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After 80 years, WWII soldier’s remains buried in southern Illinois
Tech Sgt. William Luster Leukering was a radio operator for the United States Army Air Force on a B-17 Flying Fortress when his plane was struck by enemy anti-aircraft ordnance during a bombing raid near Memmingen in southwest Germany on July 18, 1944. The 28-year-old Metropolis, Illinois native – along...
Paducah man with numerous arrest warrants facing theft, other charges
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – A Paducah man faces theft and other charges after police responded to a business for a report of a stolen license plate. Francisco Starks, 47, faces charges of theft of a motor vehicle registration plate, receiving stolen property under $10,000, possession of an open alcoholic container in a vehicle and operating on a.
Business learn about DOE contracts
One in four Department of Energy procurement dollars goes to small businesses, but the process of getting those contracts can involve jumping through some hoops. A Paducah Chamber of Commerce luncheon worked to educate business owners on making those bids.
Local nonprofits discuss breaking down barriers that keep people homeless
PADUCAH — Local nonprofits came together Thursday afternoon to discuss breaking down the barriers keeping people homeless. The Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky hosted the roundtable discussion at Paducah Cooperative Ministry. Organizations gathered to discuss solutions they can implement to help the unhoused community in Paducah. More than...
Appalachian Service Project dedicates new homes for Mayfield tornado survivors
MAYFIELD, Ky. — The Appalachian Service Project held an event Thursday to commemorate its recovery efforts in the Mayfield community from the December 2021 tornado, dedicating 12 homes to victims displaced by the disaster. The Christian ministry collaborated with the Graves County Long-Term Recovery Group to complete the houses in five months.
Clay Street bridge repairs complete in Henderson
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials say repairs to the KY 812 bridge were completed Friday on schedule. According to a press release, the roadway has now been reopened to traffic. [Previous Story: Clay Street Bridge expected to reopen in Henderson]. The bridge was blocked in May after...
Sheppard, Dillingham go head-to-head in NBA Summer League
Former Kentucky backcourt mates and top-10 NBA Draft picks Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham went head-to-head in NBA Summer League in Las Vegas late Thursday night. Sheppard may have gotten the better of the individual matchup but it was Dillingham who came away with the win. Dillingham finished with 15...
Graves Gilbert Clinic expands its primary care provider footprint
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Graves Gilbert Clinic is announcing a significant milestone in its mission to provide quality healthcare to the community. With the recent integration of The Allen Clinic and Bowling Green Medical Clinic, Graves Gilbert Clinic says it is expanding its Primary Care Provider footprint by 20%, resulting in increased patient access effective Aug. 1.
Earlington to honor legacy of first Black school with new Museum
EARLINGTON, Ky. (WEVV) — In the heart of Earlington, a remarkable effort is underway to preserve the rich history of the J.W. Million School, the first Black school in the community. The J.W. Million School played a pivotal role in the education and empowerment of Black students in Earlington,...
Current Kentucky team runs past La Familia squad
The Kentucky Wildcats are in the middle of summer workouts, and everyone in the BBN is craving some content out of the practices and scrimmages over at the Joe Craft Center. Well now we get the best of both worlds, as the current Cats roster took to the new Rupp Arena floor and faced off against the UK TBT team, La Familia earlier this week. If early reports indicate anything, Mark Pope and his staff might have a better team than many thought this season.
Masked intruders target Vine Grove home in apparent attempted burglary
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Police in Vine Grove are telling homeowners in the area to be on alert after a home on Valley View Drive was targeted by a pair of masked intruders in an apparent attempted burglary. Vine Grove Police said they were contacted at 1:30 a.m. Thursday by...
Three Charged In Cadiz Drug Investigation
A month long drug investigation led to a man and two women being charged with trafficking and possession of drugs in Cadiz Thursday afternoon. Trigg County Sheriff Aaron Acree says the investigation led to a search warrant of a home on West End Street and 2 ounces of marijuana, guns, several different types of prescription medication, and 2 1/2 ounces of meth were found.
Housing authority discusses sinkhole, lease with Barren County Schools
Under the dome of the mid-morning’s pale blue sky, the board members of the Glasgow Housing Authority filed into the modestly sized conference room to discuss, among other items on their agenda, a geotechnical investigation proposal and a lease agreement with the county school district. After the approval of...
Whiskey barrel tech and innovation company moves headquarters to Pulaski Co.
SOMERSET, Ky. (WYMT) - Devil’s Cask, a leading whiskey barrel technology and innovation company, is moving its headquarters from West Virginia to Kentucky. The new headquarters in Somerset is a move that Devil’s Cask CEO Jeremy Grunewald said in a news release, represents an exciting new chapter for the company.
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