Harrodsburg Couple Win Preservation Award

The winners of the 34th annual Ida Lee Willis Memorial Foundation Preservation Awards, presented in partnership with the Kentucky Heritage Council/State Historic Preservation Office, were announced today in Frankfort. Tim and Lois Peters received a Preservation Project Award, for their commitment to preservation and the exemplary work they have done rehabilitating three buildings within the historic Main Street district in Harrodsburg.

Former Lincoln County Deputy Jailer Indicted on Rape Charge

A former deputy at the Lincoln County Regional Jail has been indicted on a charge of third-degree rape. Scott Roberts of Waynesburg is accused of having sex with a female inmate. Roberts abruptly resigned his position last November.

Ron Scott sworn in

Danville's new city manager has officially been sworn in. Ron Scott, who recently had "interim" removed from his title, was sworn in on Tuesday night. He was one of three finalists interviewed for the position. He served as interim city manager for nine months...he replaced Paul Stansbury, who was fired.

Court hearing for Thomas Hager

A court hearing yesterday for a man accused of killing two people, and trying to kill a third, and the suspect's lawyer has said the case can be waived to a Boyle County Grand Jury. Thomas Hager is accused of fatally shooting 21-year-old Mark Snyder... 54-year-old Ted Sparks... and of trying to kill 37-year-old Phillip White. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. The Advocate-Messenger says on Wednesday, his lawyer agreed to have his case waived to the grand jury, and Commonwealth Attorney Richie Bottoms said the grand jury next meets on June 26th, but the prosecution could file an information in the case - and that would bypass the typical indictment process.

Summer reading program underway in Garrard County

The Garrard County Public Library's summer reading program has begun. It's called Dream Big, Read. It's free and open to people of all ages. Among the special programs for the summer reading program is a summer reading kickoff planned for June 6th. The program starts at 11 a.m. that day, and will have Leigh Anne Florence and Woody the Kentucky Weiner Dog. Weekly programs for children on Wednesdays start June 13th. Children do not have to attend programs to participate in the summer reading program.

Start of Danville water treatment plant expansion delayed

The start of construction on the expansion of Danville's water treatment plant has been delayed because of a lack of money. Officials did not get an anticipated $12.8 million Rural Development Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Because that money is not available, that delays the expected $1 million Community Development Block Grant, according to the Advocate-Messenger. Officials had hoped to begin construction on the $27.5 million project in September, but that construction will be put off until at least November. An official with the firm managing the project says the federal government is interested in funding the project for fiscal year 2013-2014. The city manager is looking at other ways to fund the project, such as bonds. The expansion is needed so that the city has the capacity to meet future needs, and also to meet upcoming EPA regulations for water treatment.

Body found in Hustonville is Clint Disken

Kentucky State Police have confirmed that a body found in Hustonville on Friday - is that of Clint Disken. Police found the human remains in the basement of the barn on property at 55 Fairlane Avenue. Thomas Hager, who is accused of killing two people and injuring a third, in Danville last week, used to live on the property with Disken, according to the propertyowner. Disken was officially reported missing on May 21st. The state medical examiner's office completed an autopsy on the remains. The investigation into the cause of Disken's death remains under investigation. The propertyowner had tipped off police, saying he had, a few weeks back, smelled a foul odor coming from the barn. He thought it was a dead animal, but when he heard about Hager, he got suspicious. Hager is charged in the deaths of 21-year-old Mark Snyder and 54-year-old Ted Sparks. He's also accused of trying to kill Phillip White last Monday.

Blood Drive coming June 6th

A blood drive is coming up soon in Boyle County. The Kentucky Blood Center Blood drive is set for June 6th, at the Boyle County Public Library, in the Heart of Danville Community Room. The drive is planned for noon to 4:30 p.m. To schedule a blood donation, go online to kybloodcenter.org or call 1-800-775-2522.

FAA takes issue with are airport lease

The Federal Aviation Administration says the new lease brokered by Lake Cumberland Airport, with a fixed-based operator, is against federal regulations. The Commonwealth Journal says an FAA media relations official says the new lease violates one of the many "assurances" the airport made to get funding. The FAA says the airport is in violation of an assurance that says the airport should do everything it can to get fair market value on every transaction it makes, and the FAA thinks the incentives offered to the new fixed-based operator did not go along with that policy. A letter has been sent to the chairman of the Somerset-Pulaski County Airport Board... and the board has until May 31st to send a reply containing a plan to correct the issue. The FAA looks into what is being done, if no response is sent.

Boyle County Fair gets into high gear

The big activities with the Boyle County Fair get underway tonight. The carnival starts at 6 p.m. There's a flag-raising ceremony at 6:30 p.m at the Floral Hall flag pole, and a fireworks display is at 9:15 tonight. The fair continues through Saturday, June 2nd. Admission to the fair is $8. Children two years old and younger are free.

Fiscal Court divides money

Most agencies that get money from the Boyle County Fiscal Court have found out what they're getting. The court's magistrates recently voted on how to split up $600,000. The court granted requests from most agencies that get money from both the city and the county, like the airport board, planning and zoning, and the Danville-Boyle County Economic Development Partnership, according to the Advocate-Messenger. The magistrates increased the allocation to Parks and Recreation... the budgeted amount was about $178,000... Parks and Recreation wanted $195,000... the magistrates met them in the middle and granted $185,000.

Human remains found near former home of murder suspect

Police are investigating -- after they found human remains in a barn on property where a Boyle County murder suspect used to live. Police went to 55 Fairlane Avenue on Friday, and served a search warrant... they found the body of a male in the basement of the barn. Thomas Hager lived in a trailer on the property until mid-March. Hager is charged in the deaths of 21-year-old Mark Snyder and 54-year-old Ted Sparks... he's also accused of trying to kill Phillip White last Monday. Police have been looking for Hager's former roommate, Clint Deskin, who has not been heard from since March. The property owner called police saying he smelled a foul odor coming from the barn a few weeks back, and thought it was a dead animal... when the property owner heard about Hager, he got suspicious. The property owner said Deskin lived with Hager on the property. The medical examiner will make the identification and determine cause of death.

Volunteers Needed to Plant Civil War Corn in Perryville

Volunteers are needed to help plant corn that will be a key part of this October's re-enactment of the Battle of Perryville. Six acres of corn will be planted tomorrow, in a checkerboard pattern on land that was a cornfield in 1862. Civil War re-enactors will engage in mock battle among the corn stalks on Oct. 8th -- the 150th anniversary of the actual battle. Volunteers should report to the Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site for corn-planting duties at 9 a.m. tomorrow for what organizers expect will be a full day of work. Lunch will be provided.

Boyle County gets new recycling units

Boyle County has another way to collect what can he re-used. The county has gotten to two new mobile recycling units. The county's solid waste Director - Donna Fechter - unveiled the units on Wednesday. The units cost $18,500, and the cost was covered by a grant from the Kentucky Division of Waste Management, awarded to Boyle Fiscal Court. The units will be used to take and transport cardboard, bottles, and cans from festivals and events.

Police looking for man last seen with murder suspect

Police say a man who was seen with murder suspect Thomas Hager - and lived with Hager at one time - hasn't been seen or heard from lately, and they want to find him. Hager is charged in the death of 21-year-old Mark Snyder and 54-year-old Ted Sparks... he's also accused of trying to kill Phillip White on Monday. The mother of 31-year-old Clint Deskin called police, saying she has not heard from her son since he and Hager came to her Harrodsburg home on March 3rd. Deskin had been living with Hager in the Village Apartments off Stanford Road in Danville where police approached Hager on Monday. Hager said Deskin had gathered his things and left at one point. State Police Trooper Frank Thornberry tells the Advocate-Messenger, Police are not aware of any contact Deskin has had with friends of family since he parted with Hager. Hager is a person of interest, but currently not a suspect in any crime involving the disappearance, and Hager said he had nothing to do with it. If you know anything about where Deskin might be, call state police at 859-623-2404.

Danville noted for historic preservation

Nice recognition for Danville from a website that looks at the best places to live and visit in America. Livability.com has named Danville one of the top ten cities for historic preservation. The editors looked for cities that have a lot of properties on the National Register of Historic Places, offer incentives for maintaining and fixing historic buildings, and have active preservation groups. It was also important that the cities chosen have a desirable quality of life. Danvill ranked ninth on the list. Topping the list was Charleston, South Carolina.

Police investigate Duncan Hill shooting

Police found bullets had hit a jeep outside a home on Duncan Hill yesterday... and they're looking for whoever is responsible. No one was injured. A woman told a dispatcher, she heard footsteps outsider her home, and then heard four gunshots. Authorities responded and found three bullets had hit a Jeep.

Triple-Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

The Danville man arrested in Monday's triple shooting has entered not guilty pleas to the charges against him. 39-year-old Thomas Hager appeared in Boyle County court this morning. He's charged with murder and attempted murder...accused of killing Mark Snyder of Waynesburg and Ted Sparks of Danville, and wounding Philip White of Lancaster.

November elections set up after Tuesday primary

Tuesday was primary day in Kentucky. In the race for the 36th Statehouse District, Lancaster farmer Jonathan Shell beat Garrard County Economic Development Director Nathan Mick in the Republican primary. Shell will now face Democrat Bradley "Bud" Montgomery in the November election. The race is to replace Lonnie Napier, who is retiring. Montgomery did not have an opponent in the primary. In the race for the 80th district seat, Stanford resident David Meade won the Republican primary, and he is headed for the State House. Meade beat three other opponents. Meade won by a large margin in Lincoln county. No other candidates had filed to run for the seat, which is being vacated by Danny Ford, who is retiring.
In congressional races, Kenneth Stepp won the Democratic primary for the 5th Congressional District race. He'll face incumbent Hal Rogers in November. Stepp's opponent, Michael Ackerman, won Lincoln county. Republican Andy Barr will take on Democratic Congressman Ben Chandler in the 6th district. In the 2nd Congressional District, Republican incumbent Brett Guthrie will face off against Democrat David Lynn Williams. In the 1st district, Republican incumbent Ed Whitfield will run against Democrat Charles Hatchett. In the Republican Presidential primary, Mitt Romney won the state with 56-percent of the vote.

Arrest made in Danville shooting

Danville police have arrested a 39-year-old man who's accused of fatally shooting two people, and wounding another, on Monday afternoon. Thomas Hager is charged with killing 21-year-old Mark Snyder of Waynesburg, and 54-year-old Ted Sparks of Danville. A third victim, Philip White of Lancaster, was hospitalized at University of Kentucky Medical Center and was in surgery late Monday, according to the Advocate-Messenger, but was expected to survive.

The alleged shooting happened at 477 High Street in Danville, where Sparks lived. Officers responded to a report of a shooting, and found White in the area. White told authorities - he entered the home at 477 High Street - and found a man holding Snyder and Sparks at gunpoint. The men were on their knees with their hands behind their backs. White said he tried to jump out of a window, and was shot. Witness reported hearing gunshots as White got away.

Hager was arrested at his home in the Village Apartments. Police found what they believe is the murder weapon and other evidence indicating Hager was the shooter.

Aspen Hall shutting down

A controversial bed and breakfast in Harrodsburg is closing. There was an estate sale at Aspen Hall this weekend, and Aspen Hall owner Andrew Romero confirmed to the Advocate-Messenger, that the location will no longer be open. The Bank of New York Mellon filed a lawsuit earlier this month, seeking foreclosure and forced sale of the property, and alleging that the Romeros owe $471,000 and have not made a payment in around 9 months. Neighbors have been complaining about Aspen Hall for a while, saying events were too loud, and created traffic problems in their residential neighborhood.

Library offering help in job searching

If you need some help in learning how to find a job, check out a class coming up on Friday at the Garrard County Public Library. The library is offering an “online job searching” class on Friday, May 25th, at 1 p.m. You can learn how to search for jobs from reliable employment websites. The class is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Stop by the library to reserve your spot.

Recycling Center to be solar powered soon

A solar panel system for powering the Boyle County Recycling Center should be online soon. The system, made up of 74 panels, can create 17,00 watts-per hour, and will provide most of the power for the recycling center, which will save the county about $8,000 a year in utility costs. Alternative Energies of Kentucky finished putting in the panels on Friday.

Former Lancaster Mayor Billy Moss Dead at 87

Former Lancaster mayor Billy Moss has died, at age 87. He passed away on Wednesday, according to current Lancaster Mayor Brenda Powers. Moss served as mayor for nearly 40 years, beginning in 1968. When he retired in 2006, Lancaster City Council paid tribute to Moss by naming its new government complex the Billy C. Moss Municipal Center. Lancaster city hall will be closed on Monday in tribute. Funeral plans hav e not yet been announced. Arrangements are being handled by Spurlin Funeral Home.

Man arrested in utility trailer thefts

A Somerset man is accused of stealing several utility trailers. Officials have been investigating reports of several utility trailer thefts in the last few weeks... one of the trailers that was sold was later traced to 43-year-old Gary Girdler. He's been charged with theft by unlawful taking over $500, and theft by unlawful taking over $10,000. Six trailers have been recovered from Girdler's home, and all have been returned to their rightful owners.

Hustonville Elementary principal moving on

The Lincoln County school system is looking for a new principal for Hustonville Elementary School. Principal David Morris has resigned to become an administrator for Boyle County schools. He's accepted the position of Director of Finance for that school system. Morris says he has found Hustonville to be a truly remarkable school and community, and he thanks everyone for the privilege and honor of working in the great community.

Former Danville Resident Run Down and Killed Crossing Street

A former Danville resident has died of injuries sustained when he was hit by a SUV - and a minivan - while crossing a street in Lexington Sunday night. 33-year-old Justin Conover-Bowman was the son of Cindy Conover of Lancaster and Greg Bowman of Harrodsburg. He grew up in Danville and lived most of his life in the area.

Tourism Spending is Up in Boyle County

Boyle County is raking-in tourism dollars. A study by the state Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet finds Boyle County saw a significant increase in tourism spending in 2011 -- nine percent more than the year before. Tourists spent an estimated $45.6 million in the county last year, according to the study, with another 71.7 million in indirect spending. Officials at the Danville-Boyle County Convention and Visitors Bureau say they're pleased with the momentum the county is carrying into a year when thousands of visitors are expected for the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Perryville and the vice-presidential debate at Centre College.

More prison time for escapee

A Eubank man who had escaped from the Marion Adjustment Center has been given an additional five years in prison on a receiving stolen property charge connected to the escape. 32-year-old Joshua Hogue pleaded guilty to that charge. After he got out of the prison, he wasn't found for several days. The charge is connected to the theft of a truck.

Some polling places change for upcoming election

If you plan to vote in the primary on Tuesday and your polling place is in Boyle County, make sure your voting location hasn't changed. Last election, there were a lot of headaches with parking outside Boyle County polling places, so this year, to alleviate those problems, the county has moved some precincts. Three precincts that voted last November at the Boyle County Fire Department Headquarters on Lebanon Road are moving to the American Legion post 46 at 45 Spears Lane, according to the Advocate-Messenger. Those precincts were Lexington Avenue Baptist Church, Streamland, and Shakertown Road. Parking might not be an issue this time in part because there's not much to vote on, just the Presidential primary for Boyle County.

Boyle County Fiscal Court being sued by former employee

A former Boyle County deputy sheriff is suing the Boyle County Fiscal Court. Jeff Stith was hired by Sheriff Marty Elliot as a part-time deputy in November of 2010, with the understanding that he'd be promoted to full-time. His complaint says he worked more than 40 hours a week, but he says the Fiscal Court denied Elliot's multiple requests to make Stith full-time. Stith says the court called him a transport officer and part-time bailiff, even though Stith never did those jobs, according to the Advocate-Messenger. The suit says the Fiscal Court was not allowed to ban Elliot from hiring Stith full-time. Stith was let go after the Fiscal Court cut the budget... and Stith says he was wrongfully terminated.

Gray sworn in as police chief

It's a big week for the changing of the guard in Danville. Tony Gray was officially sworn in as the new police chief this week. Gray has been with the department for 17 years, and after serving - again - as interim chief, he was given the permanent title last month. He told the crowd at a city council meeting this week - he appreciates the support the community has given him. He replaces former Chief Jay Newell, who resigned in December, citing health concerns. He's still a patrol officer.

One arrested after weekend wreck

Police arrested a 41-year-old woman from Stanford after a one-vehicle crash this weekend. Police said Kristen Heyne was going westbound on Kentucky 2168 near the intersection of U.S. 127 north late Saturday night, when she allegedly ran a stop sign, and hit an embankment. She was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, and was taken to the Boyle County Detention Center. Her front-seat passenger, 55-year-old Debra Salvador of Stanford, was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

One arrested after weekend wreck

Police arrested a 41-year-old woman after a single-vehicle crash in Danville this weekend. Kristen Heyne of Stanford was going westbound on Kentucky 2168 near the intersection of U.S. 127 north, late Saturday night, when police say she ran a stop sign, and hit an embankment on the west side of the bypass. She was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Heyne's passenger, 55-year-old Debra Salvador of Stanford was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Ron Scott named Danville City Manager

Ron Scott can take the word "interim" off his title. The Danville City Commissioners have named him to the permanent position of Danville City manager. The vote last night was 3 to 2. The position opened up more than a year ago, after commissioners fired Paul Stansbury. Scott had been the interim city manager for nine months.

$50K Reward Offered in Burgin Post Office Robbery

A $50,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the armed robber who held up the Burgin Post Office and assaulted a postal employee last month. A female clerk was hit on the head with the butt of a pistol and the suspect made off with a reported $300 cash in the April 13th robbery. The suspect is described as a white male in his 20s, 5' 7" with a thin build, about 140 pounds with short dark hair and wearing a mask that covered his entire face. Robbery of a post office is a federal case, and carries a penalty of up to 25 years in prison. Postal authorities said the suspect should be considered dangerous and should not be approached. Anyone with any information about the crime is asked to contact the U. S. Postal Inspection Service at at 1-877-876-2455.

Somerset PD First to Test New Aircraft

The Somerset Police Department has become the first law enforcement agency in America to test and evaluate an Italian-made gyroplane. Through a national law enforcement program operated by The Center for Rural Development, Somerset Police have use of the aircraft - at no cost - through the end of July. After the testing and evaluation period, the department can choose whether it will fund the aircraft and continue aviation operations. Somerset police will use the two-seat Magni M24 Orion Gyroplane for traffic enforcement, search and rescue, traffic flow monitoring during special events, aerial photography, and counter-drug operations during the evaluation period. It was used for the first time during the inaugural 2012 Somernites Cruise weekend.

Danville Commission meets tonight

New Danville police chief Tony Gray will be sworn in at tonight's Danville City Commission meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. A lunchtime special meeting that had been called by the mayor today - to address the search for a city manager - has been canceled.

Lawrenceburg man involved in I-64 crash

A Lawrenceburg man was among two drivers involved in a crash on I-64 Saturday night that shut down a part of the interstate. 20-year-old James Carney of Lawrenceburg merged onto the interstate from Kentucky Highway 151, and into the path of another vehicle, according to the State-Journal. Carney swerved into the emergency lane, and the other driver, 32-year-old Gary Edwards of Connecticut, veered left and hit a tree head-on. Edwards, and his passenger, from Louisville, were injured. Both westbound lanes of I-64 near the 48 milemarker were shut down for about 45 minutes.

Crab Orchard man dies in crash

A Crab Orchard man is dead after a crash in Rockcastle County this weekend. State Police got a report of an injury wreck at about 1:40 Sunday morning, on Sweetwater Road. 40-year-old Roger Saylor was the only occupant of the vehicle involved. Police determined that he had been going northbound on Sweetwater Road, when his truck left the right shoulder of the road, and hit a tree. Saylor died at the scene.

McGaha Endorses Polston in 15th District State Senate Race

Retiring state Senator Vernie McGaha is encouraging voters to choose Somerset businessman Mark Polston as his replacement. McGaha, one of the most ardent social conservatives during 15 years in the legislature, says Polston is a man of "very, very high character and morals." Polston faces Somerset attorney A.C. Donahue and Chris Girdler - an aide to Congressman Hal Rogers - in the May 22nd GOP primary. Earlier this week, a fourth candidate, Casey County insurance agent Todd Hoskins, dropped out of the race and endorsed Polston. With no Democrats running in the heavily Republican 15th district, the race will be decided in the primary.

Two indicted in string of break ins

Two men have been indicted in Pulaski County for a string of break-ins at restaurants and other businesses that happened in late 2010 and early 2011. A grand jury indicted 27-year-old Philip Wells of Richmond, Kentucky, and 24-year-old Joshua Abner of Waco, Kentucky. Among the businesses they're accused of breaking into: Dairy Queen East in downtown Somerset... Pizza Hut North, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Mr Gatti's -- all on U.S. 27. They're also accused of getting into the Pulaski County Road Department and Pulaski County Solid Waste buildings. They each face seven counts of third-degree burglary... five counts of theft by unlawful taking... and two counts of criminal mischief.

Heart of Danville Announces Downtown Cleanup Day Plans

The Heart of Danville is organizing a downtown cleanup day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18th, and they're looking for volunteers to help with cleaning, sweeping, and picking up trash in the downtown area. They're getting ready for the thousands of visitors expected to to flock to downtown Danville for the 2012 Great American Brass Band Festival next month.

Hoskins Quins 15th District Senate Race

One of the four candidates seeking the Republican Senate nomination in Kentucky's 15th District has dropped out out of the race. Todd Hoskins says he's throwing his support behind Mark Polston in the May 22nd Primary. Hoskins says he was afraid of splitting the vote with Polston and decided to join forces.

Repairs on Main Street building almost done

Restoration of a 19th century Main Street building should be done in about a week. The building is currently occupied by Coldwell Banker VIP Realty. Over the last several weeks, crews from Lewis Metal Works have been installing about 400 pieces of sheet metal to match what was on the building, according to the Advocate-Messenger. The repairs were needed after the original metal molding started peeling off... and a lot of the molding was either damaged or displaced, especially after high winds ripped large panels of sheet metal from the building.

Police make arrests after checking out suspected drug activity

Several people were arrested in Burnside this weekend, after police got a report about possible drug activity in a home on Lakeshore Drive. State troopers got there on Saturday afternoon - and found 14 one-step meth labs... four HCL generators, and various items used to manufacture meth. Also... troopers found two children, who were taken to Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center to be checked out, and then were released to the custody of Cabinet for Families and Children. Four adults and a juvenile were taken into custody... three of those adults on drug charges... one adult on an outstanding warrant from Probation and Parole... and the juvenile was taken into custody on a juvenile pickup order.

Deputy jailer charged

A deputy jailer at the Lincoln County Regional jail has been dismissed, and charged. Gabriel Owens is charged with promoting contraband in the second dgree, and he was charged on Thursday. Owens is scheduled for an arraignment on May 21st in Lincoln County District Court in Stanford. An ongoing investigation first resulted in the arrest of former deputy jailer Justin Pearson.

Law enforcement officers check on sex offenders

U.S. Marshals and regional law enforcement agencies joined up to make sure registered sex offenders were following the rules. The effort was called Operation Lincoln Trail... it took place on April 25th and 26th and included deputies and officers from Lincoln, Boyle, Mercer, Garrard, and other counties. They arrested 12 sex offenders who were either non compliant, or were in violation of terms of their release. Authorities are still searching for two people who are considered to be fugitives. During their checks, authorities found ten weapons at the home of a sex offender in Mercer County... most of them were hunting rifles and shot guns. In addition to those who were arrested, six sex offenders were accused of violating the social networking statute.

No link between food at Stanford Elementary and sick kids

Lincoln County Schools Superintendent Karen Hatter says public health officials have confirmed -- there is no link between food served at Stanford Elementary School, and children who became ill with E coli. Hatter says she participated in a conference call to get the latest on the situation, and food specimens submitted to the state public health lab did not reveal E coli. She also says medical officials have concluded -- there is no ongoing risk of infection the public. She adds there have been no other cases of E coli confirmed in the community since April 23rd. However, Hatter says as a precautionary measure, district officials and local health providers will continue to closely monitor the situation until the end of the school year. Two students who were sicked with ecoli had to be hospitalized.

Teen caught after chase with police

A 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged, after leading law enforcement officials on a high-speed chase this week. A Danville cop tried to stop a driver on Tuesday night, for speeding and possibly driving under the influence of intoxicants. Police said the driver did NOT stop, and took off, and almost hit two Danville and two Boyle County Sheriff's cruisers. Police caught the teen after he lost control of the vehicle and hit a culvert. He faces multiple charges, including reckless driving, fleeing and evading police, and speeding.

Two arrested after weekend police pursuit

Two teens accused of stealing a truck and leading Perryville police on a chase - have been arrested. They include 18-year-old Justin Adams of Danville... who was driving a 1987 Ford F-250 pickup that had been reported stolen either late Friday night or early Saturday morning. Saturday night, a Perryville police officer tried to stop Adams after spotting him on US 150... when Adams wouldn't stop, police chased him for about a half-hour. State police and Boyle county sheriff's deputies joined the pursuit at one point, and authorities caught Adams, and a juvenile in the truck, at the intersection of Kentucky 34 and Parksville Crosspike. Both were arrested. Adams is being held on $10,000 cash bond... he faces multiple charges, including auto theft, wanton endangerment, reckless driving, and fleeing or evading police.

Source of E. Coli at Stanford School Still Not Found

The source of the E. coli bacteria that made at least two students at Stanford Elementary School sick last week still has not been identified. The Lincoln County Health Department continues its investigation, along with state and federal agencies. The two
kindergarten students who were diagnosed with E. coli poisoning remain in the intensive care unit at University of Kentucky Children's Hospital.

Two Finalists Interviewed for Danville City Manager

Two of the three finalists for the Danville city manager job were interviewed by city commissioners Monday - and one of them was Interim City Manager Ron Scott. City officials didn't identify the second candidate. They did say the remaining finalist would be interviewed on Thursday. A decision on who will be hired to replace Paul Stansbury, who commissioners fired as city manager nearly a year ago, isn't expected to be made this week.