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McCracken County Sheriff’s Office Issues New Warning About Old Jury Duty Scam
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. — The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to an old scam resurfacing in the area. Over recent days, multiple reports have been filed about individuals posing as local law enforcement officers, claiming the victims have outstanding warrants for missing jury...
District 1 Roadshow: Traffic Impact Report for Oct. 27-Nov, 2
PADUCAH, KY (Oct. 18, 2024) -- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet anticipates ongoing work zone construction and long-term maintenance activities at the following locations will impact traffic in District 1 counties the week of Oct. 20-26. More detailed information on these work zones...
WEST KENTUCKY NEWS
McCracken County Sheriff’s Office Issues New Warning About Old Jury Duty Scam
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. — The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to an old scam resurfacing in the area. Over recent days, multiple reports have been filed about individuals...
KY 408 in Carlisle County to be Blocked Next Week
Work scheduled between KY 307 and the 8 mile marker PADUCAH, Ky. (Oct. 23, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to block a section of KY 408 in Carlisle County early next week...
Cave-in-Rock Ferry to Cease Weekend Operations
Weekday operations will follow normal schedule PADUCAH, Ky. (Oct. 23, 2024) – The operator of the Cave-In-Rock Ferry has released notice that effective immediately, the ferry will cease...
Kentuckians Are Encouraged To Be Safe When Driving This Halloween
Drivers are reminded that “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.” FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 23, 2024) – As Halloween approaches, Team Kentucky reminds all Kentuckians that “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving.”...
Paducah to Honor Veterans with Reveille, Parade and Awards Ceremony on Nov. 11
PADUCAH, Ky (News First) - Here are the activities organized by the City of Paducah and other groups to honor and celebrate veterans on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11: Sunrise Reveille: The Veterans...
Mayfield Police Weekly Activity
On October 22, 2024, the Mayfield Police Department arrested 20-year-old Anthony Sanchez of Edinburg, TX on a warrant out of Graves County for Assault 2nd Degree. Sanchez was lodged in the Calloway...
Wanted: McCracken County Man Facing Meth Trafficking, Parole Violation Charges
PADUCAH, Ky (News First) - Authorities are searching for Adam John Rose, 47, of McCracken County, Ky., wanted on two counts of trafficking in methamphetamine and multiple parole violations. Charges...
Soldier Creek Bridge in Marshall County to Open Next Week
Work expected to be completed Monday PADUCAH, Ky. (Oct. 18, 2024) – The new Soldier Creek Bridge on KY 2603 (Vanzora Road) in Marshall County is scheduled to open on Monday, Oct. 21, more...
Calloway County Sheriff’s Weekly Activity
On Oct 18, 2024, at approximately 10:00pm, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Roosevelt Road. The driver was found to be in possession of illicit drugs. He was lodged at the Calloway County...
Cam Ward throws for 4 touchdowns, No. 6 Miami survives Louisville comeback bids for wild 52-45 win
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Cam Ward's offensive line gave him plenty of time to throw on some big plays. On others, he created the extra time he needed to find his...
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District 1 Roadshow: Traffic Impact Report for Oct. 27-Nov, 2
PADUCAH, KY (Oct. 18, 2024) -- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet anticipates ongoing work zone construction and long-term maintenance activities at the following locations will impact traffic in District 1 counties the week of Oct. 20-26. More detailed...
Milk has a supply and demand increase
WASHINGTON, DC (News First) - World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski discusses the October Milk Supply and Demand Forecasts for this year and next. "We're seeing very strong demand recently, consistently, especially for cheese and butter. And that...
Calloway County Sheriff’s Weekly Activity
On Oct 18, 2024, at approximately 10:00pm, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Roosevelt Road. The driver was found to be in possession of illicit drugs. He was lodged at the Calloway County Detention Facility. Brad A. Clark, 47 - Calvert City, Ky -Poss of Contr...
First Meeting of Citizen’s Academy Class #7 Kicks Off with Honor Guard and History Lesson
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (News First) — The first meeting of Class #7 of the Citizen's Academy is in the books, and participants experienced an engaging and informative night. The evening began with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Honor Guard posting the colors, setting a...
Florida tries to flip the script on Kentucky, which has won 3 straight in the SEC series
The Associated Press - Kentucky tries to extend its winning streak against Florida to four, which would match the Wildcats' longest (1948-51) in the series. The Wildcats dominated both lines of scrimmage in the last two meetings, including a 33-17 beatdown last year...
Attorney General Coleman Sues TikTok for Addictive Harm to Kentucky Youth
FLORENCE, Ky. (Oct. 9, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today the filing of a lawsuit against TikTok and its affiliated entities for the social media platform's exploitation of Kentucky's young people to turn a profit. General Coleman alleges...
Traffic Advisory: Speed Reduction Work Taking Place on Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge
Expect lane closures Monday, Oct. 7 PADUCAH, Ky. (Oct. 6, 2024) – For the safety of motorists crossing the Ohio River into Illinois, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will be making changes to reduce speeds on the Ohio River "Cairo" Bridge, which carries...
Overpass Upgrades Planned on KY 58 in Graves County Next Week
Work scheduled from Oct. 7 -12 PADUCAH, Ky. (Oct. 4, 2024) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to block KY 58 in Graves County beginning on Monday to make repairs and improvements to the Purchase Parkway overpass at the 5.3...
KYTC D-2 Road Report
Road project schedule for the week of October 6-12 MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 4, 2024) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet anticipates work zone construction and maintenance activities at the following locations in District 2 that could impact traffic during the...
NATIONAL NEWS
Missouri sports betting ballot measure highlights national debate about tax rates
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters are considering whether to make the state the 40th jurisdiction to legalize sports betting. The November ballot measure highlights an emerging national debate about how best to tax the growing industry. Missouri's proposed...
McDonald’s agreed to Trump event but says it isn’t endorsing a presidential candidate
FEASTERVILLE-TREVOSE, Pa. (AP) McDonald’s says it agreed to host former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s over the weekend but that it is not endorsing a candidate in the presidential race. Trump staffed the fry station at a McDonald’s in suburban...
Milk has a supply and demand increase
WASHINGTON, DC (News First) - World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski discusses the October Milk Supply and Demand Forecasts for this year and next. "We're seeing very strong demand recently, consistently, especially for cheese and butter. And that...
Disabled voters claim it’s hard to vote
WASHINGTON (AP) - A new report from Rutgers University estimates that about 40.2 million eligible voters in the quickly approaching U.S. presidential election are disabled. The voting bloc is growing as the U.S. population ages. But voters and advocates say the...
Mega Millions tickets rise to $5
ATLANTA (News First) - The cost of a Mega Millions lottery ticket will soon more than double but officials say they are confident players won’t mind paying more after changes that will lead to larger prizes and more frequent winners. Lottery officials announced this...
A dangerous hurricane is forming in the Gulf of Mexico.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson Well, here we go again. Another hurricane is forming in the Gulf of Mexico. It's name is Milton. It will rapidly become a hurricane over the next 24 to 48 hours. The system is forecast to track towards Florida. If you have travel...
Prosecutors lay out new evidence in Trump election case, accuse him of having ‘resorted to crimes’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump laid the groundwork to try to overturn the 2020 election even before he lost, knowingly pushed false claims of voter fraud and “resorted to crimes” in his failed bid to cling to power, according to a court...
Helene’s flooding swept away 11 workers at a Tennessee factory. Now the state is investigating
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee state authorities said Wednesday they were investigating the company that owns a plastics factory where 11 workers were swept away by cataclysmic flooding unleashed by Hurricane Helene. As the nearby Nolichucky River swelled from...
The final day for the Oakland Athletics arrives ahead of next season’s move away from the Bay
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — When manager Mark Kotsay removed his Oakland jersey for the final time Sunday, it was bound for the Baseball Hall of Fame.Brent Rooker? His final jersey with the name Oakland across the front will be preserved in a frame...
Missouri sports betting ballot measure highlights national debate about tax rates
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters are considering whether to make the state the 40th jurisdiction to legalize sports betting. The November ballot measure highlights an emerging national debate about how best to tax the growing industry. Missouri's proposed...
McDonald’s agreed to Trump event but says it isn’t endorsing a presidential candidate
FEASTERVILLE-TREVOSE, Pa. (AP) McDonald’s says it agreed to host former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s over the weekend but that it is not endorsing a candidate in the presidential race. Trump staffed the fry station at a McDonald’s in suburban...
Milk has a supply and demand increase
WASHINGTON, DC (News First) - World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski discusses the October Milk Supply and Demand Forecasts for this year and next. "We're seeing very strong demand recently, consistently, especially for cheese and butter. And that...
Disabled voters claim it’s hard to vote
WASHINGTON (AP) - A new report from Rutgers University estimates that about 40.2 million eligible voters in the quickly approaching U.S. presidential election are disabled. The voting bloc is growing as the U.S. population ages. But voters and advocates say the...
Mega Millions tickets rise to $5
ATLANTA (News First) - The cost of a Mega Millions lottery ticket will soon more than double but officials say they are confident players won’t mind paying more after changes that will lead to larger prizes and more frequent winners. Lottery officials announced this...
A dangerous hurricane is forming in the Gulf of Mexico.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson Well, here we go again. Another hurricane is forming in the Gulf of Mexico. It's name is Milton. It will rapidly become a hurricane over the next 24 to 48 hours. The system is forecast to track towards Florida. If you have travel...
Prosecutors lay out new evidence in Trump election case, accuse him of having ‘resorted to crimes’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump laid the groundwork to try to overturn the 2020 election even before he lost, knowingly pushed false claims of voter fraud and “resorted to crimes” in his failed bid to cling to power, according to a court...
Helene’s flooding swept away 11 workers at a Tennessee factory. Now the state is investigating
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee state authorities said Wednesday they were investigating the company that owns a plastics factory where 11 workers were swept away by cataclysmic flooding unleashed by Hurricane Helene. As the nearby Nolichucky River swelled from...
The final day for the Oakland Athletics arrives ahead of next season’s move away from the Bay
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — When manager Mark Kotsay removed his Oakland jersey for the final time Sunday, it was bound for the Baseball Hall of Fame.Brent Rooker? His final jersey with the name Oakland across the front will be preserved in a frame...