Kentucky
Two Kentucky men arrested in ‘record drug seizure’
SOMERSET, Ky. (WKYT) – Two males are dealing with expenses in reference to a giant drug bust in Kentucky.
In accordance with the Somerset Police Division, the five-month investigation, which additionally concerned federal businesses and Kentucky State Police, resulted in them confiscating 30 kilos of crystal meth, weapons and $30,000 in money.
Police say Wesley Aaron Calhoun and Dennie A. Smith, each from Somerset, are dealing with expenses of conspiracy to distribute, possession with intent to distribute.
Calhoun was additionally charged with possession with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Somerset police say it’s one of many largest drug seizures within the division’s historical past.
Police say the investigation started in February when a Somerset police officer discovered 10 grams of meth and a protected when conducting a search warrant at Smith’s dwelling. A second warrant was obtained to go looking the protected, uncovering 4.5 ounces of meth and an undisclosed amount of money.
Somerset police then notified their DEA Process Pressure officer, who partnered with the FBI and spent the following few months monitoring the exercise of each Smith and Calhoun. The pair was taken into custody in June.
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Kentucky
More positive buzz for Kentucky (and its NIL) in the recruitment of Caleb Wilson
Posted Dec 28, 2024
All eyes are now on Caleb Wilson, the top recruit from the state of Georgia and the No. 8 overall player in the Class of 2025, per 247 Sports. Wilson is considering Kentucky, and it appears that it could come down to the Cats or UNC. “According to a source, Kentucky has the highest NIL pledge for Wilson by a significant margin,” On3’s Joe Tipton wrote.
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Rare case of human rabies kills NKY resident, health officials say
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WXIX) – A Northern Kentucky resident has died from a rare case of human rabies, health officials say.
In a press release Friday, the Kentucky Department of Public Health reported that there has been a human fatality from rabies exposure.
It is unclear what caused this person’s infection, but officials say they may have contracted during international travel.
The individual received treatment in both Kentucky and Ohio, so the two state’s health departments are working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate the case.
“Rabies is a rare but serious disease caused by a virus that infects the brain,” said KDPH Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack. “Unfortunately, if left untreated rabies is usually fatal. Immediate medical care after a suspected exposure to rabies is critical, as rabies treatment called post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP, is nearly 100% effective at preventing rabies.”
Officials say human-to-human transmission is rare, but the health departments are working to ensure that people who were in contact with the individual are assessed and given proper treatment.
KDPH says that the last case of rabies infection in a Kentucky resident in 1996
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Tale of The Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. Eastern Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville (7-5, 1-1 ACC) is set to face Eastern Kentucky (6-6, 0-0 ASUN) on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 12:00 p.m. EST at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. Here’s how the Cardinals stack up against the Colonels:
*Mobile users can scroll left and right on the tables below*
E. Kentucky |
Louisville |
|
---|---|---|
AP/USAT |
NR/NR |
NR/NR |
SOS |
183rd |
9th |
SOR |
200th |
62nd |
BPI |
254th |
60th |
NET |
198th |
53rd |
RPI |
227th |
26th |
KenPom |
227th |
50th |
Torvik |
154th |
46th |
EvanMiya |
231st |
53rd |
E. Kentucky |
Louisville |
|
---|---|---|
Points |
Devontae Blanton (16.4) |
Chucky Hepburn (15.3) |
Rebounds |
Devontae Blanton (6.1) |
J’Vonne Hadley (7.8) |
Assists |
Devontae Blanton (3. 8) |
Chucky Hepburn (5.1) |
Steals |
George Kimble (2.9) |
Chucky Hepburn (2.9) |
Blocks |
Yvens Paul (1.6) |
James Scott 0.8 |
E. Kentucky |
Louisville |
|
---|---|---|
Points Per Game |
77.0 |
78.0 |
Field Goal % |
41.9% |
43.3% |
FGM/FGA Per Game |
28.2/67.3 |
26.2/60.4 |
Three Point % |
31.8% |
29.8% |
3PTM/3PTA Per Game |
9.4/29.6 |
9.6/32.2 |
Free Throw % |
66.5% |
71.7% |
FTM/FTA Per Game |
11.3/16.9 |
16.1/22.4 |
E. Kentucky |
Louisville |
|
---|---|---|
Rebounds Per Game |
38.3 |
37.3 |
Off. Reb. Per Game |
15.8 |
12.4 |
Def. Reb. Per Game |
22.5 |
24.9 |
Rebound Margin |
0.1 |
3.6 |
E. Kentucky |
Louisville |
|
---|---|---|
Opp. Points Per Game |
75.0 |
71.3 |
Opp. FG% |
46.8% |
45.1% |
Opp. 3PT% |
35.6% |
35.8% |
Steals Per Game |
9.8 |
7.3 |
Blocks Per Game |
3.7 |
2.8 |
Turnovers Forced Per Game |
15.6 |
14.6 |
E. Kentucky |
Louisville |
|
---|---|---|
Assists Per Game |
13.5 |
13.4 |
Turnovers Per Game |
11.2 |
12.1 |
Turnover Margin |
4.4 |
2.5 |
Assist/Turnover Ratio |
1.2 |
1.1 |
– ESPN Prediction: Per ESPN’s Basketball Power Index, Louisville has a 95.6 percent chance to win against Eastern Kentucky. The Cardinals have a BPI rating of 9.8 (60th overall), whereas the Colonels have a BPI rating of -5.3 (254th overall).
– KenPom Prediction: Per KenPom.com, the Cardinals have a 94 percent chance to take down the Colonels, with a projected final score of 86-69 in favor of UofL. Louisville has an adjusted efficiency margin of +15.05 (50th overall), whereas Eastern Kentucky has an adjusted efficiency margin of -5.07 (227th overall).
– Torvik Prediction: Per BartTorvik.com, the Cards have a 90 percent chance to take down the Colonels, with a projected final score of 85-69 in favor of UofL. Louisville has a “Barthag” of .8412 (46th overall), whereas Eastern Kentucky has a “Barthag” of .5033 (154th overall).
– Personal Prediction: Louisville 91, Eastern Kentucky 73.
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