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Troopers Say Victim was Accidently Shot HENDERSON, Ky. (January 03, 2019)–Kentucky State Police troopers are investigating the death of an Henderson County man in the 2200 block of Holloway Lane in Henderson County. Authorities were notified of the shooting around 10:15am after Paul R. Sutton, 76 of Henderson called 911 stating he had accidently shot […]

Methodist Hospital in Morganfield receives Laboratory Accreditation Methodist Hospital in Morganfield, Kentucky, has met all criteria for Laboratory Accreditation by COLA, a national healthcare accreditation organization. Accreditation is given only to laboratories that apply rigid standards of quality in day-to-day operations, demonstrate continued accuracy in the performance of proficiency testing and pass a rigorous on-site

Resolve to give blood with the Red Cross (Jan. 2, 2018) — The American Red Cross encourages people to help meet the urgent need for blood and platelets by resolving to give blood this January – National Blood Donor Month. Donating blood or platelets is a way to make a lifesaving impact in the new

…The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana… Kentucky…Illinois and Missouri… Ohio River at Newburgh Dam…Mount Vernon…J.T. Myers Dam… Shawneetown and Cairo .Minor flooding continues along the Lower Ohio River. The river at the Newburgh Dam has temporarily dropped below flood stage and is expected to rise back above by Thursday morning. At

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball says state employees stopped a sophisticated attempt to steal millions in taxpayers dollars. Ball told WKYT-TV that the state was targeted right before Christmas. She said one scheme tried to defraud the state of more than $5.3 million and other attempts since then have sought thousands

UPDATE: KY 365/North Monroe Street Blocked in Sturgis Due to Building Structural Issue The City of Sturgis used an excavator to put the building on the ground. The site has been cleared and KY 365/North Monroe Street reopened to traffic. A section of KY 365/North Monroe Street is blocked in the City of Sturgis in

Intoxication Doesn’t End the Morning After the Party As people prepare to ring in the New Year, many will visit with friends and families for New Year’s Eve parties and many will choose to drink. In addition to reminding people of the dangers of driving under the influence this New Year’s Eve, AAA East Central

KY Highway Water Over Road Report for District 2 Hancock County KY 334/River Road Closed at 12 to 13mm- Signs Posted near Muddy Gut Road Intersections Henderson County KY 136 is CLOSED Due to floodwaters from the 0 to 6mm in Ohio River. Bottoms KY 3344/Ellis Park Connector CLOSED under the US 41 Twin Bridges

Kentuckians who may qualify for possible relief can go through bank review process FRANKFORT, KY. (Dec. 28, 2018) – Attorney General Andy Beshear has secured nearly $2.8 million for Kentucky from a settlement with banking giant Wells Fargo over alleged unfair and deceptive trade practices. Kentucky’s $2.8 million, part of a $575 million multistate settlement

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Funeral arrangements have been set for a Louisville Metro police officer killed when a semitruck hit her cruiser during a traffic stop. The Courier Journal reports the funeral for Detective Deidre “Dee Dee” Mengedoht is set for Monday morning at Southeast Christian Church. The truck was driven by city employee Roger

Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are down by nearly six cents this week to $2.015 per gallon according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Prices have dropped significantly across the Great Lakes and Central region. Statewide, Kentucky gas prices are about 10 cents cheaper this week at $2.06. According to the latest Energy

An investigation is underway into the cause of an overnight Union County house fire. The 1400 block of State Road 359 had to be closed around 7 pm CST while fire crews battled the blaze just outside of Morganfield. A number of Union County firefighters and other emergency crews responded to the scene. Officials say

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes has given birth to her first child. The Courier Journal reports Grimes and her husband, Andrew, announced the birth of their son, Crawford “Ford” Case Grimes, in a Facebook post Wednesday. The child was delivered at 8:17 a.m. and weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces.

146 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018 …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO 3 AM CST FRIDAY… The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 3 AM Thursday to 3 AM CST Friday. * TIMING… Late tonight through Thursday, into Thursday night. * WINDS…