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Suburbs put the brakes on migrant bus arrivals after crackdowns in Chicago and New York
By MIKE CATALINI and CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — In Edison, New Jersey, the mayor warned he would send people back to the border if they came to his city in buses. In...
A Hamas official killed in a Beirut strike had been on Israel’s hit list for years
By BASSEM MROUE, ABBY SEWELL and KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Saleh Arouri, the deputy political head of Hamas and a founder of the group's military wing, had been in Israel's...
Prosecutors accuse Sen. Bob Menendez of introducing Qatari royal family member to aid NJ businessman
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez introduced a member of the Qatari royal family and principal in a company with ties to the government of Qatar to a New...
Trump appeals Maine ruling barring him from ballot under the Constitution’s insurrection clause
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday appealed a ruling by Maine's Democratic secretary of state barring him from the...
Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimony
By STEVE LeBLANC and COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a...
Work Zone Lane Restriction Planned on U.S. 51 Ohio River “Cairo” Bridge on Wednesday, Jan. 3
Work zone restriction in place from 8 a.m., to 1 p.m., Wednesday PADUCAH, Ky. (January 2, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans a work zone lane restriction on the U.S....
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
MAYFIELD, KY - In the early morning hours of January 2nd 2024, at approximately 1:22am, Deputy Tyler Crane conducted a traffic stop at the 19 mile marker of interstate 69 for traffic violations....
The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a shoplifting suspect.
PADUCAH, KY - On December 22, 2023, Rural King reported multiple items had been shoplifted from the store totaling more than $1,000. An unidentified male is observed exiting the store with the...
Fire Damages Structure in McCracken County
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) --- This morning at 7:19 AM CFD WMFD and PGDP were dispatched to a Structure Fire in the 2100 block of Gholson Road. Upon arrival, a barn was engulfed 50% with fire as...
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry Reopened After an Extended Closure Due to Low Water on the Mississippi River
PADUCAH, Ky. (January 2, 2024) — After an extended closure due to low water on the Mississippi River, The Dorena-Hickman Ferry has resumed service. The ferry has been closed since...
Rain this weekend. Perhaps a rain/snow mix with little or no accumulation.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson Good day, everyone. I hope you and your family had a nice holiday season. No weather concerns today into Friday afternoon. Calm weather. Cool temperatures. On and...
Ashes of Canadian ‘Star Trek’ fan to be sent into space along with those of TV series’ stars
By Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The family of a mother of eight who was a huge “Star Trek” fan has ensured the final frontier will be her ultimate resting place. Gloria...
Ex-gang leader makes his bid in Las Vegas court for house arrest before trial in Tupac Shakur case
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former Los Angeles-area gang leader charged with killing hip-hop music icon Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas plans to ask a judge on Tuesday to...
California law banning most firearms in public is taking effect as the legal fight over it continues
By Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California law that bans people from carrying firearms in most public places will take effect on New Year's Day, even as a court case continues to challenge...
Les McCann, innovative jazz musician best known for ‘Compared to What,’ dies at 88
By The Associated Press Les McCann, a prolific and influential musician and recording artist who helped found the soul-jazz genre and became a favorite source for sampling by Dr. Dre, A Tribe Called...
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is returning home after extended deployment defending Israel
By TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of extra duty at sea providing protection for Israel, the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group will be heading home, the Navy...
“Convicted Felon Arrested in Graves County After Discovery of Firearms Cache and Methamphetamine”
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. — An investigation into a convicted felon in possession of multiple firearms resulted in an arrest in Graves County on Saturday. Deputies executed a search at a residence of Larry...
NJ mayor says buses of migrants bound for NY are being dropped off at NJ train stations
SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey mayor says buses of migrants bound for New York City have been stopping at the train station in his town and others in an apparent effort to evade an executive...
States and Congress wrestle with cybersecurity at water utilities amid renewed federal warnings
By MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The tiny Aliquippa water authority in western Pennsylvania was perhaps the least-suspecting victim of an international cyberattack. It had never...
South Korean opposition leader is stabbed in the neck by a knife-wielding man
By HYUNG-JIN KIM and JIWON SONG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s tough-speaking liberal opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, was stabbed in the neck by an unidentified...
