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Pines Rd Closure in Paducah for ATMOS Energy Maintenance; Detour Available
PADUCAH, Ky. (AP) — A section of Pines Rd in Paducah will be closed for most of the day as ATMOS Energy conducts maintenance work between Friedman Lane and Buckner Lane. The closure, slated to last...
Metropolis, Illinois. Power Outage Scheduled in Hilanoa Street Wednesday, February 21st.
Metropolis, Illinois (NewsFirst) -- Metropolis Public Works Director Natalie Harris wants the community to be aware of a power outage that will take place in Hilanoa Street on Wednesday. The 21st of...
Paducah Woman Arrested On Drug Charges
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- Following a traffic stop on Monday night, authorities charged a Paducah woman with drug trafficking. Deputies pulled over a vehicle driven by 35-year-old Leanna...
Fulton County Man Indicted On Weapons Charges
FULTON COUNTY, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- Federal Grand Jury Indicts Hickman Felon for Illegally Possessing a Firearm Paducah, KY – A federal grand jury in Paducah, Kentucky, returned an indictment on...
Lee Recognized as Laker Champion for Kids
MURRAY, KY (NEWS FIRST) - The Laker Champion for Kids award, bestowed monthly upon a Laker staff member demonstrating exceptional dedication to students and colleagues, has been conferred upon Lee,...
Paducah, Kentucky Police Searching For Suspect
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- Paducah Police are seeking a man wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred over the weekend.
Jefferson County, Illinois Suspect Arrested For Fentanyl and Methamphetamines.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS (NewsFirst) -- At 5:30 this morning, an observant off-duty deputy noticed a suspicious vehicle (due to appearance and no plates) near the intersection of W 21st Ave &...
Gov. Beshear, Officials Break Ground on First EV Charging Station in Southeastern US Supported by Federal Program
Four fast chargers coming to Circle K in Richmond; second round of funds announced to expand EV network RICHMOND, Ky. (Feb. 19, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined Federal Highway...
Probe of illegal drugs delivered by drone at West Virginia prison nets 11 arrests
WELCH, W.Va. (AP) — Eleven suspects have been arrested in an investigation into illegal drugs allegedly delivered by drones into a federal prison in southern West Virginia. Another man under...
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The Brutal Killing of 16 year old Nonbinary Student in an Oklahoma High School Shines Light On How Hateful Rhetoric Kills.
Owasso, Oklahoma (NewsFirst) -- Nex Benedict, aged 16, identified as nonbinary and used they/them pronouns. They lived in Oklahoma and attended Owasso High School. Tragically, Nex suffered a severe...
Paducah Police Department Shows Appreciation For Officer Dana Davie
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- In recognition for her dedication and service to the community, the Paducah Police Department would like to recognize Officer Dana Davie for her 20 years of...
McCracken County Investigation Leads To Drug Arrests
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- Last week McCracken County Sheriff’s detectives and troopers with the Kentucky State Police arrested six people and cited another individual to court in...
Marshall County Man Arrested For Insurance Fraud
GRAVES COUNTY, KENTUCKY -- (NewsFirst) -- A Marshall County man has been arrested for Insurance Fraud and Falsely Reporting an Incident to the Graves County Sheriff's Office. On January 13, 2024,...
Junior Eli Finley Surpasses Keith Lovett, Secures 9th Place in Calloway County Laker Scoring History
MURRAY, KY (NEWS FIRST) - After a stellar performance last night, Junior Eli Finley has surpassed former Laker great Keith Lovett to claim the 9th position in scoring within Calloway County Laker...
Murray Electric: Fiber Conversion Progress in the Southwest District
MURRAY, KY (NEWS FIRST) - Murray electric releases an updated map showcasing the current locations where crews are actively engaged in converting cable internet to fiber. These areas are either...
Minnesota community mourns 2 officers, 1 firefighter killed at the scene of a domestic call
By STEVE KARNOWSKI and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH AP BURNSVILLE, Minn. (AP) — A suburban Minneapolis community was in mourning on Monday after authorities said two police officers and a firefighter were...
Points records fall at the All-Star Game, with the East beating the West 211-186
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NBA wanted more competition. It got more points instead — more than ever before.And once again, the All-Star Game was all...
Top UN court to hold hearings on legality of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian-claimed lands
By MIKE CORDER and JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations' highest court opens historic hearings Monday into the legality of Israel's 57-year occupation of...
UN Security Council to vote Tuesday on resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire, US vows to use its veto
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote Tuesday on an Arab-backed resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza,...
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