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Illinois sound artist tries to tune into sound of Paducah during residency program
What does a city sound like? That’s the question that musician, composer and educator Nick Ginsburg tries to answer with his work. The southern Illinois native is finishing a stint as the Paducah Arts Alliance’s artist-in-residence during which he’s trying to create a soundscape to represent the far western Kentucky city that mixes musical composition with field recordings of the local environment. Ginsburg spoke with WKMS Morning Edition host Daniel Hurt about his process.
Local lawyer says medical debt is increasing client base, but national efforts seek to remove it from credit reports
PADUCAH — A local lawyer said her firm has experienced a 30% increase in clients over five years because of medical debt. The increase comes amid a national push to eliminate the debt on credit reports for all Americans. The last national update of erasing medical debt for all...
Two Inez men contribute to pill count in massive drug roundup
INEZ — Two Martin County men allegedly contributed to the overall pill count in the Kentucky State Police’s Operation Summer Heat—a drug roundup from Paducah to Pikeville last week that involved all 16 KSP posts. Authorities reported 490 criminal charges among 206 initial arrests in the sting,...
Storm Team 11: Rain and storms today
Into the afternoon as a cold front moves through the region. Highs will finally stay below 90 with low 80s in the Tri-Cities, 70s in the mountains. Moisture returns Friday night into Saturday with another round of widespread showers and storms on Saturday. Scattered showers and storms will continue to develop Sunday afternoon and evening.
On the trail of J.D. Vance’s Kentucky mountain roots
JACKSON, Ky. — In the 24 hours after J.D. Vance became Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s running mate, Stephen Bowling, director of the Breathitt County Public Library, fielded more than a dozen calls from news media outlets large and small. The place that Vance in his best-selling memoir...
Gov. Beshear supports proposal easing restrictions on marijuana
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – According to officials with Governor Beshear’s office, Governor Beshear is supporting a federal proposal to ease restrictions on marijuana. Officials say on Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation […]
Butler already challenging teammates on defense
LaMont Butler was a two-time Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year so it was no surprise when Kentucky teammate Otega Oweh said the toughest team to score against in summer practices has been Butler. Butler could be one of the best defensive guards in the country. He averaged 1.4 steals per game in 131 […] The post Butler already challenging teammates on defense appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Clark County youth enjoy boys’ & girls’ ranch opening
The Kentucky Sheriffs’ Boys & Girls Ranch can be found in Marshall County, located in the far western portion of the Commonwealth. However, that didn’t stop some Winchester youth from heading out for a good time. To coincide with the opening of the ranch’s 49th camping season earlier this summer, a group from Clark County […] The post Clark County youth enjoy boys’ & girls’ ranch opening appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Crime Stoppers: Police investigate credit card fraud after large purchases from 2 businesses
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Detectives with the Bowling Green Police Department are investigating a fraud case and need your help. According to police, the unknown suspect used a victim’s information to open credit card accounts at two businesses. They’re accused of using the card to make fraudulent purchases at both businesses.
Martin County transfers receive invite to Louisville camp
INEZ — Martin County High School boys basketball received two transfers over the summer. Jaxon Estridge made his way from Prestonsburg and Parker Watts from Tolsia. Both student-athletes have received invites to the prestigious Midwest Academy MadeHoops Showcase in Louisville on July 27-28. The event will host Regional NAIA...
The City of Madisonville Hosts First Ever ‘Illuminated’ Hot Air Balloon Show
Fun news from Madisonville, Kentucky. At the end of next month, the city will host, for the first time ever, a hot air balloon show called Madisonville Illuminated. The event is reminiscent of a balloon festival that used to be held at the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden in Owensboro. For years, as part of the annual Dazzling Daylily Festival, the Botanical Garden also showcased hot air balloons with Balloons Over the Garden. There were many on display and floating above the property. They even offered tethered rides above the gardens, but also rides that launched from the grounds and flew across parts of Owensboro.
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