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Kentucky to fly flags at half-staff Monday to honor fallen service member
FRANKFORT, KY (WOWK) – Flags will be flying half-staff in Kentucky to honor a fallen service member. Kentucky Governor Andy Besshear has ordered that from sunrise to sunset on Monday, July 22, all flags at state buildings will be flown at half-staff in memory of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Hemsath. The governor says […]
‘Extremely frustrating:’ Kentucky crime victims still not getting automated court notifications
A House Republican leader on Thursday criticized the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) for a three-year lapse in automatic notifications to Kentucky crime victims about their court cases. Rep. Jason Nemes, R-Middletown, the House majority whip, said the AOC should have requested the hundreds of thousands of dollars needed to relaunch these notifications through […] The post ‘Extremely frustrating:’ Kentucky crime victims still not getting automated court notifications appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
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...
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...
Benton man jailed on drug related charges
A Benton man was arrested Thursday on an indictment warrant issued by Marshall Circuit Court. The Marshall County Sheriff's Office said 49 year old Bobby Williams was charged with trafficking in a controlled susbstance-methamphetamine and trafficking in a controlled susbstance, second or greater offense for opiates.
Paducah man facing several charges after police chase
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Paducah man faces several charges after sheriff’s deputies say he ran away from a deputy during a traffic stop. Christopher Burrow, 39, of Paducah faces charges of no operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, operating on a suspended/revoked license, speeding 26+ miles per hour over speed limit, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, possession of controlled substance (cocaine), fleeing and evading police (motor vehicle & on foot), disregarding stop sign and no tail lamps.
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.
Mockery of Trump assassination attempt leading to job losses across the U.S.
In the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump last week, numerous individuals across the United States are facing severe repercussions for mocking the incident online. Among those who have lost their jobs are school employees, a restaurant worker, a fire chief, and a political aide. University...
Travelers at Blue Grass Airport exercise patience amid global tech outage
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A global technology outage disrupted air travel on Friday. Throughout the morning, travelers at Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport saw the dreaded ‘delayed’ or even ‘canceled’ next to their flights. Even though some major airlines are back up and running, the Microsoft outage has caused a rippling effect.
NME dance team to hold clinic, tryouts
SALYERSVILLE — The North Magoffin Elementary dance team is set to hold a clinic and tryouts. North Magoffin Elementary student-athletes in third grade-sixth grade can attend the dance clinic and tryouts. A dance clinic will be held at North Magoffin Elementary from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31.
Ascend Elements construction progressing, hiring process underway
Work is progressing full steam ahead at the construction site of the future Ascend Elements location near Pembroke, and the company has already begun the hiring process. They hosted a job fair recently to fill numerous positions, and South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council Executive Director Carter Hendricks says officials were well pleased with the turn-out at their job fair—and they’re looking to keep on hiring.
York Street Cafe, beloved Newport restaurant, announces closure after 30 years
A beloved Northern Kentucky eatery has bid farewell to customers after three decades in business. York Street Cafe in Newport is closing its doors after 30 years, according to a social media post from the restaurant. "We are so grateful to the guests who have supported us through all these...
Christian County School Board approves change orders, facility updates underway for 2024 school year
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The Christian County School Board approved four change orders and heard facility transition updates at their board meeting Thursday night. Facility updates. By the start of the 2024 school year, the Indian Hills Elementary School campus will be the Martin Luther King Jr....
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