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Single Vehicle Traffic Accident Claims Two Lives.
Paducah, Kentucky (News Release) - The Paducah, Kentucky Police Department are investigating a single vehicle traffic accident that claimed the lives of two motorists. Saturday afternoon officers responded to a collision in the east bound lanes of I-24 at the 6-4 mile marker. Several witnesses...
Watching the tropics.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson I hope everyone had a nice weekend! We need rain. The good news is that rain is in the forecast today, tonight, and tomorrow. See the radar links below. Several rounds are likely to impact the region. A few storms could be intense with strong and gusty wind and...
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More teens would be tried in adult courts for gun offenses under Kentucky bill winning final passage
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A bill intended to combat teen crime by transferring more youths for trial in adult courts when charged with gun-related gun offenses won...
McCracken County Sheriff’s Department Requesting Information On A Stolen Motorcycle
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- McCracken County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 900 block of Walnut Drive to the complaint of a stolen motorcycle. The victim stated that a 1974 Harley...
Calloway County Man Arrest on Burglary Charges
CALLOWAY COUNTY, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- Deputies took Derek A. Brashears into custody at his home after a Calloway County arrest warrant had been issued the previous day. The victim of the previous...
Two Henderson, Kentucky Men Charged With Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy
Fire Reported at McCracken County Residence
Wednesday, at 7:01 AM the Concord Fire Department and The West McCracken County Fire Department were dispatched to a Confirmed 2 story Residential Structure Fire in the 9500 Block of Blandville Rd....
Graves County Hit and Run Arrest Update
Morning update On Wednesday March 27, 2024 at approximately 1:30PM, 37 year Latoya D. Johnston of the Water Valley area, turned herself to the Graves County Sheriff's Office, on charges related to...
Webster County, Kentucky Reports Man Arrested For Theft by Unlawful Taking $1,000-$10,000
The Webster County Sheriff's Office was notified of a theft that took place at the Poole United Community Bank. The suspect vehicle, a blue Nissan Murano, left the location traveling on US 41A...
Closure of KY 3305 at 0.5mm in Lyon County
on Monday & Tuesday, April 1 & 2 Cross drain to be replaced PADUCAH, Ky. (March 25, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to close a section of KY 3305 in...
Attorney General Coleman, Commissioner Shell Stand Up for Kentucky’s Family-Owned Meat and Poultry Processors
FRANKFORT, Ky. (News First) – Attorney General Russell Coleman and Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell are opposing a new Biden Administration proposal that targets Kentucky's meat and poultry...
Closure Planned on KY 128/Wallonia Rd in Trigg County on Wednesday, March 27
Closure at 1mm for cross drain replacement PADUCAH, Ky. (March 20, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close a section of KY 128/Wallonia Road in eastern Trigg County...
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Calloway County Man Arrested On Multiple Charges
CALLOWAY COUNTY, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- On Feb 14, 2024, at approximately 2:00am deputies conducted a traffic stop at South 4th Street and Sycamore Street in Murray. The passenger was found to have a total of 16 arrest warrants, all out of Calloway County. He also...
Rodeo Star Amberley Snyder to Inspire Students at MCHS FFA Event
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (NEWS FIRST) — On February 21, McCracken County High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter will host a special event featuring renowned rodeo star Amberley Snyder. Snyder's visit aims to engage and motivate Agriculture students, offering...
“Vikings Secure Dramatic Win Over Trigg County, Enjoy Memphis Grizzlies Game”
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (NEWS FIRST) — In a heart-stopping showdown at the FedEx Forum on Monday, the Vikings emerged victorious with a thrilling 69-67 win against Trigg County. The game showcased the resilience and determination of the team, culminating in a hard-fought...
“Kentucky Wildcats Baseball Season Opener Approaches After 35-Week Hiatus”
LEXINGTON, KY (NEWS FIRST) - After a 35-week break since the conclusion of the 2023 season, the Kentucky Wildcats baseball team is gearing up for its highly anticipated return to the diamond. The team is set to kick off its season with a series of games against USC...
Paducah Tilghman Shines at KHSAA Region 1 Wrestling Tournamen
In a thrilling display of skill and determination, athletes from various schools participated in the KHSAA Region 1 tournament on Saturday, delivering outstanding performances and securing their spots in the upcoming state tournament. DJ Wilson, Uriah Virzi, Jack...
Owensboro Police Searching For Shoplifting Suspect
OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- Case # 24-4416- The Owensboro Police Department is investigating a Shoplifting involving the subject in the photos.If you have any information about this person of interest, please call Detective Saffran at 270-687-8880 or leave an...
ACC reprimands Louisville’s Jeff Walz, fines school $20,000 for postgame criticism of officiating
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference has reprimanded Louisville women's basketball coach Jeff Walz and issued a $20,000 institutional fine against the school for violating the league's sportsmanship policy with his criticism of officials after the No....
Boston College turns on Louisville in second half for 89-77 win
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (AP) — Claudell Harris Jr. scored 20 points and Devin McGlockton scored 19 points and Boston College used a second-half rally to beat Louisville 89-77 on Tuesday night.Quinten Post scored 17 points, Mason Madsen 11 and Jaeden Zackery and reserve...
Marshall County Woman Indicted For Stealing $1,000,000
MARSHALL COUNTY, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) --
NATIONAL NEWS
Frederik X is proclaimed the new king of Denmark after his mother Queen Margrethe II abdicates
By JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark's prime minister proclaimed Frederik X as king on Sunday after his mother Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication, with massive crowds turning out to rejoice in the throne passing from a...
War of words after Taiwan election highlights the intractable divide over the island’s fate
By EMILY WANG FUJIYAMA and KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A war of words erupted the day after Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary elections, with Taiwan on Sunday accusing China of making "fallacious comments" and China criticizing the U.S....
LIVE WINTER WEATHER UPDATES.
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! Click the winterize button on the...
A long duration cold event is underway. Snow?
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! Apple users: Beau Dodson...
Iowa’s winter blast could make an unrepresentative way of picking presidential nominees even more so
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Most Iowans won't be out Monday night. Never mind that it's forecast to be well below zero, with wind chills as low as minus 40 degrees, and the roads may still be icy from a set of...
Black leadership at head coach, QB to be more visible than ever during NFL playoffs
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer This year's NFL playoffs will feature a record number of Black men who have thrived in leadership positions they rarely had the opportunity to hold in previous generations.Three Black head coaches have reached the playoffs —...
All lanes of I-57 Closed by Crash at 87 mile marker in Jefferson County, IL
JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL - A multiple vehicle crash has "Both northbound and southbound lanes of I-57 are closed at the 83-mile marker due to the crash, as reported by the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency. First responders are currently on the scene working to...
Patriots agree to hire Jerod Mayo as next head coach, Bill Belichick’s successor
By KYLE HIGHTOWER and ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writers FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have agreed to hire Jerod Mayo to succeed Bill Belichick as the team's first Black head coach, according to a person familiar with the situation.Details were still...
Houthi rebels say US-led strikes in Yemen killed 5 people and wounded 6, raising Mideast tensions
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S.-led airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels in response to their attacks on Red Sea shipping pulled the world's focus Friday back on the yearslong war raging there, even as tensions rise across a...
Frederik X is proclaimed the new king of Denmark after his mother Queen Margrethe II abdicates
By JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark's prime minister proclaimed Frederik X as king on Sunday after his mother Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication, with massive crowds turning out to rejoice in the throne passing from a...
War of words after Taiwan election highlights the intractable divide over the island’s fate
By EMILY WANG FUJIYAMA and KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A war of words erupted the day after Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary elections, with Taiwan on Sunday accusing China of making "fallacious comments" and China criticizing the U.S....
LIVE WINTER WEATHER UPDATES.
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! Click the winterize button on the...
A long duration cold event is underway. Snow?
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! Apple users: Beau Dodson...
Iowa’s winter blast could make an unrepresentative way of picking presidential nominees even more so
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Most Iowans won't be out Monday night. Never mind that it's forecast to be well below zero, with wind chills as low as minus 40 degrees, and the roads may still be icy from a set of...
Black leadership at head coach, QB to be more visible than ever during NFL playoffs
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer This year's NFL playoffs will feature a record number of Black men who have thrived in leadership positions they rarely had the opportunity to hold in previous generations.Three Black head coaches have reached the playoffs —...
All lanes of I-57 Closed by Crash at 87 mile marker in Jefferson County, IL
JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL - A multiple vehicle crash has "Both northbound and southbound lanes of I-57 are closed at the 83-mile marker due to the crash, as reported by the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency. First responders are currently on the scene working to...
Patriots agree to hire Jerod Mayo as next head coach, Bill Belichick’s successor
By KYLE HIGHTOWER and ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writers FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have agreed to hire Jerod Mayo to succeed Bill Belichick as the team's first Black head coach, according to a person familiar with the situation.Details were still...
Houthi rebels say US-led strikes in Yemen killed 5 people and wounded 6, raising Mideast tensions
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S.-led airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels in response to their attacks on Red Sea shipping pulled the world's focus Friday back on the yearslong war raging there, even as tensions rise across a...