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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...
KY 408 in Carlisle County to be Blocked Next Week
Work scheduled between KY 307 and the 8 mile marker PADUCAH, Ky. (Oct. 23, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to block a section of KY 408 in Carlisle County early next week to replace a cross drain tile. KY 408 will be blocked from KY 307 (7.15 mm) to the 8 mile marker...
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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...
𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐜𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲
𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑎𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝐾𝑌𝑇𝐶 𝐷-1 PADUCAH, Ky. – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans a nighttime blockage of the U.S. 60 to eastbound I-24 ramp in...
Culvert Replacement Planned on KY 548 in Carlisle County this week
Roadway to be blocked from Wed. through Fri. PADUCAH, Ky. (Sept. 16, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to block KY 548 in Carlisle County for three days this week to...
Bridge on State Line Road in Calloway County to be Blocked on Tuesday
Should reopen Wednesday morning PADUCAH, Ky. (News First) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is planning a two day blockage of a bridge on State Line Road (KY 893) in Calloway County starting...
Monday forecast update.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson A few showers remain from northwest Tennessee into the Bootheel and then northwest into southcentral Missouri. Here was the 7 am radar image. The rain was moving...
Trump is safe after shots were reported in his vicinity in Florida, Secret Service and campaign say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was safe after gunshots were reported in his vicinity Sunday afternoon in Florida, his campaign and the Secret Service said. It was not immediately clear whether the...
Rain is winding down.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau DodsonSunday, September 15, 2024 The remnants of Francine are slowly weakening and winding down across our region. Here is what the 8 am radar looked like. Most of the...
Scattered showers and thunderstorms into the weekend.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson So far, the forecast is on track. The forecast was for one to three inches of rain over a four-day period of time. That was yesterday through Sunday night. Rain...
Mayfield Sheriff’s Office, Lions Club Partner for Cram the Cruiser Event
The Mayfield Sheriff's Office and the Mayfield Lions Club are teaming up for a Cram the Cruiser event on Sept. 28, 2024, to benefit the Mayfield/Graves County Animal Shelter. The event will be held...
Cross Drain Replacement on KY 1270 in Calloway County on Thursday
Road will be blocked from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. PADUCAH, Ky. (September 10, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to block a section of KY 1270 (Edgehill Trail) in south western...
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U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge Replacement Project Public Meeting Scheduled for July 11
Project team to share bridge design information at Cairo, Ill., meeting PADUCAH, Ky. (June 25, 2024) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has scheduled a public meeting on the U.S. 51 Ohio River 'Cairo' Bridge Replacement Project for Thursday, July 11,...
Cardinals Sweep Giants in Three-Game Series with 5-3 Win at Busch Stadium
ST. LOUIS (News First) — The St. Louis Cardinals completed a three-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants with a 5-3 victory at Busch Stadium on Sunday. Sonny Gray went seven strong innings, earning his ninth win of the season. Gray allowed just two runs and struck...
Paducah Police Bomb Squad Participates in Raven’s Challenge at Fort Knox
PADUCAH, Ky. (News First) — The Paducah Police Department Bomb Squad was at Fort Knox last week for the ATF Raven's Challenge, a premier training event for counter-improvised explosive device operations. "Raven's Challenge is one of the most beneficial training events...
Attorney General Coleman’s Coalition Successfully Blocked Biden Administration Effort to Weaken Title IX
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 17, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky blocked the Biden Administration's new Title IX rule that would have undermined equal opportunities in education...
Final Report for U.S. 60 Connectivity Study Recommends Advancing U.S. 51 Bridge Replacement Project
Cost, environmental impacts, public feedback inform decision not to advance new corridor project PADUCAH Ky. (June 13, 2024) – As part of Team Kentucky’s commitment to provide safe, environmentally sound and fiscally responsible roadways, the Kentucky...
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...
No. 2 seed Kentucky edges Oregon State 3-2 to win first super regional title, earn first trip to CWS
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Nolan McCarthy doubled and scored the go-ahead run from second base on a wild pitch in the seventh inning and No. 2 seed Kentucky held on for a 3-2 victory over 15th-seeded Oregon State on Sunday night, sweeping the Lexington Super Regional and...
Dornoch pulls off an upset to win the first Belmont Stakes run at Saratoga Race Course at 17-1
By SPENCER RIPCHIK Associated Press SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — When Luis Saez first rode Dornoch at Saratoga Race Course last summer, he told trainer Danny Gargan, "You have the Derby winner."While that did not come true, Dornoch made good on that optimism Saturday...
I-24 Welcome Center Restrooms at KY-TN Line Now Open
Normal service has resumed MADISONVILLE, Ky. (News First) –After shutting down on Tuesday due to water issues, restrooms in the Christian County Welcome Center on I-24 Westbound at the Kentucky-Tennessee line in Oak Grove have reopened.
NATIONAL NEWS
AGs Coleman and Skrmetti Fight to Block Biden Administration’s Title IX Rule
First Challenge in the Nation to be Heard in Court LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 10, 2024) – Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman and Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti urged a federal judge in Lexington to block the Biden Administration's outrageous new...
Bobrovsky makes 32 saves as the Panthers shut out the Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky turned the puck over on the first shift and recovered. He lost his stick for 30 seconds at one point and still made saves. Connor McDavid put six shots on net, and none of them went in.Bobrovsky...
Caitlin Clark, physical play and questions about fouls dominating discussions around the WNBA
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Caitlin Clark has been tested during her first month in the WNBA with physical play from opponents that has brought an increased spotlight on the league.Not all of the attention has been positive.The conversations exploded over...
Democrats wanted an agreement on using artificial intelligence. It went nowhere
DAN MERICA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic National Committee was watching earlier this year as campaigns nationwide were experimenting with artificial intelligence. So the organization approached a handful of influential party campaign committees...
A Chinese spacecraft lands on the moon’s far side to collect rocks in growing space rivalry with US
BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon Sunday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side.The landing module touched down at 6:23 a.m....
Biden breaks unofficial rule about headwear while hosting the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden welcomed the Kansas City Chiefs to the White House on Friday, lauding the back-to-back Super Bowl champion team for its sportsmanship on and off the field, and breaking an unofficial...
Schauffele gets his major at the PGA and makes golf fun again with help from DeChambeau and Valhalla
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The last two years have been a struggle for professional golf. One of its most consistent players over that time, Xander Schauffele, is familiar with that feeling.It's hard to say one memorable day can solve...
Seize the Grey wins the Preakness for D. Wayne Lukas and ends Mystik Dan’s Triple Crown bid
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — D. Wayne Lukas worked his way to Seize the Grey after his horse won the Preakness Stakes and kept getting interrupted by well-wishers offering congratulations."I think they're trying to get rid of me," Lukas said....
Congress is sending families less help for day care costs. So states are stepping in
By MORIAH BALINGIT, SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN and DYLAN LOVAN of The Associated Press and DANIEL BEEKMAN of The Seattle Times ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Across the country, the story for families is virtually the same: Child care is unaffordable for many, hard to find for...
AGs Coleman and Skrmetti Fight to Block Biden Administration’s Title IX Rule
First Challenge in the Nation to be Heard in Court LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 10, 2024) – Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman and Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti urged a federal judge in Lexington to block the Biden Administration's outrageous new...
Bobrovsky makes 32 saves as the Panthers shut out the Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky turned the puck over on the first shift and recovered. He lost his stick for 30 seconds at one point and still made saves. Connor McDavid put six shots on net, and none of them went in.Bobrovsky...
Caitlin Clark, physical play and questions about fouls dominating discussions around the WNBA
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Caitlin Clark has been tested during her first month in the WNBA with physical play from opponents that has brought an increased spotlight on the league.Not all of the attention has been positive.The conversations exploded over...
Democrats wanted an agreement on using artificial intelligence. It went nowhere
DAN MERICA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic National Committee was watching earlier this year as campaigns nationwide were experimenting with artificial intelligence. So the organization approached a handful of influential party campaign committees...
A Chinese spacecraft lands on the moon’s far side to collect rocks in growing space rivalry with US
BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon Sunday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side.The landing module touched down at 6:23 a.m....
Biden breaks unofficial rule about headwear while hosting the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden welcomed the Kansas City Chiefs to the White House on Friday, lauding the back-to-back Super Bowl champion team for its sportsmanship on and off the field, and breaking an unofficial...
Schauffele gets his major at the PGA and makes golf fun again with help from DeChambeau and Valhalla
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The last two years have been a struggle for professional golf. One of its most consistent players over that time, Xander Schauffele, is familiar with that feeling.It's hard to say one memorable day can solve...
Seize the Grey wins the Preakness for D. Wayne Lukas and ends Mystik Dan’s Triple Crown bid
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — D. Wayne Lukas worked his way to Seize the Grey after his horse won the Preakness Stakes and kept getting interrupted by well-wishers offering congratulations."I think they're trying to get rid of me," Lukas said....
Congress is sending families less help for day care costs. So states are stepping in
By MORIAH BALINGIT, SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN and DYLAN LOVAN of The Associated Press and DANIEL BEEKMAN of The Seattle Times ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Across the country, the story for families is virtually the same: Child care is unaffordable for many, hard to find for...