Unemployment up in all nine Pennyrile counties
Unemployment was up from January to February in all nine Pennyrile counties and up from a year ago in seven of those counties. Christian County’s jobless rate was 5.1 percent, […]
Nine killed in crash of two Fort Campbell Blackhawk helicopters
Nine Fort Campbell soldiers were killed when two HH60 Blackhawk helicopters crashed Wednesday night near Lancaster Road in Trigg County. During a news conference on Fort Campbell Thursday morning, 101st […]
Jury duty exemption option for those 70 and up headed to Gov’s desk
Kentuckians ages 70 and older could soon be able to opt out of jury duty after legislation to that effect has made it out of the Senate and House. Christian […]
Severe threat persists for Friday
There appears to be a significant risk for severe weather Friday afternoon and evening in western Kentucky. The Pennyrile region is under an enhanced risk of severe weather, while far […]
Gracey man arrested on meth trafficking charge
A Gracey man has been arrested on a methamphetamine trafficking charge following an investigation Tuesday morning on Lafayette Road. Hopkinsville police stopped 35-year old Billy Gannon of Gracey in the […]
Sen. Westerfield won’t seek re-election in 2024
State Senator Whitney Westerfield of Christian County has announced he will not seek a fourth term in next year’s elections. The Republican defeated longtime incumbent Joey Pendleton in 2012 and […]
Multiple fatalities reported after Army helicopters crash in Trigg County
Multiple fatalities are presumed after two HH60 helicopters from Fort Campbell crashed in an area of Trigg County near Lancaster Road just before 10 last night. Fort Campbell officials say […]
Trial date vacated, bond reduction denied in Hazel Street murder case
Documents have been reviewed and the defense attorney for murder suspect Leon Grimes filed several motions in Christian Circuit Court Wednesday afternoon. Attorney Ted Shouse informed the court that he […]
Elkton Rotary Club raises record funds in auction
The Rotary Club of Elkton had a historic, record-breaking online auction last week, raising about $15,000 for its scholarship fund. Rhonda Werner with Rotary says their online auction brought in […]
Attorney to file ‘stand your ground’ defense in East Fourth Street murder
A bond motion was denied in Christian Circuit Court Wednesday morning for Tavaris Quarles, the man charged with murder for the shooting death of Christopher Montrell Mumford at a home […]