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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,...
Hoppers Drop Third Straight with Loss at Paducah
A big first inning on the road was not enough for the Hoptown Hoppers Friday night. After giving up five runs in the top of the first, the Paducah Chiefs settled in and rallied to take a 9-7 win at Brooks Stadium. The loss marked the third straight game that...
Chiefs rally to beat Hoptown
PADUCAH, Ky. -- The Paducah Chiefs (13-8) fell behind early, surrendering 5 runs in the opening inning, but the home team rallied, beating the Hoptown Hoppers (9-12) 9-7 at Brooks Stadium Friday night. Up next for the second-place Chiefs will be a doubleheader against first-place Madisonville Saturday. First pitch of...
Paducah to close section of Broadway Tuesday for watermain project
PADUCAH — Paducah Water will close a section of Broadway Street between North 25th Street and North 26th Street around 7 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, until Thursday afternoon, July 4, to install a new watermain crossing as part of the Midtown Watermain Replacement Project. A Friday news release from...
McCracken County Sheriff’s Office searching for vape theft suspect
PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public regarding an ongoing burglary investigation. According to the sheriff’s office, the burglary took place at around 1 a.m. on Monday, June 24, and again at around 2:25 a.m. on Thursday, June 27. In both instances, a male suspect forced entry into “Vapors 4 U” located at 5320 Hinkleville Road in Paducah, and removed vape items from the business.
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...
Is Gov. Andy Beshear a potential replacement for Biden? He's made these lists
President Joe Biden's performance on Thursday night's debate has had people looking elsewhere for another potential candidate for the Democratic Party, with names such as Michelle Obama, Pete Buttigieg and Gov. Andy Beshear making the lists. National and local outlets have listed Beshear as a potential replacement for Biden in...
WPSD tours Soddy Daisy nuclear site
A look inside TVA nuclear sites as Kentucky, Congress consider increasing nuclear production. When most people think about clean energy, they think about wind, solar and hydroelectric dams; and while the Tennessee Valley Authority utilizes all of those forms of energy, the most powerful in terms of energy density is nuclear. Read what could be in store for nuclear energy in Kentucky.
Kentucky teacher selected for the 2024 National STEM Scholar Program
Selected to take part in a professional development program, Kourtney Taylor, an educator from Stanford in Lincoln County, said she hopes her achievement will encourage students within her district to get excited about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. Taylor was one of nine middle school science teachers chosen...
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