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One arrested after multi-county high-speed chase
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. — A Paducah man is in custody Wednesday after Kentucky State Police and McCracken County Sheriff's Office pursued a vehicle in a high-speed chase that ended deep in the woods of Bloom Avenue in McCracken County. A news release from Kentucky State Police said a trooper...
Local churches respond after United Methodist Church votes to repeal church's ban on LGBTQ clergy
WEST KENTUCKY — Delegates with the United Methodist denomination voted to repeal the church's longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy. The vote happened earlier Wednesday, May 1, at the General Conference in North Carolina. It removes a rule that forbids "self-avowed practicing homosexuals" from being ordained or appointed as ministers.
Paducah police searching for wanted man
PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - Police are looking for a man who is wanted in connection with a shooting in Paducah, Kentucky. According to the Paducah Police Department, 21-year-old Lamarcus J. Holland is wanted on charges stemming from a shooting that happened on April 3. Authorities were called to the area...
Paducah Police Department says ‘Coffee with a Cop’ creates relaxed interactions with law enforcement
PADUCAH — The Paducah Police is hosting ‘Coffee with a Cop’ from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, at Etcetera Coffeehouse. The police department says the public event is an excellent opportunity for community members to ask questions about the department’s work in Paducah’s neighborhoods.
Lineup announced for Lower Town Arts and Music Festival
PADUCAH — The Lower Town Arts and Music Festival is happening on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11 at Seventh and Madison Streets in Paducah. The festival will include art, family activities, delicious food, and music. On Friday, attendees can enjoy music from S.G. Goodman, Solid Rock It...
2 face charges after traffic stop in mall parking lot
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Two people face charges after a sheriff’s deputy made a traffic stop in a mall parking lot in Paducah. A deputy with the McCracken County Sheriff’s office made a traffic stop in the Ross parking lot of the Kentucky Oaks Mall around 3:18 p.m. on April 26.
Livingston Central brings home All "A" State Championship
SMITHLAND, Ky. -- It usually takes experience to win a state championship, but someone forgot to tell Livingston Central softball that. A team that consists of eight middle schoolers, four underclassmen, and four juniors went into the All "A" State Tournament this weekend, and never lost a game.
Beshear appoints James Mills as interim District Court Judge to replace Judge Hollowell, who died in October 2023
PADUCAH — James Mills, the current 1st Assistant Commonwealths Attorney for McCracken County, confirmed Governor Andy Beshear appointed him interim District Court Judge in response to Judge Chris Hollowell's passing in October 2023. The executive order from Gov. Beshear reads in part, "I, Andy Beshear, Governor of the Commonwealth...
Paducah sports complex should break ground in less than two months
PADUCAH — The McCracken County Sports Tourism Commission (STC) heard Wednesday night the Paducah McCracken County sports complex project is expected to break ground in June or July at the latest. The selection committee, created per the interlocal agreement between the county, city, and sports tourism commission, has received...
Near record highs Wednesday, some storms possible
Very warm temperatures are expected over the next several days. Storms are going to be possible each day, as well. The record high for Cape Girardeau Wednesday is 87 degrees set in 2012. We’ll be very close to that temperature by the afternoon!. The record high for Paducah is...
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