June 18, 2013
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CORIANNE EGAN | The Sun Paducah Fire Chief Steve Kyle discusses property maintenance at a City Commission meeting on Tuesday at City Hall. Kyle reviewed changes in the plan for property maintenance with commissioners, shedding light on the need for demolition on 150 structures throughout the city.
Commission hears plan for site maintenance
A more aggressive plan to deal with neglected properties in Paducah was unveiled Tuesday night, highlighting the reported need for demolition of 150 properties. Fire Chief Steve Kyle, who also h...
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Councilman accused of meth, plant thefts
Detectives investigating a theft at the Shawnee Fossil Plant in McCracken County arrested an Arlington City Council member after finding stolen tools in his vehicle. Sheriff Jon Hayden said the ...
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Jackson
Officer’s death listed as morphine overdose
MAYFIELD — Western Kentucky law enforcement officer Tye Jackson died by accident on Feb. 5 of a lethal morphine ingestion, according to a death certificate issued earlier this month. Jackson, 36...
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MSU Staff Congress supports president
The Murray State University Staff Congress has written a letter regarding the board of regents’ decision not to renew President Randy Dunn’s contract, expressing its disappointment over the vote an...
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LAUREL BLACK | The Sun Members of the West Kentucky Community & Technical College community applaud in Crounse Hall during a telecast of the Aspen Institute's Washington, D.C., awards ceremony, that named the winners of the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence on Tuesday. WKCTC did not receive the Aspen Prize, but it was again recognized as one of the top 10 community colleges in the nation this year.
WKCTC ranks in Aspen’s top 10
West Kentucky Community & Technical College received recognition from the Aspen Institute as one of the top 10 community colleges in the nation during a telecast shown Tuesday on campus. The tel...
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The Lineup
Today Lone Oak Kiwanis, 7 a.m., Lone Oak Little Castle. 554-0431. AARP with IRS offers free tax service to low- and moderate-income individuals, with special attention to those age 60 and...
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Photo contributed A view of the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant site shows its expanse 15 miles west of Paducah. The United States Enrichment Corp. issued a financial report that talks of ceasing operations at the local plant site that employs around 1,200 people.
USEC cut 50 Paducah jobs in 2012
The picture of United States Enrichment Corp. operations beyond May 31 in Paducah continues to darken after the company released its financial earnings for 2012. USEC cut 50 jobs at the Paducah ...
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MALLORY PANUSKA | The Sun Ronald Lynn (front) stands with two defense attorneys, Jamey Mills and Craig Newbern, after a hearing Monday in McCracken Circuit Court. Lynn is charged with murder and robbery stemming from the December 2011 death of 66-year-old Teresa Bolden.
Lynn undergoing mental evaluation
Ronald Lynn will undergo a psychiatric evaluation before he stands trial in McCracken County on capital murder and robbery charges stemming from the December 2011 death of 66-year-old Teresa Bolden...
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The Lineup
Today SNbSSenior Medicare Patrol, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 1400 H.C. Mathis Drive. Learn to detect potential Medicare errors, fraud and abuse. Report errors or suspected fraud to SMP. 442-8993.   AARP...
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Agenda
The Agenda is a listing of government meetings today. n Ballard Fiscal Court — 9 a.m., courthouse. n Calloway Fiscal Court — 5 p.m., Judicial Building, district court room. n Carlisle Fisc...
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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet photo   The new Ledbetter bridge is a year ahead of schedule in construction but won't be open to traffic until mid-summer, according to District 1 Chief Engineer Jim LeFevre. It will replace an aging bridge nearby that has carried a three-ton limit since January 2012.
Bridge remains ahead of schedule
Although opening a year ahead of the original schedule, the new U.S. 60 Tennessee River Bridge at Ledbetter likely won’t see crossings until mid-summer. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District ...
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WILL PINKSTON | The Sun Ray McLennan, chairman of the Paducah Power System board, begins a public comment meeting at the Paducah Power offices on Monday to discuss proposed residential rate increases that could take effect in the coming months. Customers voiced concerns about the increases and the power system's contract with Prairie State Energy Campus in southern Illinois.
Customers express concern over Paducah Power rate hike
Concerned with the direction power bills are heading, customers put Paducah Power System board members on the defensive for proposed rate increases and the decision to part with a local electricity...
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Craig
Pair face drug charges after weekend chase
An overnight police chase through downtown Paducah resulted in two people facing multiple drug related charges on Sunday, police said. Paducah police Officer Steven Guill saw a Dodge Ram truck r...
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WILL PINKSTON | The Sun Assistant Paducah Police Chief Brandon Barnhill and his dance partner, Terrie White, strike a pose while showcasing their Dancing With Our Stars routine at the Starfish Orphan Ministry office in Paducah on Sunday. The dancing and desserts preview allowed friends and family a sneak peek of what's to come during the sold-out fundraiser on Saturday.
Taste of what’s to come
With arms crossed and head tilted to the side, Dr. Matthew Mangino went where few dentists have ever gone before, or at least since the days of parachute pants. And it didn’t take long into the ...
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Agenda
The Agenda is a listing of government meetings today. n Benton City Council — 6 p.m., City Hall. n Fredonia City Council — 7 p.m., City Hall. n Ledbetter Water District — 5:30 p.m., 1483 U...
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