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What is ‘restricted ammunition’ under Kentucky law?
(WKYT)—Today’s Good Question is: What is restricted ammunition?. Kentucky law restricts two types of ammunition, but only if they are used in a crime. KRS 527.080 Using restricted ammunition during the commission of a crime says, “A person is guilty of using restricted ammunition during the commission of a crime when he commits any felony offense under this code and is armed at the time of the commission of the offense or in the immediate flight therefrom with a firearm loaded, as defined in KRS 237.060, with armor-piercing ammunition as defined in KRS 237.060 or flanged ammunition as defined in KRS 237.060.”
Kentucky elections chief opens door for Kulkarni to run again after disqualification
In a ruling released Thursday morning, the state Supreme Court explained its decision in declaring that incumbent Rep. Nima Kulkarni's primary win three months ago should be struck down. But her candidacy may not be over. ...
Analyst: Data refutes Pritzker's DNC claims about Illinois economy
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker used the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention to highlight the successes of Illinois and the Democratic Party, but the president of a nonprofit think tank says the numbers don’t add up. Pritzker said there is no better place to see that change is possible under Democratic leadership than in Illinois. Democrats currently hold the super-majority in the Illinois legislature. “If you look...
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...
Evergreens Plant Shop, Coffeehouse, and Wine Bar celebrates grand opening in Paducah
PADUCAH — Evergreens Plant shop, Coffeehouse, and Wine Bar celebrated its grand opening Friday on Alben Barkley Drive in Paducah, selling tea, coffee, plants, wine, and food. Jean Alford and her husband are the owners of the new shop, and she said the business was born out of a...
‘A rivalry among friends': Battle of the Birds kicks off football season
MAYFIELD, Ky. — Mayfield Cardinals or Graves County Eagles — two birds of prey on the turf duel for victory. On Friday, Aug. 23, the Mayfield and Graves County high school football teams faced off in a game known annually as Battle of the Birds. The athletes are...
Local NAACP seeking questions for candidate forum
PADUCAH — Equity, rights and social inclusion organization the Paducah-McCracken County NAACP will gather questions from the public to be asked of local candidates ahead of its free Paducah Candidate Forum, set for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, in the Clemens Fine Arts Center on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the public is invited to attend.
Historic West Paducah market closes its door
PADUCAH — A local grocery store, historic to the West Paducah area, will close its doors after being in business more than a year. Three Rivers Grocery Market, previously Forthman Foods and IGA, is having a liquidation sale online and officially closing. Co-owner Rodney Hill originally purchased the business...
Lazy Days of Summer 0.5K raises funds for Paducah Child Watch and recognizes athletic underachievement
PADUCAH — The 2024 Summer Olympic Games wrapped up a few weeks ago, but one local organization may be giving the quadrennial event a run for its money. The Child Watch Lazy Days of Summer 0.5K pays homage to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, referring to their fundraiser as the No-lympic Games and recognizing "athletic underachievement."
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