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City Commission Meeting Highlights
June 25, 2024 Real Estate Parcel Fee for the Funding of 911 Services, Maintenance, and Equipment The Paducah Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance creating a real estate parcel fee for the...
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 with the third overall pick in the NBA draft Wednesday night, adding a elite long-range shooter to their...
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...
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McCracken County Fair Marred by Juvenile Fights
PADUCAH, Ky (News First) - On June 25, 2024, multiple physical fights involving juveniles erupted at the McCracken County Fair. A deputy from the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office intervened to...
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Louisville police chief resigns after mishandling sexual harassment claims
By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville's police chief, suspended earlier this month over mishandling a sexual harassment claim about an officer, has resigned, Mayor Craig...
Mark Pope looks to veterans and being himself as he adapts to coaching Kentucky after John Calipari
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Meeting one challenge of playing for the Kentucky Wildcats gave Mark Pope a blueprint for the taller task of coaching them after John...
Jr. Citizens’ Police Academy Swears in Jr. Officers on Day 2
PADUCAH,, Ky. News First) — Day 2 of the Jr. Citizens' Police Academy concluded with participants being sworn in as Jr. Officers and assigned radio numbers. The young officers worked on radio...
Driver Arrested for Drug Possession Following Traffic Stop
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. (News First) — At approximately 11:50 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 641N at Charlie Miller Road. The driver, Chelsey Conner, 34, of Dexter, was found to be in...
U.S. 45 Ohio River ‘Brookport’ Bridge to Close for Approach Paving Monday & Tuesday, July 1 & 2
Bridge to temporarily close 8 a.m., Monday, until 5 p.m., Tuesday PADUCAH, Ky. (News First) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to temporarily close the U.S. 45 Ohio River 'Brookport'...
U.S.60/U.S. 641 Intersection in Marion to Convert to All-Way Stop on Thursday, June 27
Traffic signal pole issue expedites change PADUCAH, Ky. (News First) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to convert the intersection of U.S. 60 and U.S. 641 in Marion from a traffic...
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...
Negotiations Ongoing to Continue Cave-In-Rock Ferry Service
Potential expiration of agreement on July 1 could impact ferry service MARION, Ky. (June 24, 2024) – Team Kentucky and our partners at the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)...
Junior Citizens’ Police Academy Kicks Off First Day with SWAT and Bomb Squad Presentations
PADUCAH, Ky. — The first day of the Junior Citizens' Police Academy concluded with great success. Following a round of ice breakers and introductions, the children eagerly participated in...
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KY 93 South Partially Blocked Near Lamasco Due to Log Truck Collision
LAMASCO, Ky. — KY 93 South just north of Lamasco is partially blocked following a log truck collision. One lane is open intermittently. Authorities urge motorists to avoid the area while electric...
Paducah Man Arrested on Multiple Charges, Handgun Discovered
PADUCAH, Ky. (News First) — A Paducah man with a prior murder conviction was arrested early Saturday morning for multiple offenses, including possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. Demetrius...
Lane Restriction on I-24 at 11 to 13.5mm in McCracken County Starting Tuesday, June 25
Erosion work and brush cutting planned PADUCAH, Ky. (June 24, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans a work zone lane restriction along Interstate 24 between Exit 11 and...
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