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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and near Murphysboro

.Moderate to major flooding continues along the Big Muddy River. At
Plumfield, the river is now forecast to crest in moderate flood
stage near 28.5 feet Friday morning. At Murphysboro, the river has
crested and started a very slow fall.

For the Big Muddy River...including Plumfield, Murphysboro...
Moderate to Major flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.5
feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

Man arrested for alleged murder of toddler in car crash

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Shehorn arrest
Carlisle County Sheriff's Office

CARLISLE COUNTY, Ky. -- Officials arrested a man on Thursday evening for the suspected murder of a young girl.

Chief Deputy Ben Green with the Carlisle County Sheriff's Office found suspect Lucas Shehorn after Kentucky State Police (KSP) presented the case to the Carlisle County Grand Jury. 

According to the sheriff's office, the case presented by police involved a two-car crash from May 21, 2023. The crash occurred at the intersection of US Highway 62 and KY Highway 307. During a crash, officials say a four-year-old girl died. 

Evidence presented by KSP led to the indictment of Shehorn on the following charges, according to the sheriff's office:

  • Murder
  • Assault
  • Persistent Felony Offender

A warrant was issued for Shehorn's arrest, which Chief Deputy Green carried out at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Shehorn was found at his home in the 100 block of Orchard Street in Bardwell. He was taken into custody at the Ballard County Jail. 

The sheriff's office says the investigation remains ongoing. Shehorn remains innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

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