Todd County reports 137 new COVID cases in five days
The Todd County Health Department reported 137 new cases of COVID-19 over a five day period. Public Health Director Jen Harris says 48 of those patients are vaccinated, 36 of […]
Board of Health could hire new CCHD director within month
The Christian County Board of Health hopes to hire a new public health director within the next month after advertising the position a second time. Board Chair Dr. Joseph Dempsey […]
Man flown to Nashville hospital after I-24 wreck
A man was flown to a Nashville hospital following a wreck Monday afternoon on I-24 near Oak Grove. It happened about 1:30 p.m. near Exit 86 and police say an […]
Tornado recovery continues, COVID-19 surging in Kentucky
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear gave an update on COVID-19 in the state and tornado recovery efforts in western Kentucky Monday afternoon. The governor says clean-up continues in those hard-hit communities, […]
More file to run for Hopkinsville City Council
Some familiar names have filed to run for Hopkinsville City Council. Incumbent Ward 1 Councilmember Natasha Francis filed for re-election and the Republican is opposed by Democrat Vance Smith. Matthew […]
Former Todd Co. jailer running for magistrate
Former Todd County Jailer Greg Allen has filed to run for fiscal court magistrate in District 4. He will face Henry “Boogie” Oliver, II in a GOP primary for the […]
Relatively calm weather this week, bitter cold coming Wednesday morning
Relatively calm weather is expected in western Kentucky this week, though bitter cold will make a return by Wednesday morning. After a high in the lower 30’s Tuesday afternoon, Meteorologist […]
Trial date set for Fairview Drive murder suspect
A trial date was set Monday morning for 16-year old Richard Rawlins of Hopkinsville, who is accused in the October, 2021 shooting death of 19-year old Alex Updegrove on Fairview […]
CCPS returns to in-person instruction
Christian County Public Schools returned to in-person learning Monday morning and Superintendent Chris Bentzel says staffing numbers improved over the weekend. The district utilized non-traditional instruction Friday due to a […]
Sharp withdraws from congressional race to see state House seat
There is no longer a Republican primary for the U.S. House seat in western Kentucky as David Sharp of Madisonville has withdrawn his candidacy to run for state representative. Sharp […]