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Locals urge financial protection in response to missing money
PADUCAH — After the treasurer at Reidland United Methodist Church was accused of stealing between $300,000 and $400,000 from church accounts, local professionals recommended financial protections for churches and other organizations hoping to avoid theft. Gregory Siener, who had served as Reidland United Methodist’s treasurer for five years, was...
Paducah man accused of crashing stolen SUV into front yard after chase
PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - A Paducah man faces multiple charges after police say he crashed a stolen SUV over the weekend. According to the Paducah Police Department, 50-year-old Michael Swanagan took off from a traffic stop just after 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 9. The officer pulled him over after...
Paducah man facing drug charges after traffic stop
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Paducah man faces drug charges after sheriff’s deputies stopped a driver for a traffic violation. Dakota James Walden, 26, of Paducah, faces charges of possession of marijuana, trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st degree, 2nd offense (methamphetamine) greater than 2 grams and trafficking in a controlled substance, 3rd degree, 2nd offense greater than 20 dosage units.
Paducah hospitals, cancer program to hold free skin cancer screenings
PADUCAH — Area dermatologists will provide free skin cancer screenings by appointment only from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at the the Surgery Waiting Room inside Marshall Nemer Medical Office Building at Mercy Health–Lourdes Hospital. A news release from Kentucky Cancer Program said the screenings are...
McCracken County keeping same mindset for state semifinals
PADUCAH, KY -- The McCracken County Mustangs find themselves in a very familiar situation this week as the prepare for yet another trip back to Lexington, KY to play in the KHSAA State Baseball Tournament. The Mustangs will face Owensboro Catholic on Friday afternoon in the state semifinals. This week,...
Suicide awareness poker run set for June 15
PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - Motorcycles will be roaring through Paducah on Saturday, June 15 for a cause. Bikers will be participating in a suicide awareness poker run called Love Life 4 Jason. Angie Gillum says this is in memory of her son. In a released statement, Gillum said, “I feel...
Local organization looking to open medical, dental school in region
PADUCAH — The Community Foundation of West Kentucky is looking to establish a medical and dental school in the region through a partnership with Meharry Medical College — a historically black medical school in Nashville, Tennessee. They're looking for feedback from the community with their Feasibility Study Questionnaire...
Paducah chef who topped Food Network's Best Bite in Town talks recipe for success
Multiple Paducah restaurants recently competed to be crowned the area's "Best Bite in Town" by the Food Network program of the same name. Paducah has long been known for its thriving restaurant scene, and this season, the Cork Room, a wine bar and restaurant, won the episode. Winning chef Andrea Metzger spoke to WKMS Morning Edition host Daniel Hurt about her journey in the food industry and her experience on the Food Network competition.
Paducah-McCracken Metropolitan Planning Organization seeks public input on transportation needs
PADUCAH — The Paducah-McCracken Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking input from the public as the organization lays the groundwork for improving transportation in the area. The Federal Highway Act of 1962 mandates all communities with over 50,000 people have a metropolitan planning organization — or MPO — that is...
MM: The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army of Paducah wants to send local kids to summer program; organization asks for donations. The Salvation Army of Paducah wants to send kids in the local community to Camp Paradise Valley. This summer camp program in Burkesville, Kentucky, helps kids grow in faith, self-discovery, and friendships.
McCracken Sports Complex update June 2024
Fiscal court in bid approval stage for Paducah Sports Park. The McCracken County Fiscal Court reviewed the final bids for the Paducah Sports Park Monday night. The total cost of the project is estimated to be $66.2 million with potential cost reductions of $1.2 million.
Cyclists remember the Trail of Tears with 900-mile journey
PADUCAH — Cyclists from the Cherokee Nation rode through Paducah on Sunday as they followed the Trail of Tears from Georgia to Oklahoma. The Remember the Removal Bike Ride is a more than 900 mile journey taken each year to teach both riders and observers about the history of the Trail of Tears.
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