Dust Bowl offers hoops, help to area families

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012, 8:59am

Dust Bowl offers hoops, help to area families

Light of Chance, Inc. will host the Dust Bowl 2012 August 3-5 at the Dr. Festus Claybon Park in Madisonville. The Dust Bowl is annual basketball tournament that has been a summertime tradition in Madisonville for decades.

When Light of Chance took over the event three years ago, organizers say they decided to use it as a platform to unite and restore the family and community environment, while bringing awareness to health issues, assisting families with purchasing school supplies and giving back-to-school haircuts. By adding these free services, Light of Chance has transformed the Dust Bowl into more than just a fun tradition, but one that also helps meet the needs of the community.

“It is an honor to continue an event with such a long and rich tradition,” says Light of Chance Founder/Executive Director, Eric Logan.

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Head-on crash involving three vehicles

Submitted by Sean Edmondson on Tuesday, July 17th, 6:46 am

HOPKINS CO., KY (WFIE)- A Hopkins County man is in serious condition following a head-on collision.

It happened Monday evening near the intersection of KY 81 and KY 1207 in Daviess County.

The sheriff's office says Clifton Hemenway of Evansville lost control of his car because of the wet roadway and collided with two other vehicles.

Hemenway and one of the other drivers, Kelly Owen Junior, were treated and released from OMHS.

The third driver, Michael Martin of Madisonville, remains hospitalized this morning.

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Hopkins County boil advisory

Submitted by Sean Edmondson on Tuesday, July 17th, 5:59 am

HOPKINS CO., KY (WFIE)- A boil advisory is in effect in Hopkins County for the City of Earlington.

Government officials say due to a water leak residents should boil their cooking and drinking water for at least three minutes.

We'll update you on when the boil advisory is lifted.

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Library pulling community service with local jail after inmate walks away

Submitted by WFIE Web Staff on Monday, July 16th, 4:15 pm

MADISONVILLE, KY (WFIE)- The library in Madisonville is discontinuing its use of community service with the local jail after an inmate walked away from the site in June.

That inmate still hasn't been found.

Two days a week, inmates cleaned bathrooms as part of a community service program with the library. But just a few weeks ago, Timothy Lee Warner walked off the job and is still on the loose.

"You have to monitor the individuals very closely and being in such a public setting makes it more difficult," said interim library director, Angel Killough.

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New 5K road races, fun walks planned for state parks this fall

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Monday, July 16th, 2012, 3:40pm

New 5K road races, fun walks planned for state parks this fall

The new Western Kentucky State Park Race Series will bring 5K road races and family fun walks to five state parks over the next several months. Runners of all ages can take part in all five races to capture the overall championship based on a point system. Walkers are also welcome to participate in the events.

One of the events will be the 'Run Through the Forest 5K' at Pennyrile State Resort Park near Dawson Springs on September 22.

Additional dates and locations are:

August 15 Hot August 5K at Kenlake State Resort Park in Aurora
Oct. 27, Trick or Trot 5K at Lake Barkley State Resort Park near Cadiz;
Nov. 10, Stars and Stripes 5K at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park near Gilbertsville; and
Dec. 15, Reindeer Run 5K at John James Audubon State Park at Henderson.

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Hopkins County hopes designation results in jobs, economic boost

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Monday, July 16th, 2012, 10:11am

Hopkins County hopes designation results in jobs, economic boost

Hopkins County has been recommended as a “Work Ready Community in Progress”.

The Kentucky Workforce Investment Board certifies counties as Work Ready or Work Ready in Progress based high school graduation rates, digital literacy among residents, and the relationship between education, community commitment and the availability of internet connections.

The designation by a review panel lets potential businesses know that the area has plenty of qualified job applicants thus bringing more jobs and an economic boost to the county.

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Judges impressed with Madisonville in America in Bloom contest

Submitted by WFIE Web Staff on Friday, July 13th, 5:23 pm

MADISONVILLE, KY (WFIE)- Two judges from the America in Bloom City Beautification Contest toured the city of Madisonville Friday.

The judges heard updates from a handful of departments while touring the different facilities. Madisonville competes against cities similar in size across the nation.

Last year, Madisonville finished highest in the Community Involvement category, and judges say from what they've seen so far, they're impressed.

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