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Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events: INTERLEAGUEFinal Philadelphia 3 Houston 2Final N.Y. Yankees 5 Washington 2Final Atlanta 10 Minnesota 6 AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal Kansas City 4 Cleveland 3Final Toronto 4 Boston 1Final Kansas City 9 Cleveland 4Final Toronto 7 Boston 3Final Detroit 6...
Small Dog Enclosure at Noble Park Dog Park Opens Tuesday, August 27
The Paducah Parks & Recreation Department is announcing that the small dog enclosure at the new Noble Park Dog Park officially opens to the public on Tuesday, August 27. After relocating the dog parks from Stuart Nelson Park to Noble Park earlier this year due to the construction of the...
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Calloway County Man for Methamphetamine Trafficking
Paducah, KY -(NEWS FIRST) A federal grand jury in Paducah, Kentucky, returned an indictment on January 9, 2024, charging an Almo, Kentucky man with possessing with the intent to distribute...
Deputies Arrest Benton Man After Called To Assist Probation & Parole Officers.
BENTON, KY (NEWS FIRST) - On February 7, 2024, Caleb Wagers, 37, of Benton, Kentucky, was arrested after officers with Probation and Parole requested assistance at a residence on Dunn Cemetery Rd in...
Madisonville Police Department Searching For Suspect
MADISONVILLE, KENTUCKY(NewsFirst) -- The Madisonville Police Department is still looking for information on the below suspect and the newer model Toyota RAV4. Crime Stoppers is offering a $500...
Countdown begins for April’s total solar eclipse. What to know about watch parties and safe viewing
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer The sun is about to pull another disappearing act across North America, turning day into night during a total solar eclipse. The peak spectacle on April 8...
Motorist Crashes Into School Bus
PADUCAH, KY (NEWS FIRST) - On February 6, 2024 at approximately 6:44 am a collision occurred in the 3000 block of Oaks Rd involving a 2020 Ford Mustang driven by Ryan Trowbridge (41) and a McCracken...
Police Arrest Shooting Suspect In Paducah
PADUCAH, KY (NEWS FIRST) - Christopher Trice Jr., 19, of Estes Lane, arrested on a warrant charging him with first-degree assault, two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, and possession of a...
Eastbound Traffic Shift on I-24 Tennessee River Bridge at 29mm Starts Monday, Feb 12
New eastbound traffic configuration to take about two days to complete PADUCAH, Ky. (Feb. 6, 2024) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans an eastbound traffic...
KY 1128 In Fulton County Closed at 6.3mm Due to Structural Issues at Mud Creek East Fork Bridge
Closure is until further notice PADUCAH, Ky. (Feb. 6, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has closed a section of KY 1128 in Fulton County. KY 1128 is closed at the Mud...
KY 944 Restricted to One Lane on Purchase Pkwy Overpass in Graves County Starting Wed, Feb. 7
Overpass upgrades to take about 3 weeks to complete PADUCAH, Ky. (Feb. 6, 2024) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to restrict traffic to one lane on...
A booming bourbon industry has Kentucky leaders toasting record growth
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Fifteen years ago, bourbon barons poured whiskey out on the steps of the Kentucky Capitol to protest a looming tax increase on the spirits...
news from around KENTUCKY
Quaker Oats recalls granola products over concerns of salmonella contamination
CHICAGO (AP) — Quaker Oats on Friday recalled several of its granola products, including granola bars and cereals, saying the foods could be contaminated with salmonella. Salmonella infections can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain,...
UPDATE: ARREST MADE IN HICKMAN CITY MURDER INVESTIGATION
HICKMAN CITY, KY (January 28, 2018) – The Kentucky State Police continue their investigation into a Saturday afternoon murder in Fulton County. At 8:05 p.m., KSP received a report of a shooting on Holley Court in Hickman City, Kentucky. KSP Troopers and Detectives...
Beau’s Saturday Forecast Update and Discussion
Posted Meteorologist Beau Dodson Weather discussion below. Want to receive more weather information? I provide a service through www.weathertalk.com You can receive daily weather forecasts, blog updates, special weather statements, severe weather alerts, tornado...
A Kentucky family gets an early gift: a baby owl in their Christmas tree
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — One Kentucky family got a little something extra when they picked out their Christmas tree this year: a baby owl. Lexington resident Michele White told WDKY-TV that it's a tradition for the family to pick out a Christmas tree every year...
Louisville shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 wounded after officers responded to a domestic call
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two people were shot and one died after Louisville police responded to a domestic incident with an armed person Thursday night. Louisville Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel said officers went to the home on North 25th Street around 8:45...
Growing Risk of Electricity Shortages In Our Region
FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst). – The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) recently released its “2023 Long-Term Reliability Assessment,” which evaluates and describes the risks facing America’s electricity supply. The assessment paints a dire...
Friday Night Forecast Update. Rain is on the way!
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson Want to receive more weather information? I provide a service through www.weathertalk.com You can receive daily weather forecasts, blog updates, special weather statements, severe weather alerts, tornado alerts, ice storm warnings,...
Calloway County Traffic Stop Leads Officers To Cash And Drugs
CALLOWAY COUNTY, KENTUCKY(NewsFirst) --- On December 14th, 2023, at approximately 4:00 pm deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle around North 12th St. and Diuguid Dr. for traffic violations. The driver was identified as Dorian J. Rudolph, 37, of Louisville, KY...
A Kentucky family gets an early gift: a baby owl in their Christmas tree
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — One Kentucky family got a little something extra when they picked out their Christmas tree this year: a baby owl. Lexington resident Michele White told WDKY-TV that it's a tradition for the family to pick out a Christmas tree every year and this...
NATIONAL NEWS
New migrants face fear and loneliness. A town on the Great Plains has a storied support network
By JESSE BEDAYN The Associated Press/Report for America FORT MORGAN, Colo. (AP) — Magdalena Simon's only consolation after immigration officers handcuffed and led her husband away was the contents of his wallet, a few bills. The hopes that had pushed her to trudge...
‘The Boys in the Boat’ gives the Hollywood treatment to rowing during an Olympic year
'The Boys in the Boat' gives the Hollywood treatment to rowing during an Olympic yearBy EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The journey from nowhere to an Olympic gold medal is a tale as old as time.Just as well-worn, but far less explored,...
Decaying Pillsbury mill in Illinois that once churned flour into opportunity is now getting new life
By JOHN O'CONNOR Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — It was the dog, stuck atop skyscraping grain silos on Springfield's northeast side in 2019, that forced Chris Richmond's hand. The stray had found its way to the top of the behemoth Pillsbury Mills, for...
On Christmas Eve, Bethlehem resembles a ghost town. Celebrations are halted due to Israel-Hamas war.
By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — The normally bustling biblical birthplace of Jesus resembled a ghost town on Sunday, as Christmas Eve celebrations in Bethlehem were called off due to the Israel-Hamas war. The festive lights and Christmas...
With the Supreme Court on sideline for now, Trump’s lawyers press immunity claims before lower court
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was acting within his role as president when he pressed claims about “alleged fraud and irregularity” in the 2020 election, his lawyers told a federal appeals court in arguing that he is immune from...
Michigan State freshman point guard shot in leg while on holiday break in Illinois
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan State point guard is recovering after he was shot while on holiday break in his hometown.Freshman Jeremy Fears was shot in the leg sometime late Friday or early Saturday morning in Joilet, Illinois, according to a statement from...
Josh Allen accounts for 3 touchdowns as Bills escape with 24-22 victory over Chargers
By JOE REEDY AP Sports WriterINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Josh Allen continues to reach milestones in his sixth NFL season, but he's more concerned about getting the Buffalo Bills back into the playoffs.Allen did his part Saturday night by rushing for two TDs and throwing...
Group pushes for change in how police use body camera footage in officer shooting probes
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An influential policing think tank is pushing law enforcement agencies to change how they handle body camera footage after police shootings, saying officers should not be able to review video before making their...
Louisville officers shot suspect who was holding man at gunpoint in apartment, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A man shot and severely wounded by Louisville police officers in an apartment bedroom last week was making threats and holding a gun to the head of another man, who the suspect shot and killed as officers entered the room, police said...
New migrants face fear and loneliness. A town on the Great Plains has a storied support network
By JESSE BEDAYN The Associated Press/Report for America FORT MORGAN, Colo. (AP) — Magdalena Simon's only consolation after immigration officers handcuffed and led her husband away was the contents of his wallet, a few bills. The hopes that had pushed her to trudge...
‘The Boys in the Boat’ gives the Hollywood treatment to rowing during an Olympic year
'The Boys in the Boat' gives the Hollywood treatment to rowing during an Olympic yearBy EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The journey from nowhere to an Olympic gold medal is a tale as old as time.Just as well-worn, but far less explored,...
Decaying Pillsbury mill in Illinois that once churned flour into opportunity is now getting new life
By JOHN O'CONNOR Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — It was the dog, stuck atop skyscraping grain silos on Springfield's northeast side in 2019, that forced Chris Richmond's hand. The stray had found its way to the top of the behemoth Pillsbury Mills, for...
On Christmas Eve, Bethlehem resembles a ghost town. Celebrations are halted due to Israel-Hamas war.
By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — The normally bustling biblical birthplace of Jesus resembled a ghost town on Sunday, as Christmas Eve celebrations in Bethlehem were called off due to the Israel-Hamas war. The festive lights and Christmas...
With the Supreme Court on sideline for now, Trump’s lawyers press immunity claims before lower court
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was acting within his role as president when he pressed claims about “alleged fraud and irregularity” in the 2020 election, his lawyers told a federal appeals court in arguing that he is immune from...
Michigan State freshman point guard shot in leg while on holiday break in Illinois
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan State point guard is recovering after he was shot while on holiday break in his hometown.Freshman Jeremy Fears was shot in the leg sometime late Friday or early Saturday morning in Joilet, Illinois, according to a statement from...
Josh Allen accounts for 3 touchdowns as Bills escape with 24-22 victory over Chargers
By JOE REEDY AP Sports WriterINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Josh Allen continues to reach milestones in his sixth NFL season, but he's more concerned about getting the Buffalo Bills back into the playoffs.Allen did his part Saturday night by rushing for two TDs and throwing...
Group pushes for change in how police use body camera footage in officer shooting probes
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An influential policing think tank is pushing law enforcement agencies to change how they handle body camera footage after police shootings, saying officers should not be able to review video before making their...
Louisville officers shot suspect who was holding man at gunpoint in apartment, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A man shot and severely wounded by Louisville police officers in an apartment bedroom last week was making threats and holding a gun to the head of another man, who the suspect shot and killed as officers entered the room, police said...