Charity Blanton

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

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KSP requests community support for youth campers impacted by tornado

2 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks ago | metropolisplanet.com | Charity Blanton

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Storm shelters open ahead of severe weather

3 weeks ago | wpsdlocal6.com | Charity Blanton |Melanie Antonitis

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Downed utility poles cause outage in Marshall County

3 weeks ago | wpsdlocal6.com | Charity Blanton

MARSHALL COUNTY — Downed power lines and utility poles are causing an outage in Marshall County, the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency said in a Facebook post on Friday morning. The outage could continue for several hours. "We’re receiving a report of downed power lines and utility poles in the roadway at the intersection of U.S. 62 and Industrial Parkway in Marshall County, west of I-24 Exit 27 between Calvert City and Possum Trot," the post said.
KSP investigating allegation involving Marshall County SRO

3 weeks ago | wpsdlocal6.com | Alexis Barrett |Charity Blanton

MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky. — Kentucky State Police are investigating allegations that a Marshall County Student Resource Officer sent improper text messages to a high school student, according to Post 1 Public Affairs Officer Trooper Sarah Burgess. On Wednesday, Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hilbrecht said SRO Steven Oakley was placed on paid administrative leave, pending an internal investigation into allegations of improper messaging. He said the agency was following KRS 15.520.
Paducah PD: No threat to public related to police presence on Levin Avenue

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

UPDATE: An investigation is underway in the Levin Avenue area related to an incident earlier Wednesday, according to Paducah Police Department Public Information Officer Bryce Mansfield. There is no threat to the public. The department will wait to release any further information to avoid compromising the investigation. The original story is below:PADUCAH — There was a large police presence on Levin Avenue in Paducah Wednesday afternoon.