Paducah Police Department Welcomes Three New Officers
PADUCAH, Ky. — The Paducah Police Department invites the community to join in welcoming its three new officers. Isabella Liefer, Matthew Chrisman, and Matthew Wentworth were officially sworn in today by McCracken District Court Judge Todd Jones. Pictured are the new...
Man Sets Fire, Chokes Woman, and Causes Crash After Fleeing Police
PADUCAH, Ky. (News First) — At approximately 7:18 a.m. Friday, the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residential structure fire on Almyra Avenue. Upon arrival, authorities discovered the fire had been intentionally set by one of the occupants, Noah...
Kentucky drug crackdown yields 200 arrests in Operation Summer Heat
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A sweeping investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings has produced more than 200 arrests and drug seizures valued at nearly $685,000, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. He also touted prevention...
Public Gets First Look at U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge Project Design Type
Tied arch design deemed best for new crossing PADUCAH, Ky. (July 11, 2024) — The U.S. 51 Ohio River Project team shared the design type for a new bridge that will connect Kentucky and Illinois during a public meeting tonight in Cairo, Illinois. Almost 90...
Press Release: Sheriff Matt Hilbrecht Marshall County
July 11, 2024 Benton, KY – Sheriff Matt Hilbrecht announced today that the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is launching a new body-worn camera (BWC) initiative. Emphasizing the importance of transparency with Marshall County’s citizens, Sheriff Hilbrecht...Recent News
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