Benton, Kentucky Celebrates Tater Day March 29th to April 1st
Benton, Kentucky (NewsFirst) — Benton’s streets bustle with vendors, while the ballpark echoes with the laughter of carnival-goers, marking the start of its 179th Tater Day celebration, drawing visitors from near and far. While the official festivities...
Closed bridges highlight years of neglect, backlog of repairs awaiting funding
By DAVID A. LIEB, MICHAEL CASEY, JEFF MCMURRAY and CHRISTOPHER KELLER Associated Press After a yearlong closure, a bridge over the Puyallup River reopened in 2019 with a sturdy new span and a brand new name. It even won a national award. But today, the Fishing Wars...
Milling and Paving along KY 731/Lone Oak Road in Paducah starts Monday, April 1
Work to take about a week to complete PADUCAH, Ky. (March 27, 2024) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans milling and paving along a section of KY 731/Lone Oak Road in Paducah starting Monday, April 1, 2024, This milling...
KYTC District 1 Roadshow: Traffic ImpactReport for Week of March 31-April 6
PADUCAH, KY (March 29, 2024) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet anticipates ongoing work zone construction and long-term maintenance activities at the following locations will impact traffic during the week of March 31-April 6. More detailed information on...
