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UPDATE: U.S. 60 reopened after multi-vehicle collision
BALLARD COUNTY — Midday on July 12, there was a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 60 mile point 11.1 between KY 1774/Oak Street and KY 310/Turner Landing Road. As of approximately 1:20 p.m., the crash site has been cleared and reopened. The McCracken County Sheriff's Office stated that a press...
Law enforcement, nonprofits respond to Safer Kentucky Act
PADUCAH — The Safer Kentucky Act will take effect on July 15, banning the unhoused population from sleeping or camping in public places. Under the act, sleeping or camping on a public or private sidewalk or street is punishable by a violation or Class B misdemeanor. The Safer Kentucky...
Paducah couple arrested on theft, drug charges
A Paducah couple was arrested Monday on theft and drug charges. The McCracken County Sheriff's Office said they were called to Oaks Road where someone had taken several tools and trail cams. They had also cut all the LED lights off an excavator that was on the property. The property...
McCracken County High School announces acceptance into Jobs for American Graduates program
PADUCAH — On July 11, McCracken County High School announced that it was accepted into the Jobs for America's Graduates Kentucky program, which aims to help students overcome barriers to graduation and transition into postsecondary education, the workforce, or the military after graduation. JAG is a nonprofit that was...
Public invited to groundbreaking of Paducah Sports Park set for July 22
PADUCAH — The McCracken County Sports Tourism Commission, McCracken County, and the City of Paducah invites the public to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Paducah Sports Park. The ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, July 22, at the former Bluegrass Downs site at 150 Downs Drive.
Man Strangles Woman then Sets Fire to House
On July 12, 2024 at approximately 7:18 A.M., the McCracken County Sheriffs’ Office responded to a residence on Almyra Avenue regarding a residential structure fire. Upon arrival, it was learned the fire had been intentionally set by one of the occupants, using a homemade incendiary device, after he choked a female in the home. The female was able to escape from him and all occupants of the home were able to exit without injury, but a dog did perish in the fire.
Paducah man hospitalized after crashing into tree
A Paducah man was hospitalized Wednesday morning following a single-vehicle crash into a tree. McCracken County Sheriff's deputies got the call just after 6:45 a.m. Wednesday. They said Keith Hays of Paducah was driving on Estes Lane when Hays reportedly had some type of medical emergency. That emergency rendered him...
Man wrecks after suffering medical emergency while driving
McCracken County, Ky. (KBSI) – On July 10, 2024 around 6:47 am deputies with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 2600 block of Estes Lane for a report of vehicle wreck involving a vehicle and one person with injury. After investigation deputies learned that Keith Hays...
County commissioners voice opinions on Paducah Sports Park Grandstand
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. — Following a contentious discussion about the future of the Paducah Sports Park Grandstand at Monday’s McCracken County Fiscal Court meeting, county commissioner Bill Bartleman and Judge Executive Craig Clymer took to Facebook to reiterate their stance on the renovation. The fiscal court decided Monday...
Commissioners approve lease on one of two new towers for expanded 911 system
Paducah's Board of Commissioners approved a lease on one of two new towers to be used in the expansion of the 911 system. The lease agreement will allow the City and County to use a tower on Sheehan Bridge Road that is owned by SBA Towers X, LLC. The agreement is initially for ten years. It also stipulates automatic renewals for another twenty in four terms of five years apiece, meaning the full agreement extends to 30 years.
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