Brescia, KWC To Further Collaborate
Brescia University and Kentucky Wesleyan College are enhancing their cooperation with a new agreement that promises preferred acceptance for KWC bachelor's graduates into Brescia's master's programs. The aim is to streamline the transition into advanced studies in fields such as business administration, clinical psycho...
Apr 25, 2024
Man Involved in 1994 Rape and Kidnapping Sentenced
In a significant development in a nearly three-decade-old cold case, 60-year-old Robert Daniel Shelton, from Hickory, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 30 years imprisonment after pleading guilty to a 1994 rape charge. This case dates back to December 1994, when a 19-year-old woman was abducted in Owensboro and for...
Apr 25, 2024
Judge Lisa Jones To Be Sworn Into Court of Appeals
Daviess County's Chief Circuit Judge Lisa Payne Jones will officially be sworn in as a Court of Appeals judge for the 1st Appellate District of Western Kentucky. The ceremony is set for April 29 at the Morton J. Holbrook Judicial Center in Owensboro. The event is open to the public, inviting engagement from the communi...
Apr 24, 2024
Henderson Co. Names New Athletic Director
Henderson County High School has chosen Nathan Grace as its new Athletic Director, taking over from the retiring Mark Andrews at the end of this school year. An alumnus of HCHS, Grace has served various roles within the school including teacher, coach, associate athletic director, and guidance counselor. Enthusiastic a...
Apr 24, 2024
Deputy Struck When Suspect Attempts to Leave Arrest Scene
In a tense encounter at the Daviess County Public Library, a deputy narrowly escaped injury after being struck by a car driven by a wanted man, Noah Leach. Authorities were on the trail of Leach, who was sought for felony parole violations. On receiving a tip-off about his location, deputies approached Leach's vehicle ...
Apr 24, 2024
Owensboro Man Killed in Accident
A tragic road incident occurred on KY 81 near Calhoun Tuesday afternoon, leading to a fatality and road closure. According to Kentucky State Police, the collision involved a Chevrolet Blazer, driven by 29-year-old Jessica McDaniel of Owensboro, and a box truck operated by 73-year-old Barry Vanover, also from Owensboro....
Apr 24, 2024
KSP To Participate in "Denim Day"
In a powerful show of solidarity, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) will participate in Denim Day on April 24 to support survivors of sexual assault. This gesture aligns with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, highlighting a commitment to combat sexual violence in Kentucky. Governor Andy Beshear has expressed strong support...
Apr 23, 2024
Suspect Pleads Guilty in Sex Case From December
In a recent court development in McLean County, Paul Brian Mason, aged 48, has pleaded guilty to a series of serious sex offenses. According to official court documents, Mason admitted to eight charges, among them sodomy, sexual abuse, and the use of a minor under 16 in a sexual performance. These charges were brought ...
Apr 23, 2024
Boonville Student Dies in Crash
A student in southern Indiana died in a car crash Monday. A two car accident happened at Folsomville and Barren Forks Roads in Warrick County early Monday morning. When police arrived, they confirmed one person, Alyson Scales of Boonville High School, had died in the crash. Her brother Dale was driving. A mother and he...
Apr 23, 2024
Hopkins County Chase Leads to Serious Charges
Two men are facing charges that include attempted murder following a police chase in Hopkins County. Kentucky State Police say a trooper attempted a traffic stop in Dawson Springs Thursday night but the suspects fired at the trooper and took off. Police from Dawson Springs and Madisonville assisted the KSP and eventual...
Apr 22, 2024