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Police say they are ready to control crowds when the Cats take on the Jayhawks Monday night.

Lexington City Police said they will be out in force to help keep order, planning a few adjustments from Saturday, when thousands of fans spilled onto strees after Kentucky defeated Louisville in the Final Four.  Rowdy fans torched couches and even overturned a car before setting it ablaze.

Officers arrested 27 people during the mayhem, mainly on charges of disorderly conduct and public intoxication.  The scene was similar in 1998 when the Cats won the National Championship game.  That year, 300 officers in full riot gear lined downtown streets as nearly 15,000 fans gathered to celebrate.  Only 10 arrests were made that year, but 25 people had to be treated for minor injuries. 

You can listen to the game tonight on T-107.  Tip-off is at 9:23 p.m.

A man is dead following an altercation in Clay County.

It happened just before 2 p.m. Sunday on Blackey Branch Road. 

State police say 47-year-old Jimmy Hoskins went to a man’s home, where the two got into an argument.  Hoskins left, but then returned and tried to force the man from his home.

The homeowner shot Hoskins in the chest, killing him. 

The Clay County Commonwealth Attorney has decided not to file charges at this time.

A Wayne County teenager is dead following a crash in Rockcastle County.

It happened around 2 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of U.S. 150 and KY 461 in Mount Vernon.

According to State Police, a Chevy S-10 struck a Chevy Cobalt in the side, ejecting 19-year-old Ashley Cross, who died at the scene.

The driver was taken to UK Hospital with serious injuries, though his condition is not known.

The two people in the pickup are expeted to be okay.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

A seven-car pileup on I-75 left one person dead and three others injured Sunday.

It happened around 4 p.m. near Exit 62 in Rockcastle County. 

State Police say three tractor trailers and four passenger cars collided on the wet road following a heavy rain.

55-year-old Keith Holbrook of Ohio was pronounced dead at the scene.  His passenger, Teresa Holbrook, was airlifted to UK Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Two other victims, Mitch and Roberta Butler from Ohio, were also airlifted to the hospital.  Mitch has since been released, and Roberta suffered only a broken arm in the crash.

The interstate was closed for about 3 hours following the crash.

University of Kentucky’s Anthony Davis has been named Player of the Year by the Associated Press.

The 6-foot-10 player from Chicago is the first Kentucky player and only the second freshman to ever win the award.

Davis averaged 14.3 points, 10 rebounds and 4.6 blocks while shooting 64.2 percent.  His block total is a school record and the third best for a feshman.

He received 43 votes from the 65-member panel.  Thomas Robinson of Kansas was second with 20 votes, and Draymond Green of Michigan received the other two votes.

The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday night has reached a record $640 million.

Lottery officials are calling it the largest lottery jackpot in world history. 

Tickets cost $1 and are sold in 42 states plus Washington D.C. and the Virgin Islands. 

Odds of winning are about 1 in 176 million, meaning you would have a better chance of getting struck by lightening than winning the jackpot.

The drawing is set for 11 p.m. Friday.

A fatal fire at a mobile home in Laurel County is being called suspicious. 

The fire broke out just after 11 p.m. at a home on Newby Lane in London. 

50-year-old Teresa Wyatt-White died in the fire. 

So far there is no word on why officials are calling the fire suspicious.

A second man has died following an accidental shooting in Laurel County.

it happened around 2 a.m. Thursday at a home on Sally’s Branch Road.

Police say 25-year-ol Kevin McElrath of London was in his kitchen with some friends when he removed the clip of a .45 caliber pistol.  The gun accidentally discharged, hitting him in the head.  He was found dead at the scene. 

The same bullet struck 22-year-old Eric Partain of Williamsburg in the head.  He was rushed to UK Hospital where he died later that afternoon.

Kentucky residents will have the opportunity to volunteer as extras in a feature film set in Corbin, KY.

Actor Dylan Baker, who appeared in Spiderman 2 and 3 and Secretariat, will make his directing debut with 23 Blast, a film inspired by the true story of Travis Freeman, a blind Corbin High School football player.

Filming will be on location in Corbin during the month of April.

Those interested should email their name, phone number, age, height, a recent photo and all dates and times they are available in the month of April to 23blastextras@gmail.com.

For more information, visit 23 Blast on Facebook.

A woman was arrested Wednesday for driving under the influence with her 3-year-old son in the vehicle.

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a complaint on KY 312 near Keavy where a vehicle had reportedly ran off the raodway.

When deputies arrived, they met the car on the wrong side of the road and were nearly struck head on.

They pulled the car over and determined the driver was under the influence.

They arrested 32-year-old Tonya Blankenship of Stopover on charges of DUI, endangering the welfare of a minor and possession of marijuana.  She was lodged in the Laurel County jail.