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Paducah Water Project – Affects South 28th Street Intersection with Marquess Drive and South 24th
Paducah Water will be closing South 28th Street at the intersection with South 24th Street and Marquess Drive beginning Tuesday, November 5 at 7 a.m. This temporary closure may last until the afternoon of Thursday, November 7. Local access to residents will be maintained; however,...
McCracken County Sheriff’s Office Issues New Warning About Old Jury Duty Scam
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. — The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to an old scam resurfacing in the area. Over recent days, multiple reports have been filed about individuals posing as local law enforcement officers, claiming the victims have outstanding warrants for missing jury...
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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...
Work Planned at Intersection of KY 80 and KY 121 in Mayfield Next Week
KYTC to construct new turning lane to alleviate congestion MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 20, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is planning a project on KY 80 (Murray Highway) in...
Tracking a tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson Welcome to autumn! I am monitoring the Gulf of Mexico for the development of a tropical system. The chances of a tropical storm forming are high. The National...
Monitoring the tropics.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson Good day, everyone. I hope you are having a nice week. The weekend is upon us. It will be a warm one with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Many areas will...
Kentucky sheriff charged in killing of judge at courthouse
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press. FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A judge in a rural Kentucky county was fatally shot in his courthouse chambers Thursday, and the local sheriff was charged with murder in...
Kentucky bans ‘conversion therapy’ on minors
FRANKFORT, Ky. (News First) - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is banning the use of “conversion therapy” on minors in Kentucky. He signed an executive order Wednesday. The governor calls it a...
McCracken County Sheriff’s Department Seeks Help
The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 52-year-old Carl D. Morton of McCracken County. Morton is wanted on a Parole Violation warrant stemming from...
McCracken County Man Wanted
The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 66-year-old Howard Rushing of McCracken County. Rushing is wanted on two outstanding McCracken County warrants...
Six Arrested in Paducah Drug Bust Involving Methamphetamine Lab
PADUCAH, Ky. (AP) — On Monday, September 16, detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff's Office arranged to purchase methamphetamine from Crystal Ramage in a parking lot at 2627 Lone Oak Road....
A warm week of weather ahead of us. Dry.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson Good morning, everyone. The weather is quiet. Calm. A bit boring. I suppose boring is good in our region! We still need more rain. Many areas received one to...
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Man Sets Fire, Chokes Woman, and Causes Crash After Fleeing Police
PADUCAH, Ky. (News First) — At approximately 7:18 a.m. Friday, the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residential structure fire on Almyra Avenue. Upon arrival, authorities discovered the fire had been intentionally set by one of the occupants, Noah...
Attorney General Coleman Slams Biden Administration Appliance Mandates
Radical Green Agenda Strikes Too Close to Home FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 12, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced his opposition to the Biden Administration's relentless regulatory assault on everyday household appliances. The U.S. Department of Energy...
Kentucky drug crackdown yields 200 arrests in Operation Summer Heat
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A sweeping investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings has produced more than 200 arrests and drug seizures valued at nearly $685,000, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. He also touted prevention...
Public Gets First Look at U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge Project Design Type
Tied arch design deemed best for new crossing PADUCAH, Ky. (July 11, 2024) — The U.S. 51 Ohio River Project team shared the design type for a new bridge that will connect Kentucky and Illinois during a public meeting tonight in Cairo, Illinois. Almost 90...
4 killed in shooting during party at a Kentucky home; suspect died after a vehicle chase, police say
FLORENCE, Ky. (AP) — Four people were killed and three others were wounded in an early Saturday shooting during a party at a home in northern Kentucky, police said. The shooting suspect later died after fleeing the home and leading police on a vehicle pursuit that...
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie announces the death of his wife, Rhonda Massie
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Rhonda Massie, the wife of U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, has died, the Kentucky congressman announced Friday in a moving social media tribute to his high school sweetheart and the "love of my life." No details about...
Liberatore pitches Cardinals to 4-1 win over Braves and doubleheader split after 6-2 loss in opener
By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matthew Liberatore pitched six shutout innings in a spot start and Alec Burleson hit a go-ahead, two-run double to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Atlanta Braves 4-1 Wednesday for a day-night doubleheader...
Louisville police chief resigns after mishandling sexual harassment claims
By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville's police chief, suspended earlier this month over mishandling a sexual harassment claim about an officer, has resigned, Mayor Craig Greenberg said Tuesday.Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel became the third...
Jr. Citizens’ Police Academy Swears in Jr. Officers on Day 2
PADUCAH,, Ky. News First) — Day 2 of the Jr. Citizens' Police Academy concluded with participants being sworn in as Jr. Officers and assigned radio numbers. The young officers worked on radio traffic, traffic stops, and citation writing with Officers Morgan, White,...
NATIONAL NEWS
Fort Campbell soldier found dead in home was stabbed nearly 70 times, autopsy shows
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Fort Campbell soldier found dead in her home earlier this year died of nearly 70 stab wounds, according to an autopsy report. No arrests have been made in the death of 23-year-old Pfc. Katia Dueñas Aguilar, whose body was found in her...
Missouri governor says new public aid plan in the works for Chiefs, Royals stadiums
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday that he expects the state to put together an aid plan by the end of the year to try to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals from being lured across state lines to...
Tesla sales fall for second straight quarter despite price cuts, but decline not as bad as expected
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Tesla's global sales fell for the second straight quarter despite price cuts and low-interest financing offers, another sign of weakening demand for the company's products and electric vehicles overall. The Austin, Texas,...
Attorney General Coleman Achieves Another Victory Over Biden Administration’s Illegal Attempt to Redefine Sex Discrimination
FRANKFORT Ky. (July 3, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today a federal district court judge blocked the Biden Administration's attempt to force medical professionals to adhere to its gender politics over medical reality. In May, Kentucky joined...
Houston Rockets add elite shooter by taking Kentucky’s Reed Sheppard at No. 3 overall in NBA draft
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets selected Reed Sheppard with the third overall pick in the NBA draft Wednesday night, adding a elite long-range shooter to their young team."We ended up with Reed as the best player in the draft by...
Celebrations honor Willie Mays and Negro League players ahead of MLB game at Rickwood Field
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — As Ajay Stone strolled around historic Rickwood Field and gazed at tributes displayed in honor of Willie Mays and other Negro Leaguers, he clutched a cherished memory under his arm.It was a picture from 2004 of...
Donald Sutherland, the towering actor whose career spanned ‘M.A.S.H.’ to ‘Hunger Games,’ dies at 88
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Sutherland, the Canadian actor whose wry, arrestingly off-kilter screen presence spanned more than half a century of films from "M.A.S.H." to "The Hunger Games," has died. He was 88.Son Kiefer Sutherland confirmed...
Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head, with TD Garden fans standing on their feet cheering around him, and took it all in.Walking to the bench, he wrapped both arms around Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla.The journey was...
Key new features coming to Apple’s iOS 18 this fall
Cupertino, CA . (AP) - Apple announced a slew of new features for iOS 18 at Monday's developers conference event, many of which are designed to enhance the Siri assistant and bring artificial intelligence tools to iPhone users.The AI-packed updates coming in the fall...
Fort Campbell soldier found dead in home was stabbed nearly 70 times, autopsy shows
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Fort Campbell soldier found dead in her home earlier this year died of nearly 70 stab wounds, according to an autopsy report. No arrests have been made in the death of 23-year-old Pfc. Katia Dueñas Aguilar, whose body was found in her...
Missouri governor says new public aid plan in the works for Chiefs, Royals stadiums
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday that he expects the state to put together an aid plan by the end of the year to try to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals from being lured across state lines to...
Tesla sales fall for second straight quarter despite price cuts, but decline not as bad as expected
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Tesla's global sales fell for the second straight quarter despite price cuts and low-interest financing offers, another sign of weakening demand for the company's products and electric vehicles overall. The Austin, Texas,...
Attorney General Coleman Achieves Another Victory Over Biden Administration’s Illegal Attempt to Redefine Sex Discrimination
FRANKFORT Ky. (July 3, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today a federal district court judge blocked the Biden Administration's attempt to force medical professionals to adhere to its gender politics over medical reality. In May, Kentucky joined...
Houston Rockets add elite shooter by taking Kentucky’s Reed Sheppard at No. 3 overall in NBA draft
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets selected Reed Sheppard with the third overall pick in the NBA draft Wednesday night, adding a elite long-range shooter to their young team."We ended up with Reed as the best player in the draft by...
Celebrations honor Willie Mays and Negro League players ahead of MLB game at Rickwood Field
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — As Ajay Stone strolled around historic Rickwood Field and gazed at tributes displayed in honor of Willie Mays and other Negro Leaguers, he clutched a cherished memory under his arm.It was a picture from 2004 of...
Donald Sutherland, the towering actor whose career spanned ‘M.A.S.H.’ to ‘Hunger Games,’ dies at 88
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Sutherland, the Canadian actor whose wry, arrestingly off-kilter screen presence spanned more than half a century of films from "M.A.S.H." to "The Hunger Games," has died. He was 88.Son Kiefer Sutherland confirmed...
Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head, with TD Garden fans standing on their feet cheering around him, and took it all in.Walking to the bench, he wrapped both arms around Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla.The journey was...
Key new features coming to Apple’s iOS 18 this fall
Cupertino, CA . (AP) - Apple announced a slew of new features for iOS 18 at Monday's developers conference event, many of which are designed to enhance the Siri assistant and bring artificial intelligence tools to iPhone users.The AI-packed updates coming in the fall...