Crews continue to clean train derailment wreckage, Marshall County native files hazardous materials suit (6-18-26)

Crews continue to clean train derailment wreckage, Marshall County native files hazardous materials suit (6-18-26)

Crews in Hickman County continue to clean up wreckage from a recent train derailment more than two weeks later. Bryant Law Center filed suit in Marshall Circuit Court on behalf of Rhonda Fratzke, a Calvert City resident. The suit alleges that the Westlake and former Goodrich operations released carcinogenic substances into the surrounding community for years.

Rapid Response meeting to be held in response to PCLG closure, McCracken Library to hold Independence Day events (6-17-26)

The West Kentucky Workforce Board will partner with the Kentucky Career Center — Paducah to host a Rapid Response Meeting for workers affected by recent layoffs at Precision Parcel Logistics. The McCracken County Public Library plans to host several events ahead of the July 4 holiday.

Kenton residents reflect on double homicide, Paducah man arrested on sexual exploitation charges (6-16-26)

Residents of Kenton, Tennessee share thoughts following the double homicide of two children Saturday. A Paducah man faces charges of distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material.

Community to honor Flag Day, woman arrested in connection with Mayfield stabbing incident (6-15-26)

Jasmine Jones, 41, of Mayfield, was indicted on a murder - domestic violence charge stemming from a May stabbing [https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/mayfield-police-investigate-death-as-a-result-of-knife-wounds/article_3983f2a3-28ec-4ac4-b8da-e8971c399749.html] on South 14th Street. The city of Paducah will hold a Flag Day Celebration at Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m.

Paducah hosts nuclear-readiness public meeting, temporary relief set for Irvin Cobb Apartments (6-12-26)

Paducah leaders held the first of two community education meetings Thursday night, providing information and open discussion on topics related to nuclear energy. Irvin Cobb management installed all the window A/C units stored in the building and purchased 30 more to be installed. A long-term solution is anticipated.