Charity Blanton

Web and Social Media Editor and Producer at WPSD-TV (Paducah, KY)

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ATF confirms NYPD, KSP investigation in Smithland area

2 weeks ago | wpsdlocal6.com | Jeremiah Hatcher |Alexis Barrett |Charity Blanton

SMITHLAND, Ky. — The New York Police Department, Kentucky State Police, and agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Louisville Field Division are executing a warrant at a large home in Smithland, Kentucky.
ATF confirms NYPD, KSP investigation in Smithland area

2 weeks ago | thesouthern.com | Jeremiah Hatcher |Alexis Barrett |Charity Blanton

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Two Paducah residents killed in Wednesday crash at Bleich and Elmdale, deputies say

3 weeks ago | wpsdlocal6.com | Charity Blanton

MCCRACKEN COUNTY — Two Paducah residents were killed and one person was injured in a crash at Bleich Road and Elmdale Road in McCracken County Wednesday afternoon, the McCracken County Sheriff's Office confirms. According to a Thursday news release, 76-year-old Noah Miller was driving a Buick southbound on Elmdale Road at about 1:30 p.m., with 71-year-old Beverly Kenney as a passenger.
KSP requests community support for youth campers impacted by tornado

1 month ago | wpsdlocal6.com | Charity Blanton

MAYFIELD, KY — Kentucky State Police Post 1 Trooper Sarah Burgess is asking the community to help support Trooper Island campers impacted by the recent EF4 tornado in London, Kentucky. "KSP Post 11 in London is currently facing a situation that KSP Post 1 in Mayfield is unfortunately all too familiar with, the aftermath of a devastating tornado," Burgess wrote in a Facebook post on Thursday.
UPDATED: At least 18 dead in Kentucky storms, governor says

1 month ago | wpsdlocal6.com | Charity Blanton

At least 18 people were killed in Kentucky as violent storms swept across the state Friday evening, Governor Andy Beshear confirmed in a Facebook post Saturday morning. "Kentucky, we’re starting today with the tough news that we lost at least 14 of our people to last night’s storms, but sadly, this number is expected to grow as we receive more information. Please pray for all of our affected families," the post read.
At least 14 dead in Kentucky storms, governor says

1 month ago | wpsdlocal6.com | Charity Blanton

At least 14 people were killed in Kentucky as violent storms swept across the state Friday evening, Governor Andy Beshear confirmed in a Facebook post Saturday morning. "Kentucky, we’re starting today with the tough news that we lost at least 14 of our people to last night’s storms, but sadly, this number is expected to grow as we receive more information. Please pray for all of our affected families," the post read.
Shelters open, curfew enacted, volunteers needed in Williamson County, IL

1 month ago | wpsdlocal6.com | Charity Blanton

MARION, Il. — Shelters are open and an overnight curfew has been enacted in response to significant storm damage in Williamson County, Illinois. According to a news release from Williamson County Sheriff Jeff Diederich, there are numerous homes and other structures that have been destroyed or significantly damaged, power lines are down, and trees are blocking roadways. "Williamson County has sustained significant damage as the result of a tornado that has affected a wide pathway of the county.
At least two killed, several injured in Missouri tornado

1 month ago | wpsdlocal6.com | Charity Blanton

It is with a heavy heart that I must address the tragic events that unfolded in Scott County today. Today our county was struck by a devastating tornado in the southern region, causing significant damage to several rural areas. The tornado moved from the eastern part of the county, leaving behind a trail of destruction, with multiple homes completely lost and areas left unrecognizable.
Storm Chaser Ron Page

1 month ago | metropolisplanet.com | Charity Blanton

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Storm shelters open ahead of severe weather

1 month ago | wpsdlocal6.com | Charity Blanton |Melanie Antonitis

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