Crofton man arrested for meth trafficking in Madisonville
A Crofton man was arrested Thursday afternoon in Madisonville on methamphetamine trafficking charges. Madisonville police stopped 37-year old William Cook of Empire Road for a moving violation on East Center […]
School board approves new branding, hears draft budget
The Christian County School Board approved a new logo and new mission statement for the district, and heard the draft budget for fiscal year 2020-2021 at Thursday’s meeting. Director of […]
Ky. adds 3,728 COVID-19 cases, record 58 deaths
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear reported 3,728 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, while announcing plans to bring broadband internet service to the whole state. Ten to fifteen percent of Kentucky students did […]
Evidence, indictment focus of Pembroke triple murder case proceeding
Evidence was the main focus of discussion during court proceedings held Thursday afternoon in the Pembroke triple murder case against Christian “Kit” Martin. Martin is represented by defense attorney Tom […]
Unemployment was up slightly last month in Kentucky
Kentucky’s December unemployment rate was up from November and higher than December of one year ago. The December unemployment rate was six-percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics. That […]
Hopkins County reports another COVID death
Hopkins County reported another COVID-19 death and 31 new cases Thursday morning. There have now been 114 coronavirus fatalities in Hopkins County and 3,373 total cases since the pandemic began. […]
CCHD vaccine appointment slots quickly filled, more vaccine could arrive next week
The Christian County Health Department no longer has COVID-19 vaccine appointments available. The 100 slots available for individuals in the 1a category and for people 70 years old and older […]
Rep. Bechler doesn’t expect compromise with governor on emergency powers
The Kentucky General Assembly has the votes to override Governor Andy Beshear’s vetoes of legislation limiting his powers during a state of an emergency and at least one local lawmaker […]
Madisonville man injured in crash
One person was injured in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday in Madisonville. It happened about 2:40 p.m. and the report from Madisonville police says 25-year old Scott Mitchell of Madisonville was […]
Woman sought for wanton endangerment, fleeing from police in custody
The Hopkinsville woman sought for wanton endangerment and other charges is now in custody. An arrest warrant from Hopkinsville police says that on Friday of last week, 37-year old Tawanna […]