Month: December 2021

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Local News

Heavy rain likely, severe storms possible tonight into Saturday

Western Kentucky, including Christian, Todd, Trigg and other counties at the Tennessee border, have been upgraded to an ‘enhanced’ risk of severe weather for Saturday, and heavy rain will start moving in Friday night. In a conference call Friday afternoon, Mike York with the National Weather Service in Paducah says while they can’t be sure where exactly some severe storms may develop, they are very confident that there will be […]

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Local Sports

18th ranked Kentucky routs High Point as Tubby Smith has jersey retired

photo credit: UK Sports Network Kellan Grady scored 23 points and TyTy Washington Jr. had 15 points and nine assists as 18th ranked Kentucky topped High Point 92-48 today at Rupp Arena. Prior to the game, former UK head coach Tubby Smith, now the head man at High Point, had his jersey retired and hung in the rafters. Kentucky improved to 11-2 with the win and returns to Southeastern Conference […]

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Local Sports

UK receiver Epps places name in transfer portal

As Kentucky meets Iowa in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando on New Year’s Day, it will do so without receiver Isaiah Epps. Epps placed his name in the NCAA transfer portal according to Kentucky Sports Radio. Epps played in 32 games for the Wildcats recording 23 career receptions for 277 yards dating back to the 2017 season. Coverage of tomorrow’s Citrus Bowl game begins at 10 am on Lite Rock […]

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Local News

Cell providers complete first round of service restoration in tornado damaged areas, more to come

The Regional Emergency Operations Center reports cell service providers have completed an initial round of temporary service restoration efforts along the tornado damage corridor in Kentucky. According to a news release, the current level of cell and data service available now is the best that it can be for the next three to six months.  Crews from all the major carriers have restored what can be restored and have filled […]

todayDecember 31, 2021 3

Local News

Rep. Thomas talks possible tax reform during 2022 session

Tax reform could be on the list of things the Kentucky legislature will try and address during the 2022 session, with the particulars on what they may look like still up in the air. Representative Walker Thomas of Hopkinsville says tax reform has been on everyone’s minds for a long while, and he’s hopeful some type of legislation will make its way to the House this session.  There are already […]

todayDecember 31, 2021 5

Local News

Tornadoes, pandemic made 2021 a challenging year

Devastating tornados and an ongoing pandemic made 2021 another challenging year in western Kentucky, but there were certainly other highlights over the last 12 months. An EF4 long-track tornado devastated numerous communities along its path on December 10 and 11, including Mayfield, Dawson Springs and Bremen. Another EF3 tornado caused major damage in the Herndon, Pembroke, Russellville and Bowling Green areas, with a total of 77 Kentuckians killed in the […]

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Local News

Disaster SNAP benefits approved for those who live in counties impacted by tornadoes

Governor Andy Beshear has announced that Disaster SNAP benefits have been approved for Kentuckians who live or work in 14 counties impacted by the December tornadic storms. According to a news release, a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or D-SNAP waiver, has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. Applications may be submitted beginning January 5 for short-term food help for individuals and families living […]

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Local News

Green River Correctional Officer arrested for alleged sexual assault

Kentucky State Police have charged a Green River Correctional Complex Officer with third-degree sodomy following an investigation into a sexual assault complaint at the facility. According to a news release, troopers began the investigation after receiving a report from an inmate that they had been sexually assaulted by a staff member. Detectives responded to the facility and began an investigation. As a result, Correctional Officer 53-year-old Irvin Ware of Central […]

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