Prisoners hurt in van crash

Weather played a role in an accident last week on Dawson Springs Road that injured three prisoners in a van. It happened about 6:30 p.m. Friday near Consolation Loop, according […]

Burglary investigated on Paulette Court

Hopkinsville Police are investigating a break-in this week on Paulette Court. Misty Samples told officers that force was used to get inside the residence in the 100 block of Paulette […]

Snow days throw wrench in school year

Missing a day here and there for winter weather can feel like a welcomed respite, but Christian County High School Chris Bentzel says the prolonged break has thrown a monkey […]

Penick running for Todd Co. jailer

Republican Jeff Penick has joined a crowded republican primary for Todd County jailer. Penick was the Republican nominee for jailer in 2014, when he lost to incumbent Democrat Greg Allen. […]

Todd Co. woman arrested on drug, gun charges

A Guthrie woman was arrested Wednesday on drug trafficking and gun charges. Todd County Sheriff’s Deputy Kenrick Harris stopped a vehicle on Goebel Avenue in Elkton for a moving violation. […]

Road crews continue making progress

Roads continue to improve in western Kentucky, but motorists are urged to continue using extra caution—especially on back roads and side streets. Christian, Todd, Trigg, Hopkins, Cadlwell, Muhlenberg, Montgomery and […]

Legislators react to Bevin speech

Two local lawmakers are pleased some areas are spared from Governor Matt Bevin’s proposed 6.25 percent budget cuts. State Senator Whitney Westerfield says he was pleasantly surprised by some of […]

Burglary investigated on Sanderson Drive

Someone broke into a Sanderson Drive home this week and took a video game system. Marlon Brown told Hopkinsville Police that force was used to get inside a home in […]

Thomas Franklin Staggs, Jr.

(64, Crofton) Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Ridgetop Cemetery. Hughart, Beard and Giles Funeral Home in Crofton is in charge, with visitation there at noon Friday.