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District 1 Roadshow: Traffic Impact Report for Nov, 24 – 30
PADUCAH, Ky. – 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 Nov. 24- 30. More detailed information on these work zones (including maps) can be...
Pertussis Case Reported at Graves County High School
Letter To Parents Dear Graves County High School Families, The Graves County Health Department has notified us of another confirmed case of pertussis, or "whooping cough," in our school. Public health and school officials are working together to protect the health and safety of all students and...
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Pertussis Case Reported at Graves County High School
Letter To Parents Dear Graves County High School Families, The Graves County Health Department has notified us of another confirmed case of pertussis, or "whooping cough," in our school. Public...
Mayfield Police Weekly Activity
On 11/17/2024, the Mayfield Police Department arrested Mark Isbell, age 53 of Mayfield, after Officers responded to a business for a disturbance. After investigation, Isbell was taken to the Graves...
State Highway Crews Install Emergency Detour Route on I-24 at Paducah to Mitigate Traffic Backups
PADUCAH, Ky. (Nov. 15, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has installed Emergency Detour Route signs along Interstate 24 at Paducah to keep motorists moving safely during...
Lane Restrictions Planned on I-24 Near the Tennessee River Bridge Starting Thursday, Nov. 14
Bridge Rehab Project nearing completion PADUCAH, Ky. (Nov. 13, 2024) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to close one lane on Westbound I-24 at the 31 MM in the...
Faking It? SEC teams warned by league about a practice to slow down high-tempo offenses
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Write COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Shane Beamer had a final farewell for Mississippi last month as Rebel after Rebel went down on the ground with injuries,...
Oweh’s big plays give Mark Pope his first big win for No. 19 Kentucky, beating No. 6 Duke 77-72
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Otega Oweh knocked down four free throws in the final 10.3 seconds and No. 19 Kentucky claimed the first big win of Mark Pope's coaching tenure,...
Marshall County Sheriff’s Weekly Activity
On 11/11/2024, Jade Dupriest (26) of Benton KY, was arrested and charged with terroristic threatening 3rd degree. On 11/09/2024, James McCormick (45) of Murray KY, was arrested when deputies...
McCracken County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Missing Endangered Adult
WEST PADUCAH, Ky. — The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in finding Nathan Cook, a 19-year-old with mental health disorders that make him unable to care for...
Kentucky High School Football Scores
Friday's ScoresThe Associated PressKHSAA PlayoffsFirst Round Class 6ABarren Co. 21, Henderson Co. 14Central Hardin 34, Christian Co. 6George Rogers Clark 14, Lex. Lafayette 6Great Crossing 37, Meade...
Dorena-Hickman Ferry Closed Today
Operating on winter schedule PADUCAH, KY The Dorena-Hickman Ferry will close for the remainder of Friday, Nov. 8 due to mechanical issues. The ferry will notify the public of its reopening via...
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District 1 Roadshow: Traffic Impact Report for Nov, 24 – 30
PADUCAH, Ky. – 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 Nov. 24- 30. More detailed information on these work...
Oweh’s big plays give Mark Pope his first big win for No. 19 Kentucky, beating No. 6 Duke 77-72
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Otega Oweh knocked down four free throws in the final 10.3 seconds and No. 19 Kentucky claimed the first big win of Mark Pope's coaching tenure, knocking off No. 6 Duke 77-72 in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night.In...
Kentucky State Police Arrest Tennessee Man in Fatal Shooting of Paducah Resident
ALMO, Ky. — Kentucky State Police, Post 1, responded to a call from Calloway County Dispatch just before 8 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Nov. 5, after a report of a deceased man found beside a roadway in the Almo community. Troopers and detectives arrived at the 3800 block of...
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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...
NATIONAL NEWS
Bidens open final White House holiday season with turkey pardons, Christmas tree and ‘friendsgiving’
NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, have opened their final holiday season at the White House. The president on Monday issued the traditional reprieve to turkeys Peach and Blossom, who will bypass the Thanksgiving table and live out their days in...
Faking It? SEC teams warned by league about a practice to slow down high-tempo offenses
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Write COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Shane Beamer had a final farewell for Mississippi last month as Rebel after Rebel went down on the ground with injuries, some serious, some minor, and created stoppages that slowed things...
Oweh’s big plays give Mark Pope his first big win for No. 19 Kentucky, beating No. 6 Duke 77-72
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Otega Oweh knocked down four free throws in the final 10.3 seconds and No. 19 Kentucky claimed the first big win of Mark Pope's coaching tenure, knocking off No. 6 Duke 77-72 in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night.In...
Trump sweeps Blue Wall
WASHINGTON (News First) - A few days after the presidential election, and Donald Trump should be feeling good right now. President-elect Donald Trump swept every single battleground state in the 2024 election. On election night, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin put Trump...
Trump wins the White House in a political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected as the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday. He is the first person convicted of a felony to win the White House and the first former president to regain power since 1892. The victory marks an extraordinary...
Missouri voters enshrine abortion rights in a state that has a near-total ban
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters have enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution. Voters passed a measure Tuesday that is expected to end the state’s near-total abortion ban. Missouri enacted the ban almost immediately after the U.S. Supreme Court...
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Oweh scores 21, No. 23 Kentucky routs Wright State 103-62 in Mark Pope’s debut as Wildcats’ coach
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Otega Oweh scored 21 points, Koby Brea added 18 off the bench, and No. 23 Kentucky shot 60% to blow out Wright State 103-62 in Mark Pope's Wildcat debut on Monday night. Pope replaced John Calipari in April...
Some Republican-led states refuse to let Justice Department monitors into polling places
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Republican-led states say they they will block Justice Department’s election monitors from going inside polling places on Election Day, pushing back on federal authorities’ decades-long practice of watching for violations of federal voting laws....
Bidens open final White House holiday season with turkey pardons, Christmas tree and ‘friendsgiving’
NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, have opened their final holiday season at the White House. The president on Monday issued the traditional reprieve to turkeys Peach and Blossom, who will bypass the Thanksgiving table and live out their days in...
Faking It? SEC teams warned by league about a practice to slow down high-tempo offenses
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Write COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Shane Beamer had a final farewell for Mississippi last month as Rebel after Rebel went down on the ground with injuries, some serious, some minor, and created stoppages that slowed things...
Oweh’s big plays give Mark Pope his first big win for No. 19 Kentucky, beating No. 6 Duke 77-72
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Otega Oweh knocked down four free throws in the final 10.3 seconds and No. 19 Kentucky claimed the first big win of Mark Pope's coaching tenure, knocking off No. 6 Duke 77-72 in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night.In...
Trump sweeps Blue Wall
WASHINGTON (News First) - A few days after the presidential election, and Donald Trump should be feeling good right now. President-elect Donald Trump swept every single battleground state in the 2024 election. On election night, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin put Trump...
Trump wins the White House in a political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected as the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday. He is the first person convicted of a felony to win the White House and the first former president to regain power since 1892. The victory marks an extraordinary...
Missouri voters enshrine abortion rights in a state that has a near-total ban
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters have enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution. Voters passed a measure Tuesday that is expected to end the state’s near-total abortion ban. Missouri enacted the ban almost immediately after the U.S. Supreme Court...
Watch LIVE 2024 Election Coverage
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Oweh scores 21, No. 23 Kentucky routs Wright State 103-62 in Mark Pope’s debut as Wildcats’ coach
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Otega Oweh scored 21 points, Koby Brea added 18 off the bench, and No. 23 Kentucky shot 60% to blow out Wright State 103-62 in Mark Pope's Wildcat debut on Monday night. Pope replaced John Calipari in April...
Some Republican-led states refuse to let Justice Department monitors into polling places
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Republican-led states say they they will block Justice Department’s election monitors from going inside polling places on Election Day, pushing back on federal authorities’ decades-long practice of watching for violations of federal voting laws....