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The family of a Clay County man who was shot and killed Sunday is outraged the accused shooter isn’t in jail.

47-year-old Jimmy Hoskins got into a fight outside a residence on Blackey Branch Road just before 2 p.m. Sunday.  Once Hoskins went inside the residene, police say the other man shot and killed him.

According to a local news station, Hoskins’ son said his father owned the property where the shooting occurred and was trying to evict the accused shooter.  Family members say Hoskins was well liked in the area.

The accused shooter was taken into custody but later released.  State police are not releasing his name at this time and the case has been turned over to the Commonwealth’s Attorney who will consider if charges should be filed.

In honor of UK’s championship win, Coca-Cola is offering commemorative NCAA basketball championship cans.

To honor the Wildcats and all of the dedicated, loyal fans who cheered them to victory, Coca-Cola is unveiling a special 12 oz. can, emblazoned with the Wildcats’ logo.

Beginning this week, fans can visit participating local retailers to purchase their own 6-pack of the limited-edition collectible cans, while supplies last.

Coca-Cola is a proud partner of the University of Kentucky and is also an official corporate champion of the NCAA.

While FEMA has announced that some of its disaster recovery centers are closing, Kentucky disaster survivors are reminded that FEMA is still available to help them recover.

Disaster survivors who have questions may call 800-621-FEMA or visit any one of the recovery centers still open in West Liberty, Salyersville or Hazel Green.

Disaster survivors who haven’t registered with FEMA may do so by calling 800-621-FEMA or by going online at www.disasterassistance.gov.

Police say post-game celebrations didn’t get quite as rowdy Monday night as they did Saturday when Kentucky beat Louisville.

While officers made numerous arrests for alcohol intoxication and disorderly conduct – and yet another couch was set on fire – they say the mayhem did not reach the level of Saturday’s celebration when fans overturned and lit cars on fire.

Increased police presence at key intersections and quick response to acts of violence helped keep the thousands of fans somewhat tame.  Officers warned fans that patrols would be beefed up for Monday’s game, and students were warned that, aside from criminal charges, they could face suspension or even expulsion for bad behavior.

In case you haven’t heard, Kentucky beat Kansas 67-59 last night to claim it’s 8th NCAA National Championship.

It had been 14 years since the Cats last took home the title in 1998, and it’s John Calipari’s first title as a coach.

While sophomore Doron Lamb led the Cats in scoring with 22 points, freshman Anthony Davis was voted the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, with perhaps the most demanding 6-point night in the history of college basketball. 

While Davis didn’t make his first shot until 5:13 left in the game, he finished with 16 rebounds, six blocks, five assists, and three steals; proving that scoring can be incidental to championship play.

A couple is arrested in Laurel County for stealing from a tornado victim.

State police were called to a tornado ravaged home on Radford Road Monday afternoon where they found a truck with a floor jack, hedge trimmers and a Bible that had been stolen from the home.

Police arrested 46-year-old Melinda Johnson and 57-year-old Calvin Johnson on burglary charges.  Melinda was also charged with Public Intoxication.

The homeowner says that other items had also been stolen over the weekend, and neighbors told police they saw the couple’s truck outisde the home on at least two different occasions.

Officials say Melinda Johnson told police she thought it was okay to take items from the tornado damaged house.

Investigators say fire did not kill a woman found dead inside a burning home last week in Laurel County.

Last Thursday, firefighters were called to a house fire on Waterworks Road in London where they found the body of 50-year-old Teresa Wyatt.

The State Medical Examiner’s Office says it appears Wyatt died from blunt force trauma.

State police say a vehicle was seen leaving the home prior to the fire.  It is described as a small black SUV, possibly a Suzuki.  The driver is described as a white female with a thin build and reddish-blonde hair.

If anyone has any information, contact the Kentucky State Police Post 11, London, at 606-878-6622.

A London man was airlifted to the hospital following a traffic crash Sunday afternoon.

It happened on Topton Road about 7 miles west of London.

According to Sheriff John Root, a red Ford Explorer was traveling westbound when the driver lost control, overcorrected and struck several trees.

The driver, 64-year-old Randell Nicholson, was flown to UK Medical Center with possible head injuries.

Police say slick roads are to blame for the crash.

Governor Steve Beshear and Kansas Governor Sam Brownback are wagering on their home teams in Monday night’s NCAA Championship game.

Gov. Beshear bet a Kentucky country ham that the Cats will win; Gov. Brownback offered Kansas beef for a Jayhawk victory.

The Governors have agreed that the winning Governor will donate the ham or beef to a local food bank.

The Cats will tip off against the Jayhawks at 9:23 p.m. in New Orleans.

In an effort to make roadways safer, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety has joined the “One Text or Call Could Wreck It All” campaign in honor of Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April.

The KOHS has pledged to help spread the message that distracted drivers are not only a danger to themselves, but everyone else on the road.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2009 alone, nealry 5,500 people were killed and a half million more were injured in distracted driving crashes.

The national effort will focus on ways to change the behavior of drivers through legislation, enforcement, public awareness and education – the same activities that have curbed drunken driving and increased seat belt use.

The effort will especially target young drivers, as the under-20 age group had the highest proportion of distracted drivers involved in fatal crashes in 2009.  To target these younger drivers, the KOHS will run public service announcements on Hulu.com and ads on Facebook. 

For more information about distracted driving, visit www.distraction.gov.