Results of Ky. homeless count announced

Submitted by Steve Pobst on Wednesday, May 22nd, 10:55 am

Kentucky (KFVS) - Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) recently released the results of the 2013 K-Count, a count of homeless Kentuckians in the Balance of State (118 counties outside of Fayette and Jefferson).

The count, conducted on January 30, 2013, identified 2,392 homeless men, women, and children. The number of homeless persons has been declining since 2008 when 4,027 homeless were counted.

The decrease may be attributed to the success of an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act program called Kentucky’s Housing and Emergency Assistance Reaching The Homeless (KY HEARTH).

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Whitehaven Welcome Center gets state award

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 10:14am

Whitehaven Welcome Center gets state award

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - The Whitehaven Welcome Center in McCracken County has captured honors and will be recognized on Wednesday, May 22.

According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the welcome center has been recognized as the state's best maintained rest area for 2012.

The ceremony starts at 1 p.m. at the Whitehaven Welcome Center on 1845 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, Kentucky.

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SLIDESHOW: Heartland storms 5/21

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 5:41pm

(KFVS) - Viewers sent us these pictures on Tuesday, May 21.

You can send us your weather pictures to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name and where you're from.

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Police: Paducah 12-year-old in hospital after another child punched him in face

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 4:18pm

Police: Paducah 12-year-old in hospital after another child punched him in face

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - Police say a Paducah 12-year-old is under observation at a Nashville hospital after he was assaulted by another child Sunday evening.

The 12-year-old told police he and two friends were playing on the playground at Morgan Elementary School when another child walked up and punched him several times in the face.

Officer Nicholas Francescon reported the victim sustained visible cuts on his face, but his mother was present and declined medical treatment.

The victim told Francescon he knows the other youth only by a nickname, and that he has “never had any issues with him before.”

According to police, on Sunday evening, the victim reportedly began complaining of a headache and nausea, and his mother took him to Lourdes Hospital for treatment. He was transferred to a Nashville hospital, where he was admitted for observation, investigators said.

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Paducah police to kick off 'Click It or Ticket' campaign

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 3:48pm

Paducah police to kick off 'Click It or Ticket' campaign

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - The Paducah Police Department will kick off the national "Click It or Ticket" seatbelt enforcement effort at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21.

The police department says they will utilize a federal grant to pay for overtime to conduct both the "Click It or Ticket" and the "Operation Summer Nights" annual safe-driving campaign. While "Click It or Ticket" focuses primarily on seatbelt enforcement, the police department says they will emphasize other safe driving issues, including DUI saturation patrols of three to five officers focusing on DUI enforcement.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that when worn correctly, seatbelts are proven to reduce the risk of fatal injury to cars' front-seat occupants by 45 percent, and by 60 percent in pickup trucks, SUVs and minivans. Drivers are 75 percent less likely to be killed in a roll-over crash if they are buckled up, the NHTSA says.

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Paducah Police Honor Guard presented flag before Sunday's Cardinals game

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 3:34pm

Paducah Police Honor Guard presented flag before Sunday's Cardinals game

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - The Paducah Police Department Honor Guard had the privelege of presenting the colors prior to the St. Louis Cardinals baseball game Sunday afternoon at Busch Stadium.

According to police, this is the second year the Honor Guard has been asked to present the American flag for the playing of the National Anthem at a Cardinals ballgame.

Members of the Honor Guard, pictured here from left include: Officer Ryan Conn, Sgt. Wesley Orazine, Officer Keith Thuline, Officer Matt Scheer, Sgt. Steve Smith, Sgt. Wesley Kimbler, Officer Jason Hicks and Capt. Shawn Maxie.

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Paducah hospital awards local middle schools for winning walking challenge

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 2:57pm

Paducah hospital awards local middle schools for winning walking challenge

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - Heath Middle and Paducah Middle schools received cash prizes in a walking challenge issued by Kohl’s Cares and the Baptist Health Foundation Paducah.

First-place winner Heath Middle received $2,250 during an awards luncheon in the Baptist Heart Center auditorium on Monday. Heath, with 158 students in the challenge, logged 16,938 miles. Paducah Middle won $1,500 for having 228 students log 13,546 miles. The cash prizes were funded by a Kohl’s Cares grant and foundation board member Ronnie James of James Marine Inc.

School officials are required to use the funds to purchase equipment or resources to enhance their health and physical education programs.