Month: June 2025

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Local News

TVA experiences power demand spike during heat advisory

Last week, a majority of western Kentucky was under a heat advisory and had heat indexes that reached the triple digits. The heat led to the Tennessee Valley Authority experiencing an increase in power demand. TVA Senior Media Specialist Adam May says on June 25 the average temperature across the power provider’s coverage region was 96 degrees. May says on June 25, 2024 the region experienced the same average temperature, […]

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Local News

Local Salvation Army hosts eviction prevention application events

The Hopkinsville Salvation Army is hosting eviction prevention assistance application events across the region to support those at risk of losing their homes. The nonprofit is hosting application events on Monday, June 30 at the Trigg County Senior Citizen Center, on Thursday, July 3 at the Todd County Public Library and the Muhlenberg County Senior Center then on Thursday, July 10 at the Caldwell County Court House. Those who want […]

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Local News

Oak Grove Police arrests man for endangerment, strangulation

Oak Grove Police arrested 32-year-old Brandon Bunch of Oak Grove after he reportedly assaulted and threatened to kill a victim on Saturday. The incident occurred in the Carter Road area and the victim reported that Bunch assaulted and strangled them. Bunch also reportedly restrained the victim from fleeing and hindered their ability to call 911. The victim also reportedly told officers that Bunch drove them to a secluded area and […]

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Local News

Calmer, hot and dry weather in store for the holiday weekend

After an extended heatwave followed by pop-up thunderstorms that brought burst of heavy rain—it looks like the weather might just calm down for western Kentucky.  But first, we need to get through a Marginal Risk for thunderstorms, some of which could be strong on Monday and into Tuesday morning. Meteorologist Justin Gibbs with the National Weather Service in Paducah says the parameters aren’t all that impressive however, and there’s a […]

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Local News

Community band to host Patriotic in the Pennyrile Concert

Before the noise of fireworks fill the air on Fourth of July, the Pennyrile Area Community Band is inviting music lovers to listen to some patriotic tunes at their Patriotic in the Pennyrile Concert on Thursday. The community band was founded in 2018 and includes regional musicians with a wide range of experience, from beginners to professionals. The band consists of around 50 musicians and Band Director Lori Boehman says […]

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Local News

Intermittent lane closures to start Tuesday on U.S. 641 in Lyon Co.

Folks traveling on U.S. 641 in Lyon County are being given a heads up to intermittent lane restrictions starting on Tuesday. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the closures will start at 7 a.m. on U.S. 641 between Eddyville and Fredonia for a commercial development project. This work will be between New Bethel Road and Beck Road, near mile-point four. This work is part of a project to build three […]

todayJune 30, 2025 9

Local News

KY 117 designated as the POW/MIA Trail

KY 117 in Christian County will now officially be known as the POW/MIA Trail, following the passage of House Joint Resolution 5 passed earlier this year during the 2025 session of the General Assembly. Representative Myron Dossett of Pembroke made the announcement, saying, “American prisoners of war and their missing comrades have demonstrated the true spirit of our nation and should never be forgotten. Their stories of duty, dedication, and […]

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Local News

Florence man killed in Trigg County crash

A Florence, Kentucky man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Trigg County Saturday.  According to Kentucky State Police, it happened just after noon on Saturday when a pickup truck overturned and left the roadway on U.S. 68 in the Land Between the Lakes area of Trigg County.  The driver of the vehicle, 36-year-old Frankie Galvez-Morales of Florence, was ejected from the vehicle.  He would be pronounced deceased at the […]

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Local News

Fireworks safety top priority heading into the 4th of July holiday weekend

As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, fire safety is top priority, with officials putting out some warnings and tips when it comes to handling fireworks. Every year, numerous individuals—including children—go to the emergency room or call for an ambulance due to unsafe practices while handling fireworks. Also, make sure that if you’re lighting fireworks, you’re well away from any structures or fence lines that could ignite into fire […]

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