Illinois State Police announce Roadside Safety Checks in Alexander County

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.

CARLISLE COUNTY, KY- A wanted fugitive was arrested by the Carlisle County Sheriff's Office on Friday. 42-year-old Wayne Daugherty was wanted in Carlisle County for a 2020 theft near Kirbyton, KY. Ballard County Sheriff's deputies received an anonymous tip on Friday, giving Daughtery's most recent location. On top of his...

HICKMAN, KY — The Dorena Hickman Ferry has reopened after ice buildup on the landing ramps and ferry decks caused it to shut down service on Thursday. According to a release from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the ferry resumed its winter schedule on Friday morning. To check the ferry's...

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 — 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."

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 U.S. 45 Ohio River "Brookport" bridge has reopened to traffic, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says. The bridge between Paducah and Brookport, Illinois, was closed since Monday evening due to ice on the bridge deck. KYTC District 1 says, while it usually takes roughly one day with...

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...

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services says they will begin approving requests to convert existing medical marijuana facilities to "comprehensive" ones on Friday. According to their Facebook page, this means approved facilities will be be able to offer both recreational and medical marijuana.

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.

BENTON KY — Kentucky Treasurer Allison Ball canceled $192,000 in tornado relief checks after they were sent to the wrong people. The money came from donations to the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund. Gov. Andy Beshear says his office will work to find every dollar that was wrongfully...

Kentucky will use $534,000 in grants to help clean up 62 illegal dumps in 14 counties across the state, Gov. Andy Beshear's office announced Thursday. That includes illegal dumps in a few counties in and around the Local 6 area: Calloway, Carlisle, Christian and Hopkins. Other counties that will receive...

Gun violence is pressing issue nationwide but it's also a local problem that's growing in cities like Carbondale, Illinois. The community continued the conversation to combat gun violence- today at their annual Neighborhood Alliance Meeting.

PADUCAH, Ky. - Below is a list of reported high school basketball scores from Saturday, Feb. 4. CCA 62, Carlisle County 55. Greenfield 71, Christian Fellowship 63. Hickman County 68, Dawson Springs 59. Henderson County 47, McCracken County 39. Mayfield 83, Crittenden County 58. Paducah Tilghman 70, Marshall County 65.

PADUCAH — 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. Maternity care deserts are rural areas lacking key resources including hospitals that provide obstetric care, birth centers and other obstetrics and gynecology providers.

State cancels $192,000 in tornado relief fund checks sent to wrong people. Kentucky Treasurer Allison Ball canceled $192,000 in tornado relief checks after they were sent to the wrong people. The money came from donations to the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund. Gov. Andy Beshear says his office will work to find every dollar that was wrongfully sent out.

CARBONDALE, IL — The Carbondale Warming Center set its fundraising goal to $20,000 to help those experiencing homelessness and hunger in southern Illinois. The Carbondale Warming Center will host the "Coldest Night of the Year," a family-friendly winter fundraising walk, on Feb. 25. By walking together on a chilly...

Leaders discuss preliminary plans for $9.5 million investment in Marshall County Tech Center. Last week, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman presented a check for $9.5 million for expansion and improvements at the Marshall County Tech Center. Local 6 attended the school board's working session Thursday, where members discussed the plans and standards for the facility.

PADUCAH, KY — The McCracken County Humane Society says when Rico first arrived at their facility, he was skin and bones. Now, he's everybody's favorite chunky boy!. He was rescued from what the humane society calls "horrible living conditions" in January of 2022. Now, he's gained 25 pounds, and...