Colby Farris

2 weeks ago | wpsdlocal6.com | Jeremiah Hatcher |Colby Farris

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 — As summer approaches, local medical experts are urging caution against heat-related illnesses. Mercy Regional EMS Director, Jeremy Jeffrey, said heat exhaustion and heat stroke are the most common heat illnesses.

3 weeks ago | wpsdlocal6.com | Jeremiah Hatcher |Colby Farris

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. BENTON, Ky. — The 400-Mile Yard Sale along historic Highway 68 in Kentucky kicked off on Thursday. Despite a lower turnout in 2024, the sale aims to boost the state's economy. The sale spans 20 counties across the state. Tara Hall organized the event and noted that 2024 saw the lowest turnout since 2017.

3 weeks ago | wpsdlocal6.com | Jeremiah Hatcher |Colby Farris

BENTON, Ky. — The 400-Mile Yard Sale along historic Highway 68 in Kentucky kicked off on Thursday. Despite a lower turnout in 2024, the sale aims to boost the state's economy. The sale is comprised of 52 communities and 15 counties across the state. Tara Hall organized the event and noted that 2024 saw the lowest turnout since 2017. Hall attributed the lower turnout to the rise in gasoline prices and the economic downturn.

3 weeks ago | wpsdlocal6.com | Harper Spaulding |Jeremiah Hatcher |Colby Farris

PADUCAH — As temperatures warm up, police and health professionals warn parents against leaving kids or pets in the car unattended. Every year more than 30 children die nationally from being left in a hot car, according to pediatrician Heath Cates. Cates said even good, well meaning parents may make the mistake of leaving their children in the case of rush. Because of this, it's important to know the dangers and way to prevent these mistakes.

1 month ago | wpsdlocal6.com | Taylor Bryan |Colby Farris

PADUCAH — Are you driving somewhere for Memorial Day weekend? Maybe the lake? AAA projects that more than 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home, which has local law enforcement warning drivers to slow down and pay attention. It's not just distracted driving people have to worry about. Water safety is important too — especially as storms are expected this weekend.