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Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 Presidential race
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election. The decision...
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Tesla sales fall for second straight quarter despite price cuts, but decline not as bad as expected
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Tesla's global sales fell for the second straight quarter despite price cuts and low-interest financing offers, another sign of weakening demand for the...
Bryan Reynolds, Oneil Cruz hit RBI singles in 10th that lift Pirates past Cardinals 5-4
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz hit run-scoring singles on consecutive pitches in the 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to beat the...
Fireworks That Launch in the Air Prohibited in Paducah
PADUCAH, Ky. (News First) — With the Fourth of July holiday rapidly approaching, residents are reminded that fireworks that launch into the air are prohibited within city limits. If caught,...
Nolan Gorman hits grand slam to help the Cardinals beat the Pirates 7-4
By WES CROSBY Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nolan Gorman hit his second career grand slam, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-4 on Tuesday night. Matt Carpenter dropped a...
Brice Turang’s grand slam caps 7-run 4th inning for Brewers, who beat Cubs 7-1
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brice Turang hit Milwaukee's fifth grand slam in its last eight games as part of a seven-run fourth inning, and the Brewers rolled to a 7-1...
Lynn pitches 6 sparkling innings as the Cardinals blank the Reds 2-0 for a 4-game series split
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lance Lynn pitched six sparkling innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 for a split of their four-game series. Lynn allowed two hits, struck out six and...
Overnight Work Zone on I-24 Westbound near Ohio River Bridge Starting at 10 p.m., Sunday, June 30
Night traffic restriction in place from 10 p.m., to 6 a.m., CDT PADUCAH, Ky. (June 28, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans an overnight work zone lane restriction...
U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge Replacement Project Public Meeting Scheduled for July 11
Project team to share bridge design information at Cairo, Ill., meeting PADUCAH, Ky. (June 25, 2024) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has scheduled a public meeting on the U.S. 51...
IDOT Receives $1.8 Million Federal Grant to Boost Transit Access in Southern Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (New First) — The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that it has been awarded $1.8 million from the Federal Transit Administration to improve access to...
Attorney General Coleman’s Coalition Successfully Blocked Biden Administration Effort to Weaken Title IX
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 17, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky blocked the Biden Administration's new Title...
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NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
Lane Closures on I-57 Begin July 11
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. (News First) — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that maintenance on the bridge carrying northbound Interstate 57 over eastbound Interstate 64 in Jefferson County will require lane closures starting, weather permitting, at 7...
Liberatore pitches Cardinals to 4-1 win over Braves and doubleheader split after 6-2 loss in opener
By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matthew Liberatore pitched six shutout innings in a spot start and Alec Burleson hit a go-ahead, two-run double to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Atlanta Braves 4-1 Wednesday for a day-night doubleheader...
U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge Replacement Project Public Meeting Scheduled for July 11
Project team to share bridge design information at Cairo, Ill., meeting PADUCAH, Ky. (June 25, 2024) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has scheduled a public meeting on the U.S. 51 Ohio River 'Cairo' Bridge Replacement Project for Thursday, July 11,...
IDOT Receives $1.8 Million Federal Grant to Boost Transit Access in Southern Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (New First) — The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that it has been awarded $1.8 million from the Federal Transit Administration to improve access to public transportation in Southern Illinois. The funding, part of the...
Attorney General Coleman’s Coalition Successfully Blocked Biden Administration Effort to Weaken Title IX
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 17, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky blocked the Biden Administration's new Title IX rule that would have undermined equal opportunities in education...
Key new features coming to Apple’s iOS 18 this fall
Cupertino, CA . (AP) - Apple announced a slew of new features for iOS 18 at Monday's developers conference event, many of which are designed to enhance the Siri assistant and bring artificial intelligence tools to iPhone users.The AI-packed updates coming in the fall...
NATIONAL NEWS
Fort Campbell soldier found dead in home was stabbed nearly 70 times, autopsy shows
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Fort Campbell soldier found dead in her home earlier this year died...
Missouri governor says new public aid plan in the works for Chiefs, Royals stadiums
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said...
Tesla sales fall for second straight quarter despite price cuts, but decline not as bad as expected
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Tesla's global sales fell for the second straight...
Attorney General Coleman Achieves Another Victory Over Biden Administration’s Illegal Attempt to Redefine Sex Discrimination
FRANKFORT Ky. (July 3, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today a federal...
Houston Rockets add elite shooter by taking Kentucky’s Reed Sheppard at No. 3 overall in NBA draft
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets selected Reed Sheppard...
Celebrations honor Willie Mays and Negro League players ahead of MLB game at Rickwood Field
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — As Ajay Stone strolled around historic...