Gov. to sign sports betting and medical marijuana bills this morning
Today is set to be a historic day for medical marijuana advocates in Kentucky. Governor Andy Beshear has said he will sign a bill today legalizing the drug for medical […]
Severe storms, tornadoes possible Friday afternoon into Friday evening
The risk for possibly significant severe weather Friday afternoon and evening in western Kentucky continues, with the Pennyrile region under an enhanced risk and areas to our west under a […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Enhanced risk for severe weather Friday
Western Kentucky and middle Tennessee are part of a large area under an enhanced risk for severe weather Friday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service in Paducah says damaging […]
Elkton pursuit ends in Logan County with arrest
A high-speed two-county pursuit that began Tuesday afternoon in Elkton ended with the arrest of a Clarksville man. Elkton Police Captain Jakop Smith was patrolling in the area of US […]
Girl Scout cookies have arrived in Hopkinsville, Elkton, Cadiz
Girl Scout cookies have arrived in the southern Pennyrile region and you’re likely to see those tasty delights for sale in the coming weekends outside your favorite stores. Cecelia Cloos […]
Golden Alert issued for missing woman
Christian County Emergency Management has issued a Golden Alert for a woman missing from Western State Hospital. Officials say 39-year old Jayme Wagner was last seen about 7:15 p.m. Monday […]