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Gilbertsville Man Killed in I-24 Collision After Vehicle Overturns

Gilbertsville Man Killed in I-24 Collision After Vehicle Overturns

PADUCAH, Ky. (News First) — A 64-year-old man from Gilbertsville was killed Monday in a crash on Interstate 24, the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office said. Eric Jackson was driving westbound near the 11-mile marker when his 2005 Mercury Mariner collided with a 2021 Volvo tractor-trailer driven by...

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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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EF1 Tornado Strikes McCracken County, Kentucky

EF1 Tornado Strikes McCracken County, Kentucky

McCracken County, Kentucky (NewsFirst) -- An EF1 tornado struck the Woodville area of McCracken County. The NWS confirmed this through a storm survey. Here is the storm survey information. Public Information StatementNational Weather Service Paducah, KY628 PM CDT Wed...

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Hopkinsville Police Department Report Theft Arrest

Hopkinsville Police Department Report Theft Arrest

Hopkinsville, Kentucky (NewsFirst) -- On April 3, 2024, officers were conducting early morning business checks and discovered that a local business had damage to a window. Officers cleared the building and the manager of the business confirmed that a large sum of...

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Benton, Kentucky Police Recent Arrests / Charges

Benton, Kentucky Police Recent Arrests / Charges

Benton, Kentucky (NewsFirst) -- ** Recent Arrests / Charges** - On 03/14/24, Jayson Cadieux, 49, of Benton, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of substance 1st offense, and wanton endangerment 2nd degree. - On 03/19/24, officers...

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Illinois State Police Announce Human Trafficking Arrests

Illinois State Police Announce Human Trafficking Arrests

ILLINOIS (NewsFirst) -- 𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈-𝐇𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 DANVILLE – The Illinois State Police (ISP) arrested five individuals during an anti-human trafficking operation in the Danville area. Beginning on February 28th, 2024, the ISP...

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Illinois State Police Announce Human Trafficking Arrests

Illinois State Police Announce Human Trafficking Arrests

ILLINOIS (NewsFirst) -- 𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈-𝐇𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 DANVILLE – The Illinois State Police (ISP) arrested five individuals during an anti-human trafficking operation in the Danville area. Beginning on February 28th, 2024, the ISP...

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