MCC will recognize local GED graduates during their commencement ceremonies this (Friday) evening. The Hopkins County graduation will be at the Beshear Education Center at 2-thousand College Drive at 5:30. The Muhlenberg County GED graduation will be held in Central City on Friday, October 2nd, at 5:30 at the Merle T...

Election day is Tuesday, November 3rd. The Hopkins County Clerk's Office has over 100 different ballot faces to accommodate all of the political races. If you would like to see a composite ballot, visit the Facebook page of the clerk's office. The City of Dawson Springs is working on property taxes. To receive your ...

The mayor of Madisonville says there is a lot of misinformation in the media about data centers. Kevin Cotton says Americans have to determine if they want foreign countries to store, process, and distribute digital information, or should it remain in our country. Here's some good news for Western Kentucky's coal comm...

The Madisonville police have a special assignment today. They are one of the law enforcement agencies helping the Central City Police as they attend the funeral of one of their own. The MPD will help provide patrol coverage and handle calls for a few hours during the service for Officer Jason Phillips, who passed away...

New to Kentucky is the Team Kentucky Medical Debt Relief Program. The governor says it's intended to automatically erase up to 250 million dollars in outstanding medical debt for over 130,000 residents through a partnership with Undue Medical Debt. The governor says the state is investing 2.5 million of redirected fund...

This is from the Hopkins County Clerk's Office. Due to the election season, passports will not be issued from October 1st to November 16th. The Webster County Sheriff's Office is reporting the arrest of a man during a traffic stop. It occurred near Wheatcroft on State Route 109 North. The K9 named Boogie sniffed out...

If you think the Madisonville water tastes a little funny, you're not alone. In the spring and in the fall, the temperature change is what causes it. Does it harm the water? Not at all says Mayor Kevin Cotton. The governor says the first 46,000 qualified residents will have up to 100 million dollars in medical debt ...

The driver of a northbound I-69 vehicle who was following a semi dangerously close is facing five charges, as well as her passenger. After Amber Dearmond gave the officer permission to search her Mercury Milan, the officer located suspected fentanyl, a glass smoking pipe, suspected meth, and gabapentin. Facing nearly...

When the Hopkins County Fiscal Court meets this morning, one of the items on the agenda will deal with a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant agreement involving the Madisonville Soccer Club Complex. The meeting begins at 10 at the Government Center in Madisonville. The Dawson Springs City Council welcomes resident...

In Hopkins County, the United Way of the Coalfield is taking applications for Heidi Badgett Grants. Eligible nonprofits are encouraged to work together to support the health and educational needs of children and their families. Applications are due on the 25th. Details are on the Facebook page of the United Way of th...

The contact two police officers had with the driver of a vehicle that was blocking a boat ramp caused them to remember him as having a history with illegal narcotics. The officers reported that Mitchell Kenneth's vehicle had a small amount of an unknown, unidentifiable substance in the seats, as well as a lot of US cu...

The Madisonville driver observed to be speeding by a police officer and for failing to use a turn signal is being arrested. The officer said that Yelsin Mejia-Santamaria had previously been stopped and issued a warning for the same violations. These crimes occurred on South Kentucky Avenue. Mejia-Santamaria said he ...

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville says it is aware of reports of phishing scams that are targeting healthcare patients. The scams involve fraudsters trying to steal log-in credentials, personal information and payment details. Fraudulent emails use the MyChart name and branding to offer free health kits, gifts, ...

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville says it is aware of reports of phishing scams that are targeting healthcare patients. The scams involve fraudsters trying to steal log-in credentials, personal information and payment details. Fraudulent emails use the MyChart name and branding to offer free health kits, gifts, ...

Hopkins County is planning a special 9-11 Commemoration at the historic courthouse. That was Teri Whitfield. Those attending are asked to bring lawn chairs. The Madisonville police are reporting the arrest of a reckless driver who disregarded a stop sign. Alexis Santamaria was stopped on North Kentucky. When it was ...

The Madisonville police are reporting the result of their investigation of a Nortonville man in possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material. It was determined that Cody Matheny was in possession of multiple child sexual abuse files, in which ten videos depicted children under the age of 12. Matheny was transported to t...

Through its public assistance program, FEMA is announcing funds for recovery and mitigation projects stemming from severe storms, flooding and the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes 4.6 million to Baptist Health Madisonville for emergency protective measures. This funding is part of more than 2 billion dollars that FEMA ...

A 94-year-old Madisonville building will be getting a makeover. State leaders are providing 100-thousand dollars to renovate the Rosenwald-Smith Multicultural Center at 208 North Kentucky Avenue. The improvements include a new roof. The center began as a segregated school and was named for the philanthropist Julius...

Two people are incarcerated following a traffic stop on Taylor Street in Clay. The sheriff's office says Preston Whitfield admitted to being a convicted felon and stated that he was in possession of a firearm. After conducting a search of the vehicle, deputies recovered two loaded handguns, a quantity of methamphetam...

The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce says the Commonwealth's ability to support continued economic growth will depend in part on investments in transportation, housing, energy, and other critical infrastructure. The Kentucky Chamber of Infrastructure and Technology Policy-Council meeting included Senate Majority Caucus Ch...