https://www.kentuckynewera.com/search/?q=&t=article&l=100&d=&d1=&d2=&s=start_time&sd=desc&nsa=eedition&c%5B%5D=news,news/*&f=rss*&f=rss www.kentuckynewera.com - RSS Results in section(s) news,news/* only for asset type(s) of article TNCMS 1.92.1 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 30 Damage to a ceiling in the Christian County Courthouse downtown has prompted officials to close the building through this weekend, although it is expected to be open again by Monday. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/fbabfb87-d56d-55f8-a855-3d4056725ba9 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_fbabfb87-d56d-55f8-a855-3d4056725ba9.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer City of Hopkinsville policy analyst Cody Brem said the first couple of months for the city’s new Hopkinsville Housing Task Force have included a lot of discussion. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/60f6c0e3-3d4f-5174-9814-7ce12597fa43 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_60f6c0e3-3d4f-5174-9814-7ce12597fa43.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer LOUISVILLE — Jefferson Family Court Judge Angela Johnson has declined to remove herself from the contentious divorce of former Gov. Matt Bevin and his ex-wife Glenna, who allege she is biased and seeking media attention from the high-profile case. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c9cb9f5a-a824-5f2d-9c07-54a636c0e7ae https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_c9cb9f5a-a824-5f2d-9c07-54a636c0e7ae.html By DEBORAH YETTER KENTUCKY LANTERN LEXINGTON — A landmark gift from philanthropist and University of Kentucky alumna Lois Mateus has established the Craig H. Wood Endowed Chair in Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources, the first endowed chair dedicated to Extension in the history of… Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/05c59ff2-f9dc-5d48-9655-f564f743a30f https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_05c59ff2-f9dc-5d48-9655-f564f743a30f.html By Jennifer Elwell University of Kentucky The following indictments were released by the Christian County Circuit Court Clerk’s office: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e53fb769-2175-5fc3-b08d-c95ee897d840 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_e53fb769-2175-5fc3-b08d-c95ee897d840.html FRANKFORT – Despite some areas of Kentucky receiving rain this week, drought conditions have worsened in the commonwealth. That's according to the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report issued Thursday. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:35:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b79ac582-24f2-5d46-b292-28957c792097 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_b79ac582-24f2-5d46-b292-28957c792097.html By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Hopkinsville’s Thin Blue Run has been rescheduled for April 29 after weather forced organizers to postpone the event originally planned for Saturday. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:01:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e61e26bd-49ea-50cb-ba73-0f1e5efb0b48 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_e61e26bd-49ea-50cb-ba73-0f1e5efb0b48.html Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:53:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/dfa57071-c552-5c28-b058-70c59a996d2a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_dfa57071-c552-5c28-b058-70c59a996d2a.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer The application period for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is now open, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell announced. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1b4f0fd7-ee2e-53fa-8639-d6dd2a4131f1 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_1b4f0fd7-ee2e-53fa-8639-d6dd2a4131f1.html By New Era staff The Christian Fiscal Court has given recent approval to several measures related to the use of opioid settlement funds. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ea8790d5-0b3f-5954-a7aa-25d2b3e9aab8 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_ea8790d5-0b3f-5954-a7aa-25d2b3e9aab8.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer Retired Trigg County educator and coach Curtis Higgins is returning to the gridiron as head coach of the Trigg County Wildcats football team. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c6d868df-84e0-5cf3-99f6-aea68f73479f https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_c6d868df-84e0-5cf3-99f6-aea68f73479f.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer Christian County officials and business leaders said Thursday that a surge of industrial investment, combined with ongoing workforce and housing challenges, is reshaping the local economy and setting the stage for long-term growth. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f1c345a2-1ea9-5d17-92cf-7433d5fdd71e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_f1c345a2-1ea9-5d17-92cf-7433d5fdd71e.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer Two inmates who walked away from a work detail Sunday in Crofton are back in custody after leading police on a high-speed chase through several counties. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:27:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ca8ea56c-b0b3-5d1c-a851-582b15cab9dc https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_ca8ea56c-b0b3-5d1c-a851-582b15cab9dc.html By New Era staff Donations for the upkeep of Double Barn Cemetery on Jagoe Road in Herndon are needed. Make checks payable to Double Barn Cemetery. Mail to Frances Johnson, 13270 Cox Mill Road, Herndon, KY 42236. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b426aef5-77ad-509f-8a3c-0619c6b77703 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_b426aef5-77ad-509f-8a3c-0619c6b77703.html By New Era staff WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army has announced the launch of the Army Data Operations Center, or ADOC, a key initiative designed to transform how the Army manages and utilizes its vast data resources to ensure decision dominance on the modern… Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5c5a04d8-7c7d-5f48-b227-0d24809fc64c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_5c5a04d8-7c7d-5f48-b227-0d24809fc64c.html By U.S. Army PRINCETON — The Kentucky Agriculture Training School (KATS), part of UK Cooperative Extension at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, is offering an interactive crop scouting clinic at the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center on May… Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3a1b1a38-4915-5eb6-9b2e-e2b5ca844bdc https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_3a1b1a38-4915-5eb6-9b2e-e2b5ca844bdc.html By Jennifer Elwell University of Kentucky PRINCETON — Wheat growers, crop consultants and agribusiness professionals are invited to attend the University of Kentucky Wheat Field Day on May 12 at the UK Research and Education Center (UKREC) in Princeton. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/fbbd1d09-85b0-5a51-b9f4-720a1898689b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_fbbd1d09-85b0-5a51-b9f4-720a1898689b.html By Jennifer Elwell University of Kentucky PRINCETON — Wheat growers, crop consultants and agribusiness professionals are invited to attend the University of Kentucky Wheat Field Day on May 12 at the UK Research and Education Center (UKREC) in Princeton. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1879a0e8-cb5b-5b2e-979d-e920156424ba https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_1879a0e8-cb5b-5b2e-979d-e920156424ba.html By Jennifer Elwell University of Kentucky PRINCETON — The Kentucky Agriculture Training School (KATS), part of UK Cooperative Extension at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, is offering an interactive crop scouting clinic at the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center on May… Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e1b7cd01-a627-554c-8400-b58919202199 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_e1b7cd01-a627-554c-8400-b58919202199.html By Jennifer Elwell University of Kentucky The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/da719186-beff-53b3-805a-2807fcdbbe6e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_da719186-beff-53b3-805a-2807fcdbbe6e.html FRANKFORT — The General Assembly overrode most of Gov. Andy Beshear’s vetoes Tuesday, including the judicial branch budget and most of the two-year state budget. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:11:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/013bcb74-022d-5eaa-9548-0c5979c3672a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_013bcb74-022d-5eaa-9548-0c5979c3672a.html By SARAH LADD and McKENNA HORSLEY KENTUCKY LANTERN FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear announced that three cabinet secretaries will move into new roles in his administration. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3bd6e445-5bfe-5b26-8d9a-808d5d735030 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_3bd6e445-5bfe-5b26-8d9a-808d5d735030.html By McKENNA HORSLEY KENTUCKY LANTERN A new statewide driver licensing system and online portal will launch in June, offering Kentuckians expanded digital services and aiming to reduce wait times at regional offices. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:40:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a9316b82-4679-542d-8249-65be871bb584 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_a9316b82-4679-542d-8249-65be871bb584.html By New Era staff Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/80f21072-d400-5ff7-bf92-b67c923f9597 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_80f21072-d400-5ff7-bf92-b67c923f9597.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer This week kicks off the season of fundraising for local Rotary clubs in the southern Pennyrile region. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/91784dd4-e2da-50e9-a949-bea706eaa5bf https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_91784dd4-e2da-50e9-a949-bea706eaa5bf.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6e03ef37-79bc-588d-b6d1-b11a0b28dea1 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_6e03ef37-79bc-588d-b6d1-b11a0b28dea1.html LEXINGTON — A University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researcher is leading a new project that could help farmers fight some of agriculture’s hardest-to-control insect pests with a method designed to hit the target and leave… Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b9107065-9311-5c8f-9cf9-40a02076d65b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_b9107065-9311-5c8f-9cf9-40a02076d65b.html By Jordan Strickler University of Kentucky A steady crowd filled the local skate park over the weekend as residents of all ages turned out for Skate and Paint, an annual event aimed at bringing military and civilian families together through art, activity and community engagement. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/99910c4f-5e35-5460-ba82-9b7089f64049 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_99910c4f-5e35-5460-ba82-9b7089f64049.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer The Hopkinsville Police Department will host its annual “Thin Blue Run” on Saturday to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ea2a7de9-53f4-5287-bf98-af766e16607d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_ea2a7de9-53f4-5287-bf98-af766e16607d.html A tulip poplar tree has been dedicated as one of the local community’s planned celebrations of the country’s 250th year. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/32244db7-9fb9-55e9-8805-9462ba04ae5f https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_32244db7-9fb9-55e9-8805-9462ba04ae5f.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. approved more than $2.4 million in loans to support farm operations and agribusiness projects across the state, according to a news release. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9431d5a8-17af-57d5-9fdf-01d579d9643b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_9431d5a8-17af-57d5-9fdf-01d579d9643b.html By New Era Kentucky’s General Fund receipts increased 6.2% in March compared to the same month last year, while Road Fund receipts rose 6.0 %, the state budget office reports. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a01aa429-9bca-5589-ad11-fc46c18eb843 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_a01aa429-9bca-5589-ad11-fc46c18eb843.html By New Era staff The local community is joining in celebrations for the country’s 250th anniversary with a tree planting hosted by the Kentucky Historical Society in conjunction with the Kentucky Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the Kentucky Division of Forestry. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9b71eedc-a230-5c67-9103-7375c1caccae https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_9b71eedc-a230-5c67-9103-7375c1caccae.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer Implementation of a previously approved federal rule meant to help prevent black lung in the nation’s coal miners has been delayed indefinitely, according to an update posted this week in the Federal Register. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b7d0bed9-07b2-5e9c-8e1b-244b291d8631 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_b7d0bed9-07b2-5e9c-8e1b-244b291d8631.html By Caity Coyne West Virginia Watch Eastern Kentucky University is set to get about $50 million to move it closer to accreditation for a future osteopathic medicine school. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9a44fd0a-af2d-5673-a731-8796999eda19 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_9a44fd0a-af2d-5673-a731-8796999eda19.html By McKENNA HORSLEY KENTUCKY LANTERN LEXINGTON — Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell defended NATO and said he supported “taking the fight to Iran” while fielding questions Wednesday at the University of Kentucky. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/28f43c2b-9a7f-592a-8823-799bda7fa2bd https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_28f43c2b-9a7f-592a-8823-799bda7fa2bd.html By JAMIE LUCKE KENTUCKY LANTERN FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police are inviting residents to participate in the seventh annual Cover the Cruiser campaign, a statewide fundraiser supporting Special Olympics Kentucky athletes, according to a release. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e0a79464-661e-5957-8124-328313eb3c8d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_e0a79464-661e-5957-8124-328313eb3c8d.html By New Era staff Lithium-ion battery manufacturer Ascend Elements, which has a facility in Hopkinsville’s Commerce Park II, announced that it has filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy in an effort to enable strategic restructuring of the facility that had been anticipating an increase in… Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c637f1dd-3383-59c6-bc9a-387b7d924a2c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_c637f1dd-3383-59c6-bc9a-387b7d924a2c.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer Gracey resident Lucas Hite describes the impact of learning about agritourism as a member of the Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program’s (KALP) class. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/afdc3bdb-3918-52fb-b971-d993ee3ae601 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_afdc3bdb-3918-52fb-b971-d993ee3ae601.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer Team Kentucky has released its 2026-2027 Official Highway Map, highlighting travel experiences, events and destinations across the commonwealth. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b993ba10-a57d-5c5c-9514-7484c7ca95f6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_b993ba10-a57d-5c5c-9514-7484c7ca95f6.html By New Era staff The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c3b26079-8cc6-52ea-920f-2a98cd303847 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_c3b26079-8cc6-52ea-920f-2a98cd303847.html The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is accepting applications for game warden positions in multiple counties, according to a release. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d57153fc-2455-56ad-b4ea-8313823e0799 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_d57153fc-2455-56ad-b4ea-8313823e0799.html By New Era staff Senate President Robert Stivers responded Wednesday to a Kentucky Supreme Court ruling ordering lawmakers to halt the impeachment of a Lexington judge, but it’s unclear if the Senate will comply with the order or move forward with a trial. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a48e0967-686d-5a19-8b5a-461297c1d0f9 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_a48e0967-686d-5a19-8b5a-461297c1d0f9.html By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Robert Meek was appointed Tuesday to fill Hopkinsville City Council’s vacant Ward 8 seat, replacing his son, Seth Meek, who recently resigned from the position. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ba9ec36e-371d-5cbf-8e09-c2eda4afc7e6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_ba9ec36e-371d-5cbf-8e09-c2eda4afc7e6.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer The Trigg County Fiscal Court has approved the first of two upcoming improvement projects that are slated for the Trigg County Justice Center. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b08cebfd-b067-506a-afed-dd96343d1f7a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_b08cebfd-b067-506a-afed-dd96343d1f7a.html By TONYA S. GRACE New Era staff writer Kentucky school districts that prioritize buying food from local farmers can again compete for recognition and funding through the state’s Farm to School Stars Recognition Program. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4a1380ed-75d3-5086-bc26-e1a22a6efef5 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_4a1380ed-75d3-5086-bc26-e1a22a6efef5.html By New Era staff An official with AT&T has confirmed that the telecommunications company is moving forward with plans to discontinue its landline service in another three years. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8aeb9302-a543-5f14-bfb9-8a2b8840fa87 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_8aeb9302-a543-5f14-bfb9-8a2b8840fa87.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:01:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4d655ff6-1b0c-55aa-a4d1-2230e8f5c4ac https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_4d655ff6-1b0c-55aa-a4d1-2230e8f5c4ac.html By Bailey Vandiver University of Kentucky The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a45cd530-e94b-5549-b297-b24f2135766e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_a45cd530-e94b-5549-b297-b24f2135766e.html The Kentucky Supreme Court is ordering lawmakers to drop impeachment proceedings against a circuit judge in Lexington. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/15c32628-e8c9-57af-90a6-f9f28fd66b83 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_15c32628-e8c9-57af-90a6-f9f28fd66b83.html By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern A Latino civil rights group plans to appeal a recent federal court ruling that barred Kentucky from granting in-state tuition rates to people without permanent legal status. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/957630e0-3a66-52aa-9a84-a7223a8c39ee https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_957630e0-3a66-52aa-9a84-a7223a8c39ee.html By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Farm Bureau announced “Freddy, White and Blue” as the winning design in its America250 T-shirt contest, selected by public vote from six original entries celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary, according to a release. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/31b1806e-03f3-5550-9523-c11baa21d95b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_31b1806e-03f3-5550-9523-c11baa21d95b.html By New Era staff Murray State University President Ron Patterson used a presentation at the mayor’s town hall Thursday to highlight enrollment growth at the university’s Hopkinsville campus, and new academic and workforce initiatives. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6c9e8b5f-0f3f-5cc0-9d1d-9af827d3971b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_6c9e8b5f-0f3f-5cc0-9d1d-9af827d3971b.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer Kentucky officials and goat industry leaders are celebrating April as Goat Month, highlighting the animal’s growing role in the state’s agricultural economy and food supply. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ba9dd016-cb53-5695-aea7-a3f860fe2622 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_ba9dd016-cb53-5695-aea7-a3f860fe2622.html By New Era staff Four people have applied to fill the vacancy on Hopkinsville City Council created with the resignation of Seth Meek. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0412b54d-6095-5f3f-8af8-52799fec926a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_0412b54d-6095-5f3f-8af8-52799fec926a.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer With the start of the current fiscal year, staff at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Human Rights Commission began to notice that cases and complaints were coming into the office at a faster pace. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ee2b2bcf-b966-5dc4-8fda-0c172238e6af https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_ee2b2bcf-b966-5dc4-8fda-0c172238e6af.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/25a95cba-a242-5e9d-8426-5f62eb100041 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_25a95cba-a242-5e9d-8426-5f62eb100041.html Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says the state budget sent to him by the GOP-controlled legislature underfunds Medicaid and fails to meet the needs of Kentuckians and state government in other ways. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a9000608-d0f4-5ca0-8821-500e1f8fd591 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_a9000608-d0f4-5ca0-8821-500e1f8fd591.html By LIAM NIEMEYER KENTUCKY LANTERN FRANKFORT — A new state budget and major reforms to Medicaid, gaming and child care all received a final tap of the gavel this week as lawmakers navigated a two-day marathon of House and Senate proceedings and sent more than… Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e9041e0a-dc38-51a0-bf07-6368e6f69965 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_e9041e0a-dc38-51a0-bf07-6368e6f69965.html By Legislative Research Commission Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:12:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7d86be07-7ebc-58a0-99ef-b55deae87969 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_7d86be07-7ebc-58a0-99ef-b55deae87969.html malexieff@kentuckynewera.com (Mike Alexieff) Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:59:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d170820c-18af-5da5-bc62-922743019337 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_d170820c-18af-5da5-bc62-922743019337.html malexieff@kentuckynewera.com (Mike Alexieff) The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team has been requested by Post 2 in Madisonville to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday around 5 p.m. in Crittenden County, according to a release. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5181ace4-a1cd-5ca5-ad81-505dad7e129f https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_5181ace4-a1cd-5ca5-ad81-505dad7e129f.html By New Era staff Kentucky Proud, the official marketing program of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, hosted a one-day Retail Readiness workshop in Lexington to help agricultural producers expand their market reach. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:08:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/de41142a-2f4b-5c64-ada8-aee3c723042a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_de41142a-2f4b-5c64-ada8-aee3c723042a.html By New Era staff In addition to the familiar candy, prizes for the annual Cadiz Lions Club Easter egg hunt include the likes of chalk, bubbles, fishing equipment and kites — even a game of Twister that club member Marsha Pater said kids can… Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/50dcf134-88dd-54e1-9afd-1069b41e9eb3 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_50dcf134-88dd-54e1-9afd-1069b41e9eb3.html By TONYA S. GRACE New Era staff writer LEXINGTON — Anyone who keeps a bird feeder has likely had the same uneasy thought after seeing a sudden blur of wings in the yard: What was that hawk doing here? Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f1db768e-f142-5c38-a6b1-5de8bc41e554 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_f1db768e-f142-5c38-a6b1-5de8bc41e554.html By Jordan Strickler University of Kentucky Ellery Jenkins gestures toward the 3-D printers lined up in a row in Todd County Middle School’s new Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation STEM Center, the only one to receive funding in Kentucky this year. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8270beff-2e0b-56e6-8a61-6a810878b871 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_8270beff-2e0b-56e6-8a61-6a810878b871.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer A new youth-run t-shirt business at the Boys & Girls Club of Hopkinsville-Christian County is giving local teens the opportunity to earn money while learning real-world job skills. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/aaba760e-8873-53d3-928e-831180c440e3 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_aaba760e-8873-53d3-928e-831180c440e3.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer There’s a virus within a bacterium within a parasite, and University of Kentucky researchers are figuring out how to make them kill each other. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7f6d3de3-ba83-5c82-a4e4-fd129272cd1e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_7f6d3de3-ba83-5c82-a4e4-fd129272cd1e.html By Christian Honce University of Kentucky FRANKFORT — The Kentucky House on Tuesday passed Senate Bill 251, legislation that would change how the state Department of Corrections implements execution protocols. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/85c9d8e9-a80b-5d06-bd3a-09fe8d621763 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_85c9d8e9-a80b-5d06-bd3a-09fe8d621763.html By Legislative Research Commission The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c9f4f290-f298-5a40-b87e-a206217a93be https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_c9f4f290-f298-5a40-b87e-a206217a93be.html Kentucky is launching a new online option for boat registration renewals, allowing owners to skip a trip to the county clerk’s office and complete the process from home. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:04:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3e84b07f-7a60-514d-99de-72b85b3cfd43 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_3e84b07f-7a60-514d-99de-72b85b3cfd43.html By New Era staff After a winter marked by snow and ice, Kentucky’s 2026 spring turkey hunting season is opening with optimism among hunters and wildlife biologists, fueled by strong recent reproduction data, according to a news release from the Kentucky Department of Fish… Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:29:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/eeec8fdc-14b0-5611-9144-ba559679dcfe https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_eeec8fdc-14b0-5611-9144-ba559679dcfe.html By New Era staff Schools and nonprofit organizations serving youth in the Tennessee Valley Authority region can now apply for funding to support robotics programs, according to a news release from the Tennessee Valley Authority. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:25:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7fba42a9-0989-5aae-b465-5759e808f515 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_7fba42a9-0989-5aae-b465-5759e808f515.html By New Era staff Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3a616028-0fe6-5e80-b0b1-0cc717ca2b6a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_3a616028-0fe6-5e80-b0b1-0cc717ca2b6a.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer Tim Morgan considered the grief of the family members of the nine Fort Campbell soldiers who perished three years ago in a mid-air helicopter collision in Trigg County. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/18d99ee8-518f-58a7-847d-25d38cd1bda4 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_18d99ee8-518f-58a7-847d-25d38cd1bda4.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer Kentucky State Police Post 2 troopers are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality in Christian County, according to a news release. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/932d11c7-330b-5e38-b7bb-47f244ee7356 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_932d11c7-330b-5e38-b7bb-47f244ee7356.html By New Era staff LOUISVILLE — A warrant for the arrest of former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin was lifted through an emergency order by the state Court of Appeals. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f7bf052e-8f2e-5f56-8137-f83bf9f263e6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_f7bf052e-8f2e-5f56-8137-f83bf9f263e6.html By DEBORAH YETTER KENTUCKY LANTERN Lexington — Farmers have long debated which practices do the most to keep their soil healthy. Now, after pulling data from 21 long-term field trials scattered across the United States, a multi-state research team has found cover crop use comes… Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/715e4e48-8b4b-5e07-8c49-7456d44deeac https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_715e4e48-8b4b-5e07-8c49-7456d44deeac.html By Jordan Strickler University of Kentucky Christian County’s population decline isn’t being driven by a lack of jobs, but by a lack of housing, local leaders said. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e6c7ca7d-19e4-5fa1-92c7-61b53eb0b206 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_e6c7ca7d-19e4-5fa1-92c7-61b53eb0b206.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer Top Democrats have their eyes on Kentucky this week. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d4b4a924-1c60-56d9-82b3-a36340d71312 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_d4b4a924-1c60-56d9-82b3-a36340d71312.html By McKENNA HORSLEY KENTUCKY LANTERN FRANKFORT — When Ethan Branscum was 6 years old, he saw on the news that Ohio had just declared rescue animals to be the official state pet. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a505c6cf-e2e7-59a9-b596-099d207232f2 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_a505c6cf-e2e7-59a9-b596-099d207232f2.html By SARAH LADD KENTUCKY LANTERN The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d43ef614-75f3-5872-9ba3-169821204752 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_d43ef614-75f3-5872-9ba3-169821204752.html A lot of people visiting her vendor site were interested in information that will help them manage negative behaviors and emotions with their young children. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0029acea-cc0e-5922-8c6f-eba816336dc1 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_0029acea-cc0e-5922-8c6f-eba816336dc1.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer LEXINGTON — According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 70% of the food that Americans consume is considered ultra-processed foods (UPFs) — leading to increased health risks such as heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0b7d367f-2e09-53cf-bdb2-00c2c25134f5 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_0b7d367f-2e09-53cf-bdb2-00c2c25134f5.html By Christopher Carney University of Kentucky Republican candidates for several Christian County offices emphasized public safety, fiscal responsibility and transparency during a candidate forum held Thursday ahead of the May 19 primary election. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f6b6e490-3c63-5bf9-924a-4b8210701003 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_f6b6e490-3c63-5bf9-924a-4b8210701003.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer FRANKFORT, Ky. — Andy Beshear announced what officials called the largest capital investment in Western Kentucky history as Global Laser Enrichment revealed plans to develop the Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility, a $1.76 billion project expected to create 240 high-wage jobs… Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a4be6f2e-1909-5b72-91fe-f5e8db9b26e2 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_a4be6f2e-1909-5b72-91fe-f5e8db9b26e2.html By The Messenger Staff FRANKFORT — Legislation aimed at eliminating child marriage in Kentucky advanced Thursday from the House Families and Children Committee. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f809d3b5-5c78-5c63-8dda-81b26956d2db https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_f809d3b5-5c78-5c63-8dda-81b26956d2db.html By Legislative Research Commission FRANKFORT — A routine “elections cleanup bill” that morphed into omnibus legislation making significant changes — like having county clerks verify U.S. citizenship and raising political donations limits — is nearing final passage in the General Assembly. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a5304253-9543-527d-8ceb-16de2a3792c6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_a5304253-9543-527d-8ceb-16de2a3792c6.html By McKENNA HORSLEY KENTUCKY LANTERN The following indictments were released by the Christian County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office: Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b2987fef-1d8a-52dd-a5f4-8614bad1eaea https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_b2987fef-1d8a-52dd-a5f4-8614bad1eaea.html The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a233aa37-196f-5f58-9d53-75ae2af5c0d1 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_a233aa37-196f-5f58-9d53-75ae2af5c0d1.html LEXINGTON — Steve Price doesn’t spend his research days staring at trees from a distance. More often, he’s studying snakes or in the water — floating in a river, easing over gravel, scanning the bottom for shells that most people… Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0fd10c7e-5a18-526d-8a4e-acee0b479a37 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_0fd10c7e-5a18-526d-8a4e-acee0b479a37.html By Jordan Strickler University of Kentucky A Hopkinsville woman missing since mid-January was found deceased in Nortonville on Wednesday, according to the Kentucky State Police. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b3f5f125-6597-55bf-9b5d-ca4eb9017d4f https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_b3f5f125-6597-55bf-9b5d-ca4eb9017d4f.html By The Messenger Staff Kentucky schools now have an easier path to include locally produced farm products in student meals following passage of Senate Bill 5, Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell announced. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0f215d39-b237-51c9-b622-ebebd50e8e61 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_0f215d39-b237-51c9-b622-ebebd50e8e61.html By New Era staff *Trigg County Fiscal Court meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at the courthouse basement. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8844058c-bdbf-5094-9537-9fd4e7fbc0bf https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_8844058c-bdbf-5094-9537-9fd4e7fbc0bf.html Guest speaker George McDonald painted a mental image of his great-grandfather for audience members listening to his comments about the changes to agriculture through the years. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/573d4876-47c5-5c8c-a71f-79ed499af2a2 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_573d4876-47c5-5c8c-a71f-79ed499af2a2.html By TONYA S. GRACE New Era staff writer Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1c269734-5232-5153-b6c6-83aba9167123 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_1c269734-5232-5153-b6c6-83aba9167123.html By TONYA S. GRACE New Era staff writer Fort Campbell will host a major Independence Day celebration this summer as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary, highlighted by a tribute concert honoring Charlie Daniels. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/66ddb25a-8fe7-5583-99ed-511bae750828 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/article_66ddb25a-8fe7-5583-99ed-511bae750828.html By New Era staff The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/235ea24d-d014-5a24-94ac-04418571a8c4 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_235ea24d-d014-5a24-94ac-04418571a8c4.html Sherry Viall has now been named officially as the permanent director for the Christian County Animal Shelter that serves Christian, Trigg and Todd counties. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f2d8d12b-a564-56e0-8e58-7db1161ebe90 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_f2d8d12b-a564-56e0-8e58-7db1161ebe90.html By Tonya S. Grace New Era staff writer Christian County Public Schools is reconsidering its plan to hold 2026 graduation ceremonies in school gymnasiums following pushback from students, families and community members, Superintendent Chris Bentzel said. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3d3371cb-8046-595c-be40-55e8c1e8af06 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_3d3371cb-8046-595c-be40-55e8c1e8af06.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer