WEST KY NEWS FIRST
TOP NEWS
Paducah Finance Department Reminds Property Owners of Online Payment Option
The Paducah Finance Department reminds property owners of the online option to view and pay real estate bills using a credit or debit card. The online option was launched in 2022. City of Paducah real estate bills are available for online payment at this time and are being mailed this week...
Dorena-Hickman Ferry Closed Due to Low Water
Will reassess tomorrow PADUCAH, KY (Oct. 10, 2024) -- The Dorena-Hickman Ferry will be closed today due to low water. Motorists may check on the ferry's operating status by calling (731) 693-0210 or by going to https://www.facebook.com/DorenaHickmanFerry/.
WEST KENTUCKY NEWS
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...
Junior Citizens’ Police Academy Kicks Off First Day with SWAT and Bomb Squad Presentations
PADUCAH, Ky. — The first day of the Junior Citizens' Police Academy concluded with great success. Following a round of ice breakers and introductions, the children eagerly participated in...
Paducah Man Arrested on Multiple Charges, Handgun Discovered
PADUCAH, Ky. (News First) — A Paducah man with a prior murder conviction was arrested early Saturday morning for multiple offenses, including possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. Demetrius...
Lane Restriction on I-24 at 11 to 13.5mm in McCracken County Starting Tuesday, June 25
Erosion work and brush cutting planned PADUCAH, Ky. (June 24, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans a work zone lane restriction along Interstate 24 between Exit 11 and...
Paducah Police Sergeant Cody Santel Graduates from Department of Criminal Justice Academy
PADUCAH, Ky. (News First) - Congratulations to Paducah Police Sergeant Cody Santel on his graduation today from the Department of Criminal Justice Training Academy of Police Supervision (APS) Class...
Another Successful ‘Play in the Park’ with Marshall County Sheriff’s Office
BENTON, Ky. (News First) — The Marshall County Sheriff's Office hosted another successful 'Play in the Park' event, bringing joy and fun to local children. The kids, brimming with enthusiasm, came...
Closure on KY 402 at 9.9mm in Marshall County for Bridge Inspection on Tuesday, June 18
Roadway closed from 8 a.m., to 4 p.m., CDT PADUCAH, Ky. (June 14, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to close a section of KY 402 between Hardin and Aurora in...
Extended Closure of KY 795/Scale Rd at 4.3mm in Marshall County Starts Tuesday, June 11
Culvert replacement to take about 3 weeks to complete PADUCAH, Ky. (News First) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans an extended closure of KY 795/Scale Road in Marshall County...
Missouri Sex Offender Arrested in McCracken County for Failing to Register in Kentucky
McCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (News First) — On April 12, 2024, McCracken County deputies conducted a welfare check on a man reportedly staying in his car on the KOW. The man was identified as Ronald Sulik,...
Parents Urged to Discuss Dangers of Sending Inappropriate Photos with Teens
Open Letter To Community by Sheriff Jon Hayden We must remain diligent in continuing the conversation with our teenage children. This is an ongoing and recurring issue. April 3, 2019 (Note: I posted...
news from around KENTUCKY
Hopkinsville Fugitive Of The Week
HOPKINSVILLE, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- Tasha Blane/Wheeler is the Fugitive of the Week. She has three active warrants for Probation Violation for Felony Offenses. If you have any information about Tasha, please call the tip line at 270-887-TIPS(8477)
Calloway County Methamphetamine Arrest
CALLOWAY COUNTY, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- On March 25, 2024, at approximately 1:00am, deputies were attempting to serve a Calloway County arrest warrant on Terry Starks at a residence on John Parker Drive in Murray, stemming from an altercation on March 15, 2024. Upon...
Webster County Burglary Arrest
WEBSTER COUNTY, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- On March 25th, 2024, at approximately 9:23 a.m., Deputy Eric Elder was dispatched to a report of a burglary on Letcher Melton Road in the Dixon area of Webster County. Upon investigation, the victim provided Deputy E. Elder with...
Graves County Theft by Deception Arrest
GRAVES COUNTY, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- Home repair fraud suspects 45-year-old Richard Ricky Cook and 33-year-old Teri S. Bush have both been charged with felony Theft by Deception after a complaint from a Graves County homeowner. The homeowner reported that an...
Cargo ship hits Baltimore’s Key Bridge, bringing it down. At least 20 vehicles believed to be in water.
By LEA SKENE Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A container ship rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap in several places and plunge into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the chilly waters, and rescuers were searching for...
A windy day ahead with showers and thunderstorms moving in from the west.
Posted by 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...
Graves County Hit and Run Suspect Wanted
GRAVES COUNTY, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- Hit and Run Injury Accident on US-45S in Water Valley. On March 24, 2024, at approximately 8:30 PM, Deputies were dispatched to the 16000 Block of US-45S in Water Valley for reports of a vehicle that had struck a pedestrian and...
Todd County Suspect Captured. Charged With Possession Of Meth.
TODD COUNTY, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- On March 21, 2024, approximately 2129hrs, Deputy Derek Baumann attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. The vehicle then sped off at a high rate of speed. The vehicle then crashed near Pond River Rd. and Stokes Chapel...
Graves County Suspect Wanted For Parole Violations Captured.
GRAVES COUNTY, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- Suspect wanted for parole violations captured. Sheriff’s deputies spent the better part of Sunday afternoon searching for Cameron J. Evans 36yoa who reportedly had been living a tent in the area of Byrd Road in Graves County. At...
NATIONAL NEWS
McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job
By MICHAEL TACKETT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in...
Humorously morose comedian Richard Lewis, who recently starred on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ dies at 76
NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Lewis, an acclaimed comedian known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes while dressed in all-black, leading to his nickname “The Prince of Pain,” has died. He was 76. Lewis, who revealed he had been...
Supreme Court, moving quickly, will decide if Trump can be prosecuted in election interference case
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to decide whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges he interfered with the 2020 election and set a course for a quick resolution.The justices' order...
Wendy’s says it has no plans to raise prices during the busiest times at its restaurants
AP -- Wendy's says that it has no plans to increase prices during the busiest times at its restaurants. The burger chain clarified its stance on how it will approach pricing after media picked up on comments by CEO Kirk Tanner that the company would test...
Lower auto prices are finally giving Americans a break after years of inflationary increases
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer -- DETROIT (AP) — Price increases for cars and trucks in the United States, which helped fuel inflation for nearly three years, are slowing and in some cases falling, helping cool overall inflation and giving frustrated Americans more...
Boeing given 90 days by FAA to come up with a plan to improve safety and quality of manufacturing
Associated Press -- The Federal Aviation Administration is giving Boeing 90 days to come up with a plan to fix quality problems and meet safety standards for building new planes. The agency said Wednesday that the directive follows meetings with top Boeing officials,...
Tornadoes in February? In the Great Lakes? Storms leave a trail of destruction
By RICK CALLAHAN and BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Associated Press Severe thunderstorms that may have spawned a rare February tornado outbreak toppled trees, cut power and damaged homes in the Chicago area and other parts of the Great Lakes following a spell of...
Idaho set to execute Thomas Eugene Creech, one of the longest-serving death row inmates in the US
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The hour of Thomas Eugene Creech's death has been set, and it is rapidly approaching.On Wednesday morning Idaho prison officials will ask the 73-year-old if he would like a mild sedative to help calm him before his...
Severe Weather Thread for February 27, 2024
Posted by 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! This is a SAMPLE of what...
McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job
By MICHAEL TACKETT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in...
Humorously morose comedian Richard Lewis, who recently starred on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ dies at 76
NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Lewis, an acclaimed comedian known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes while dressed in all-black, leading to his nickname “The Prince of Pain,” has died. He was 76. Lewis, who revealed he had been...
Supreme Court, moving quickly, will decide if Trump can be prosecuted in election interference case
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to decide whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges he interfered with the 2020 election and set a course for a quick resolution.The justices' order...
Wendy’s says it has no plans to raise prices during the busiest times at its restaurants
AP -- Wendy's says that it has no plans to increase prices during the busiest times at its restaurants. The burger chain clarified its stance on how it will approach pricing after media picked up on comments by CEO Kirk Tanner that the company would test...
Lower auto prices are finally giving Americans a break after years of inflationary increases
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer -- DETROIT (AP) — Price increases for cars and trucks in the United States, which helped fuel inflation for nearly three years, are slowing and in some cases falling, helping cool overall inflation and giving frustrated Americans more...
Boeing given 90 days by FAA to come up with a plan to improve safety and quality of manufacturing
Associated Press -- The Federal Aviation Administration is giving Boeing 90 days to come up with a plan to fix quality problems and meet safety standards for building new planes. The agency said Wednesday that the directive follows meetings with top Boeing officials,...
Tornadoes in February? In the Great Lakes? Storms leave a trail of destruction
By RICK CALLAHAN and BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Associated Press Severe thunderstorms that may have spawned a rare February tornado outbreak toppled trees, cut power and damaged homes in the Chicago area and other parts of the Great Lakes following a spell of...
Idaho set to execute Thomas Eugene Creech, one of the longest-serving death row inmates in the US
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The hour of Thomas Eugene Creech's death has been set, and it is rapidly approaching.On Wednesday morning Idaho prison officials will ask the 73-year-old if he would like a mild sedative to help calm him before his...
Severe Weather Thread for February 27, 2024
Posted by 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! This is a SAMPLE of what...