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Search underway for missing McCracken County teenager
UPDATE: The McCracken County Sheriff's Office says Israel "Jude" Crum has been found safe. ORIGINAL STORY: The McCracken County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing teenager. 17-year-old Israel "Jude" Crum is a black male, 6-2 in height and weighing 180 pounds. He was last...
Paducah proposes property tax rate increase
PADUCAH — The city of Paducah will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Aug. 27, for a proposed property tax rate increase. The city property tax rate for tax year 2023-2024 was $0.256. If approved, the rate will be $0.264 for tax year 2024-2025. For a city resident who owns...
West Kentucky Collision Acquired By Caliber
Hopkinsville is now home to two Caliber Collision locations. West Kentucky Collision located at 1920 Dawson Springs Road was recently purchased by Caliber. The shop was operated for over 30 years by Malcolm Pritchett and was featured numerous times on Stacey David’s Gearz TV show, as an official show partner.
Safety threat transpires at Mayfield High School
MAYFIELD, Ky. — A safety concern arose Thursday at Mayfield High School when a student made a threat against another. Mayfield Independent Schools Superintendent Billy Edwards said that School Resource Officer Brent Farmer filed charges through the appropriate agencies. The school is currently evaluating disciplinary options. Mayfield Police Department...
“Where My Bus At?” Louisville Students Protest Busing Cuts With Viral Hip-Hop Video
Across the country, students and families are struggling to adjust to busing changes. From New Jersey to Arizona, school bus driver shortages are creating hours-long bus rides, delays, and other frustrations. Louisville, Kentucky, reports a relatively smooth start in terms of transportation for Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) students—but that’s only because of the decision to cut bus routes to many of its traditional and magnet schools.
Parents accused of not giving their 3-year-old solid food face a judge in court
HOPKINS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - The parents who police say never transitioned their three-year-old to solid food were in court Friday. As we reported, 32-year-old Cody Alfred and Jayda McDowell are accused of criminal abuse of a child. “Social services requested we get involved because they were initially involved and...
Paddle Williamstown is a go!
Each August since 2011, Williamstown Lake becomes painted with a rainbow of kayaks, paddleboats and canoes as Paddle Williamstown hits the water. This year's event will be held Aug. 24. The event takes place the last Saturday in August (unless it's part of the Labor Day weekend, then it's the...
KWC Men’s Hoops to play UK in October
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Kentucky Wesleyan college (KWC) is set to play the University of Kentucky (UK) on October 23 in an exhibition matchup. According to UK, the Kentucky men’s basketball team announced a pair of exhibition contests for its 2024-25 campaign on Friday. UK will take on Kentucky Wesleyan on October 23 and Minnesota […]
Friday afternoon Cardinal news and notes
—The dream of an undefeated U of L athletics season across all sports is still alive after the Louisville women’s soccer team opened their season Thursday night with a 7-0 pasting of Bellarmine. You can check out the highlights from the win here. —ESPN ranks the top 100 players...
Friday’s Child: Lyric Cline
Meet Lyric Cline, Hiseville Elementary 4th grader. Grown-up aspirations: I want to be a ve,t because they make a lot of money and I love animals. Especially cats. What she likes best about the Boys & Girl’s Club: I can come here and meet all my friends and I feel comfortable here.
Coleman unveils manual for prosecutors who battle domestic violence
LA GRANGE, Ky. (KT) – Attorney General Russell Coleman on Friday unveiled a new resource manual for combating domestic violence and prosecuting cases during a press conference at the Oldham County Fiscal Court building. The 2024 Domestic and Interpersonal Violence Prosecution Policy Procedure Manual is a product of the...
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