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By Casey Northcutt

Paducah, KY – Less than 50 votes decide the Paducah mayoral election last night. NewsTalk 94.3 WKYX reported that a 48 vote margin re-elected Bill Paxton to office. Paxton led the final tally with 5,079 votes to challenger Robert Coleman's 5,031. Coleman, however, led the race until the very end and says he will contest the results. Paxton says he didn't expect such a close race.

By Carrie Pond

Hopkinsville, KY – Though other congressional districts leaned left last night, Kentucky's First District remained red as voters re-elected US Representative Ed Whitfield. Carrie Pond has more.

Congressman Ed Whitfield won every county and around 65 percent of votes last night, easily beating Democratic Challenger Heather Ryan. Whitfield says his big win stems from his commonalities with voters.

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By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, KY – It was a good night for incumbents in Kentucky Senate races Tuesday. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh looks at some of the winners.

Senate Education committee chair Ken Winters of Murray turned back a comeback attempt by former Democratic congressman Carroll Hubbard. Senate Minority Whip Joey Pendleton of Hopkinsville withstood a strong challenge from Republican Tom Jones.

By Todd Hatton

Murray, KY – The 806 Newscast on November 5, 2008. From WKMS News.

By Tracy Ross

Murray, KY – The 504 Newscast on November 5, 2008. From WKMS News.

By Tracy Ross

Murray, KY – The 404 Newscast on November 5, 2008. From WKMS News.

By Cash/Garner

Murray, KY – The Afternoon Stock Report on November 5, 2008. From WKMS.

By Carrie Pond

Frankfort, KY – Kentucky farmers are now eligible for emergency loans after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced assistance to all 120 counties. The assistance comes in response to droughts and high winds that occurred in the Commonwealth earlier this year. Governor Steve Beshear says he hopes the aid will lessen the conditions' impact on farmers and rural communities. Those interested in more information can contact their local USDA or Farm Service Agency offices.

By Rick Howlett

Frankfort, KY – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky is pledging speedy confirmation of President-Elect Barack Obama's Cabinet choices. He told reporters in a conference call Wednesday that he believes Obama will present qualified candidates for the positions and the Senate will confirm them as rapidly as possible. McConnell called Obama a person that's "easy to like" but says he otherwise doesn't know him very well.

By Carrie Pond