he allegedly went into a house on Chrisman Spur and took the flat panel TV. Boyle County Sheriff Marty Elliott said the same home, just the other side of the Lincoln County line, was burglarized on Monday and he thinks Pollard did it. Pollard was booked into jail on the two burglary charges.

Holiday Impressed with Pulaski Co Schools

Terry Holliday, commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education said he's impressed with the way things are done in Pulaski County Schools. He told the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce that for kids to succeed, schools have to succeed and for schools to succeed, the community has to be involved. He was talking to the more than 200 who attended the chamber's event at the Rural Development Center on Tuesday.

Part of US 68 Closed

US 68 is closed from the Mercer-Jessamine County line to Kentucky 33 in Jessamine County. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways said on Monday there was a slide about a mile from the Brooklyn Bridge. Officials said the bridge is open, but there are barricades on the Jessamine County side that will keep drivers from going any farther. The alternate route is Bluegrass Parkway to US 127 to get to Harrodsburg. Its not known when US 68 will reopen.

Hoover Elected a Sixth Time As House Minority Leader

Kentucky's House Republican Caucus has chosen its leadership and Minority Leader Jeff Hoover of Jamestown, in the legislature for a sixth consecutive time, will lead the caucus. Hoover told members of the caucus that he'll continue to work hard to bring positive change to Kentucky.

Danville City Commission Tables Open Door Ordinance

Danville's Open Door ordinance reads like a 'whistle blower' policy, giving employees the opportunity the chance to talk with supervisors about not only ideas that would improve their departments, but also about waste, fraud and abuse. That policy was put on hold at Monday's lengthy city commission meeting. Mayor Bernie Hunstad put the Open Door ordinance on the table, and the commission decided to table it. The mayor said the ordinance would give more transparency and improve communications and boost moral. Commission members said they needed to be careful with the bill since it could compromise the city's legal stance if grievances are not handled correctly.

Council Goes Along With Mayor

Lancaster city council went along with its new mayor, sort of. After Mayor Brenda Powell fired long time police chief Ronnie Lamb and put officer Allen Weston in place as chief, council agreed, but said Weston only had the job until June. That's when a hiring committee will recommend a permanent police chief that the mayor will appoint. It was suggested that Weston apply for the position at the time if he wanted it.

Could Kentucky Become Like Arizona?

Could Kentucky have an immigration law like that in Arizona? Republicans in the Kentucky Legislature filed a bill yesterday that they're hoping will crack down on illegal immigration. The bill would let police arrest illegals on trespassing charges just for coming to Kentucky. The law would also make it illegal to transport or harbor illegals. Opponents say the bill goes farther than the Arizona law.

Kentucky Legislators Return to Frankfort

The Kentucky general assembly is in session and lawmakers are looking at more than 400 bills that they want to become law, in some fashion. Some of those bills would reform the state tax code, adopt a immigration law like Arizona has, establish charter schools and more. There's also a bill in the works that would cut state prison costs, possibly saving taxpayers lots of money.

Man Indicted, More Arrests Expected in Theft Case

Police say more arrests are expected, but a grand jury indicted a man who was accused of stealing more than ten thousand dollars worth of items from a storage unit. The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office arrested 29-year-old Justin Paul Moore after the grand jury indicted him on burglary and theft charges.
Investigators say Moore stole the items, which included firearms, from a Pulaski County storage unit last summer.

Food Prices Up in Late 2010

Average retail food prices were up about two and a half percent in the last three months of 2010. A news release by the latest Marketbasket Survey by the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation shows that the cost of about 40 basic grocery items was just over 109 dollars by the end of 2010, up almost three dollars from the third quarter and up almost four dollars from the fourth quarter of 2009 but just over two percent lower than the same quarter in 2008.

Harrodsburg Man Tased During Fire

A Mercer County man was subdued by police taser after a fire at his house. Police said that around 9 p.m. Sunday, the Harrodsburg Fire Department was called to a home that was on fire. Gregory Vandivier was inside the home and refused to leave, so police were called.
When Harrodsburg Police arrived, they say Vandivier threatened police with a knife and had to be subdued with a taser before his arrest.

Man Injured, Cited to DUI in Springfield Crash

Kentucky State Police are investigating a collision on Logan Road, about 4 miles East of Springfield that happened around 11:45 yesterday morning. They said 39 year old John Adams Springfield was driving a 1991 Ford Ranger westbound on Logan Road when he ran off the roadway coming to final rest in a creek. KSP said Adams was not wearing a seatbelt and was treated and released from Springview Hospital. They said Adams was cited to court for Driving Under the Influence.

Stanford Investigators Looking into Vacant House Fire

There was a fire Saturday night at a vacant house in Stanford and its being investigated as an arson. Officials said the bank owned the property, but Chief Kenneth McDaniel with the Stanford Fire Department said he didn't know the exact details of why the bank had it. He said it had been empty for several years. The house was on Lancaster Street and the fire took about 20 minutes get under control.

Governor Beshear Touts 2010 Accomplishments

While 2010 was a tough year for a lot of people, including Kentuckians, Governor Steve Beshear said it was pretty good for him. It meant kids got health care, there are lots of new jobs, there was progress in critical infrastructure, and there were thousands of new jobs. He said the state's government help its people to get through the tough times.state veterans cemetery, because all veterans deserve a peaceful and dignified final resting place.

Commonwealth of Kentucky Marks Civil War -- 150 Years

The start of the Civil War will be 150 years old this April and while Kentucky was neither of the Union nor of the Confederacy, the Commonwealth is planning a sesquicentennial celebration. This fall, Frankfort is hosting a Civil War festival that will focus on music of the day with fife and drums, brass bands and coronets. Louisville and Bowling Green will also mark the anniversary, and while battles in Kentucky happened in 1862 -- making the anniversary in 2012, its getting started early.

Pulaski Chamber Looking for Exec Director

The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce is still looking for an interim executive director before its annual banquet on January 21. Kris Absher, who was recently appointed to the post decided not to take the position. Absher was supposed to have started working today, but declined the job for personal reasons. So before the chamber's board of directors can fill the permanent post of executive director, it will look at all of its options. The annual meeting on the 21st is at The Center for Rural Development where Mike Chandler will be installed as the 2011 chamber president, taking the reigns from Cathy Epperson. Others will also be recognized at what has historically been a sellout event.

Junction City Mayor Fires Police, Fire Chief; Disbands Fire Department

Junction City Mayor Jim Douglas has been sworn it and has taken his first action as mayor: he fired police and fire chief Jimmy Gipson. He's been replaced by former Junction City officer and Boyle County deputy, Merle Baldwin to lead the police department. Douglas then disbanded Junction City's fire department, saying the city would start over with an entirely new department. Douglas said the city's fire protection is being handled by Boyle County Fire Department for the moment. He would not say why he fired Gipson. Gipson had been Junction City's fire chief for 20 years and police chief for ten years.

New Mayor Hold First Meeting Tonight

Danville Mayor Bernie Hunstad meets with the city commission tonight and its apparently going to be a long meeting, with 18 items on the agenda, and that's before the executive session on personnel. The public meeting agenda has an open and a close and in between, takes up such things as setting regular meeting dates, City of Danville Open Door Policy, bi-annual review of the budget and more. The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. in Danville City Hall in the public meeting room.

Danville Goes Wet in 2010

Its 2011 and what's new? How about selling alcohol in Danville. That's what voters decided last March. The vote was 2508 to 1811 for going wet in a city that had been dry. Dry to the point of not a drop sold, and now, alcohol is being sold here just like a lot of other places.