Local legislators overall pleased with 2023 session
Local legislators agree the 2023 session of the Kentucky General Assembly that concluded Thursday night was an overall success, though no one ever gets everything they wanted in those limited […]
Severe threat continues this afternoon, evening
Concern continues that there could be a significant severe weather outbreak in western Kentucky this afternoon and evening. Meteorologist Derrick Snyder with the National Weather Service in Paducah says all […]
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 […]