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Downed power line impacts travel along U.S. 45 in Metropolis
METROPOLIS, IL — The Metropolis Police Department confirms a downed power line along U.S. 45 near the Metropolis Walgreens is impacting travel and redirecting traffic around the area. The police department confirmed no one was injured and are working to clear the scene. The Metropolis Police Department says a...
Rollover crash sends two to Paducah hospital
A rollover crash in McCracken County sent two people to a local hospital on Friday night. The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office said the crash occurred in the 300 block of Said Road. Deputies said 16-year-old Zachary Chester of Marshall County was driving the vehicle when it left the roadway,...
Paducah woman jailed on drug related charges
A Paducah woman was arrested Thursday following a drug investigation. The McCracken County Sheriff's Office said 34 year old Maggie L Hatcher was arrested at a West Jefferson Street residence. During the past few months, tips had been received alleging illegal drug activity was taking place at the residence. During...
Threats made on social media against two area schools
The Vienna School District was made aware of a threatening social media post Sunday morning, June 23. Vienna High School superintendent Joshua W. Stafford shared the following report about the incident in an email on Sunday:. This morning prior to 9:00 a.m. the Vienna school district was made aware of...
Welfare check ends with DUI, other charges for North Carolina man
A weekend welfare check at a Paducah business landed a North Carolina man felony charges. The sheriff's office responded to Power Sports of America after a woman was apparently kicked out of a vehicle by her husband, 69-year-old Nathaniel Carlisle. He was said to have possibly been intoxicated. Carlisle was...
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