Posted by John Humphress on May 25, 2010
May 24, 2010
Brian Stants of Greensburg was operating a 1997 Chev. Pickup and was stopped at the traffic light on Old Hodgenville Road headed east. John Cox of Campbellsville was operating a 1989 Ford Crown Vic. also headed east on Old Hodgenville Road. Cox failed to stop and rear ended the Stants vehicle. Mr. Stants was transported to TRH by Campbellsville Taylor County Rescue.
Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Dept., Campbellsville Fire Dept, and Campbellsville Taylor County Rescue.
Investigating Officers: Sam Knopp
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Posted by John Humphress on May 25, 2010
May, 24th, 2010
Bobby Whitlow, 21, of Greensburg was operating a 2004 Suzuki motorcycle. While taking off at the traffic light at Meader Street and North Campbellsville By-Pass he lost control and skidded down the roadway. Whitlow was transported to TRH by Campbellsville Taylor County Rescue.
Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Dept., Campbellsville Fire Dept, and Campbellsville Taylor County Rescue.
Investigating Officers: Sgt. Shannon Wilson
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Posted by John Humphress on May 17, 2010
As a weak surface trough moves north of the Ohio River this afternoon…a limited amount of sun may peek through the clouds across our southern counties. Scattered thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon…mainly south and east of the Bluegrass Parkway. Scattered showers will be possible across the region through the day.
National Weather Service
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Posted by John Humphress on May 7, 2010
(Columbia, KY) – A multi jurisdictional pursuit that covered over 50 miles and reached speeds in excess of 100 MPH ended in Green County this morning with the arrest of a 17-year-old juvenile at 12:40 AM CST. The juvenile, wanted in Ohio on felony robbery and assault charges, rammed and disabled a Lexington Police cruiser while the Lexington Division of Police were actively investigating a disturbance involving the juveniles sport utility vehicle.
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Posted by John Humphress on Apr 29, 2010
1971 Campbellsville Aerial Photo
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Posted by John Humphress on Apr 27, 2010
(Adair County, Ky) A vehicle and pedestrian collision occurred @ 7:45p.m. on Kellyville Road approximately 7 miles North of Columbia. A 1980 Ford pickup operated by James Truax, age 47, of Campbellsville was traveling Westbound on Kellyville Road when he struck Stanley C Jones, age 76, of Columbia who was walking Westbound in the roadway. Jones was transported to Westlake Hospital in Columbia by Adair Co EMS and was then flown to University of Louisville Hospital. Truax and two passengers in the Truax vehicle, Ike Underwood, age 28, of Campbellsville and Jolene Bentley, age 47, of Campbellsville were not injured. All occupants were belted.
Trooper Jamie Richard is investigating. He was assisted by Trooper Brad Stotts, Adair Co Sheriffs Department, and Adair Co EMS.
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Posted by John Humphress on Apr 15, 2010
FRANKFORT, Ky. –Gov. Steve Beshear today signed House Bill 415 into law—banning texting for all drivers and cell phone use for drivers under 18.
In December 2009, Gov. Beshear launched his Eyes on the Road effort –an executive order prohibiting text messaging by state employees who are driving government-owned vehicles.
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Posted by John Humphress on Apr 14, 2010
The state attorney general has confirmed his office is investigating the Kentucky League of Cities for possible illegal activity.
“My official policy is not to comment on active investigations; that is an active investigation,” Jack Conway said Tuesday. “There is some activity that is potentially criminal.”
Conway, who was responding to questions during an interview with the Herald-Leader editorial board, would not say what activity might be illegal. In a report in December, State Auditor Crit Luallen detailed a host of problems at the League, including high expenses, questionable bonus practices and conflicts of interest. She forwarded the audit to Conway’s office.
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Posted by John Humphress on Apr 12, 2010
Sgt. Tom Pyzik recording cadet push up stats.
(FRANKFORT, KY) – Eighty-seven men and three women from throughout the Commonwealth and eight other states converged on Frankfort today with hopes of becoming Kentucky State Troopers. Before they can join this elite force of law enforcement professionals, they’ll need to survive a rigorous 23-week training program that tests mind, body and spirit. It will be a struggle for many and some will drop out along the way.
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Posted by John Humphress on Apr 12, 2010
On Sunday 04/11/2010 at approximately 3:07 pm. Clyde F. Hix age 66 of Campbellsville was traveling East on US 68 near the intersection with Hwy 55, operating a 2008 white Chevrolet Silverado when he lost control of his vehicle ran off the roadway struck a guard rail and then ran into a ditch striking the earth embankment. Hix was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital where he was pronounced deceased by the Taylor County Corner.
Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police, Taylor County Sheriff Department, Campbellsville Fire and Campbellsville Taylor County Rescue.
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