Month: December 2022

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Local News

Hopkinsville man arrested on sexual abuse charges

An arrest warrant for sexual abuse and other charges was served Thursday morning against a Hopkinsville man. It alleges several years ago, 48-year old Kenneth Patrick Horst of Hopkinsville on multiple occasions forced sexual contact onto small children. In August of this year, Horst allegedly committed an additional offense. He’s charged with three counts of first-degree sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 12, one count of first-degree […]

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Local News

One injured in Caldwell County crash

The Caldwell County Sheriff’s is investigating after a Princeton man was hurt in a single-vehicle collision early Thursday morning. According to a news release, deputies responded to the intersection of Cassidy Avenue and Highway 91 around 2:15 a.m. for reports of an accident with injuries.  Investigation determined that 20-year-old Ethan Rickard of Princeton was heading north on Highway 91 near the intersection in Fredonia when he left the roadway for […]

todayDecember 1, 2022 1

Local News

Emergency repairs underway on West Fork Red River Bridge on I-24 in Christian Co.

The West Fork Red River Bridge on I-24 in Christian County is in need of emergency repairs, so lane restrictions are now in place in that area. According to a news release, crews discovered concrete that came loose from the bridge Thursday morning that required immediate attention. The eastbound lane restriction of I-24 will be closed starting Thursday and will continue through the weekend. Crews are preparing the site for the […]

todayDecember 1, 2022 1

Local Sports

Christian County High School Announces Colonel Soccer Coach Resignation

Christian County High School Athletic Director Trey Wheeler, has announced Arne Seeger has resigned from his position as head coach of the Colonels soccer team. Coach Seeger led the Colonels for two years. “It's been my honor and privilege to have returned to lead the Christian County Boys Soccer team the last two seasons,” said CCHS Coach Arne Seeger. “At this time, I need to step down as head coach […]

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Local News

Collision in Calloway County kills Madisonville man

Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal collision in Calloway County that claimed the life of a Hopkins County man. According to a news release, troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision in KY-121 North at the intersection of Rob Mason Road around 8 p.m. Wednesday night. Investigation determined that 21-year-old Huskey Hutch of Paducah was traveling northbound on KY-121 while a vehicle pulling a trailer that reportedly did not have […]

todayDecember 1, 2022 1

Local News

Freedom, Indian Hills Elementary schools earn Energy Star certification

Freedom Elementary and Indians Hills Elementary schools have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star certification in energy performance. According to a news release from the Christian County Public School System, this is the third year in a row and fourth time overall for Freedom Elementary to win the designation, while it’s the second consecutive year for Indian Hills and the third time overall.  Energy Star certified buildings and […]

todayDecember 1, 2022 1

Local News

Gov. makes announcement for I-69 project, changes to Department of Juvenile Justice

Governor Andy Beshear announced some changes to the juvenile justice system during his Thursday Team Kentucky update, along with an update to the Interstate 69 project in western Kentucky. Updates and changes have been under way on Interstate 69 throughout western Kentucky, including on parkways to bring them up to interstate standards, and Governor Beshear says work is set to begin on the Julian-Carrol Purchase Parkway between Mayfield and Fulton—a […]

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Local News

Unemployment up in all nine Pennyrile counties in October

Unemployment was up from September to October in all nine Pennyrile counties. Christian County’s jobless rate was 4.9 percent, up from 4.5 in September and down from 5.5 percent one year ago. It represented 1,220 people who were looking for work and unable to find it. Todd County maintains the lowest unemployment rate in Western Kentucky at 3.5 percent, up from 2.9 percent in September and a tenth of a […]

todayDecember 1, 2022 4

Local News

HFD Christmas for Kids in need of community help

The Hopkinsville Fire Department is still needing help with its annual Christmas for Kids program. Public Information Officer Payton Rogers says they help the Salvation Army assist about 50 families with children each year and they still need 17 people to adopt a family and shop for toys and other needed items for them this Christmas. https://media.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/1411/files/2022/12/rogers-christmas.mp3 If you’re willing to assist, Lt. Rogers says you can just contact the […]

todayDecember 1, 2022 1

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