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Local health officials discuss global Mpox outbreak and how it could impact Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -The last time we saw the World Health Organization declare an Mpox outbreak as a Global Health Emergency was in July of 2022, and it lasted for almost a year. Now, even though we are seeing cases rise outside of the United States, Woodford County Health Department’s...
'This is where I'm supposed to be' | Beshear says he doesn't intend to take any job in D.C.
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is ending any speculation about his political future following weeks of "veepstakes" mania. The Democrat governor who won re-election last year was among a shortlist of candidates being vetted to be Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate in November's presidential election. Last week, Harris chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for the pick, whom Beshear called "a great friend and a great choice."
Sen. Mitch McConnell defends stance on sending foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell on Thursday defended his stance on American intervention in foreign wars, saying he will continue to advocate for the U.S. to be a leader in the Democratic world. McConnell's statements were made Thursday during a speech at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition South Summit, which drew local and national...
Groundbreaking and block party Saturday will celebrate a donated 3D printed duplex in Cairo
The economically depressed community of Cairo is in desperate need of new housing, especially since the closing of two large housing units a few years ago that displaced hundreds of people. Now, a company is preparing to construct and donate a 3-D printed duplex in Cairo. The venture will kickoff...
'Those are antiquated systems': KYTC official speaks on need for downtown Paducah traffic study
PADUCAH — Maintenance cost and traffic data falling below state guidelines are what ultimately prompted the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to study traffic signals in downtown Paducah. The traffic signals at the intersections of the fifth and sixth blocks on Kentucky Avenue are under study for pedestrian and car traffic...
McCracken County and Paducah Tilghman baseball under investigation by KHSAA
PADUCAH — The Kentucky High School Athletic Association today confirmed that there are two ongoing investigations into possible rule violations involving the Paducah Tilghman and McCracken County baseball programs. In prior reporting, only Paducah Tilghman was being investigated. The statement from KHSAA did not specify what violations may have...
McCoy powers Blazers past Tornado
Griffin McCoy had a hat trick and the host University Heights Academy Blazers defeated Paducah Tilghman 3-1 Thursday night in a boys’ high school soccer match. McCoy’s goals all came in the first 18 minutes and were assisted by Hugh Sisk and Logan Miller. The Tornado scored in...
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