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U.S. 45 in Paducah to be Blocked for Utility Work Next Week
Paducah Water scheduled to start water main replacement on Tuesday PADUCAH, Ky. (Aug. 31, 2024) – Paducah Water plans to block U.S. 45 (28thStreet /Joe Clifton Drive) Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 9 p.m. as part of its Midtown WaterMain Replacement project. U.S. 45 will be blocked from...
Showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson. Saturday update. Good afternoon and evening. I hope you have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend! The weather will be unsettled today. We are in drought. We need this rain. It may interrupt some of your outdoor activities. Remember, when thunder roars head indoors!...
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Fulton County Man Indicted On Weapons Charges
FULTON COUNTY, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- Federal Grand Jury Indicts Hickman Felon for Illegally Possessing a Firearm Paducah, KY – A federal grand jury in Paducah, Kentucky, returned an indictment on...
Paducah, Kentucky Police Searching For Suspect
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- Paducah Police are seeking a man wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred over the weekend.
Paducah Police Department Shows Appreciation For Officer Dana Davie
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- In recognition for her dedication and service to the community, the Paducah Police Department would like to recognize Officer Dana Davie for her 20 years of...
McCracken County Investigation Leads To Drug Arrests
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- Last week McCracken County Sheriff’s detectives and troopers with the Kentucky State Police arrested six people and cited another individual to court in...
Marshall County Man Arrested For Insurance Fraud
GRAVES COUNTY, KENTUCKY -- (NewsFirst) -- A Marshall County man has been arrested for Insurance Fraud and Falsely Reporting an Incident to the Graves County Sheriff's Office. On January 13, 2024,...
Murray Electric: Fiber Conversion Progress in the Southwest District
MURRAY, KY (NEWS FIRST) - Murray electric releases an updated map showcasing the current locations where crews are actively engaged in converting cable internet to fiber. These areas are either...
Fugitive Apprehended in western Kentucky.
Western Kentucky (NewsFirst) -- On Friday morning, law enforcement in western Kentucky apprehended a fugitive wanted in connection to a murder case in Nashville. Authorities from Oak Grove Police...
Nashville, Tennessee, NWS To Host Severe Weather Preparedness Event.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (NewsFirst) -- The Nashville, Tennessee, National Weather Service will be hosting a severe weather preparedness event Saturday, February 24th. Location:Trevecca Nazarene...
West Hopkins School Celebrates Their Appreciation For Their Security Resource Officer
HOPKINS COUNTY, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- This week West Hopkins School enjoyed celebrating their amazing SRO, Frank Cates. A spokesman from the school said that to know Mr. Frank is to truly love...
Union City Man Arrested After Discovery of Large Amount of Methamphetamine. Fulton County, Kentucky.
FULTON COUNTY, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office announced a significant methamphetamine seizure subsequent to a routine traffic stop. According to sheriff’s reports,...
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Trump’s dominance in GOP frustrates some in Iowa eager for a competitive campaign
By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa frenzy is typically in full force by now. With less than three weeks until the Iowa caucuses formally usher in the presidential nomination process, White House hopefuls are usually in a heated...
Most money for endangered species goes to a small number of creatures, leaving others in limbo
By MATTHEW BROWN and JOHN FLESHER Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Since passage of the Endangered Species Act 50 years ago, more than 1,700 plants, mammals, fish, insects and other species in the U.S. have been listed as threatened or endangered with...
Schrader runs for 128 yards and a TD as No. 9 Missouri beats No. 7 Ohio State 14-3 in Cotton Bowl
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — All-America running back Cody Schrader bulled through two defenders to open the fourth quarter with ninth-ranked Missouri's first score in the Cotton Bowl.That 7-yard touchdown run was a fitting play for the...
Three Charged in Drug Investigation
MCCRACKEN COUNTY (NewsFirst) --- Three Charged in Drug Investigation Seitz Street Paducah The McCracken County Sheriff's Office arrested three people during a drug investigation Friday evening in Paducah. The investigation began after detectives received information...
Mafah runs for 4 TDs, Clemson rallies to beat Kentucky 38-35 in a wild Gator Bowl
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Clemson finished the Gator Bowl on Friday just like it did the season: with a flourish.Phil Mafah ran for four touchdowns, including a 3-yarder with 17 seconds to play, and the Tigers rallied to beat Kentucky...
Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Is Searching For 41-year-old Wesley Augustine Of Gilbertsville.
MARSHALL COUNTY, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) -- The Marshall County Sheriff's Department is searching for a man who was spotted on I-24 near the 28-mile marker. Police responded to the scene and spotted a man lying on the roadway near the top of the Tennessee River Bridge....
Carbondale Police Remind Residents About Holiday Safety.
CARBONDALE POLICE (NewsFirst) --- ***5 Tips for New Year's Eve Safety*** Staying Safe When It’s Time to Celebrate New Year’s Eve is an occasion to celebrate, and the last thing you want is a health and safety hiccup. "The holidays are always a busy time of the year in...
Perspective: Children born poor have little margin for mistakes or bad decisions, regardless of race
By GARY FIELDS Associated Press Alfred King was lying in the parking lot of a small apartment building, mortally wounded when police in Alexandria, Louisiana, got to the intersection of 12th and Magnolia streets shortly before 1:30 a.m., Jan. 20. The 34-year-old was...
Rain and snow showers. Chilly temperatures.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson First, I want to wish you and your family a healthy and happy new year ahead! Good day, everyone. I hope you are having a great week. The weather has been a bit gloomy. We will have rain and snow showers today into Friday evening....
NATIONAL NEWS
Shirley Bassey and Ridley Scott are among hundreds awarded in UK’s New Year Honors list
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Singer Shirley Bassey, director Ridley Scott and Mary Earps, the goalkeeper for England's women's soccer team, were recognized Friday in the U.K.'s New Year Honors list, which celebrates the achievements and services of...
The Biden administration once again bypasses Congress on an emergency weapons sale to Israel
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second time this month the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel as Israel continues to prosecute its war against Hamas in Gaza under increasing...
States set to enact new laws on guns, pornography, taxes and even fuzzy dice
By DAVID A. LIEB and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Fuzzy dice finally will be free to dangle in Illinois. Starting Monday, police there no longer will be allowed to pull over motorists solely because they have something hanging from the rearview mirror of the...
Antonio Reeves leads No. 8 Kentucky to 96-70 win over Illinois State, his former team
By KEITH TAYLOR Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Antonio Reeves scored 27 points to lead No. 8 Kentucky to a 96-70 win over Illinois State on Friday night.Playing its first game since a 95-76 win over rival Louisville on Dec. 21, Kentucky (10-2) made 11...
Retirements could tip control of the House majority. It’s Republicans who have the early edge
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A chaotic year for the House is coming to a close with more Democrats than Republicans deciding to leave the chamber, a disparity that could have major ramifications in next year's elections. About two dozen...
Trump’s dominance in GOP frustrates some in Iowa eager for a competitive campaign
By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa frenzy is typically in full force by now. With less than three weeks until the Iowa caucuses formally usher in the presidential nomination process, White House hopefuls are usually in a heated...
Most money for endangered species goes to a small number of creatures, leaving others in limbo
By MATTHEW BROWN and JOHN FLESHER Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Since passage of the Endangered Species Act 50 years ago, more than 1,700 plants, mammals, fish, insects and other species in the U.S. have been listed as threatened or endangered with...
Airstrikes hit camps in central Gaza as Biden administration approves new weapons sales to Israel
By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli warplanes struck two urban refugee camps in central Gaza on Saturday, as the Biden administration approved a new emergency weapons sale to Israel despite persistent international...
A frantic push to safeguard the Paris Olympics promises thousands of jobs and new starts after riots
By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press PARIS (AP) — With a name that doesn't ring old-school French like Jean, Pierre or Jacques, and a home address in a tough suburb of Paris where riots flared, Salah Benkadmir is discovering how hard it can be to make prospective...
Shirley Bassey and Ridley Scott are among hundreds awarded in UK’s New Year Honors list
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Singer Shirley Bassey, director Ridley Scott and Mary Earps, the goalkeeper for England's women's soccer team, were recognized Friday in the U.K.'s New Year Honors list, which celebrates the achievements and services of...
The Biden administration once again bypasses Congress on an emergency weapons sale to Israel
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second time this month the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel as Israel continues to prosecute its war against Hamas in Gaza under increasing...
States set to enact new laws on guns, pornography, taxes and even fuzzy dice
By DAVID A. LIEB and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Fuzzy dice finally will be free to dangle in Illinois. Starting Monday, police there no longer will be allowed to pull over motorists solely because they have something hanging from the rearview mirror of the...
Antonio Reeves leads No. 8 Kentucky to 96-70 win over Illinois State, his former team
By KEITH TAYLOR Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Antonio Reeves scored 27 points to lead No. 8 Kentucky to a 96-70 win over Illinois State on Friday night.Playing its first game since a 95-76 win over rival Louisville on Dec. 21, Kentucky (10-2) made 11...
Retirements could tip control of the House majority. It’s Republicans who have the early edge
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A chaotic year for the House is coming to a close with more Democrats than Republicans deciding to leave the chamber, a disparity that could have major ramifications in next year's elections. About two dozen...
Trump’s dominance in GOP frustrates some in Iowa eager for a competitive campaign
By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa frenzy is typically in full force by now. With less than three weeks until the Iowa caucuses formally usher in the presidential nomination process, White House hopefuls are usually in a heated...
Most money for endangered species goes to a small number of creatures, leaving others in limbo
By MATTHEW BROWN and JOHN FLESHER Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Since passage of the Endangered Species Act 50 years ago, more than 1,700 plants, mammals, fish, insects and other species in the U.S. have been listed as threatened or endangered with...
Airstrikes hit camps in central Gaza as Biden administration approves new weapons sales to Israel
By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli warplanes struck two urban refugee camps in central Gaza on Saturday, as the Biden administration approved a new emergency weapons sale to Israel despite persistent international...
A frantic push to safeguard the Paris Olympics promises thousands of jobs and new starts after riots
By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press PARIS (AP) — With a name that doesn't ring old-school French like Jean, Pierre or Jacques, and a home address in a tough suburb of Paris where riots flared, Salah Benkadmir is discovering how hard it can be to make prospective...