Area under Enhanced Risk for severe weather Friday afternoon into Saturday
Western Kentucky and surrounding communities could experience severe weather this weekend, starting Friday evening, and all hazards are possible for any storms that develop. According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, the potential certainly exists for severe weather, maybe even significantly severe, if all the ingredients align starting late
Local mental health visionary Dr. Robert Sivley passes away
A local longtime advocate for mental health and community supporter, Dr. Robert Sivley Sr., passed away recently at the age of 91. Dr. Sivley is known to many who call Hopkinsville and surrounding communities’ home, as he called it home himself since 1967, and since then, made a tremendous impact
Spring temperatures bring spring storms this weekend
Spring will certainly make itself known this week, with bright sunny days to start things off and then the potential for severe storms in the weekend. Expect some downright beautiful days in the first half of the week, with sunny skies and highs reaching the mid-70’s temperature wise. Rachel Trevino
Former Corrections Officer charged with criminal abuse of two juveniles
A former correctional officer of the Department of Juvenile Justice has been charged with criminal abuse following investigation into two injured juveniles in his custody. According to Kentucky State Police, 30-year-old Tyler G. Lynn of Paducah has been charged with two counts of second-degree criminal abuse after he allegedly used
300 more Fort Campbell soldiers heading to the Southern Border
More Fort Campbell soldiers are heading to the southern border, in support of the current mission of U.S. Northern Command’s mission. According to a news release, roughly 300 soldiers with the 101st Division Sustainment Brigade, Airborne Division Air Assault will integrate with military forces that are already along the border,
Anhydrous leak quickly contained in Elkton with no injuries
A leak at the Southern States in Elkton was quickly addressed Thursday morning with no injuries to report. That’s according to William Randolph with Todd County Emergency Management, who says a valve on a tank did not seal completely and leaked approximately 120 gallons of anhydrous ammonia. The leak was