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Good day Paducah! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the new indictment means in the KC’S Bar shooting case
  • How Paducah utilities say you can keep winter power bills down
  • Why Paducah’s toy giveaway felt bigger than Christmas presents

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy with areas of drizzle, temps: high: 67, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. BREAKING: Phillip Whitnel, alleged KC'S Bar shooter, indicted Friday by McCracken County Grand Jury (wpsdlocal6.com) — Paducah readers should know that a McCracken County grand jury has indicted Phillip Whitnel in connection with the deadly KC’S Bar shooting, with bond set at $1 million. Authorities are still waiting on the governor’s warrant to extradite him to Paducah, and his next court appearance is scheduled for early January.
   

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2. What local utilities say about winter heating costs and saving energy (wpsdlocal6.com) — Paducah utility leaders say electric rates are holding steady, but your winter bill may still climb depending on how efficiently you heat your home. They share practical tips on HVAC maintenance, water heater use, insulation, and billing options so Paducah households can better manage energy costs during what’s expected to be an especially cold season.
   

3. More than a toy giveaway, event celebrates community (wpsdlocal6.com) — Paducah families packed Home Plate Soul Food on Monday night for a Christmas toy giveaway that doubled as a powerful show of community support. Local groups focused on families impacted by incarceration joined forces to provide toys, food, and encouragement, defying national trends of declining charitable giving and reminding struggling parents they’re seen and supported in Paducah.
   

4. Senate GOP blasts environmental report calling for end to KY coal dominance (kentucky.com) — Paducah readers should know the city’s decades-old uranium enrichment site is being considered for future nuclear and AI-related power projects as Kentucky debates its energy direction. Senate Republican leaders are pushing back against an environmental report urging a move away from coal, arguing recent cold snaps show the need for dependable, around-the-clock power across the state.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Has anyone spotted a black cat near 23rd/24th Clay St?
    he is solid black, small white on neck and green eyes. No collar. Has been missing for approximately 42 hours. I have checked areas he might hide… (Nextdoor Madison Street)
  • Anyone missing a young black lab around greenfield drive in Reidland??
    Maybe 3 months? We have him warm and safe tonight! Please let us know if anyone is looking! (Nextdoor Gospel Mission)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Paducah. Apply here.
  • J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier - Kentucky Oaks Mall in Paducah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paducah here.

Ok Paducah! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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