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Special Olympics athletes from across western Kentucky gathered in Paducah this weekend, bowling for a chance to advance to the state tournament in Louisville.

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The Yeiser Art Center and Paducah School of Art and Design teamed up for an art crawl, encouraging local artists and residents to connect, create and try something new.

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Look up this weekend! October's hunter's moon will illuminate the night sky, with Saturn appearing nearby Sunday evening. Here's when to watch.

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Two people were killed and two others hospitalized after a late-night crash on U.S. 51 near Anna, Illinois. State police are investigating.

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Freshman kicker Weston Schofield drilled a game-winning field goal as Southern Illinois upset No. 21 Northern Iowa 20-17, snapping a three-game losing streak.

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UT Martin suffered its first OVC loss of the season Saturday, falling 55-24 to Western Illinois. The Skyhawks drop to 3-5 overall and 2-1 in conference play.

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Murray State fell 42-9 to No. 5 South Dakota State on Saturday, marking the Racers' fifth straight loss. Tyler Dorn accounted for all nine points with three field goals.

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Who had the best performance of Week 10? Vote now for your Gridiron Glory Performance of the Week and help your favorite high school football standout take the top spot!

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Marion's historic Fohs Hall celebrated 100 years Saturday with a rededication ceremony, following a fundraiser that raised over $100,000 for preservation efforts.

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From Paducah to Broadway and back! Market House Theatre alum Miki Abraham returns home to mentor young performers and encourage them to pursue their dreams.

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Thousands of rubber ducks raced in Paducah for the annual PaDucky Derby, raising support for Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center and domestic violence survivors.

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Cornell University faces mounting scrutiny over its handling of a student's alleged gang rape at a fraternity house in 2024. An independent review is underway as faculty consider a vote of no confidence in university leadership.

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Was van Gogh's "The Starry Night" based on a real night sky? Scientists say the stars in the famous painting closely resemble the sky above southern France on July 22, 1889, though experts caution the findings aren't definitive.

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A 21-year-old Benton man faces DUI and drug charges after police say he drove into a ditch and crashed in a residential yard during an attempted traffic stop.

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Halloween candy sales are down 6.7% compared to last year as rising living costs and chocolate prices squeeze shoppers. But candy makers remain optimistic as Halloween approaches.

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Murray State will dedicate a new veterans lounge Oct. 28 in honor of fallen WWII airman Herman Eddie Roberts Jr. The project, backed by VFW Post 6291 and Wisdom Tree Technologies, will support military students and their families.

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Week 10 of Gridiron Glory delivered big wins and close finishes across Kentucky and Tennessee! Paducah Tilghman, McCracken County and Mayfield were among the teams celebrating victories. Catch all the scores and highlights!

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Residents of Jefferson Street are gearing up for Halloween — one of the neighborhood’s busiest times of year — with a couple thousand trick-or-treaters expected.

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Halloween is almost here! We've rounded up trick-or-treating hours, trunk-or-treats, parades and spooky celebrations across the Local 6 region to help you plan your Halloween festivities.