Dylan Payne is a local journalist based in Paducah, Kentucky. With a focus on community news, Dylan has written for various publications including the Paducah Sun, The Southern Illinoisan, and The Times Leader, Inc. Dylan's articles cover a range of topics including local government, infrastructure, community events, and environmental issues.
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Dylan Payne's articles mainly focus on local issues, including education, crime, government and politics in the Paducah area of Kentucky. Given this focus, reaching out to him with information or expertise related to these topics such as local educational initiatives or political developments would likely be most effective.
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By: Dylan Payne, Ethan Patterson
PADUCAH — We reported that data from the National Bridge Inventory identified 308 bridges in west Kentucky that needed repair or replacement on Thursday, Dec. 12. While 308 bridges need “repair or corrective action” is correct, an additional 61 bridges are in “poor condition” or structurally deficient, meaning 369 total bridges require work.
This bridge crossing Interstate 24 near Whitehaven Welcome Center in Paducah has a large amount of traffic.
By: Dylan Payne
Aging infrastructure is to blame for the many bridges designated “poor” or “deficient” in west Kentucky, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
By: Dylan Payne
MOUND CITY — Hundreds gathered at Mound City National Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 14, to participate in the Wreaths Across America program, a nationwide effort to remember veterans who died as we get close to the holiday season.
PADUCAH — The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act—known as RECA—was designed and implemented in the early 90’s to compensate employees who worked with the nuclear program and developed cancer as a
By: Dylan Payne
The Paducah zip codes that would be included if the RECA expansion passed include 42001, 42003, and 42086. People who live or work within those zip codes would qualify for claims under Sen. Josh Hawley’s proposal.
This is the area where Jason McHughs was found with his dog, Fat Boy. His family took the wall down as they tried to get him out of the burning house.
Chelsea McHughs is the sister of Jason McHughs, who died in a fire, but not before saving his son.
By: Dylan Payne
A crowd of business leaders gathered to hear from local leaders in State Government. Photo taken Dec. 20, 2024.
With less than month until the Kentucky General Assembly’s next regular session, lawmakers and local leaders laid out their priorities for the upcoming year Friday at the Paducah Area Chamber
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