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 1.94.1 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 30 The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5469cdd0-0f55-5513-97de-4f3878a7a02f https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_5469cdd0-0f55-5513-97de-4f3878a7a02f.html FRANKFORT – During the summer travel season, Kentucky highway safety officials are encouraging drivers to slow down and obey posted speed limits to help keep everyone on the road safe. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1d9d7760-4efa-5f32-abad-92cd48da1eae https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_1d9d7760-4efa-5f32-abad-92cd48da1eae.html By TOM LATEK KENTUCKY TODAY NBC’s “Dateline” will feature an investigation into the disappearance of a Richmond mother in their episode, “The Bluegrass Mystery,” which is scheduled to air Friday night. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/be8f9e31-c897-5a33-8168-38d7d323c449 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_be8f9e31-c897-5a33-8168-38d7d323c449.html By TAYLOR SIX TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Former University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart is set to move to a part-time role with the university that includes a schedule for $3.06 million in severance payments. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/75816e93-aaf3-5b67-a13e-ae4451a413e5 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_75816e93-aaf3-5b67-a13e-ae4451a413e5.html By McKenna Horsley KENTUCKY LANTERN When Christian County High School senior Rhianna Harrell submitted her application for the Kentucky Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council, she said she did not expect her name to be among the students chosen from across the state. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6b08f7bc-abb4-5779-b5ce-f99b41d32249 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_6b08f7bc-abb4-5779-b5ce-f99b41d32249.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer Ask Terry Brooks how Kentucky’s children are really doing and the answer depends on what data one wants to explore. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:03:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/11620505-1bfd-5414-915b-9f92eeee17a1 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_11620505-1bfd-5414-915b-9f92eeee17a1.html By SARAH LADD KENTUCKY LANTERN “Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes” was nestled firmly in her grasp as 13-year-old Axel Buckner stood in the parking lot of the Hillcrest Baptist Church, just a few feet from the Christian County Literacy Council’s new bookmobile. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/00691239-cd44-563c-9163-2415df83fb96 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/article_00691239-cd44-563c-9163-2415df83fb96.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer FRANKFORT — Kentucky’s General Fund is getting a nearly $400,000 deposit thanks to a national $45 million CashApp/Block settlement. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:12:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b38736da-f339-5670-b7ce-e9ca624d6089 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_b38736da-f339-5670-b7ce-e9ca624d6089.html By SARAH LADD KENTUCKY LANTERN Republicans on a legislative committee on Wednesday deferred review of a contract with a president and CEO of the Kentucky State Fair after an interim was installed by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s latest appointees to the fair board last week. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4e54be6b-fb5c-5ff2-84ae-b5048f23a2b1 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_4e54be6b-fb5c-5ff2-84ae-b5048f23a2b1.html By McKENNA HORSLEY KENTUCKY LANTERN FRANKFORT – Kentucky has joined a 25-state coalition and the Trump Administration to challenge regulations regarding natural emissions of livestock including documentation of manure management. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8dcdf2f0-c64d-50de-a00e-f31a51cbf481 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_8dcdf2f0-c64d-50de-a00e-f31a51cbf481.html By TOM LATEK KENTUCKY TODAY FRANKFORT – Representatives from the Administrative Office of the Courts told lawmakers that Kentucky's judicial branch is implementing a statewide reorganization. The plan is to reduce administrative overhead, strengthen frontline services and preserve core court operations under the budget enacted… Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:10:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3e4972e0-8648-5b93-8f90-f7fefbd059a4 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_3e4972e0-8648-5b93-8f90-f7fefbd059a4.html By TOM LATEK KENTUCKY TODAY Most pastors dream of building a healthy, growing church. Chris Clarke believes God is calling him to leave one. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:01:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b84ed4ad-54ce-5245-aef3-ed98a0e2f942 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_b84ed4ad-54ce-5245-aef3-ed98a0e2f942.html By LILLIAN ELINE KENTUCKY TODAY Officials found the body of a 25-year-old man who had been missing for multiple days following a serious boat collision on Herrington Lake in Mercer County. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/331e6778-6cba-5285-acc5-34811b02ab83 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_331e6778-6cba-5285-acc5-34811b02ab83.html By CHRISTOPHER LEACH TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE A comprehensive collection of personal Colonel Harland Sanders memorabilia will be available to collectors, historians, entrepreneurs and fans July 28 at the Claudia Sanders Dinner House in Shelbyville. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/344e08ed-069e-5823-8832-00687ff1789b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_344e08ed-069e-5823-8832-00687ff1789b.html By TOM LATEK KENTUCKY TODAY Her new business just kind of blew up out of nowhere, inspired by her desire to enjoy an açaí bowl of the super berries and not being able to find anyone in her hometown offering the healthy bowls. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/eb8ab38d-24d6-5880-8bd9-8a9dde7c254c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/article_eb8ab38d-24d6-5880-8bd9-8a9dde7c254c.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer Alan Gates finally had some news for Trigg County Fiscal Court magistrates, and it was good news that he shared during Monday night’s court meeting. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7cd4d34c-024e-5b9f-b0a0-83803e67a3fd https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_7cd4d34c-024e-5b9f-b0a0-83803e67a3fd.html By TONYA S. GRACE New Era staff writer The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e63b4867-1eff-5195-af0d-f52dc3d1fa1b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_e63b4867-1eff-5195-af0d-f52dc3d1fa1b.html Hopkinsville City Council filled its vacant Ward 5 seat Tuesday while also approving several ordinances, recognizing new public safety personnel and moving discussions on opioid funding guidelines and emergency weather equipment forward. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/646fbfa7-4dcc-5a17-9e4e-5655597f8bf3 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_646fbfa7-4dcc-5a17-9e4e-5655597f8bf3.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer Ever since Kentucky lawmakers approved statewide sales tax breaks for hyperscale data centers, developers are eyeing the state as a place to build these potentially massive, electricity-intensive operations. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/dd29c763-154a-510d-b88a-c5f4510e8f70 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_dd29c763-154a-510d-b88a-c5f4510e8f70.html Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern LEXINGTON — From the walls of a childhood home to the layout of a town square, physical environments profoundly shape human identity and comfort. And when they are suddenly destroyed, like during a natural disaster, people feel lost and afraid. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/46a190e4-7f23-51d4-a453-543bda1f5f44 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_46a190e4-7f23-51d4-a453-543bda1f5f44.html By Christian Honce University of Kentucky At least some of the deputies involved in the fatal shooting of a Florence police officer knew and worked with him. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/41f13ec8-6b47-517e-8df2-20afafc42403 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_41f13ec8-6b47-517e-8df2-20afafc42403.html By KARLA WARD TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Kurt Anderson started a monthly food distribution initiative that feeds some 800 households in the local community after he was named executive director of the Aaron McNeil House Crisis Relief Center. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/61f02ea2-4ae8-5ecd-a4b1-d2ccc76e4855 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/article_61f02ea2-4ae8-5ecd-a4b1-d2ccc76e4855.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a2c27349-f879-5598-8ec9-2f1986eb4803 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_a2c27349-f879-5598-8ec9-2f1986eb4803.html More than $1 million in opioid settlement funds received by Christian County and the City of Hopkinsville remain largely unspent as local officials say they are working to ensure the money is used properly under strict requirements tied to the… Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f92e895d-87e0-51fa-afd4-3f50f2ad9839 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_f92e895d-87e0-51fa-afd4-3f50f2ad9839.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/36f38e36-2a60-5203-b3a1-3e440a3de9a9 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_36f38e36-2a60-5203-b3a1-3e440a3de9a9.html Bella Cornett sees a direct line between a social media influencer who posted videos of tricks with vaping smoke and the bullying she endured in her Kentucky high school. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5cb91bf2-8c5c-526e-afad-f067d00b95f9 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_5cb91bf2-8c5c-526e-afad-f067d00b95f9.html SARAH LADD KENTUCKY LANTERN The teenagers who spoke to the Lantern for this story suggested several policies they said could help shield young people from potential harms of social media. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8ee13cad-cff9-5d99-9a2d-fefb6224ce0c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_8ee13cad-cff9-5d99-9a2d-fefb6224ce0c.html FRANKFORT – Gov. Andy Beshear has filled two vacancies on the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees with longtime supporters as he works to exercise more control over the direction of the state’s flagship university. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:40:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6fe81f14-a47e-5402-bc4c-406a312af295 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_6fe81f14-a47e-5402-bc4c-406a312af295.html By TOM LOFTUS KENTUCKY LANTERN FRANKFORT — Three Kentucky lawmakers urged members of the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary on Thursday to consider legislation creating criminal penalties for geoengineering activities in the commonwealth. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2c79bd93-9e4b-5a4e-8071-1ed4220655b0 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_2c79bd93-9e4b-5a4e-8071-1ed4220655b0.html By Legislative Research Commission FLORENCE — An off-duty police officer died Friday night after being shot by four deputies with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, according to Kentucky State Police. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:50:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6ac5faa8-eac5-536b-8e44-6c76ed8730f4 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_6ac5faa8-eac5-536b-8e44-6c76ed8730f4.html By MARK MAYNARD KENTUCKY TODAY Thirty-six Kentucky teenagers graduated Thursday from the third annual Kentucky State Police Youth Academy, completing a weeklong program focused on leadership, physical fitness and careers in law enforcement. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2cbe4e93-11a3-5fac-bd5b-045fcae32130 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_2cbe4e93-11a3-5fac-bd5b-045fcae32130.html By Paxton Media Group The Pennyrile Area Development District has announced the promotion of Hayla Swaw to chief financial officer, effective July 1, marking the beginning of the agency's new fiscal year. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/59b1bde4-ba2c-5419-81f2-d1ee2410ea39 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/article_59b1bde4-ba2c-5419-81f2-d1ee2410ea39.html By NEW ERA Staff The Guthrie Main Street program in Todd County has been recognized with a pair of awards during the 2026 Kentucky Main Street Awards program. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/70805ee7-1f6d-53d7-8b7a-478e451cc80f https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/article_70805ee7-1f6d-53d7-8b7a-478e451cc80f.html By NEW ERA Staff Jan and Rich Hornbeak love entering things in the Western Kentucky State Fair. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/70d0e1c5-7753-5fab-bbcc-c86a5d950e97 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/article_70d0e1c5-7753-5fab-bbcc-c86a5d950e97.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/47dff500-81ed-510e-ae6c-82222dadb389 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_47dff500-81ed-510e-ae6c-82222dadb389.html A new mural coming to Founders Square will honor the memory of Tom and Wanda Wade, a Hopkinsville couple whose lives, businesses and community involvement were part of the city for decades. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c51488a5-031d-56ff-a7ba-fb9786554c50 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_c51488a5-031d-56ff-a7ba-fb9786554c50.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer A mother is suing the detention center in Rowan County for negligence after she claims jail staff failed to do required medical checks on her son, resulting in him being left in a permanent vegetative state, according to the lawsuit. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:25:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/34a92737-372f-56f5-8b45-e029e3907729 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_34a92737-372f-56f5-8b45-e029e3907729.html By TAYLOR SIX TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE A public park for generations, Meade Fiscal Court accepted the official transfer Thursday of 2,261 acres of forest, trails and campgrounds known as the Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/37cd345b-c1e5-5d56-96a2-429146b25592 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_37cd345b-c1e5-5d56-96a2-429146b25592.html By THE NEWS-ENTERPRISE Gov. Andy Beshear toured flood damage in two Kentucky communities Wednesday and said he believes the request for financial relief from the federal government to victims to be a “slam dunk.” Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b02910e6-18d5-580a-8e8b-bc1b11b34b54 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_b02910e6-18d5-580a-8e8b-bc1b11b34b54.html By CHRISTOPHER LEACH TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE MARSHALL COUNTY — Following the Texas flood at Camp Mystic on July 4, 2025, Kentucky has launched a program to keep summer camps safe. The new radio system provides real-time weather alerts to help camps prepare for emergencies. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/541c6a5b-f613-56c0-9784-ea56dad59000 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_541c6a5b-f613-56c0-9784-ea56dad59000.html By MACKENZIE LIONBERGER PAXTON MEDIA GROUP Michael Wall has spent the past month getting used to Kentucky and getting to know the University of Kentucky Arboretum in his new position as the director of the arboretum. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:33:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1041d1bd-4747-5ae3-8990-cc68d41bc54b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_1041d1bd-4747-5ae3-8990-cc68d41bc54b.html By BRADLEE REED-WHALEN TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE FRANKFORT — Kentucky education officials are moving forward with a new school accountability system that places greater emphasis on individual student growth, reduced testing and locally developed performance measures. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b021a0c1-1c69-555b-801e-e98f7643a93a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_b021a0c1-1c69-555b-801e-e98f7643a93a.html Legislative Research Commission Resident veterans at Christian Care Communities were recognized Thursday during a special ceremony celebrating their military service ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/71d3a042-fd2f-5c1a-b901-ae602afb8224 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_71d3a042-fd2f-5c1a-b901-ae602afb8224.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer Tierra Chester sits in a chair underneath a tent at the Western Kentucky State Fair, with row upon row of the little yellow ducks floating in a makeshift pond at her feet. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/99bcc1f4-3cda-5e88-8c90-4caaa318f52c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/article_99bcc1f4-3cda-5e88-8c90-4caaa318f52c.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer A donor came forward to provide the funds for a maker space at the John L. Street Library, setting in motion a series of events that is now seeing the library moving into a new facility next spring. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/acf2e65c-bdef-52cb-a0d2-a6859a7ba046 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_acf2e65c-bdef-52cb-a0d2-a6859a7ba046.html By TONYA S. GRACE CADIZ RECORD Staff Writer Hopkinsville City Council is considering its next steps in addressing the opioid crisis in the local community and spending funds that are intended for that purpose. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2c430fd5-ad95-51ae-aaab-6f35691d58b9 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/article_2c430fd5-ad95-51ae-aaab-6f35691d58b9.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer The board of directors of the Janice Mason Art Museum in Cadiz has announced the selection of Kelly Selfe, an arts educator, nonprofit arts leader and community advocate, as the new executive director for the museum. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3760acd2-eb70-5adf-bfed-919f62858030 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_3760acd2-eb70-5adf-bfed-919f62858030.html By New Era staff The board of directors of the Janice Mason Art Museum in Cadiz has announced the selection of Kelly Selfe, an arts educator, nonprofit arts leader and community advocate, as the new executive director for the museum. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e40e1e20-18d5-5c19-b848-2cada05fd349 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_e40e1e20-18d5-5c19-b848-2cada05fd349.html By New Era staff The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3317225b-ca6d-5f7a-9ae9-3f49744656a3 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_3317225b-ca6d-5f7a-9ae9-3f49744656a3.html The University of Kentucky’s board of trustees approved Tuesday a budget of more than $9.6 billion, an increase of almost $1 billion, driven by its hospital system for the 2026-27 school year. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/45836d96-b9e9-529e-8c53-b493e018c087 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_45836d96-b9e9-529e-8c53-b493e018c087.html By JESSE FRAGA TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins’ efforts to get his paid leave voided and return to work could be tied up in court several months — and that’s if it goes no further than circuit court, according to a… Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/480dec0c-c56f-5cdb-8aea-e411eb5b7fa3 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_480dec0c-c56f-5cdb-8aea-e411eb5b7fa3.html By VALARIE HONEYCUTT SPEARS TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Christian County residents will have several opportunities to celebrate Independence Day this year, with community events, fireworks displays and family activities planned throughout the area. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2d7d086f-2b21-5712-8814-7f96b63d600d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_2d7d086f-2b21-5712-8814-7f96b63d600d.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer A center for civics courses is coming to the University of Kentucky after state lawmakers approved an eleventh-hour addition to an education bill earlier this year. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3be9afa1-ddb8-50a6-8e0d-d7dabbe619b3 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_3be9afa1-ddb8-50a6-8e0d-d7dabbe619b3.html By McKENNA HORSLEY KENTUCKY LANTERN A former detective for the Murray Police Department has been indicted for dozens of charges relating to rape and other sexual offenses involving a minor while he was an officer, the Kentucky Attorney General’s office announced Monday. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:48:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/40f8f5a8-f495-5001-8853-82774bf21069 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_40f8f5a8-f495-5001-8853-82774bf21069.html By TAYLOR SIX TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE The City of Hopkinsville now has available online a survey at hoptown.org/survey seeking input from residents about recreational offerings in the community, including the Bluegrass Splash Family Aquatic Center that is needing upgrades. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/dad942f5-d759-53c2-ae21-6d46f4a74d7f https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/article_dad942f5-d759-53c2-ae21-6d46f4a74d7f.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer The Western Kentucky State Fair is hosting its own “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” trivia contest in celebration of the local fair’s 75th anniversary and the 250th birthday of the United States. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/065cd95c-6ddc-54ff-8ad7-c642caaf8d40 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/article_065cd95c-6ddc-54ff-8ad7-c642caaf8d40.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer Fort Campbell will celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary with a free Independence Day event July 4 featuring a tribute concert honoring the late Charlie Daniels, including a hologram performance, according to a news release from Fort Campbell. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bf9e3d17-8d0b-5034-8b1f-41595524e37b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_bf9e3d17-8d0b-5034-8b1f-41595524e37b.html By New Era staff Two of the three people who died in weekend floods in Madison County have been identified. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0f6224c1-1c21-5ede-81ad-f2a560857673 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_0f6224c1-1c21-5ede-81ad-f2a560857673.html Sarah Ladd, McKenna Horsley and Liam Niemeyer KENTUCKY LANTERN Farmer LeTicia Marshall grew up helping her grandparents grow tobacco on 40 acres in Metcalf County. She has fond memories of riding the setter. After becoming a mother, Marshall began gardening as a way to ground herself. That practice grew… Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c283bcb2-bb18-54a9-bf5e-928765c6a2f0 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_c283bcb2-bb18-54a9-bf5e-928765c6a2f0.html Kim Kobersmith KENTUCKY LANTERN An evacuation was ordered Saturday for some residents in Lebanon Junction. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/75e9d2ab-27e7-551c-abbf-971425592fd7 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_75e9d2ab-27e7-551c-abbf-971425592fd7.html By PAIGE ALBRIGHT TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Thirty-five chairs became works of art Friday evening as Sanctuary Inc. hosted its second annual Chair Project at Hopkinsville Brewing Company, raising money for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/38b72545-e0e8-51ba-8325-349758aa13b5 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_38b72545-e0e8-51ba-8325-349758aa13b5.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2034a6a0-b55a-593d-9865-84221cd0df21 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_2034a6a0-b55a-593d-9865-84221cd0df21.html Gov. Andy Beshear is expected to replace two University of Kentucky board trustees in the coming weeks when their terms expire. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:10:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8adf87c3-9fde-5fd5-9997-6084b4ac6640 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_8adf87c3-9fde-5fd5-9997-6084b4ac6640.html By JESSE FRAGA TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Officers responded to Rural King on Fort Campbell Boulevard at approximately 3:10 p.m. Monday afternoon after reports of two individuals running through the parking lot while shots were being fired, according to the Hopkinsville Police Department. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:35:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/97700473-af42-5abc-bd3d-ab7b3d62c91e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_97700473-af42-5abc-bd3d-ab7b3d62c91e.html An online fundraiser for the family of the 19-year-old Eastern Kentucky woman who was found dead at Grayson Lake has raised more than $10,000. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:05:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/14652648-3d7c-5297-956b-7a2e8d55be6e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_14652648-3d7c-5297-956b-7a2e8d55be6e.html By CHRISTOPHER LEACH TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Local residents are being urged to take precautions as an excessive heat warning remains in effect through Friday, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid- to upper 90s and heat index values reaching dangerous levels. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:40:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2cfe47dc-cee7-5bb9-bcde-d1cea8c86cb9 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_2cfe47dc-cee7-5bb9-bcde-d1cea8c86cb9.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer Kentucky State Police Post 1 arrested two individuals in separate vehicle pursuits in Lyon County during a three-day span. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8dcb00e5-0302-56ad-87b1-088b8dbb3f25 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_8dcb00e5-0302-56ad-87b1-088b8dbb3f25.html By Paxton Media Group Kentucky State Police Post 2 is investigating a three-vehicle fatal collision that claimed the lives of three people Sunday in Muhlenberg County. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a7659d0e-5e08-5879-b4e8-4d7b9e8e66e8 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_a7659d0e-5e08-5879-b4e8-4d7b9e8e66e8.html By Paxton Media Group Western Kentucky State Fair Board President Kent Boyd says he’d like to see 50,000 people attend this year’s event. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/96b8388a-adbc-5452-8a8c-0d5e67d174e2 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/article_96b8388a-adbc-5452-8a8c-0d5e67d174e2.html By TONYA S. GRACE NEW ERA Staff Writer The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1001b96e-cf12-533f-8a3a-0964bdfa7a03 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_1001b96e-cf12-533f-8a3a-0964bdfa7a03.html Kentucky’s highest court upheld a sentence for a former prison guard convicted of murdering a London police officer. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/323956c3-644c-502a-a2bd-433f5d7a425e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_323956c3-644c-502a-a2bd-433f5d7a425e.html By TAYLOR SIX TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE The Kentucky Supreme Court declared recent laws passed by the Republican-controlled General Assembly that moved powers away from Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear as unconstitutional. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e863b9e0-a99b-53a4-bfa4-66cf8db2a16c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_e863b9e0-a99b-53a4-bfa4-66cf8db2a16c.html McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern It sent scientific experiments from Lexington around the moon and keeps track of others it operates remotely on the International Space Station. Since 2017, Space Tango has supported more than 300 experiments flown across 40 missions to space and now,… Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f741e7ff-2cbf-58c6-bd76-3671d19adeab https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_f741e7ff-2cbf-58c6-bd76-3671d19adeab.html By PIPER HANSEN TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE A center for civics courses is coming to the University of Kentucky after state Republican lawmakers approved an eleventh-hour addition to an education bill earlier this year, but it’s unclear who spearheaded the idea. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/02bd2419-a8f6-5914-aa0c-dc3769e1ecf1 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_02bd2419-a8f6-5914-aa0c-dc3769e1ecf1.html McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Many farmers in the region say they have felt financial strain, blaming rising input costs. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/562daf7e-f561-59ce-b4bc-0b077e93bb0a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_562daf7e-f561-59ce-b4bc-0b077e93bb0a.html By MACKENZIE LIONBERGER Paxton Media Group The following indictments were released by the Christian County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office: Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/45a978fb-09f0-52a5-a2e7-e0cfacde9a08 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_45a978fb-09f0-52a5-a2e7-e0cfacde9a08.html PRINCETON — The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) will host the 2026 Corn, Soybean and Tobacco Field Day on July 21 at its UK Research and Education Center in Princeton to deliver timely, research-based… Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b1ed4f0d-fd3d-57d0-b369-49fe751f37b4 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_b1ed4f0d-fd3d-57d0-b369-49fe751f37b4.html By Jennifer Elwell University of Kentucky PEWEE VALLEY — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman hopes to do something no other Republican has done as attorney general — get a second term in office. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ebca5175-d54c-5000-bf3d-8fa45b80d00e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_ebca5175-d54c-5000-bf3d-8fa45b80d00e.html By McKENNA HORSLEY KENTUCKY LANTERN Local students spent the week transforming blank panels into colorful public art that now has a permanent place in downtown Hopkinsville while learning mural painting techniques through the Alhambra Theatre’s summer Mural Art Camp. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9041e7ea-6e03-5c2b-91b1-9073ccb0a7b8 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_9041e7ea-6e03-5c2b-91b1-9073ccb0a7b8.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer A man was left in critical condition during an apparent robbery early Friday in downtown Hopkinsville, and two suspects have been charged. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:31:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/880692ec-d8a3-5eed-8d83-f9fe018ec499 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_880692ec-d8a3-5eed-8d83-f9fe018ec499.html By New Era staff FRANKFORT – The 2025 Crime in Kentucky data says reports of serious crime in the state decreased for the second year in a row. It calculates the decrease at more than 8 percent compared to 2024. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:45:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f73fe348-2d0a-51fa-9b54-7e2286d4ada6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_f73fe348-2d0a-51fa-9b54-7e2286d4ada6.html By TOM LATEK KENTUCKY TODAY It might have been a church outing that brought Calandra Watts, then around 4 or 5 years old, to the Cherokee State Park. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b4f6a21b-054e-5c1d-afcb-0361b465eae4 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_b4f6a21b-054e-5c1d-afcb-0361b465eae4.html By TONYA S. GRACE New Era staff writer LEXINGTON — See the vet reports during any yearling sale and you'll hear it — a ripple of concern when a veterinarian flags a bone chip on a radiograph of the horse’s leg. Buyers often step away. Prices drop. The… Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c24e2931-8e7f-5cdc-a10a-34e5221e72bb https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_c24e2931-8e7f-5cdc-a10a-34e5221e72bb.html By Jordan Strickler University of Kentucky Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c80008a8-8578-525d-a9e2-b73eee51edf6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_c80008a8-8578-525d-a9e2-b73eee51edf6.html Christian County Fiscal Court approved several measures Tuesday, including a new solid waste franchise ordinance, road department bids and business insurance for the upcoming fiscal year. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/70182e94-b57c-5829-afc1-4bf91f0b7027 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_70182e94-b57c-5829-afc1-4bf91f0b7027.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2534d345-ce3c-5522-a7d0-a1bbcd0117ea https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_2534d345-ce3c-5522-a7d0-a1bbcd0117ea.html FRANKFORT — Kentucky State Police has significantly increased its ranks in recent years, but recruitment and retention remain major challenges for the agency, KSP Commissioner Col. Phillip Burnett Jr. told lawmakers this week. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/62f3c372-1d37-5366-9cd1-e45a695ef701 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_62f3c372-1d37-5366-9cd1-e45a695ef701.html By Legislative Research Commission Embattled London Mayor Randall Weddle has been removed from the 2026 general election after a chaotic first term in office marked by scandal, corruption allegations and felony indictments. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/07fd35a9-befa-56ce-8326-377af65b1bc6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_07fd35a9-befa-56ce-8326-377af65b1bc6.html By AUSTIN R. RAMSEY TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE FRANKFORT – The latest finance report filed by Gov. Andy Beshear’s super PAC shows all of the signs of a campaign committee of a presidential candidate. It also discloses a big contribution from a first-time Beshear donor. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e0b259f3-3c93-5877-9b76-bd68ebdfbce4 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_e0b259f3-3c93-5877-9b76-bd68ebdfbce4.html By TOM LOFTUS KENTUCKY LANTERN FRANKFORT – Sightings of black bears recently have occurred in neighborhoods, backyards, urban areas and even on dash cams and doorbell cameras in areas of Kentucky not accustomed to seeing them. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bbdd0682-0574-5a9f-a563-1c39636d64ba https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_bbdd0682-0574-5a9f-a563-1c39636d64ba.html By TOM LATEK KENTUCKY TODAY U.S. House lawmakers have reached a bipartisan deal on a legislative package to strengthen online safety and privacy protections for children and teenagers, Oma Seddiq reports for Bloomberg Government. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7cdf4e61-d141-52ac-8bca-eb6ede4d894a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/national/article_7cdf4e61-d141-52ac-8bca-eb6ede4d894a.html Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e3bf6240-1d27-54ba-9737-8d4f38b88370 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_e3bf6240-1d27-54ba-9737-8d4f38b88370.html The Hopkinsville Code Enforcement Board voted Tuesday to give Men2Be 45 days to demonstrate progress on plans to stabilize and redevelop the former Attucks High School property after city officials presented evidence that portions of the historic structure meet the… Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1966240f-9868-5d93-beb3-451784627991 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_1966240f-9868-5d93-beb3-451784627991.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer Concerns have been raised about how the data from Flock Safety cameras is being collected and used, with some calling it an invasion of privacy amid fears of unauthorized federal access. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e77436f7-bb91-53df-a0d0-d8d4b242d409 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_e77436f7-bb91-53df-a0d0-d8d4b242d409.html By JOHN YELEY Paxton Media Group The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County will mark its 50th anniversary with a Birthday BBQ Bash at noon July 11 at the Pennyroyal Area Museum in downtown Hopkinsville. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:32:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9f7f0eab-19e0-52e5-af53-1e00b9c23aed https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_9f7f0eab-19e0-52e5-af53-1e00b9c23aed.html By New Era staff A 19-year-old woman died following a shooting late Monday night at Eagle Crossing Apartments on Calvin Drive, according to a statement released by the Hopkinsville Police Department. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:11:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f9833159-2ecf-513b-aa70-18c581f2d0c8 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_f9833159-2ecf-513b-aa70-18c581f2d0c8.html By New Era staff The Republican-controlled General Assembly backed a multitude of one-time spending projects this year — $5 million for the Louisville Zoo to build a trail system, $11 million to construct a convention center in Frankfort, millions to help small counties and… Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f150b750-05e2-57f9-a9c3-40976a667cf3 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_f150b750-05e2-57f9-a9c3-40976a667cf3.html By McKENNA HORSLEY KENTUCKY LANTERN The Hopkinsville Police Department released the following reports: Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/656ecb85-6f6b-53df-8293-26b2717c79d6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_656ecb85-6f6b-53df-8293-26b2717c79d6.html Two Christian County elementary school principals are bringing new leadership strategies back to their schools after graduating from a year-long statewide leadership development program designed to strengthen Kentucky’s school leaders. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b8329153-1232-560c-a4b3-6ae6da2041d1 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_b8329153-1232-560c-a4b3-6ae6da2041d1.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer Christian County Middle School student Aria King spent months researching the history of the Black Panther Party, carefully sorting through information before presenting her findings on the national stage. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f885df6f-c0ea-5edb-be6c-37753dc720ab https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/local/article_f885df6f-c0ea-5edb-be6c-37753dc720ab.html By Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer