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Suspect Barricades in RV, Deputy Injured During Arrest in Murray

MURRAY, Ky. — On May 25, 2024, at approximately 1 p.m., deputies attempted to take a subject into custody at a residence on Hollytree Drive. The suspect, identified as Adam Pelton, 25, of Murray,...

Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Navy Drive; Driver Arrested

MURRAY, Ky. — On May 25, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., deputies responded to an address on Navy Drive for an automobile collision involving a pedestrian. The victim, Amy Bell, 51, of Murray,...

Two Injured in Saturday Morning Collision in McCracken County

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. — On Saturday, May 25, 2024, at approximately 6:39 a.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle collision with injuries at the intersection of US Highway 45 (Lone Oak Road) and...

Man Injured in Motorcycle Wreck on Blandville Road

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. — Deputies from the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check on Saturday at approximately 12:45 p.m. in the area of Blandville Road and Massac Church...

Cardinals rally in the eighth and then hold off Cubs for a 7-6 victory

By JEFF LATZKE Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brendan Donovan had a two-run single, Lars Nootbaar added an RBI triple and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied in the eighth inning to beat the Chicago...

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Work Zone Restrictions for Crittenden County School Turn Lane Project To Start Tuesday, May 28

Initial work requires one-lane traffic with automated signals PADUCAH, Ky. (May 24, 2024) – A work zone along U.S. 60 at the Crittenden County High and Middle School entrance in...

Closure on KY 305/Cairo Rd in McCracken County for RR Crossing Work Tuesday & Wednesday

CNRR to reconstruct crossing at 4.6 mm PADUCAH, Ky. (News First) – Canadian National Railroad (CNRR) plans to close a section of KY 305/Cairo Road in western McCracken County on Tuesday and...

Paducah E911 Telecommunicator Completes KY Public Dispatch Academy

PADUCAH, KY (News First) - Congratulations to Paducah E911 Telecommunicator Kim Lauderdale on her completion of the KY Department Of Criminal Justice Public Dispatch Academy. KY Dept of Criminal...

Sheriff Hilbrecht Launches “If it Matters to Marshall, it Matters to Sheriff Matt” Initiative

MARSHALL COUNTY, (News First)— Sheriff Matt Hilbrecht has announced a new initiative aimed at improving communication between his office and the citizens of Marshall County. The program, titled "If...

Sgt. T. Doss Graduates from DOCJT Academy of Police Supervision

MURRAY, Ky - (News First) -Congratulations to Sgt. T. Doss for graduating from the DOCJT Academy of Police Supervision. This three-week course guides students in applying situational leadership,...

1st Degree Armed Robbery Investigation

MAYFIELD, Ky. (News First) — A pre-arranged drug deal led to an armed robbery Thursday afternoon just south of the Mayfield city limits. At around 3:45 p.m., sheriff's detectives were alerted by a...

Drug, DUI Arrests Made Early Saturday Morning in Graves County

MAYFIELD, Ky. (News First) — At 1:10 a.m. on May 25, Deputy Austin Ramage of the Graves County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on the KY 121 Bypass near KY 80 for a traffic violation. As...

Three Arrested, Large Drug Bust in McCracken County

PADUCAH, Ky (News First) . — The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men and a woman Thursday afternoon during a drug investigation, seizing approximately 5 ½ pounds of crystal...

Utility Work Zone along KY 58/Mayfield Hwy at East Edge of Benton Today

Work along KY 58 between U.S. 641-Spur and U.S. 641/Main Street PADUCAH, Ky. (May 23, 2024) – The City of Benton Public Works Department has a utility crew working along KY 58/Mayfield...

Attorney General Coleman Announces Indictment of Former Mayfield/ Graves County Chamber President

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 23, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today that action by the Attorney General's Special Prosecutions Unit resulted in the indictment of Allison Morris,...

Noble Park Pool Opens for Season on Saturday

PADUCAH, Ky. (News First) — Noble Park Pool will open for the season on Saturday with expanded hours. The pool will be open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. It will be closed on Mondays,...

Paducah Police 2023 Annual Report Now Available

PADUCAH, Ky (News First) - We are proud to announce the release of our 2023 Annual Report, providing the public with insights into our community accomplishments over the past year. The report...

Two Arrested in Paducah on Drug Charges During Probation Visit

PADUCAH, Ky. (AP) — On May 22, Drug Division Detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Kentucky Department of Probation and Parole with a home visit on Harrison Street in...