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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/.
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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...
UPDATE: Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Suspect Charged with Sexual Abuse
Donnie L. Ford turned himself into authorities stemming from an arrest warrant charging him with First Degree Sexual Abuse (Victim Less Than 12 Years of Age). Ford was arrested and lodged in the...
Murray Woman Arrested for Assaulting Officer
MURRAY, Ky. — On June 16, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., deputies were called to a residence on Lancaster Road. Deputies made contact with Annamarie Turner, 31, of Murray, who was acting...
UPDATE: Closure of U.S. 60 Planned at 6.25mm in Crittenden County on Tuesday, June 18
Closure near Crittenden-Livingston Water Tower Atop Moore Hill PADUCAH, Ky. (June 17, 2024) – As a reminder, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to close a section of U.S. 60...
Driver with Felony Warrant Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Calloway County
Murray, KY - On June 15, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., deputies were notified by Murray City Police of a vehicle refusing to stop for officers in the area of Main Street and 15th Street. Upon...
Two Injured in McCracken County Collision on I-24
PADUCAH, Ky. – On June 15, 2024, at approximately 3:48 p.m., McCracken County sheriff’s deputies responded to an injury collision on I-24 eastbound near the 16-mile marker. The investigation...
Paducah Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Woman
PADUCAH, Ky. – The Paducah Police Department is seeking assistance in locating Cindy Toon, who was last seen on Bridge Street. If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact...
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Male Suspect
BENTON, Ky (News First) The Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect in relation to ongoing investigations. If you know this individual's identity, please...
Motorcycle and Dump Truck Collide in McCracken County
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (News First) – The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office responded to a collision involving a motorcycle and a dump truck at the intersection of Husband Road and Old Husband Road...
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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...
Gov. Beshear Announces 5 Planned Economic Development Projects in 5 Days That Could Bring Thousands of Jobs, Billions in Investments to Kentucky
Projects possible with up to $961 million in federal funding, companies betting on Kentucky FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 25, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear said that, thanks to as much as $961 million in U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding and companies...
Lyon County Claims Kentucky High School Basketball Title
LEXINGTON (News First) — In a thrilling showdown at Rupp Arena on Saturday night, Lyon County's Mr. Basketball, Travis Perry, led his team to victory, securing the state high school basketball championship with a 67-58 win over Harlan County. Perry's standout...
Rain and wind are on the way!
Posted by Chief Meteorologist Beau Dodson Update Sunday morning. Good day, everyone. A nice day on tap for the region. A bit breezy, at times. Higher winds arrive tomorrow. We do have an increased risk of field fires today. Use care and avoid burning brush and fields....
KYTC District 1 Roadshow: Traffic ImpactReport for Week of March 24-30
PADUCAH, KY (March 22, 2024) -- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet anticipates ongoing work zone construction and long-term maintenance activities at the following locations will impact traffic during the week of March 24-30. More detailed information on...
Police Warn of Scam Calls Impersonating Officer, Soliciting Money
PADUCAH, KY (News First) - In a recent development, authorities have issued a warning to the public regarding fraudulent phone calls impersonating law enforcement officers. Numerous citizens reported receiving calls allegedly from Sgt. Jordan Murphy, informing them of...
Jack Gohlke makes 10 3s as Oakland delivers first true shock of March Madness, beating Kentucky
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jack Gohlke has no illusions of going to the NBA. Guys who spend five years in Division II before transferring to a small D-I program with one NCAA Tournament win in its history typically don't head to the pros.Don't...
Another early exit for Kentucky, Calipari shows his program is far removed from its heyday
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — John Calipari finished the postgame handshake line and made a beeline toward the locker room.A quick exit. Another early one for Kentucky.As Calipari walked off the floor at PPG Paints Arena in what had been an...
NATIONAL NEWS
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...
Bill filed in Kentucky House would ease near-total abortion ban by adding rape and incest exceptions
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Legislation aimed at easing Kentucky's near-total abortion ban by creating limited exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest was introduced Monday in the GOP-dominated House, as lawmakers wrangle with...
Public Is Warned About A Bank Text Scam
TEXT SCAM (NewsFirst) -- A bank text scam often looks like a legitimate text message from a financial institution. Criminals may send you a text that looks like a bank warning or fraud alert. It might claim that an unauthorized charge has been made on your account or...
Vigils held nationwide for nonbinary Oklahoma teenager who died following school bathroom fight
The Associated Press EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — Vigils took place across the nation on Friday and Saturday for an Oklahoma teenager who died the day after a fight in a high school bathroom in which the nonbinary student claimed to be a target of bullying. Nex...
Israeli media report progress on reaching a temporary truce in Gaza and a hostage-prisoner exchange
By TIA GOLDENBERG, WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Mediators are making progress on an agreement for a weekslong cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and the release of dozens of hostages held in Gaza as well as...
Kayakers paddle in Death Valley after rains replenish lake in one of Earth’s driest spots
By TY O'NEIL, JOHN LOCHER and STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Kayakers have been paddling in one of the driest places on Earth after a series of record rainstorms battered California’s Death Valley and replenished...
European leaders arrive in Kyiv as Ukraine marks 2 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion
By SUSIE BLANN Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Western leaders descended on Kyiv Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen traveled overnight to Kyiv by train...
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...
Bill filed in Kentucky House would ease near-total abortion ban by adding rape and incest exceptions
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Legislation aimed at easing Kentucky's near-total abortion ban by creating limited exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest was introduced Monday in the GOP-dominated House, as lawmakers wrangle with...
Public Is Warned About A Bank Text Scam
TEXT SCAM (NewsFirst) -- A bank text scam often looks like a legitimate text message from a financial institution. Criminals may send you a text that looks like a bank warning or fraud alert. It might claim that an unauthorized charge has been made on your account or...
Vigils held nationwide for nonbinary Oklahoma teenager who died following school bathroom fight
The Associated Press EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — Vigils took place across the nation on Friday and Saturday for an Oklahoma teenager who died the day after a fight in a high school bathroom in which the nonbinary student claimed to be a target of bullying. Nex...
Israeli media report progress on reaching a temporary truce in Gaza and a hostage-prisoner exchange
By TIA GOLDENBERG, WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Mediators are making progress on an agreement for a weekslong cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and the release of dozens of hostages held in Gaza as well as...
Kayakers paddle in Death Valley after rains replenish lake in one of Earth’s driest spots
By TY O'NEIL, JOHN LOCHER and STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Kayakers have been paddling in one of the driest places on Earth after a series of record rainstorms battered California’s Death Valley and replenished...
European leaders arrive in Kyiv as Ukraine marks 2 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion
By SUSIE BLANN Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Western leaders descended on Kyiv Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen traveled overnight to Kyiv by train...