WPSD Local 6

Almost 112,000 Kentuckians received mental health care in fiscal year 2026, according to state data — and nearly 34% of them were under 18 years of age. wpsdlocal6.com/news/1-3-of-ke…

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office arrested four people across two traffic stops just before midnight Sunday. wpsdlocal6.com/news/jcso-four…

River City Mission's annual yard sale fundraiser returns, offering three days of deals while raising funds for folks in need. wpsdlocal6.com/news/river-cit…

The Paducah Ambassadors commemorated the 40th year since the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and participated in a hands-on experience Monday at the Challenger Learning Center on West Kentucky Community and Technical College’s campus. wpsdlocal6.com/news/paducah-a…

A man spotted carrying a gun in the vicinity of the White House by plainclothes officers and agents was shot by law enforcement Monday after he opened fire on them near the Washington Monument, the Secret Service said. wpsdlocal6.com/news/secret-se…

A Sikeston man faces charges after a ShotSpotter alert notified law enforcement of shots fired Sunday. wpsdlocal6.com/news/sikeston-…

Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but it threatened to strike back at Kyiv if it tries to disrupt the Victory Day festivities. wpsdlocal6.com/news/russia-de…

The Paducah Symphony Orchestra announced its search for a new conductor, following 16 years of leadership by Maestro Raffaele Ponti. wpsdlocal6.com/news/paducah-s…

Hantavirus, a rare disease typically caused by exposure to infected rodents’ urine or feces, is suspected in the deaths of three people after an outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. wpsdlocal6.com/health/what-is…

The online absentee portal for the 2026 Kentucky primary is open until May 5. wpsdlocal6.com/news/online-ab…

NMCSO is requesting public assistance in identifying a 1981 John Doe. The sheriff's office says that based on the level of decomposition, missing persons from southeast Missouri, southern Illinois and western Kentucky are of particular interest. wpsdlocal6.com/news/new-madri…

Kentucky Career Center plans to host its weekly job fair in Paducah from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5. wpsdlocal6.com/news/kentucky-…

Damarion Ja Shean Williams, 21, of Sparta, was arrested near the 700 block of East Grand Avenue in Carbondale during the early morning hours of May 3 following a brief foot pursuit. wpsdlocal6.com/news/cpd-illin…

Drivers are urged to slow down and to exercise caution when approaching work zones, as tractors may occasionally have to cross travel lanes. wpsdlocal6.com/news/kytc-mowi…

Kentucky State Police will conduct traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Post 1 district, ensuring roadway safety and that drivers are complying with traffic laws. wpsdlocal6.com/news/ksp-post-…

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is in critical but stable condition in the hospital, his spokesperson said Sunday. wpsdlocal6.com/news/former-ne…

It's time for another edition of Mug Monday! This week's featured nonprofit is the Lupus Foundation of America. wpsdlocal6.com/news/mug-monda…

Wall Street wants more proof that Big Tech’s enormous spending on artificial intelligence will pay off. wpsdlocal6.com/news/big-tech-…

Happy Monday! Today should be a great day for some exercise with the pups. It's currently 67 degrees. wpsdlocal6.com/weather/dog-wa…

Good morning! Enjoy some sunshine today! It's looking like rain will move into the area tomorrow. Here's the link to submit your weather photos: wpsdlocal6.com/site/forms/onl…