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Paducah Police Department granted license plate reading technology
PADUCAH — The Paducah City Commission approved a contract for 15 additional license plate readers for the Paducah Police Department during Tuesday’s meeting. The license plate readers are fixed cameras placed at high-traffic intersections, thoroughfares, and state highways. They operate solely on solar power and are used with the goal of enhancing public safety.
Vienna-Goreville Cancels Season; CWC to Receive Forfeit Week 3
For the 3rd time in the last 4 seasons, Vienna-Goreville will not play a varsity football schedule. The announcement came last week as BDC teams scrambled to find another opponent to fill the empty week on their schedule. For Carmi-White County, they will once again have a bye week during week 3.
Jury reaches verdict in rape trial of fmr. Kentucky Justice Cabinet Secretary
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A jury has reached a verdict in the Lexington rape trial of former state lawmaker John Tilley. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that after five hours of deliberation, a jury found Tilley not guilty of rape. Tilley is a former Democratic representative. He was also a cabinet...
2 arrested in connection with McCracken Co. copper theft investigation
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - Two people were arrested in connection with a theft investigation. Kimberly Humphrey, 49, of Eddyville, was arrested on charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Jason C. Peace, 50, of Paducah, was arrested on drug charges, first-degree criminal mischief and two...
Missouri man arrested in Carbondale on weapons charges
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A Missouri man was arrested in Carbondale for allegedly threatening a person with a handgun. Carbondale Police say the victim found officers patrolling East Grand Avenue around 2:00 a.m. Saturday, told them what had just happened, and even pointed out who did it. Ethan Jones,...
SIU Football picked 4th in Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason poll
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois was picked to finish fourth in the Missouri Valley Football Conference standings in a preseason poll of the league’s coaches and media. With 42 first-place votes, South Dakota State was the near unanimous pick to win the league, while North Dakota State and South Dakota were picked 2-3. The Salukis return six starters on offense and four on defense from last year’s team that finished 8-5 and won a playoff game over Nicholls State. Southern has made three playoff appearances in the last four seasons.
Kentucky and Eastern Missouri Brace for Stormy Weekend Weather
Paducah, KY – Daily chances of showers and storms will continue through the weekend across Kentucky, Eastern Missouri, and Southern Illinois, accompanied by increasing humidity levels. Temperatures are expected to return closer to normal next week, but with an even greater risk for storms. According to the US National...
Missing Carbondale Woman Could Be in Danger
CARBONDALE – Carbondale Police need you help finding a missing woman. Police say 20-year-old Mandy Pope of Carbondale was last seen in the 1000 block of East Walnut at about 4 p.m. Saturday. Pope is described as a white female, approximately 5’ tall, weighing 135 pounds. She has brown...
Illinois Weather: Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Today
Chicago, IL – Residents of Illinois should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms today as a southward sagging cold front moves through the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Chicago issued a forecast at 5:45 AM CDT, predicting that these weather conditions will persist through the day and end early this evening.
SIU Athletics unveils their 2024 Saluki Hall of Fame class
CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Southern Illinois University Department of Athletics announced its 2024 Saluki Hall of Fame class today. The distinguished class will be formally inducted in a ceremony on Friday, Oct. 11, and then make public appearances during Homecoming festivities on Saturday, Oct. 12. The 2024 six-person class...
2 Best Theaters in Illinois to See the Thrilling New Movie ‘Twisters’
We've been hearing from listeners who went to see the latest Twisters movie this past weekend, and all reviews say it's a must-see. Best Theaters in Illinois for Exciting Action Movies. A recent 'Question of the Day' asked what's one movie that everyone should see at least once and we...
Discount specialty store to expand in Illinois with locations in East Peoria, Pekin
The specialty discount store chain Five Below is continuing to expand its presence in the greater Peoria area with a new location in East Peoria. The new store will be at 451 N. Main Street, near Kohl's. “Stores like Five Below are in high demand by consumers,” said Ty Livingston, City of East...
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