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/ WSIP AM 1490 | CBS Sports Mar 16, 2021 12:38 AM A Kentucky State Police Trooper conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of KY Route 40 and KY Route 1437 at 11:45 p.m. for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop, the operator of the vehicle was arrested for operating the motor vehicle under the influence. During a search of the vehicle, troopers located and seized four ounces of suspected methamphetamine, digital scales, drug paraphernalia, and over $8,000 in cash. Jerry Shepherd, 50 of Salyersville, was arrested and lodged in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center on charges of Trafficking Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Methamphetamine), Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Operating Motor Vehicle under Influence of Controlled Substance 3rd Offense, and several traffic and equipment violations. Trooper Ryan Hale with KSP Post 9 is leading this investigation. ....
/ WSIP AM 1490 | CBS Sports Mar 16, 2021 12:56 AM One of the regionâs most popular and experienced rock/blues bands, Down to The River, will present âDark Side of The Riverâ in the Willard & Lucy Kinzer Theater at the Mountain Arts Center (MAC) on Friday, April 2. This concert will be their take on Pink Floydâs classic concept album âDark Side Of The Moon.â Band leader, guitarist, and vocalist Tony Mullins describes his excitement. âDark Side of the Moon is legendary. It was on the charts for over a decade and is constantly in the top ten greatest albums of all times. During one of our drives back from a show we all talked about the possibility of doing an entire album from one of our favorite artists. We donât just plan on âplayingâ Dark Side for you, we want you to experience all the nuances of one of the best concept albums of all time. Itâs going to be a true experience.â ....
Kentucky passes a COVID-19 vaccine milestone. The state vaccinated its one millionth resident today and Governor Andy Beshear says that is a reason to. ....
/ WSIP AM 1490 | CBS Sports Mar 14, 2021 11:37 PM AMCO Whiskeyfest, originally on for March 20th at the historic Williamson Field House, will now be hosted online with a live virtual event featuring Kameron Marlowe, Payton Smith, Alexis Wilkins and surprise special guests. AMCO has been in close discussions with state authorities and decided to do a larger, broader virtual event to raise money for the communities affected by recent flooding and weather events. The safety of fans and the community are our one priority. All proceeds will be directly donated to local Red Cross. Visit amcoheaven.com for more information. All previous ticket holders will be refunded for their original ticket purchase and we look forward to hosting live events in the near future. ....
The Johnson County Health Department is currently offering vaccine to health care workers, private caregivers, long term care personnel, first respond. ....