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Local WW2 vet given Operation Veterans Angel award

U.S. Navy Commander Janette Arencibia says Private First Class Roy. H. Duncan is a WWII vet and retired railroad worker.

Aspen Dental offering free care to veterans on June 8th

This is part of their sixth annual Day of Service celebration. Veterans can call 1-844-277-3646 to schedule an appointment at an office nearby.

Shooting in Williamson County leaves one person dead, one injured

A shooting occurred this morning at a residence in a rural area near the Village of Cambria, Illinois.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close section of KY 1493 in Lyon County

A section of KY 1493 will be closed during daylight hours in Lyon County for full-width paving starting on Tuesday.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to close a section of KY 2101 starting Tuesday

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close a section of KY 2102 in Union County starting Tuesday, May 28.

Concerns about proposed update on tattoo regulations are being heard, addressed

The concerns about a proposed update on tattoo regulations are being heard by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS).

Marion junior high student to perform at Sydney Opera House

A Marion junior high school student will preform at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia, on August 4.

Monday through Friday offices and facilities in Illinois, closed for Memorial Day

All Monday through Friday offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day weekend accident leads to arrest

A driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the concrete barrier wall on I-69 near KY 80 West.

Wanted woman driving stolen truck in Graves County found and arrested

Heather Wilson and Dalton Crouch were arrested Friday night in Henderson County, North Carolina, after stealing a truck early Thursday morning.

Semi driver arrested after causing an accident, leaving the scene

A semi-tractor trailer pulled in front of a car and caused an accident, then drove away.

Cable and streaming costs too high? How to cut the cord for free

What can you watch for free? You might be surprised.

McCracken County youth soccer team explains how to beat the heat

With the hot and humid stretch of weather continuing into Memorial Day weekend, Local 6 talked with a youth soccer team about what they do to beat the heat.

Ex-GOP congressman from Missouri calls for impeachment, calls Trump an 'illegitimate president'

A former longtime Republican congressman called Friday for the impeachment of President Donald Trump, who he said is an "illegitimate president."

Federal judge blocks Trump from using Defense funds for parts of border wall

A federal judge on Friday night blocked President Donald Trump from tapping into Defense Department funds to build parts of his US-Mexico border wall.

Fire chief warns people about taking dangerous selfies in Garden of the Gods

Many of you will be spending Memorial Day weekend at some of our most photogenic national parks, but what would you do for that perfect selfie? And is it worth your life?

County rescue teams prepare for potential Memorial Day weekend water rescues

Marshall County Rescue Squad is preparing for possible water recoveries with sonar scanning technology that detects underwater objects for miles.

A 16-year-old's MAGA hat was blurred out of his high school yearbook

All Jeremy Gebhart wanted to do was show his support for President Donald Trump.

I Am Local 6: For her birthday, Harper Bartholomew wants gifts for kids fighting cancer

Harper is only 10, but her heart is already bigger than most. She still wants a birthday party and gifts — but this time, the presents will go to children battling cancer.

Health and Human Services rolls back protections for transgender people

A new Trump administration rule would roll back sex discrimination protection for transgender people in health services.

Marshall County Fiscal Court votes to hire Erica West as new treasurer

The Marshall County Fiscal Court voted Friday to hire Erica West as the new county treasurer. The current treasurer, Emily Martin, is retiring.

US judge temporarily blocks Mississippi 6-week abortion ban

A federal judge is temporarily blocking a Mississippi law that would ban most abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected.

Trump approves additional deployment to Mideast to counter Iran

President Donald Trump is sending an additional 1,500 US troops to the Middle East as part of a "mostly protective" effort to deter Iranian threats, he said.