Herald Ledger

3 weeks ago | heraldledger.com | Charity Blanton

WPSD Local 6 activated a Weather Authority Alert for the evening of Wednesday, April 2, due to the potential for severe thunderstorms. When storms form, significant damaging winds, strong tornadoes, and large hail are possible.

1 month ago | heraldledger.com | Alexa Black |Jeremiah Hatcher |Jaden Sanders

CADIZ, Ky. — A sheriff's deputy was injured and a suspect died when a law enforcement pursuit ended in a shooting Tuesday in Trigg County, state police said. The high-speed chase began at the 42 mile marker of Interstate 24 eastbound in Lyon County. Kentucky State Police said troopers attempted a traffic stop at that location, but the vehicle fled the scene. Troopers followed the vehicle into Trigg County, and deputies with the Trigg County Sheriff's Office joined KSP in the pursuit.

1 month ago | heraldledger.com | Andrea Kane

(CNN) — If you consume any kind of media, traditional or social, at some point you have encountered a health claim that emits a whiff of something being “off.” Maybe it’s the unsubstantiated reasons for a growing measles outbreak, the supposed lack of efficacy and safety of certain vaccines despite studies proving otherwise, or the urgent need to start consuming a particular supplement for hard-to-prove health benefits.

1 month ago | heraldledger.com | Arriyonna Allen

Over the weekend, the South and Midwest saw tornados, flooding and even dust storms. At least 42 deaths were confirmed nationwide. Numerous tornadoes touched down, including in southern Illinois and southeast Missouri. Cleanup efforts continued Monday in many communities, including Johnson County, Illinois, where an EF-2 tornado touched down early Saturday morning. Preliminary information released by the National Weather Service Paducah Office said that twister had a path nearly 16 miles in length.

1 month ago | heraldledger.com | Kat Byars

Below is a list of shelters within the Local 6 region:McCracken CountyThe Melber New Hope Volunteer Fire Department announced that the basement of the Melber Church of Christ will be open for shelter — the Melber Church of Christ can be found at 11602 KY-339, Melber, KY 42069. Calloway CountyThe Calloway County Courthouse Annex at 201 South Fourth Street will be open beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, March 14, as a storm shelter.