Local News

Deluge of up to 8 inches causes widespread flooding

PERRY COUNTY - Two days of heavy rain closed state and county roadways Tuesday and Wednesday, sending water over state and county roadways and into the basements of some residents.

In Tell City, about 4 inches of rain had fallen as of 6 a.m. Wednesday but rain continued to fall during the day. Heavier rainfall totals were reported in other locations, with some areas of the county reporting up to 8 inches.

TELL CITY - A story on the front page of Thursday's News about a March 9 armed standoff between Ronald Cook and police reported that Cook had refused to allow his wife and 9-year-old granddaughter to leave the home.

Cook's wife said Thursday her husband did not prevent her from leaving. Instead she declined to exit the house because their granddaughter was asleep at the time. The woman and child later left the home. Ronald Cook was later arrested by officers.

A number of organizations in the area have scheduled events in celebration of Easter.

Tri Kappa hosts Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

TELL CITY - Epsilon Omega Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa will sponsor its annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Saturday at Tell City Moose Lodge 1424.

From 9 to 11 a.m., children up to fifth grade are invited to participate in activities, enjoy breakfast and take photos with the Easter Bunny. Each child will receive a candy bag.

TELL CITY - A nationally recognized comedian and lecturer, sometimes called America's funniest professor, will perform Aug. 4 on the Tell City High School auditorium stage as part of the community's sesquicentennial celebration.

Carl Hurley, a former Eastern Kentucky University professor, draws big crowds at shows and speaking engagements around the country with his homespun humor.

Drawing from his Appalachian upbringing, Hurley follows in the tradition of American humorists such as Andy Griffith and Garrison Keillor.