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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 Day Sunrise Reveille will begin at approximately 6:15 a.m. at Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza, 301 S....
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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New Antique, Home and Garden Store Opens Today in Paducah
PADUCAH, Ky. — The Frayed Home is opening its doors today in Paducah, bringing an eclectic mix of antiques, home goods, and garden items to the community. Owned by Shane and Jennifer Boudreaux, the...
KY 365 to be Blocked Next Week for Cross Drain Replacement
Blockage scheduled for Sept. 4-6 PADUCAH, Ky. – KY 365 in Crittenden County will be blocked for approximately three days next week as the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet replaces a cross drain at...
‘Seismic’ or ‘absolutely horrible’? Helmet communication in major college football is here
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer Louisville coach Jeff Brohm looks forward to being that voice in his player's ear – much like he enjoyed hearing one as an NFL quarterback in the late 1990s. Brohm...
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...
Small Dog Enclosure at Noble Park Dog Park Opens Tuesday, August 27
The Paducah Parks & Recreation Department is announcing that the small dog enclosure at the new Noble Park Dog Park officially opens to the public on Tuesday, August 27. After relocating...
Paducah Police Honor K-9 Units on National Dog Day
PADUCAH, Ky. — In celebration of National Dog Day, the Paducah Police Department is recognizing the dedication and hard work of its K-9 units. Bary, along with his handler K-9 Officer Ben Anthony,...
Mobile Lane Restrictions Planned on I-69 in Marshall County on Thursday
Work scheduled from 8 p.m. to midnight PADUCAH, Ky. – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to utilize mobile lane restrictions along a section of Interstate 69 in Marshall...
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...
Officer Keith Thuline Honored with 2024 Governor’s Occupant Protection Enforcement Award
PADUCAH, Ky - Officer Keith Thuline of the Paducah Police Department was recognized today by the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety, receiving the 2024 Governor's Occupant Protection Enforcement...
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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Black trainer Larry Demeritte brings his $11,000 horse to the Kentucky Derby
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — If Larry Demeritte is looking for a positive sign heading into his first Kentucky Derby as a trainer, it's right where his horse is assigned.Long-shot West Saratoga is staying in Barn 42 at Churchill Downs, the...
Comcast blacks out 15 regional sports networks in contract dispute with distributor
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Comcast has blacked out 15 regional sports networks offered by Bally Sports, escalating a contract dispute with their distributor.The cutoff affects games played by a dozen Major League Baseball teams based in nine states. Diamond Sports Group,...
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,...
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...
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...
Work Zone Restrictions on Purchase Parkway atKY-TN State Line starting Monday, May 6
Shoulder work and paving from 0.0mm to 1.8mm near Fulton PADUCAH, Ky. (May 2, 2024) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans a work zone lane and 13 ft. load width restriction along the Purchase Parkway immediately north of...
AG Coleman: Biden Administration’s New Foster Care Rule Penalizes Religious Providers and Families
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 2, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman released the following statement today after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services finalized a rule that would disfavor religious-based child welfare organizations that refuse to...
ALERT: Traffic Backup on I-24 Due to Milling/Paving at 29 to 33mm in Livingston County
Local commuters advised to self-detour via U.S. 62 PADUCAH, Ky. (May 2, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises local commuters to use an alternative route to avoid delays on I-24 due to milling and paving along Interstate 24 in...
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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South Carolina finishes perfect season with NCAA championship, beating Clark and Iowa 87-75
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Kamilla Cardoso delivered once again for Dawn Staley and South Carolina.A perfect finish. A dynasty. A team too big for Caitlin Clark and Iowa this time around.Cardoso had 15 points and a career-high 17 rebounds,...
Sunday, April 7, 2024 Thunderstorms likely today. A few could be severe.
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Monitoring Sunday’s Severe Weather Chances
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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...
Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing 9 people
By JOHNSON LAI and CHRISTOPHER BODEEN Associated Press HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) — The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan during the morning rush hour Wednesday, killing nine people, sending others scrambling out the windows of damaged...
Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes
By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Associated Press Thousands of homes and businesses were without power Tuesday as severe weather roared through several states, causing at least one death and spawning possible tornadoes.Parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama,...
Caitlin Clark leads Iowa back to Final Four, scoring 41 points in 94-87 win over defending champ LSU
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Caitlin Clark put up another sensational performance to carry Iowa to its second straight Final Four.The Hawkeyes' superstar guard, whose record-breaking exploits have brought unprecedented attention to women's...
New rules empowering players have coaches frustrated, contemplating the future of their profession
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Minutes after his team won the Big East Tournament championship, UConn coach Dan Hurley was worrying aloud about one of his freshmen being lured toward the transfer portal with name, image and likeness...
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...
South Carolina finishes perfect season with NCAA championship, beating Clark and Iowa 87-75
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Kamilla Cardoso delivered once again for Dawn Staley and South Carolina.A perfect finish. A dynasty. A team too big for Caitlin Clark and Iowa this time around.Cardoso had 15 points and a career-high 17 rebounds,...
Sunday, April 7, 2024 Thunderstorms likely today. A few could be severe.
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...
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...
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...
Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing 9 people
By JOHNSON LAI and CHRISTOPHER BODEEN Associated Press HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) — The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan during the morning rush hour Wednesday, killing nine people, sending others scrambling out the windows of damaged...
Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes
By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Associated Press Thousands of homes and businesses were without power Tuesday as severe weather roared through several states, causing at least one death and spawning possible tornadoes.Parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama,...
Caitlin Clark leads Iowa back to Final Four, scoring 41 points in 94-87 win over defending champ LSU
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Caitlin Clark put up another sensational performance to carry Iowa to its second straight Final Four.The Hawkeyes' superstar guard, whose record-breaking exploits have brought unprecedented attention to women's...
New rules empowering players have coaches frustrated, contemplating the future of their profession
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Minutes after his team won the Big East Tournament championship, UConn coach Dan Hurley was worrying aloud about one of his freshmen being lured toward the transfer portal with name, image and likeness...
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...