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Marshall traffic stops lead to four drug arrests
Two traffic stops in Marshall County Thursday resulted in four drug arrests. A stop was made in Calvert City, and Marshall County K-9 Drax alerted to possible narcotics in the vehicle. Marshall County Detectives, along with assistance from Calvert City Police, allegedly found 290 grams of methamphetamine. The two occupants...
Officer, suspect injured in Murray officer-involved shooting
The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Murray that resulted in both an officer and the suspect being sustaining gunshot wounds. According to a news release, the shooting happened around 5:45 a.m. on Friday at a residence on Johnson Boulevard in Murray when...
Eastern Kentucky hopes for an economic boost from ATV riders
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WCHS) — There are several miles of trails across eastern Kentucky that signal plans to the ATV industry in a post-coal economy. "I think it will help our restaurants, gas stations and there's much more capability for lodging in Louisa and Lawrence County if the trail system is up and running," Wes Kingsmore, Lawrence County Tourism Board chairman, said.
Louisville police say missing 15-year-old girl has been found
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville Metro Police are looking for a missing teen. LMPD issued an endangered missing person report for 15-year-old Abbigail "Abby Thomas" Eddy, who was last seen Friday about 8 p.m. walking near Hurstbourne Lane and Shelbyville Road. She is described as a white female, 144...
Volunteer cyclists hope new bike bus helps get JCPS students to school throughout Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Parents, teachers, and cyclists have been organizing bike buses for Jefferson County Public Schools students. Louisville's bike bus will operate near Hawthorne Elementary School and at the Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts School for now, but leaders hope it expands its service area overtime. For many families,...
Rabid Bat Found In St. Matthews
Health officials say a bat that tested positive for rabies has been found outside a residence in St. Matthews. The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness has not released the exact location where the bat was found, but say it was in the 40207 zip code. Connie Mendel,...
E.W. James Transitioning Store in Martin to a Save A Lot
E W James Vice President Nick Flippin has announced the EW James store in Martin is transitioning to a Save A Lot Food Store in the University Commons shopping center. Mr. Flippin said this will allow E W shoppers to save extra money on their food bill and will be able to still have a full-service butcher shop in-store.
The Dishonor Roll: Meet the public officials who helped build Illinois’ culture of corruption
Corruption is a way of life in Illinois politics and in Chicago, once dubbed “the only completely corrupt city in America.” As part of its ongoing series “Culture of Corruption,” the Tribune has compiled a list of roughly 200 convicted, indicted or generally notorious public officials from Illinois’ long and infamous political history. Scroll and link to meet the small-town official behind the ...
Top 10 Players of Gridiron Glory: #2 Ian Williams
PADUCAH, KY -- Area coaches voted Mayfield's Ian Williams as the #2 player heading into the high school football season. Here is what some area coaches are saying about Williams:. Sean Thompson, Paducah Tilghman: "Ian Williams is an absolute dawg. He is the type of player that every coach in...
New details emerge about recruiting allegations against Paducah Tilghman High School
PADUCAH — Since the Kentucky High School Athletic Association paved the way for name, image and likeness deals with high school athletes, accusations of improper recruiting efforts have come to light, and the policy has only been in place since the 2023-2024 season. The association has launched investigations into...
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