Local Officer Graduates From Sergeant’s Course
An officer with the Trigg County Sheriff’s office, Sergeant Mikka Weaks, recently graduated from the Sergeant’s Course. Sgt. Weaks was among law enforcement officers from agencies across the commonwealth who were recognized for completing the Kentucky Department
Temporary Road Closure On KY 278 In Caldwell County
Motorists who routinely travel through southeastern Caldwell County are being advised of a temporary road closure this week. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet spokesman Keith Todd says that contractors plan to close a section of KY 278/Sandlick Road to
County Officials Express Gratitude To Storm Cleanup Crews
County officials are thanking crews and volunteers for pulling together to help with cleaning up debris caused by severe storms that swept across Christian and Trigg counties over the weekend. Trigg County Judge-Executive Hollis Alexander says he
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Two Tornadoes Confirmed In Western Kentucky Sunday
A storm survey team with the National Weather Service in Paducah says preliminary findings indicate two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in western Kentucky Sunday afternoon leaving behind widespread damages. The National Weather Service survey team reported Monday
Two Interstate Wrecks Sent Nine People To the Hospital In Christian County
Two separate wrecks involving seven vehicles sent nine people to the hospital Monday morning. Christian County Sheriff’s Deputies say in the first wreck a tractor-trailer was westbound when the driver attempted to exit the interstate at exit
Cleanup From Weekend Storms Continues At LBL
Some areas of Land Between the Lakes will remain closed for several days while crews with the U.S. Forest Service and Pennyrile Electric continue to remove debris from roads and campgrounds and work on damaged power lines.
Deputies: Man Nearly Hits Child With Truck At Fairgrounds
A Manitou man was charged with first-degree wanton endangerment and second-degree criminal mischief after doing donuts at the fairgrounds Saturday night. Christian County Sheriff’s Deputies say 18-year-old Hunter Leek was doing donuts in a field when his
Woman Injured After Her SUV Hydroplaned In Christian County
A woman was injured after her SUV hydroplaned on Eagle Way Monday morning. Christian County Sheriff Deputies say the woman was eastbound on Eagle Way when her SUV hydroplaned and ran off the road hitting a fire
US 41 North Paving Project To Begin Tuesday
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to mill and pave along a section of US 41 in northern Christian County beginning Tuesday. Spokesman Keith Todd reports 16-miles of roadway will be paved just north of Kentucky 1682/Hopkinsville Bypass