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Murray PD Recovers Two Stolen E-Bikes
MURRAY, Ky. — While investigating the theft of an electric bike, officers with the Murray Police Department gained information on its location. Upon arrival, the stolen e-bike was found to be in the possession of Tristan Rau, 19, of Murray, Ky. Further investigation led to the recovery of a second...
Marshall County Sheriff’s Weekly Activity
On 07/21/2024, Austin Roberts (20) of Benton KY, was arrested for alcohol intoxication in a public place and disorderly conduct 2nd degree. Residents of JB Copeland Road had requested law enforcement because Roberts was out of control, screaming profanities and getting in the roadway. On...
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North 1st Street to Close for Repairs Beginning Today
MURRAY, KY (News First) — North 1st Street will be closed to thru traffic beginning today, July 23, at 7 a.m. and will remain closed through Friday, July 26, at 5 p.m. due to street and pavement...
Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 Presidential race
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump...
A.P. Scorecard
Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events::: INTERLEAGUEFinal San Diego 7 Cleveland 0Final L.A. Dodgers 7 Boston 6Final Milwaukee 8 Minnesota 4 AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal Tampa Bay 9 N.Y. Yankees...
Local Man with Extensive Criminal History Arrested for Multiple Charges on Irvin Cobb Drive
July 18, 2024 Suspect(s): Francisco Starks, 47, of College Avenue, arrested on charges of Theft of a Motor Vehicle Registration Plate, Receiving Stolen Property Under $10,000, Possession Of An...
Two Adults, Three Juveniles Arrested for Vehicle Theft Spree in Paducah
Date: July 18, 2024 Location: Various Locations in Paducah Suspect(s): Samuel L. Wring, 19, of Ohio Street, arrested on charges of Engaging In Organized Crime, Five Counts of Theft By Unlawful...
Carlisle County Sheriff’s Weekly Activity
On July 18th, 2024, Kentucky State Police presented a case to the Carlisle County Grand Jury. The case was in reference to a 2-vehicle motor vehicle collision that occurred on May 21st, 2023, at the...
A widespread technology outage is disrupting flights around the globe on a busy summer travel day
Developing story WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A global technology outagegrounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive...
Louis Carl Dobbs, Longtime Conservative Commentator and TV Host, Dies at 78
Louis Carl Dobbs (Sept. 24, 1945 – July 18, 2024) was an American conservative political commentator, author, and television host. He presented "Lou Dobbs Tonight" from 2003 to 2009 and from 2011 to...
Work Zone Restriction for Brush Cutting along I-24 Westbound near 20mm Starts Monday, July 22
Work to take about a week to complete PADUCAH, Ky. (July 18, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans a daytime work zone lane restriction along the westbound lanes of...
KY 126 (Cobb Rd) Blocked Due to Sinkhole in Northeastern Trigg County near Trigg-Caldwell County Line
Closure is until further notice PADUCAH, Ky. (July 17, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has closed a section of KY 126 in northeastern Trigg County due to a sinkhole in...
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Kentucky drug crackdown yields 200 arrests in Operation Summer Heat
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A sweeping investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings has produced more than 200 arrests and drug seizures valued at nearly $685,000, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. He also touted prevention...
Public Gets First Look at U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge Project Design Type
Tied arch design deemed best for new crossing PADUCAH, Ky. (July 11, 2024) — The U.S. 51 Ohio River Project team shared the design type for a new bridge that will connect Kentucky and Illinois during a public meeting tonight in Cairo, Illinois. Almost 90...
4 killed in shooting during party at a Kentucky home; suspect died after a vehicle chase, police say
FLORENCE, Ky. (AP) — Four people were killed and three others were wounded in an early Saturday shooting during a party at a home in northern Kentucky, police said. The shooting suspect later died after fleeing the home and leading police on a vehicle pursuit that...
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie announces the death of his wife, Rhonda Massie
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Rhonda Massie, the wife of U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, has died, the Kentucky congressman announced Friday in a moving social media tribute to his high school sweetheart and the "love of my life." No details about...
Liberatore pitches Cardinals to 4-1 win over Braves and doubleheader split after 6-2 loss in opener
By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matthew Liberatore pitched six shutout innings in a spot start and Alec Burleson hit a go-ahead, two-run double to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Atlanta Braves 4-1 Wednesday for a day-night doubleheader...
Louisville police chief resigns after mishandling sexual harassment claims
By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville's police chief, suspended earlier this month over mishandling a sexual harassment claim about an officer, has resigned, Mayor Craig Greenberg said Tuesday.Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel became the third...
Jr. Citizens’ Police Academy Swears in Jr. Officers on Day 2
PADUCAH,, Ky. News First) — Day 2 of the Jr. Citizens' Police Academy concluded with participants being sworn in as Jr. Officers and assigned radio numbers. The young officers worked on radio traffic, traffic stops, and citation writing with Officers Morgan, White,...
U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge Replacement Project Public Meeting Scheduled for July 11
Project team to share bridge design information at Cairo, Ill., meeting PADUCAH, Ky. (June 25, 2024) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has scheduled a public meeting on the U.S. 51 Ohio River 'Cairo' Bridge Replacement Project for Thursday, July 11,...
Cardinals Sweep Giants in Three-Game Series with 5-3 Win at Busch Stadium
ST. LOUIS (News First) — The St. Louis Cardinals completed a three-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants with a 5-3 victory at Busch Stadium on Sunday. Sonny Gray went seven strong innings, earning his ninth win of the season. Gray allowed just two runs and struck...
NATIONAL NEWS
Attorney General Coleman Achieves Another Victory Over Biden Administration’s Illegal Attempt to Redefine Sex Discrimination
FRANKFORT Ky. (July 3, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today a federal district court judge blocked the Biden Administration's attempt to force medical professionals to adhere to its gender politics over medical reality. In May, Kentucky joined...
Houston Rockets add elite shooter by taking Kentucky’s Reed Sheppard at No. 3 overall in NBA draft
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets selected Reed Sheppard with the third overall pick in the NBA draft Wednesday night, adding a elite long-range shooter to their young team."We ended up with Reed as the best player in the draft by...
Celebrations honor Willie Mays and Negro League players ahead of MLB game at Rickwood Field
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — As Ajay Stone strolled around historic Rickwood Field and gazed at tributes displayed in honor of Willie Mays and other Negro Leaguers, he clutched a cherished memory under his arm.It was a picture from 2004 of...
Donald Sutherland, the towering actor whose career spanned ‘M.A.S.H.’ to ‘Hunger Games,’ dies at 88
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Sutherland, the Canadian actor whose wry, arrestingly off-kilter screen presence spanned more than half a century of films from "M.A.S.H." to "The Hunger Games," has died. He was 88.Son Kiefer Sutherland confirmed...
Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head, with TD Garden fans standing on their feet cheering around him, and took it all in.Walking to the bench, he wrapped both arms around Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla.The journey was...
Key new features coming to Apple’s iOS 18 this fall
Cupertino, CA . (AP) - Apple announced a slew of new features for iOS 18 at Monday's developers conference event, many of which are designed to enhance the Siri assistant and bring artificial intelligence tools to iPhone users.The AI-packed updates coming in the fall...
AGs Coleman and Skrmetti Fight to Block Biden Administration’s Title IX Rule
First Challenge in the Nation to be Heard in Court LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 10, 2024) – Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman and Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti urged a federal judge in Lexington to block the Biden Administration's outrageous new...
Bobrovsky makes 32 saves as the Panthers shut out the Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky turned the puck over on the first shift and recovered. He lost his stick for 30 seconds at one point and still made saves. Connor McDavid put six shots on net, and none of them went in.Bobrovsky...
Caitlin Clark, physical play and questions about fouls dominating discussions around the WNBA
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Caitlin Clark has been tested during her first month in the WNBA with physical play from opponents that has brought an increased spotlight on the league.Not all of the attention has been positive.The conversations exploded over...
Attorney General Coleman Achieves Another Victory Over Biden Administration’s Illegal Attempt to Redefine Sex Discrimination
FRANKFORT Ky. (July 3, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today a federal district court judge blocked the Biden Administration's attempt to force medical professionals to adhere to its gender politics over medical reality. In May, Kentucky joined...
Houston Rockets add elite shooter by taking Kentucky’s Reed Sheppard at No. 3 overall in NBA draft
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets selected Reed Sheppard with the third overall pick in the NBA draft Wednesday night, adding a elite long-range shooter to their young team."We ended up with Reed as the best player in the draft by...
Celebrations honor Willie Mays and Negro League players ahead of MLB game at Rickwood Field
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — As Ajay Stone strolled around historic Rickwood Field and gazed at tributes displayed in honor of Willie Mays and other Negro Leaguers, he clutched a cherished memory under his arm.It was a picture from 2004 of...
Donald Sutherland, the towering actor whose career spanned ‘M.A.S.H.’ to ‘Hunger Games,’ dies at 88
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Sutherland, the Canadian actor whose wry, arrestingly off-kilter screen presence spanned more than half a century of films from "M.A.S.H." to "The Hunger Games," has died. He was 88.Son Kiefer Sutherland confirmed...
Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head, with TD Garden fans standing on their feet cheering around him, and took it all in.Walking to the bench, he wrapped both arms around Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla.The journey was...
Key new features coming to Apple’s iOS 18 this fall
Cupertino, CA . (AP) - Apple announced a slew of new features for iOS 18 at Monday's developers conference event, many of which are designed to enhance the Siri assistant and bring artificial intelligence tools to iPhone users.The AI-packed updates coming in the fall...
AGs Coleman and Skrmetti Fight to Block Biden Administration’s Title IX Rule
First Challenge in the Nation to be Heard in Court LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 10, 2024) – Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman and Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti urged a federal judge in Lexington to block the Biden Administration's outrageous new...
Bobrovsky makes 32 saves as the Panthers shut out the Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky turned the puck over on the first shift and recovered. He lost his stick for 30 seconds at one point and still made saves. Connor McDavid put six shots on net, and none of them went in.Bobrovsky...
Caitlin Clark, physical play and questions about fouls dominating discussions around the WNBA
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Caitlin Clark has been tested during her first month in the WNBA with physical play from opponents that has brought an increased spotlight on the league.Not all of the attention has been positive.The conversations exploded over...