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2 western KY men sentenced to prison for meth trafficking
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Two western Kentucky men were sentenced to more than a decade each to federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking. Fabian Thomas, 34, of Mayfield, Ky. and Puryear, Tenn. was sentenced to 14 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. He was sentenced for two counts of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and two counts of distribution of methamphetamine.
Sheriff: Wanted man not in custody, still at large in western Ky.
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - A man who is wanted on escape charges is still at large, despite reports that he was taken into custody. The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office reports that the man believed to be 30-year-old Gregory “Shane” Munsell of Princeton, who was arrested by the Paducah Police Department on April 16, was not Munsell.
Strawberry season begins early as high temperatures continue
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. — As growing-degree days continue, crops like strawberries are growing ahead of schedule, attracting lots of buyers to local produce stands. Jim Wurth, co-owner of Wurth Farms in Boaz, Kentucky, said they started harvesting strawberries in March, when typically, strawberry picking takes place in mid-April. His...
Paducah police warn of scam with ‘spoofed’ number
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Paducah police warn residents of a scammer posing as a police officer. Police say Tuesday, April 16, someone in Paducah was contacted by a scammer posing as a Paducah police officer. Police say the person “spoofed” his/her phone number to show up as the Paducah...
Paducah Police Department prepares for the upcoming AQS QuiltWeek
PADUCAH — The annual event next week in Paducah is one of the area's major economic drivers of the year. It attracts tens of thousands of visitors to the area. That's why Paducah police are preparing now to make sure everyone stays safe. At QuiltWeek 2023, there were quilts...
IL woman faces drug charges in McCracken County after traffic stop
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Peoria, Illinois woman faces drug charges after traffic stop Sunday afternoon in McCracken County. A deputy with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 24 just before the Ohio River Bridge on Sunday, April 14 around 1:41 p.m.
WoO Sprints Make Lone Kentucky & Indiana Stops
PADUCAH, KY- The only 2024 trips to Kentucky and Indiana are up next for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. First up is a Friday, April 19, visit to Kentucky’s Paducah International Raceway to bring The Greatest Show on Dirt back to the “Bluegrass State” for the first time in 12 years.
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky to host Second Chance Day
PADUCAH — Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is working with the McCracken County Jail to host Second Chance Day at the Paducah Opportunity Center on Thursday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. According to a news release from Goodwill, the event is part of Second Chance Month, a...
QuiltWeek roof impacts
Unfinished roof repairs will not cause issues for Paducah QuiltWeek. AQS QuiltWeek kicks off next week, attracting tens of thousands of people to the Paducah McCracken County Convention and Expo Center. Though work to repair the venue's roof began months ago, it still won't be complete in time for QuiltWeek.
Foundation receives $1 million for community center, preserves Lincoln High history
PADUCAH — The Lincoln High School Historical Foundation (LHSHF) will receive $1 million in state funding to boost its future project, a community center on Paducah’s Southside. The Lincoln Station will be built on the same lot where Lincoln High School was located, on the corner of South...
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