Calvert woman, passenger injured in two-car crash
Two people were injured Wednesday afternoon after police say a driver crossed into the path of an oncoming vehicle. According to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded about 1:55 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20 to the intersection
Amanda Gadlage
Ms. Amanda Jean Gadlage, 24, of Benton, died on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, at her home. She is survived by her parents, Jack Adam and Debbie Jean (Thomas) Gadlage of Benton. A Celebration of Life will be
Magdalene ‘Maggie’ Henson
Ms. Magdalene “Maggie” Henson, age 79 of Benton, KY died on Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at Lake Way Nursing & Rehabilitation in Benton, KY. She was a self-employed private duty nurse and was of the Baptist Faith.
Two arrested in separate DUI incidents
Two area residents are facing charges after police say they were caught driving under the influence. According to Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, about 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, deputies responded to Ky. Highway 408 on a report
Local responders, CIMAP crews participate in safety training
Local first responders and Emergency Management personnel on Tuesday, Dec. 19 participated in training sessions at the Calvert City Fire Training Center with the Calvert Industrial Mutual Aid (CIMAP) organization to strengthen area response to emergency situations
KSP, Highway Safety office encourage safe driving during holidays
The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) and Kentucky State Police (KSP) is reminding motorists to be responsible behind the wheel as the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign continues through Jan. 1, 2018. “While the
Panel Takes Early Step to Improve Kentucky Adoption System
FRANKFORT (AP) — A panel of state representatives took an early step forward Tuesday in efforts to improve Kentucky’s struggling adoption and foster care system, but a key lawmaker acknowledged that the state’s bleak budget outlook will overshadow
Two obedient Corgis
A man was demonstrating the obedience of his dog to his friend. He said, “Come out from under that chair.” The dog made no move. He commanded, “All right, stay under the chair.” The dog made no
KSP arrest Murray man in alleged child sexual exploitation case
The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch about 8:37 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, arrested Ronald C. Dieck, 22, on charges related to distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor. Dieck was arrested as the
Coroner set to retire, Watwood to assume duties Jan. 1
Former Benton Police Chief Tracy Watwood will assume Marshall County Coroner duties as of Jan. 1, after longtime coroner Mitchell Lee retires from the position at the end of the year. Marshall County Judge-Executive Kevin Neal held