Trial delayed in fatal crash manslaughter case

Trial has been delayed until November in the manslaughter case against Jaden Johnson. Trial had been set to start Monday, but due to an unexpected family emergency, the special prosecutor […]
Details released in fatal semi vs. pedestrian crash on I-24
Kentucky State Police have released additional information on a fatal semi versus pedestrian collision that happened on I-24 in Christian County Monday morning. It happened just before 4 a.m. near […]
CSX to close the roadway on KY 70 in Madisonville for bridge maintenance

Heads up to motorists who travel KY 70 in Madisonville—CSX will be closing all four lanes of travel on Wednesday morning at the railroad bridge. According to a news release, […]
ExxonMobil looks to acquire Superior Graphite, including in Hopkinsville

The executive director of the South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council appeared on WHOP recently and talked about industry appreciation, changes and anniversaries happening in the region. The EDC is […]
Rain looks to loosen drought’s hold, with multiple chances this week

It would seem our drought conditions might just meet their end this week, with multiple chances of rain possible and cooler temperatures in the forecast. After weeks of little to […]
Lane restriction resumes on I-24 in Trigg County
A lane restriction on I-24 in Trigg County is set to resume on Wednesday to allow for work to continue on the overpass. The restriction is for the east bound […]
Teen injured in Binns Mill Road crash

A Lafayette teenager was flown to a Nashville hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Binns Mill Road Saturday afternoon. According to the report from the Christian County Sheriff’s Department, a […]
CCHS, HHS marching bands bring home top honors in weekend competitions

The Christian County Colonel Marching Band and the Hopkinsville High School Band of Tigers are starting competition season out strong, bringing home top honors over the weekend. The Christian County […]
Pedestrian fatally struck by semi-truck on I-24
A man was killed after being struck by a tractor-trailer near the 74-mile-marker of Interstate 24 early Monday morning in Christian County. According to Hopkinsville Fire and EMS Captain Payton […]
Webster man pleads guilty to rape, child abuse charges, sentenced to 30-years

A Webster County man will be spending the next 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to the sexual abuse of a child. According to Kentucky Attorney […]