LATEST NEWS

McCracken County Sheriff's Office drug detectives reportedly received information alleging that 54-year-old Joe E. Hiett of Paducah was selling crystal methamphetamine in and around the city. On Sept. 22nd, through investigation, the Drug Division Detectives learned Hiett was en route to a parking lot at a local business on the...

A McCracken County jury has convicted a man on charges stemming from a traffic stop turned trafficking arrest from 2021. The jury found 39-year-old Timothy McNeal guilty on charges of firearm-enhanced trafficking in fentanyl, driving under the influence, and resisting arrest related to the November 2021 traffic stop. McNeal was sentenced to 30 years in prison. He will be eligible for parole in 20 years.

(WMOK) Massac County, IL – WMOK spoke this morning with with Massac County Highway Department Engineer Amy Ferris for an update on the reopening of Country Club Road Bridge. WMOK learned learned from Ferris that there will be a delay due to the current placement of underground fiber optic line.

The Monster Truck Wars event is set to take place in Paducah this weekend, turning the city into a bustling hub for fans of large automotive machines. The event will be held at the McCracken County Fairgrounds, beginning at 11 am on Saturday, and continuing at noon on the following day. Young fans will have the unique opportunity to ride in these massive vehicles, adding to the total experience. Tickets can be purchased at monstertrucks.com.

Families excited about new baby changing and nursing stations at Barbecue on the River. There was plenty of food, lots of live music and family fun on Paducah's riverfront Friday for day two of Barbecue on the River. This year, organizers made an extra effort to cater more to families.

At Paducah Tilghman Highschool, a few new rules have been enforced to students and staff members. Some of these new rules that many students, staff, and parents have mixed opinions about. These rules include a zero-phone policy and new dress code rules. We asked students and teachers a variety of questions for their opinion about the phone and dress code rules and here are a few of their responses.

Hear Today's WMOK News Check in the Soundcloud Player Below:. Miniature Golf Day is celebrated worldwide on September 21, not to be confused with National Miniature Golf Day celebrated on the second Saturday in May, in the United States. Miniature golf can be traced back to the 19th century. It was originally created in Victorian Scotland to allow women to play golf because, at the time, it was considered unladylike for women to raise a golf club above their shoulder level — this basically meant that regular golf was not an option. Now, miniature golf is played worldwide by women, men, and children.

A pair of disturbance calls last week landed a pair of Metropolis men in jail. One of the calls brought officers to an apartment on Lois Lane. A victim told police that a man had punched her in the eye and slammed her head against a wall. Police located the suspect, 44-year-old Robert H. Bowling of Metropolis. Bowling was charged with domestic battery.

Paducah Power System is developing an Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Plan. The plan aims to prepare for the expected increase in EVs and their charging needs. The utility is asking for community feedback to help shape the plan. The plan will assess the community's needs and challenges with EVs. It will also suggest ways to improve EV charging and related services.

PADUCAH — Plenty of food, lots of live music, and fun on every corner: That's what you'll find at the 29th annual Barbecue on the River. Day one ended Thursday night, but the festival continues Friday and Saturday. At Paducah's riverfront, 80,000 pounds of pork, ribs, and chicken are...

BBQ on the River returns to Paducah, Ky. this weekend.

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – On Tuesday the U.S. Department of Education recognized 353 schools across the United States as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023 – among them, Franklin Elementary School in Massac County. WMOK spoke with Massac Unit #1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes following the announcement and...

PADUCAH —A series of daytime road closures are being planned along parts of KY 1014/Houser Road beginning on Monday, September 25. The road will be closed every day from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. until Friday, September 29. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says Houser Road will be closed between...

Following 50 years of service with the Brookport Fire Department, Chief Bill Copley has retired. Copley signed on as a cadet in 1973, before serving a total of 45 years as fire chief. He hung up his gear for the last time on Monday. In a Facebook post, the Brookport...

METROPOLIS, Ill. (KFVS) - A western Kentucky man is accused of exposing himself to a jogger at Fort Massac State Park. Ronnie C. Brown, 37, of Fulton, Ky., was arrested on charges on public indecency. He was released on bond. According to Metropolis police, they received a call from a...

The Cancer Warriors Walk of Hope comes to Metropolis this weekend for a one-day community event.

PADUCAH — The University of Kentucky's engineering program in Paducah celebrated its 25th anniversary Thursday with a Big Blue Barbecue Gala at the Carson Center. University of Kentucky Dean of Engineering Rudy Buchheit said the program has produced more than 500 engineers, many of whom live in the Paducah area. "The last time we tallied this, Paducah engineering graduates amounted to about $25 million in direct economic impact every year," Buchheit said.

Paducah police have requested the public's help with finding a missing juvenile. Eleven-year-old Landon Turner was last seen on Madison Street wearing a white and black shirt, gray shorts, and red and gray shoes. He's described as white, 4'8" tall, approximately 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone...

Mostly sunny today with a high temperature of 86 and a low of 59. Saturday will be sunny with highs in the upper 80s and there will be a chance for some scattered showers on Sunday.

PADUCAH— If you are in downtown Paducah this week and into the weekend you will smell fresh squeezed lemonade, cheesecake on a stick and fresh barbecue. Thursday at 11:00 am kicks off Beautiful Paducah's BBQ on the River. The Pork Stock event on Wednesday night is completely sold out,...