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Marshall County humane society works to curb overcapacity

3 days ago | wpsdlocal6.com | Arriyonna Allen |Ethan Patterson

Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00Duration 0:00Remaining Time -0:00Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window. MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky. — Full shelters and fewer adoptions is a problem many animal advocates are trying to address nationwide. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, in 2024, 5.8 million cats and dogs entered a shelter, and 4.2 million were adopted.
CDC urges vaccination amid measles travel risk

4 days ago | timesleader.net | Arriyonna Allen

With children out of school and the arrival of warmer weather, many families are ready to pack their bags for summer vacations. However, medical providers are urging travelers to exercise caution as measles cases continue to rise.
CDC urges vaccination amid measles travel risk

5 days ago | paducahsun.com | Arriyonna Allen

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Medical professionals urge caution as measles cases rise ahead of summer travel

5 days ago | wpsdlocal6.com | Arriyonna Allen |Ethan Patterson

PADUCAH — Warmer weather and children out of school is the perfect recipe for vacationing. As you pack your bags to head to your choice of destination, medical providers are urging caution as measles cases continue to rise. Due to the spike in cases nationwide and globally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Level 1 global travel advisory, specifically for those looking to travel internationally. A Level 1 advisory asks the community to practice usual precautions.
'Overwhelming joy': Book for Hope grateful for $220,000 grant boosting support for families facing childhood cancer

1 week ago | paducahsun.com | Arriyonna Allen

Paducah nonprofit Book for Hope accepted a $220,000 grant Tuesday from Gov. Andy Beshear. Book for Hope Executive Director Gaylon Hayden accepted the check, and on Wednesday she explained how the funding will help her organization and the families it serves. kAm%96 @C82?:K2E:@? H:== FD6 E96 >@?6J E@ AC@G:56 DFAA@CE 2?5 2DD:DE2?46 7@C 72>:=:6D 562=:?8 H:E9 49:=59@@5 42?46C E9C@F89 :ED yFDE x>28:?6 2 rFC6 !C@;64E]k^AmkAmq@@< 7@C w@A6 4FCC6?E=J AC@G:56D D6CG:46D E@ >@C6 E92? `__ 72>:=:6D] w2J56?
Crypto investor from Paducah charged in NYC kidnapping case

1 week ago | timesleader.net | Arriyonna Allen

PADUCAH — A cryptocurrency investor accused of kidnapping and torture in New York City formerly served on the board of a nonprofit organization in Paducah, the group’s executive director confirmed Monday. Cryptocurrency investor John Woeltz was arrested on Friday amid allegations that he kidnapped and tortured a man to try to force him to reveal his Bitcoin password.
Safety expert calls for careful driving on I-24 bridge after Memorial Day crash

1 week ago | paducahsun.com | Arriyonna Allen

Construction on the Interstate 24 Ohio River Bridge connecting Paducah and Metropolis, Illinois, has been going on for months, and the rehabilitation project that road work is part of has years left to go. After a seven-vehicle crash blocked eastbound traffic on the bridge for about two hours on Memorial Day, an expert is weighing in on ways to decrease the number of crashes as construction continues. kAmu@C r9C:D y@C52?[ <66A:?8 A6@A=6 2?5 H@C<6CD D276 :? 4@?DECF4E:@?
From Venture River to Noble Park Pool, water attractions ready for summer

1 week ago | heraldledger.com | Arriyonna Allen

EDDYVILLE — As the school year ends and summer gets into full swing, a local pool and a west Kentucky water park are gearing up for the crowds of people the season brings. Checking rides, training lifeguards and hoping for good weather are just some of the tasks staff members at Venture River Water Park in Eddyville, Kentucky, are focusing on. Aquatics director Amber Braden and intern Justin Dunning are among those preparing ahead of opening day, which is Friday.
Crypto investor from Paducah changed in NYC kidnapping case

1 week ago | kentuckytoday.com | Arriyonna Allen

PADUCAH, Ky. — A cryptocurrency investor accused of kidnapping and torture in New York City formerly served on the board of a nonprofit organization in Paducah, the group’s executive director confirmed Monday. Cryptocurrency investor John Woeltz was arrested on Friday amid allegations that he kidnapped and tortured a man to try to force him to reveal his Bitcoin password.
Man with Western Kentucky ties faces violent charges in New York City

1 week ago | wpsdlocal6.com | Arriyonna Allen |Ethan Patterson

Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00Duration 0:00Remaining Time -0:00Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window. PADUCAH — Entrepreneurship hub Sprocket in Paducah confirmed Monday that the man at the center of a kidnapping case in New York has local ties. Cryptocurrency investor John Woeltz was arrested on Friday after being accused of kidnapping and torturing a man, reportedly trying to force him to reveal his bitcoin password.

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