McConnell breaks silence about hospitalization; work to begin on 'Cairo' Bridge (7-13-26)

McConnell breaks silence about hospitalization; work to begin on 'Cairo' Bridge (7-13-26)

Republican Senator Mitch McConnell has released a statement regarding his condition after weeks-long silence since his hospitalization. Repairs are set to begin July 13 on the U.S. 51 Ohio River "Cairo" Bridge, with potential reopening by July 22.

Weather-related property damage impacts Lyon County; Affordable Care Act rates could strain Kentucky families (7-10-26)

LCSO confirmed [https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HMTs3fe14/] property, structure and RV damage as well as downed power lines as a result of Thursday night's storms. Affordable Care Act marketplace rates are set to rise again in 2027, according to public filings. West Kentucky Allied Services warns of the potential impact to Kentucky families.

Mercy Housing hires new property manager, Paducah 'Donor Days Blood Drive' continues (7-9-26)

Parent company Mercy Housing has hired a new property manager to service both the Lone Oak and Princeton Manor complexes. The Donor Days Blood Drive continues in Paducah from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday.

No timeline set for US 51 'Cairo' Bridge repair, KYTC says; Paducah Symphony to celebrate 250 years of American music with ice cream social (7-8-26)

KYTC reports no timeline for when the "Cairo" bridge will reopen and is currently in the planning phase for the repair. The Paducah Symphony Orchestra plans to serve up a good time at its first ice cream social Thursday, honoring 250 years of American music.

Experts weigh in on McConnell, Ohio River 'Cairo' Bridge faces long term closure (7-7-26)

If Sen. McConnell were no longer able to serve out his term, Kentucky does not allow the governor to appoint a replacement, like most other states, due to a law passed in 2024. KYTC closed the U.S. 51 Ohio River Bridge connecting Wickliffe and Cairo for repairs Monday, with engineers saying work could take 2 to 4 weeks.