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McCracken County Sheriff’s Weekly Activity

McCracken County Sheriff’s Weekly Activity

On 10/17, 2024 at approximately 11:11 AM, McCracken County Sheriff’s deputies and other emergency services responded to the intersection of Husbands and Clarkline Roads. Paducah 911 Dispatch had received emergency calls stating there had been a two-vehicle collision at the intersection. The...

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A.P. Scorecard

A.P. Scorecard

Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events: INTERLEAGUEFinal Philadelphia 3 Houston 2Final N.Y. Yankees 5 Washington 2Final Atlanta 10 Minnesota 6 AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal Kansas City 4...

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KYTC D-2 Road Report

KYTC D-2 Road Report

Road project schedule for the week of August 25-31 MADISONVILLE, Ky. (August 23, 2024) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet anticipates work zone construction and maintenance activities at the...

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The University of Kentucky to disband DEI

The University of Kentucky to disband DEI

The University of Kentucky's president says the school will disband its office promoting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Office President Eli Capilouto said Tuesday it's in response to...

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Outdoor Warning Sirens: Safety First in McCracken County

Outdoor Warning Sirens: Safety First in McCracken County

In the face of unpredictable weather, McCracken County prioritizes citizen safety with its outdoor warning siren protocol McCracken County, KY (News First) - May 3, 2024 - Amidst inquiries about the activation of all Outdoor Warning Sirens during weather alerts,...

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Big Rivers Plans Rolling Roadblock on I-69

Big Rivers Plans Rolling Roadblock on I-69

Utility to conduct work over interstate on Mothers Day at 8 a.m. MADISONVILLE, Ky. (May 2, 2024) – Big Rivers Electric, a utility company located near the Henderson-Webster line, will be conducting an early morning rolling roadblock on Mothers Day, May...

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Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update

Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 2, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development; Small Business Week; the groundbreaking for a new recycling center in Paris; and Mental Health Awareness Month. He also named everyone involved in making the 150th...

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How to watch and what to expect in the 150th Kentucky Derby

How to watch and what to expect in the 150th Kentucky Derby

By The Associated Press undefinedThe Kentucky Derby turns 150 years old on Saturday. That's when 20 horses will stampede 1 1/4 miles around Churchill Downs in pursuit of the roses. The morning-line favorite at 5-2 odds is Fierceness. He's trained by Todd Pletcher and...

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Monitoring Sunday’s Severe Weather Chances

Monitoring Sunday’s Severe Weather Chances

Posted by Chief Meteorologist Beau Dodson Want to receive more weather information? I provide a service through www.weathertalk.com Subscribe at www.weathertalk.com and then download the Beau Dodson Weather app from the app stores! Check out our live...

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Earthquake centered near New York City rattles the Northeast

Earthquake centered near New York City rattles the Northeast

By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — An earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, with residents reporting they felt rumbling across the Northeast. The agency reported a quake...

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Monday’s Severe Weather Outlook

Monday’s Severe Weather Outlook

Posted by Chief Meteorologist Beau Dodson Want to receive more weather information? I provide a service through www.weathertalk.com Subscribe at www.weathertalk.com and then download the Beau Dodson Weather app from the app stores! Check out our live exclusive...

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Monitoring Sunday’s Severe Weather Chances

Monitoring Sunday’s Severe Weather Chances

Posted by Chief Meteorologist Beau Dodson Want to receive more weather information? I provide a service through www.weathertalk.com Subscribe at www.weathertalk.com and then download the Beau Dodson Weather app from the app stores! Check out our live...

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Earthquake centered near New York City rattles the Northeast

Earthquake centered near New York City rattles the Northeast

By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — An earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, with residents reporting they felt rumbling across the Northeast. The agency reported a quake...

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Monday’s Severe Weather Outlook

Monday’s Severe Weather Outlook

Posted by Chief Meteorologist Beau Dodson Want to receive more weather information? I provide a service through www.weathertalk.com Subscribe at www.weathertalk.com and then download the Beau Dodson Weather app from the app stores! Check out our live exclusive...

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