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Two Murray Men Arrested on Drug and Possession Charges
MURRAY, KY (NEWS FIRST) - On Jan 27, 2024 deputies were dispatched to a residential burglary on Beat Farm Road. The victim stated he had arrived to find a door had been pried open and firearms and...
Sheriff’s Department Arrest Two On Drug Charges
CALLOWAY CO. (NEWS FIRST) - The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic Division arrested two men on drug charges following a drug investigation on Thursday morning. Detectives received...
Citizen’s Police Academy Begins
PADUCAH, KY (NEWS FIRST) - Paducah Police Department Citizen's Police Academy #27 is officially underway. After being welcomed to the class by City Manager Daron Jordan, Police Chief Brian Laird,...
Five Arrested Following Multiple Investigations
PADUCAH, KY - (NEWS FIRST) - Over the last two days, the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office arrested five people following separate investigations for various drug offenses. On 02/08/2024, Deputies...
Hot Shots with a Cop
PADUCAH, KY - (NEWS FIRST) - McCracken County Sheriff's Department invites the public to participate in "Hot Shots with a Cop." Pre-registration is available at tinyurl.com/ShootwithaCop. On the day...
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island; no tsunami expected
By AUDREY McAVOY and JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the world's largest active volcano on Friday — Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii —...
Work Zone on I-24 Business Loop/South 3rd Street in Paducah Starts Tuesday, Feb 13
Lane restriction for parking lot entrance repairs PADUCAH, Ky. (February 9, 2024) – A contractor plans a work zone lane restriction along the Interstate 24 Downtown Business Loop/South...
CORRECTION: Kentucky State Police Seeking Public Assistance Identifying Robbery Suspect
HICKMAN, Ky. (February 8, 2024) – Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 is investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Hickman City just after 8:00pm CT on February 7. Hickman City Police received...
As some call for his ouster, McConnell pushes back on GOP critics: ‘They’ve had their shot’
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of negotiations and delays, the Senate on Thursday voted to move forward on legislation that would provide...
Here’s what you can expect from Super Bowl commercials this Sunday
By MAE ANDERSON and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Big name advertisers will be pulling out all the stops on Super Bowl Sunday — enlisting high-profile actors, investing...
Hazel Man Arrested During Traffic Stop
MURRAY, KY - (NEWS FIRST) - On Feb 5, 2024, at approximately 7:30pm deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 641N and Almo Road. Aaron Beard was found to have a warrant stemming from a drug...
Paducah Area Transit Looking For Board Members
PADUCAH, KY (NEWS FIRST) - Paducah Mayor George Bray is inviting interested citizens to apply to serve on the Paducah Transit Authority board. This eight-member board controls, manages, and conducts...
Additional Traffic Signals in Downtown Mayfield to Start Red Flash Mode on Monday to Prep for Full Activation in 30 Days
Signals along KY 80, KY 58, and KY 121 PADUCAH, Ky. (February 8, 2024) – Contractors for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) are continuing efforts to reconstruct and restore...
Kentucky celebrates 103 new National Board Certified Teachers during pinning ceremony
FRANKFORT, KY – Kentucky recognized 103 teachers newly certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) during a Feb. 8 ceremony. Kentucky has the 10th-largest class of...
New Traffic Signals along U.S. 45 in Downtown Mayfield to Fully Activate on Monday, Feb. 5
Signals to go into full service at 8 a.m., CST, on Monday PADUCAH, Ky. (February 1, 2024) – Contractors for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet...
LEAD Students Visit Paducah Police Department
PADUCAH, KY (NEWS FIRST) - Local students delved into the intricate dynamics of law enforcement's role in community development during a visit to the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce Youth LEAD...
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Calloway County Man for Methamphetamine Trafficking
Paducah, KY -(NEWS FIRST) A federal grand jury in Paducah, Kentucky, returned an indictment on January 9, 2024, charging an Almo, Kentucky man with possessing with the intent to distribute...
BREAKING: Train Derailment on Paducah’s Southside
Story from media release on https://www.facebook.com/McCrackenCountyEmergencyManagement/ PADUCAH, Ky. (NEWS FIRST) — A train derailment rattled the quiet town of Littleville early this morning,...
Deputies Arrest Benton Man After Called To Assist Probation & Parole Officers.
BENTON, KY (NEWS FIRST) - On February 7, 2024, Caleb Wagers, 37, of Benton, Kentucky, was arrested after officers with Probation and Parole requested assistance at a residence on Dunn Cemetery Rd in...
Franklin County, Illinois Sheriff’s Department Is Asking The Public For Help In Finding Suspect
FRANKLIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS (NewsFirst) -- If you see any of these subjects, please do not approach them as some could be considered armed and/or dangerous. Contact your local law enforcement agency...
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