Posted by Alisha Nelson on Jul 28, 2010
Preliminary statistics* indicate that thirteen people died in thirteen separate crashes on Kentucky roadways from Monday, July 19, through Sunday, July 25, 2010.
Ten of the crashes involved motor vehicles and five of the victims were not wearing a seat belt. Single-fatality crashes occurred in Bell, Campbell, Christian, Grayson, Jackson, Jefferson, Lincoln, Montgomery, Shelby and Trigg counties. The suspected use of alcohol was a factor in the Campbell and Shelby county crashes.
Two separate fatal motorcycle involved crashes occurred in Marion and McCracken counties. One victim was wearing a helmet.
One pedestrian involved fatal crash occurred in Jefferson County.
Through July 25 preliminary statistics* indicate that 400 people have lost their lives on Kentucky roadways during 2010. This is 48 less fatalities than reported for the same time period in 2009. There were 317 motor vehicle fatalities and 160 of those victims were not wearing seat belts. Forty-six of those crashes involved a commercial motor vehicle. Thirty-two fatal crashes involved a pedestrian and 1 involved a scooter. Forty crashes involved a motorcycle and twenty-three of those victims were not wearing helmets. Eight crashes involved an ATV and six victims were not wearing helmets. Two crashes involved a bicycle. A total of 88 fatalities have resulted from crashes involving the suspected use of alcohol.
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Posted by Alisha Nelson on Jul 26, 2010
 Carisa J Bradshaw, age 33 of Campbellsville |
 William T Wethington, age 23, of Campbellsville |
 Deena N. Collings, age 25 of Campbellsville |
 Nicholas S. Burgin, age 27 of Cox’s Creek, Ky. |
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On Sunday, July 25, 2010 at approximately 9:47 P.M. Campbellsville Police were serving an arrest warrant, and discovered an active Methamphetamine Lab, at 933 Hamilton Street. After a search warrant of the residence was executed, officers discovered and seized numerous items which are used to manufacture Methamphetamine.
Arrested in this incident and charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine 1st offense were;
- Carisa J. Bradshaw age 33 of Campbellsville
- Deena N. Collings age 25 of Campbellsville
- William T. Wethington age 23 of Campbellsville
- Nicholas S. Burgin age 27 of Cox’s Creek, KY.
The HIDTA Drug Enforcement Task Force was called to dismantle the active lab.
Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Department, Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, Campbellsville Fire Department, and the KSP HIDTA Task Force
Investigating Officers: Sgt. Shannon Wilson
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Posted by John Humphress on Jul 22, 2010
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Unemployment rates fell in 107 Kentucky counties between June 2009 and June 2010, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.
Fayette and Woodford counties recorded the lowest jobless rates in the Commonwealth at 7.8 percent each. They were followed by Calloway County, 8 percent; Oldham County, 8.2 percent; Ballard and Madison counties, 8.5 percent each; McCracken County, 8.6 percent; and Franklin, Hopkins and Scott counties, 8.7 percent each.
Magoffin County recorded the state’s highest unemployment rate — 19 percent. It was followed by Jackson County, 16.4 percent; Menifee County, 16.3 percent; Metcalfe County, 15 percent; Wolfe County, 14.5 percent; Lewis County, 14 percent; Powell County, 13.9 percent; Grayson County, 13.8 percent; McCreary County, 13.7 percent; and Clay, Simpson and Trimble counties, 13.4 percent each.
Unemployment statistics are based on estimates and are compiled to measure trends rather than actually to count people working. Civilian labor force statistics include non-military workers and unemployed Kentuckians who are actively seeking work. They do not include unemployed Kentuckians who have not looked for employment within the past four weeks. The statistics in this news release are not seasonally adjusted to allow for comparisons between United States, state and county figures.
Learn more about the Office of Employment and Training at www.workforce.ky.gov.
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Posted by Alisha Nelson on Jul 22, 2010
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for the Commonwealth of Kentucky on Tuesday, July 21, 2010 after severe thunderstorms and deadly flash flooding in a number of Kentucky counties on July 17 and 20th. Gov. Beshear also signed an executive order to implement Kentucky’s price-gouging laws statewide.
“Gov. Beshear and I both want to ensure that Kentuckians who are suffering as a result of these deadly storms are not victimized a second time by unscrupulous businesses,” General Conway said. “I will investigate and prosecute those who seek excessive profits during times of emergency.”
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Posted by John Humphress on Jul 21, 2010
On Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at approximately 2:14 PM Campbellsville Police responded to Green River Plaza near Taylor County Bank. There was a report of a man with a gun pulled on another person in a vehicle in the parking lot.
It was reported that Ben Begley of Campbellsville allegedly pointed a gun at Ricky Burton of Campbellsville.
Begley was arrested and charged with Robbery & Wanton Endangerment. Begley was lodged at the Taylor County Detention Center.
Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police, KSP
Arresting Officer: Patrolman Nelson Bishop
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Posted by John Humphress on Jul 21, 2010
FRANKFORT, Ky. – (July 12, 2010) – Forest landowners suffered extensive damage from the 2009 ice storm and many are still left wondering what to do to restore damaged forests. In an effort to provide additional assistance to these landowners, the Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF)—through a federal grant from the U.S. Forest Service—has partnered with the Kentucky Division of Conservation and local conservation districts.
The partnership has enabled conservation districts to hire contractors to supplement assistance available from the Division of Forestry. These contractors are available to help private forest landowners throughout central and western Kentucky. They work closely with division foresters and, like division foresters, are available to provide assistance to forest landowners at no cost.
Private forest landowners seeking advice on managing their woodlands are asked to contact the Division of Forestry office that serves their area. Either the division or the contractors will come out, develop management plans, and work with landowners to help them achieve their objectives. If cost-share money is available, they can help landowners understand the requirements and completion of the practice after the landowner receives approval.
For more information or to request forestry assistance, please contact your local KDF office or visit www.forestry.ky.gov.
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Posted by John Humphress on Jul 21, 2010
Narrative: On 07/21/2010 at approx. 08:51 hrs, Connie Roution of Campbellsville was traveling North bound on Lebanon Avenue in her 2006 Hyundai when she collided with a 2007 Dodge Pickup driven by Charles Ralls of Campbellsville. The collision took place at the intersection of Broadway and Lebanon Avenue. Roution was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital.
Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police, Taylor County/ Campbellsville Fire and CTCR.
Investigating Officers: Campbellsville Police Department
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Posted by Alisha Nelson on Jul 19, 2010
Preliminary statistics* indicate that eighteen people died in sixteen separate crashes on Kentucky roadways from Monday, July 12, through Sunday, July 18, 2010.
Eleven of the crashes involved motor vehicles and eight of the victims were not wearing a seat belt. Single-fatality crashes occurred in Carter, Clay, Harrison, Jefferson, McCracken, Union and Washington counties.
Two separate double-fatality motor vehicle crashes occurred in Hardin and Jefferson counties.
Four separate fatal motorcycle involved crashes occurred in Fayette, Graves, Jefferson and Whitley counties. One victim was wearing a helmet.
Three pedestrian involved fatal crashes occurred in Gallatin and Jefferson (2) counties and the suspected use of alcohol was a factor in both Jefferson County crashes.
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Posted by John Humphress on Jul 17, 2010
(Marion County KY) Trooper Ricky Underwood is investigating a single vehicle injury collision that occurred on KY 208, 7 miles south of Lebanon. George Rakes Jr age 38 of Lebanon was operating a 1984 Dodge pickup when he lost control of the vehicle and struck an embankment. A passenger, Elizabeth Tungate of Campbellsville was arrested and charged with Alcohol Intoxication. Rakes was treated and released from Springview Hospital and charged with driving under the influence, no insurance, no operators license, and open alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle where prohibited. Trooper Underwood was assisted at the scene by Sgt. Greg Brown, Marion County Fire and EMS.
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Posted by John Humphress on Jul 17, 2010
(Springfield KY) Sgt. Jamie Heller is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Friday July 16, 2010 @ 7:47 am on US 150, 5 miles east of Springfield. Stephen Sizemore age 54 of Somerset was operating a 1999 Peterbuilt Semi when he fell asleep at the wheel, sideswiping a 2011 Toyota Camry operated by Koichi Kaawamur age 29 of Bardstown, and a 2000 Nissan Sentra operated by Amanda Joe Trent age 26 of Bardstown. Sizemore then stuck the front of a 2001 Honda operated by Victor Walters age 45 of Elizabethtown. After striking the front of Walters vehicle, Sizemore’s vehicle overturned on top of Walters vehicle trapping Walters inside. Walters was pronounced deceased at the scene by Washington County Corner Lynn Benedict. Trent was transported to Springview Hospital where she was treated and released. A passenger in the Kaawamur vehicle was Yoshikazu Yamamoto age 40 of Bardstown and all other drivers were belted and not injured. Sgt Heller was assisted at the scene by CVE officer Cunduff, Trooper Davis, Trooper Cornett, Detective Olsen, Washington County Sheriffs Department, Washington County Fire, Rescue, and EMS and Kentucky Department of Transportation.
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