McCracken County Schools is trying a new learning initiative called Conscious Discipline.
The Obion County School District now has school resource officers in all schools.
The trial of a west Kentucky man accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend and their unborn child in 2018 is scheduled to begin next spring.
The case of a Mayfield, Kentucky, man accused of holding his family hostage will go before a grand jury.
The judge executive of Hickman County, Kentucky, has announced a burn ban in effect for the entire county.
The McCracken County sheriff says drug deals can happen anytime, anywhere. He stressed the importance of reporting suspicious activity after detectives arrested two men in a drug bust at a popular playground.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is changing where you will get your Real ID.
The 2019 Fort Massac Encampment is returning in October.
A strike could be on the way for a local school district.
A local child was put on the wrong bus, and later ended up walking down a busy street alone in search of her mom.
A local rescue squad helped three little kittens who were caught in a tight squeeze.
It's year two for the Big Boy Toy Expo, and this time around, it's even bigger.
A Benton, Kentucky, woman was flown to a hospital after she was hit by a vehicle while she was out walking Wednesday night.
Graves County Circuit Judge Timothy Stark has denied a request for shock probation for former McCracken County Property Valuation Administrator Nancy Bock.
The expo has a bit of something for everyone.
The earliest day they could walk is Tuesday, October 1.
A federal judge has denied a request by Missouri to allow a ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy to go into effect while the state waits for further court action.
Two 19-year-old men were arrested at Noble Park in Paducah Wednesday after the McCracken County Sheriff's Office says the two went to the park to sell drugs.
Paducah police gave a local girl with special needs a day she will never forget!
The Paducah Area Community reuse organization is looking for a new executive director.
Check out this week's What's Going Around to learn what clinics in your area are treating.
The trial of a man charged with the 2018 murder of a 15-year-old west Kentucky girl has been moved from next month to next March.
Extreme heat and dry weather are causing problems for local pumpkin farmers, from smaller pumpkins to a slump in business.
It's been more than three weeks since Paducah has seen measurable rain. And with the hot and dry streak comes the increased risk of fire.
In an emergency, you call 911. The Federal Communications Commission is proposing a similar three-digit number for suicide prevention.
Paducah Headstart Preschool is teaming up with the U.S. Census Bureau to make sure everyone is counted.
After 50 years of working in livestock supply, Ben Saxton is still going strong well past the usual retirement age.
We protect our kids while driving with a car seat, but is yours installed properly? The Illinois Department of Transportation said in 2017 two kids under age 13 were killed everyday in crashes, but car seats can reduce the risk of dying by 71 percent. Child Passenger Safety Week is Making sure your child is secure.
There are lots of happy drivers out there after the U.S. 45 Ohio River "Brookport" Bridge connecting Paducah and Brookport, Illinois, officially reopened to traffic Wednesday afternoon.
The attorney for former McCracken County Property Valuation Administrator Nancy Bock has filed a motion asking for shock probation, court documents show. Bock was sentenced to four years in prison in July after she pleaded guilty to charges of theft and forgery.
UPDATE: The water line repair work has been completed and U.S. 45 has been reopened.
Wade put in his resignation Wednesday morning. The school accepted and the resignation went into effect immediately.
The U.S. 45 Ohio River “Brookport” Bridge will be reopening at Noon on Wednesday.
The Benton, Illinois, Fire Department says five people were injured in the single-vehicle rollover wreck.
Patti's 1880's Settlement is getting ready to reopen, but before they do they need to hire some employees.
Secondhand clothing is becoming a major trend. Thred Up, an online resale store, did their annual data analysis with Global Data. They are projecting the secondhand clothing market to be worth 51 billion dollars by 2023.
A husband and wife originally from west Kentucky were among a crew that used a luxury yacht to deliver supplies and rescue dogs in the hurricane-ravaged Bahamas.
The Marion, Illinois, School Board revisited the district's bullying policy Tuesday to discuss any possible changes and plans to make more students comfortable reporting it.
Western Kentucky celebrates three people who all grew up in Fancy Farm, graduated from local high schools, graduated from Murray State University and are key players behind elected leaders.
A man considered missing after his home caught fire in southern Illinois has been found dead in Tennessee, Illinois State Police say.
Ballard County Schools says a high school student received a terroristic threatening citation Tuesday after allegedly making threatening comments while on school property.
Families on the Spectrum hosted a training event for about 100 first responders from multiple departments around west Kentucky. The people in the training ranged from firefighters, emergency management, law enforcement and dispatchers.
Stewart said when a situation like that happens, students may battle with difficult emotions, especially if the person is an authority figure. She said an open dialogue as a family is critical.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says repairs to the U.S. 45 Ohio River "Brookport" bridge connecting Paducah and Brookport, Illinois, are nearly finished.
A Mayfield man was killed in a crash when a pickup truck moved into the path of his motorcycle Tuesday morning in Graves County, Kentucky State Police say.
David Wade pleaded not guilty to a charge of tampering with physical evidence on Tuesday.
The group Families on the Spectrum is hosting autism awareness and safety training for local first responders.
Tuesday, September 17, is Constitution Day in the United States. To help celebrate, Pauline Fitzgerald talked to people in the Local 6 area to test their Constitution knowledge.
A west Kentucky man who had to be put on life support after vaping THC hopes his story can help prevent others from going through the same ordeal.
Property taxes are going up for those living in the city of Paducah. The Paducah Public Schools Board of Education voted Monday night on the increase.
The 2020 Census is swiftly approaching, and a quilt commemorating it was unveiled at the National Quilt Museum Monday afternoon.
