U.S. 51 Ohio River “Cairo” Bridge Blocked by SEMI Crash

Estimated duration is 4 hours PADUCAH, Ky. (Mar. 24, 3:15pm) – Ballard County 911 Dispatch reports a SEMI crash has blocked the U.S. 51 Ohio River “Cairo” Bridge connecting Kentucky and Illinois. Both travel lanes are blocked at this

Fugitive from another state arrested

On 03/23/2025 at approximately 0845 hours, Deputies with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office were on Interstate 24 enforcing the speed limit in the work zone between the 7 exit and the 4 exit. A deputy using a