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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...
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...
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.
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...
2 arrested after sheriff’s deputies say they stole trail camera, other items
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Two people face charges after sheriff’s deputies say they stole several tools, a trail camera and cut off LED lights off an excavator. Anthony Adkins and Beatrice Ford face charges of trespassing 2nd degree, possession of meth (2nd offense) and receiving stolen property in the amount of $1000 less than $10,000.
Ballard County man killed in motorcycle vs vehicle collision
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY — On July 8 at approximately 2:03 p.m. the McCracken County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a vehicle vs. motorcycle collision on the 1900 block of Gholson Road. The sheriff's office's investigation revealed that 30-year-old Alexander Babb of La Center was operating a 2003 Harley...
Eastbound Work Zone Lane Restriction on U.S. 60-Business in 2100 Block of Park Avenue in Paducah
PADUCAH, Ky. (July 9, 2024) – A contractor for the Paducah-McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency plans a work zone lane restriction along U.S. 60-Business (Park Avenue) in Paducah on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. This work zone along the eastbound lanes of U.S. 60-Business in the 2100 block of Park...
Motorcyclist killed in crash
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a car in McCracken County on Monday, July 8. The crash happened around 2 p.m. on the 1900 block of Gholson Road. According to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, 30-year-old Alexander Babb, of La Center, was driving...
Judge and Commissioner at odds over old Bluegrass Downs grandstand
McCracken County Judge-Executive Craig Clymer and Commissioner Bill Bartleman are at odds over costs, financing, and the need to keep the old Bluegrass Downs grandstand as a centerpiece for the new sports park. At the literal and figurative center of the discussion is the cost and financing of the grandstand...
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