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Two Southern Illinois school districts say the past few months have been incredibly challenging, and they're still finalizing their back to school plans.
The Purchase District Health Department reported 33 new COVID-19 cases in its five-county district Monday.
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Landlords can now remove their tenants for late payments, but must give them 30 days notice before eviction.
Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass, Illinois, is turning to the public for help to continue its mission "to provide a place where all people can unite to experience the presence of God."
The Graves County Health Department reports more than two dozen new COVID-19 cases.
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Losing a family member is always tough. Here at WPSD, we learned that one of our family members, Dan Steele, passed away over the weekend.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn presented a year's worth of PPE and cleaning supplies to the teachers at Obion County Central High School.
Back to school preparation is challenging for teachers this year, because many of them have to adjust their lesson plans for remote learning.
Another day will go by with out an extra $600 in federal unemployment benefits for those out of work. That bonus expired last week. More benefits are tied to a new stimulus package that both parties are still negotiating in Congress.
Titled "It Only Works If You Wear It," the campaign includes TV and streaming audio and radio ads, as well as billboards, digital display and video and social media ads.
We will be updating this story as more cases are confirmed in the Local 6 area.
Researchers wrote that cases and hospitalizations appear to be stable in large urban areas, while many small metro areas continue to see growth.
Gov. Andy Beshear reports 323 new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky Monday. The governor says the state's case numbers have slowed since the statewide mask mandate went into effect on July 10.
Gov. Andy Beshear is providing an update on COVID-19 in Kentucky. Tap to watch live.
Gov. Pritzker is set to launch a new public awareness campaign to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
This is after Governor Andy Beshear put in new guidelines after the state saw a rise in COVID-19 cases.
The changes made to protect your child this school year, have the potential to affect their interaction skills for both in-person students and those using virtual learning. School leaders said they take it one day at a time, to help students whichever way they can.
Former WPSD announcer, anchor and weatherman, Dan Steele passed away Friday afternoon, of an aneurysm.
Two substance abuse treatment center locations in Paducah — Paducah Lifeline Ministries and Ladies Living Free — are serving the public under one name: Lifeline Recovery Center.
Administrators with Paducah Public Schools want parents to be aware of a schedule change for its summer meal program.
A west Kentucky woman received a package on Tuesday with a plastic bag filled with seeds.
To date, the Purchase District Health Department says 32 people in Carlisle County have tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease, including one person who died.
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry was expected to reopen Friday after a prolonged closure. But, that closure has been extended yet again.
The city of Paducah has hired outside help and reallocated staff to maintain Oak Grove Cemetery.
Some Southern Illinois parents are speaking out about the possibility of their child care center closing.
The Calloway County judge executive wants to bring the proposed garden to Land Between the Lakes. People in the surrounding area have expressed mixed reactions to the idea.
Multiple counties in the Local 6 area are among 11 counties the state of Illinois says have reached a "warning level" for COVID-19 cases.
A Water Valley, Kentucky, man was arrested Friday after investigators say he placed hidden cameras in people's homes in west Kentucky and northwest Tennessee.
FRANKFORT, KY — Gov. Andy Beshear reported 778 new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky on Friday, as well as four new deaths connected to the illness. The governor said 23 of Friday's cases are children ages 5 and under.
The McCracken County Sheriff's Office has issued a warrant of arrest for 27-year-old Nicholas Robertson.
“The message is the same: Do not plant unsolicited seeds,” Commissioner Quarles said. “If you have planted these seeds already, we are awaiting guidance from USDA about how to proceed. Once we have an update, we will be sure to let the public know.”
Saline Valley Conservancy District says some customers are on a boil water order until further notice.
Several of Illinois' small and large regulated electric, natural gas, water, and sewer utilities have voluntarily agreed to keep residential customers connected for an additional month because of COVID-19 concerns.
This tax-free weekend focuses on clothing and other back-to-school items, and exempt items sold online are also eligible. Items must be used to personal use, not for business or trade.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says U.S. 51 is blocked by a semi crash at the Hickman-Carlisle County line. KYTC says the estimated time for the crash is about 4 hours.
The Golconda Shrimp Festival Board of Directors has voted to cancel this year's festival scheduled for Sept. 19, out of concern for the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Southern Illinois.
Deputies say once Herzog was placed into custody she was able to slip out of the handcuff, pull away from the deputy, and flee on foot a second time.
You can help Elvie find his forever home.
An Eagle Scout project about four years in the making is now complete.
A local brewery that closed temporarily as a COVID-19 precaution says it will open its doors to the public again Friday.
In its latest updates to the public, the Graves County Health Department reported at total of 29 new COVID-19 cases Thursday.
In a little more than four months, Paducah will have a new mayor. On Thursday, the candidates met for their first in-person debate ahead of the November election.
Melany Mohundro was in court for a preliminary hearing Thursday. She's charged with first-degree criminal abuse of a child.
The judge executive of Calloway County is urging the federal government to put President Donald Trump's proposed National Garden of American Heroes in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
A local hospital celebrated one of their own Thursday — a doctor who recovered from COVID-19.
With more heavy rain in the forecast after this week's downpour, Paducah residents living in flood-prone areas are concerned.
Local 6 was there Thursday morning as the cafe reopened its doors.
Families in Graves County drove away with free dairy boxes and produce from a distribution event at the Mayfield-Graves County Fairgrounds on Thursday.
Paducah's mayoral candidates are meeting for a debate Thursday evening in Paducah.
Tucked away under the tree covered forest in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area lies a hero. Andrew Jackson Smith is a hero you may have never heard of before.
As fewer people travel during the pandemic, museums across the country are struggling to get by.
