By WKMS News Team

Murray, KY – The 104 Newscast on March 16, 2009. From WKMS News.

By Angela Hatton

Smithland, KY – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet debris removal crews continue to work on highways across the region. Contractors will be along US 60 and KY 3489 in Livingston County today. They plan to finish cleanup in the southern part of the county and move north. Motorists should anticipate delays in some areas and take appropriate precautions.

By Carrie Pond

By Jacque Day

wkms – When Commerce City, Colorado police official Chuck Baker accepted the job of Paducah's top cop, city officials breathed a sigh of relief. But when Baker backed out, Paducah leaders found themselves in a quandary. Their ultimate decision to expand the search is causing the local NAACP to ask some serious questions. Jacque Day has more.

WKMS community correspondent Nevada Kennedy contributed to this report.

By Todd Hatton

Murray, KY – Recently, the great-great-grandson of Ulysses S. Grant produced a picture from an old family album that could very well be the last image of President Abraham Lincoln taken before his 1865 assassination. However, a private collector has a photograph that may change that tall, thin, and bearded image of the 16th President. Todd Hatton spoke with the collector about the picture, as well as with those who say there's nothing to see here.

By Kate Lochte

Murray, KY – Last fall WKMS and The Paducah Life Magazine initiated the This I Believe Writing Project. Next week we will distribute cash awards provided by Paducah Life to writers whose works were selected by our judge, Dr. Cynthia Gayman of the Murray State University department of English and Philosophy. Here's one of the essays she prized for its authenticity.

By Todd Hatton

By Chad Lampe

Murray, KY – Hopkins County residents have been tossed back and forth between two different smoking bans in the recent past. The issue has stirred up controversy, and has many questioning the constitutionality of such a ban. Chad Lampe speaks with Madisonville Messenger Executive Editor Tom Clinton about the smoking ban and other issues facing Madisonville and Hopkins County.

By Chad Lampe

Murray, KY – Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear estimates current recovery costs for the January ice storm at more than 215 million dollars, and they're continuing to rise. Recently Federal Emergency Management officials have extended reimbursement options to some public utility companies, and that may ease the burden on some electric customers. Chad Lampe speaks with FEMA public information officer Diana Gee.

By Kate Lochte

Murray, KY – A datebook of regional events for March 13, 2009. From WKMS.