McCracken County woman charged with burglary after guns stolen in June break in

PADUCAH — A man wanted on charges of robbery and wanton endangerment after he allegedly attacked someone in a home on Madison Street and stole the victim's gun has turned himself in to authorities, the Paducah Police Department says. Police on Wednesday announced charges of first-degree robbery, first-degree wanton...

DRESDEN, TN — Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas tells Local 6 a 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the theft of a Weakley County ambulance. Weakley County Ambulance Services announced in a Facebook post that the ambulance was stolen while responding to a call in Dresden around 2 a.m. on Friday.

CARBONDALE, IL — Carbondale police officers arrested a 15-year-old male suspect on Thursday in connection to a stolen vehicle investigation. He has since been released to a family member pending review of the case by the Jackson County State's Attorney Office. Officers responded to the 1200 block of East...

KUTTAWA, KY — A fugitive suspected of committing a bank robbery in Bowling Green in November of 2022 has been arrested in Kuttawa, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office says. According to a Facebook post about the incident, 45-year-old Christopher Trice — originally from Fulton — was arrested following an investigation into thefts at two Kuttawa businesses.

CARBONDALE, IL — Carbondale police request the public's help in locating a missing adult, Tenager L. Taylor, 48, of Carbondale. Police say she has "a condition that places her in danger." Taylor was last seen on Jan. 16 in the 400 block of West Jackson Street. Taylor is described...

PADUCAH — The Paducah Police Department honored nearly 40 people in a ceremony at Walker Hall Thursday evening, recognizing them for their "outstanding service to the community" in the past year. According to a Friday release, the following people were recognized:. Paducah Police Department Employee of the Year. Officer...

UNION COUNTY, IL — A man has been arrested in connection to a Wednesday shooting that saw one person life-flighted to a hospital, the Union County Sheriff's Office says. According to a Thursday release, 23-year-old Joshua Dailey of Tamms is facing charges of aggravated battery with a firearm, reckless conduct, and aggravated discharge of a firearm.

PADUCAH — Police are searching for a 12-year-old girl reported missing in Paducah. The Paducah Police Department says Whitney Averitt, whose 13th birthday is next Wednesday, has been reported missing after she was last seen at a location on Walter Jetton Boulevard. Police say Whitney was last seen wearing...

GRAVES COUNTY, KY — A Tennessee man pleaded guilty to two murders this week: One in west Kentucky and the other in Middle Tennessee. Enrique Dane Decourcey was arrested in September 2021 and charged with the murder of 28-year-old Darian Williams of Graves County, Kentucky. Williams died on Aug. 24, 2021, after he was shot multiple times as he was walking to his home in Hickory. Decourcey pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on Thursday in Graves County Circuit Court.

PADUCAH — The Pentagon has been tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been making its way across U.S. air space. Plenty of you were watching it or at least looking for it. Southern Illinois resident Tammy Jones caught a glimpse of the balloon Friday. She said she was shocked and confused about what she saw.

TRIGG COUNTY, KY — A solar-powered flashing light has been installed near Trigg County High School to alert drivers when pedestrians are entering the crosswalk. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the pedestrian crossing light is on Main Street in Cadiz, Kentucky, at the Cardinal Drive intersection. The device includes...

PADUCAH — Friday night, the Paducah Police Department held its 13th annual awards ceremony. The ceremony recognizes the work that police and citizens accomplished in 2022. "Policing at times is a thankless job," Police Chief Brian Laird said during the awards ceremony. "We see people on their worst days most of the time. And so this is an opportunity for us to reflect back on the year, see how we did. And based on the amount of awards that were handed out tonight, you can see that the police department is working very hard. They're doing great work."

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY — A section of North Friendship Road in the Lone Oak area of McCracken County will be closed for a time Tuesday as part of preparations for an upcoming improvement project, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says. KYTC District 1 says North Friendship Road will be closed...

PADUCAH, KY — The Paducah Fire Department and Atmos Energy are investigating a possible gas leak on Olivet Church Road, Fire Chief Steve Kyle confirms. Local 6 Photo Journalist Jason Thomason is on-scene and working to find out more information. This is a breaking story and will be updated.

PADUCAH — Icy roads and sidewalks led to multiple crashes Wednesday and sent several people to the hospital. Kentucky State Police troopers and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet personnel had their hands full Wednesday. KYTC District 1 spokesman Keith Todd told WPSD the cabinet had to close multiple state roads because...

2,500 babies admitted to Baptist Health Paducah NICU since 2011; hospital serves families affected by maternity deserts. Since 2011, 2,500 babies have been admitted to Baptist Health Paducah's neonatal intensive care unit. This, amid a scarcity of maternity resources in areas surrounding McCracken County.

HICKMAN, KY — The Dorena-Hickman Ferry will remain closed until ice on the landing ramps and ferry deck melts, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says. According to a Thursday morning release, the ferry will provide notice when it resumes operation. To check the status of the ferry, call (731) 693-0210...

WEST KENTUCKY — Icy weather has made for slick road conditions in west Kentucky over the past few days, leading to road closures and crashes. Some secondary highways in rural areas were closed Wednesday due to dangerous conditions, but Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 1 says crews have made progress reopening some of those roads as of Thursday afternoon. However, the district says some other roadways that were previously open had to be closed Thursday morning.

FRANKFORT, KY — Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray has lifted restrictions on some commercial drivers in an effort to resolve distribution issues caused by severe winter weather. In a Friday release, Gray says transportation delays have "contributed to a tightening supply of livestock feed, particularly poultry feed." He says...

PADUCAH, KY — Paducah Mayor George Bray says he's disappointed in a recent ruling to temporarily reinstate David Guess to the city commission. Commission members unanimously voted to have Guess removed from his seat after he sent racially insensitive text messages to a city employee. Guess appealed his removal,...