Madisonville, Crittenden County teachers honored as state teachers of the year
A western Kentucky teacher was named 2023 Valvoline Kentucky Teacher of the Year and a teacher from Madisonville was one of three finalists. Crittenden County Middle School reading teacher Mandy […]
Full parole board to decide if Heath High School shooter should be released
After hearing from victims of the 1997 Heath High School shooting on Monday and from the shooter—Michael Carneal—on Tuesday, representatives of the Kentucky Parole Board were unable to come to […]
South Elm Street shooting suspect released on ankle monitor as lawyers work towards resolution
One of the suspects charged in connection with a July shooting incident at West First and South Elm Street was released on an ankle monitor following a hearing in Christian […]
Clarksville “Mongol” motorcycle gang members convicted for Trenton murder, Hopkinsville home invasion
Six members of a Clarksville motorcycle gang have been convicted in federal court in connection with racketeering and the 2017 murder of a man on Cemetery Street in Trenton. After […]
COVID-19 positivity rate continues to drop in Ky.
The COVID-19 positivity rate continues to drop in Kentucky as it fell nearly 5 points from last week. The positivity rate is at 11.96 percent in Monday’s report, down from […]
Heat and humidity return this week
Unseasonably hot and humid weather will briefly return this week before a cool down prior to the weekend. Christine Wielgos is the warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service […]
Several items discussed in case of Ashwood Village double-murder suspect
Several items were discussed during a hearing Monday morning in Christian Circuit Court for Anthony Gaines, the man accused of shooting two people to death at Ashwood Village in August […]
Parole hearing held for Heath High School shooter
A parole hearing began Monday morning for 39-year old Michael Carneal, who killed three students and injured five others in a shooting at Heath High School near Paducah in 1997. […]
Cross drain replacement to close section of Apex-White Plains Road Tuesday
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans a closure along Apex-White Plains Road in Christian County Tuesday. It’s to allow the replacement of a cross drain at KY 813. The work will […]
EDC preparing for new industries, advocating for current ones
The South Western Economic Development Council is preparing for new industries in the area while putting out the word that existing ones are always hiring. Executive Director Carter Hendricks says […]