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Friday WMOK News Check Yellow Sheet – Metropolis and Massac County News – July 18, 2024
600 Flag Display - Community Assistance Requested for Take Down. (WMOK) Metropolis, IL – The impressive display of 600 three by five foot flags, set up on Wednesday to honor Tech Sgt William Luster Leukering, will be taken down today, and volunteers are needed to assist. Those available to...
'I thank God for Tech. Sgt. Leukering's sacrifice': WWII airman laid to rest in Massac County
METROPOLIS, Ill. — United States Army Air Corps Tech. Sgt. William Luster Leukering is now somewhere he hasn't been for almost 82 years. He's among those he called family on land his German immigrant grandparents originally bought in 1854. Around 1856, a part of the farm was sold for $5 to the Round Springs Cemetery district.
New organization brings free family fun to Paducah neighborhoods
PADUCAH — A new organization aims to expand social circles in Paducah one event at a time. Community Paducah is creating fun, inclusive events that are, most importantly, free of charge. They're spreading their events out all across Paducah. Organizers Cheryl Goodwin and Ruth Baggett say they wanted to...
Farming and food prices 2024
Low market costs bring lower profits for area farmers despite strong crop yields. Despite strong crop yields this year, Edwards Farms in Paducah expects to take in $150,000 less than it did in 2023. Third generation farmer Daniel Edwards spoke Friday about the impact that major economic trends are having on small-scale farmers like himself.
City and County Leaders to Break Ground on Paducah Sports Park
City and County leaders are set to break ground on the Paducah Sports Park on Monday ,July 22 at 9 a.m. The Paducah Sports Park will provide the region with a state-of-the-art facility for community recreation and tournament play on its baseball/softball diamonds and multi-purpose long fields. Vibrant Hub For...
Paducah man arrested after being found with a stolen vehicle, registration plate
PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - A Paducah man with a lengthy criminal history was arrested after being found in possession of a stolen vehicle and a stolen registration plate. On Thursday, July 18, Officer Seth Farthing with the Paducah Police Department responded to a local business in the 1500 block of Irvin Cobb Drive for a report of a stolen license plate.
Paducah 17-year-old Audreya White opens second business
PADUCAH — Audreya White is an upcoming senior at Paducah Tilghman High School. Like many of her classmates, she is preparing for college applications and her last year of high school. What sets White apart from other 17-year-olds — she has two businesses. A7 Smoothies is a shop...
Paducah man facing several charges after running from officers, not stopping for traffic stop
PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - A Paducah man is facing several charges after deputies say he refused to stop for a traffic stop and then ran from officers. Christopher Burrow, 39, was arrested on charges of no tail lamps, disregarding a stop sign, fleeing and evading police (motor vehicle and on foot), possession of a controlled substance (cocaine), possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding 26+miles per hour over the speed limit, operating on a suspended/revoked license and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
Hoppers Drop Third Straight With 12-2 Decision at Paducah
On Thursday, the Hoptown Hoppers continued a late-season slide with a 12-2 seven-inning setback against the host Paducah Chiefs. The Hoppers dropped to 17-20 ahead of a doubleheader against the Fulton Railroaders to wrap up the regular season on Saturday. The Chiefs took control in their opening at-bat, chasing Hoptown...
Heartland organizations respond to global technology outage
(KFVS) - A widespread technology outage led to an outage at several organizations around the world early Friday morning, July 19. We reached out to several organizations in the Heartland to see if they were affected. Hospitals. According to Mercy Southeast in Cape Girardeau, they were “not directly impacted by...
Hoppers’ Armour, Sisson Named to 2024 All OVL Team
A pair of Hoptown Hopper pitchers made the 2024 All OVL Team list released on Thursday. The Paducah Chiefs led the way with five players named to the team nominated and elected by the OVL head coaches. For the Hoppers, Lincoln Memorial University sophomore Payton Armour and Hanover College’s Dalton...
Community Paducah organizes Photo Walk and Paint, Plant, Give & Grow Community Kindness events
PADUCAH — There are a couple Community Paducah events coming up that are making the most of the next few days' nice weather!. From 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on July 20, Community Paducah will be hosting "a day of learning, exploring, and capturing unforgettable moments" at their Photo Walk in John A William's Park.
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
Northern Illinois and Wisconsin State Line: Showers Sunday, Storms Midweek
Chicago, IL – Northern Illinois and the Wisconsin state line area can expect a mix of weather conditions in the upcoming days, with isolated showers on Sunday followed by potential storms early next week. According to the US National Weather Service in Chicago, temperatures will remain near seasonal averages...
Midwest Severe Weather: 39 Tornadoes Confirmed from Iowa to Indiana from Storms
Midwest – The recent severe weather from Iowa to Indiana has led to the confirmation of 39 tornadoes, as storm surveys continue. The surveys, conducted by the US National Weather Service offices in Quad Cities, Chicago, and Central Illinois, reveal the widespread impact of the storms from last Monday.
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