Daily editionSaturday, October 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Paducah.
The 5AM Paducah Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of October.
Education
West Kentucky Community and Technical College hosted an event on Friday to honor Chancellor Anton Reece for 10 years of leadership at the college.
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Government
Southern Illinois leaders are urging transportation officials from Illinois & Kentucky to resume negotiations to restore the Cave-In-Rock Ferry, which closed July 1 and carries 300 vehicles daily, affecting local businesses and residents by forcing long detours.
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Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell asked Gov. Beshear to temporarily pause restrictions on untaxed diesel to help ease fuel expenses for the ongoing fall harvest — Beshear is now reviewing the request.
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Health
On Friday, Oct. 2 the Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 94 measles cases this year, with 44 from Christian County and 23 from Trigg County; eight patients were hospitalized while no deaths occurred statewide.
West Kentucky StarRead more
A local neurologist who beat an aggressive blood and bone marrow cancer nearly three years ago will bike 150 miles + aiming to inspire others battling the illness.
Paducah SunRead more