The traffic stop of a swerving car in Madisonville is what led to the arrest of its passenger. After conscent was given to search the Hyundai Elantra, Jarred Weideman was found to be in possession of three baggies of meth. Weideman faces two drug charges. A number of items hanging from the rear view mirror is what r...

Obituary Terry Lee Farmer, 78, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at his home.He was born on May 23, 1947, in Evansville, IN, to the late Wanda Milum Farmer and Acre John Farmer. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed trains. His greatest joy was spending time with his famil...

After a phone call from a neighbor, the police visited a Browning Street residence to find a man sleeping in the grass. It was concluded that Jacob Knight was under the influence of a controlled substance and was a danger to himself and others. Knight was arrested and his Nissan Altima was towed away. The governor sa...

The Madisonville Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation believes Kentucky is an excellent choice for filmmakers. The intention of the Kentucky Entertainment Incentive Program is to attract the film and entertainment industry to choose Kentucky for filming and producing motion pictures and entertainment product...

The man who attempted to avoid the Madisonville police is facing drug and trespassing charges. Matthew Hull was seen inside a parked Kia Sportage on East Center Street but refused to agree with the officer that he had been inside. Hull was found to be in possession of two C-D's with the name of the automobile's owner...

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville is introducing what they believe is a better way to communicate with their patients. Patients may receive helpful text messages, phone calls, email and MyChart messages with reminders, updates and important information related to their care. You can get more details on their Face...

The state police are investigating multiple school bomb threats. They're working with local law enforcement agencies. So far, none of the threats has been deemed credible. They it seems that theymay be linked to a robo-calling campaign. Since these threats are illegal, the K-S-P says they will investigate each inciden...

In responding to a call about suspicious activity in a vehicle, the Madisonville police are reporting the arrest of a man who had sexual relations with a minor. The incident involving 20-year-old Jeremiah Sanders occurred on Allison Avenue. He told the police that she told him she was 19. Sanders is in the detention ...

The man who phoned the Madisonville police numerous times to report fake crimes is being charged with making false reports to law enforcement. Officers arrested David Bryant at the James Madison Inn on Center Street. He actually gave them his room number. Upon being arrested, Bryant was taken to the detention center...

The state senator representing Hopkins, Henderson, Union, and Webster counties is being recognized as the most effective legislator in the Senate. This evaluation of Robby Mills is from a joint research, education, and outreach initiative between Vanderbilt University and the University of Virginia. Mills says he is ...

A Hopkins County Grand Jury is returning multiple felony indictments. 34-year-old Billy Carter of Madisonville was indicted on charges of first-degree arson and first-degree wanton endangerment. On March 9th. Carter allegedly started a fire at an occupied building near a propane tank. 36-year-old Brittney Monahan face...

The newest thing in Hopkins County is the Western Kentucky Law Enforcement Training Academy. The Secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet stood in for the governor at the dedication yesterday at 2244 Bean Cemetery Road. In time, it will add 20 full-time positions. Already, 37 officers have graduated from t...

In the Hopkins County School District, online registration and the annual update through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal are now open for the upcoming school year. Parents may also register new students by utilizing the links found on the district website. This is required for all who will attend Hopkins County scho...

After years of planning, ground will be broken this week in Madisonville for the Western Kentucky Law Enforcement Training Facility. It's needed to strengthen regional opportunities for Western Kentucky officers by providing professional development without the need for long-distance travel. The public is invited to ...

The Madisonville police believe they have the evidence needed to convict a man who they say assaulted a woman. Lamontae Bass is charged with five crimes, including assault and wanton endangerment. His victim was his former girlfriend and who is in the last term of her pregnancy. The police are not releasing the motive ...

The Hopkins County Sheriff's Office says the charges against a man will be changed today. 41-year-old Jeremy Wynn had been charged with assault and wanton endangerment, but now 47-year-old Hallie Brown has passed away. Deputies were called to a home on Antioch Church Road in Hanson after the victim's mother says she ...

A quick glance at the lakes in Madisonville would lead you to believe that the city is in a drought. Mayor Kevin Cotton says that's not the case. The Madisonville police say the man who fired a a handgun during an argument is facing four charges. The incident with Kristopher Erwin occurred in the 200 block of Dulin S...

In Hopkins, Webster and other counties, the Sheriff's Office will close Property Tax collections tomorrow at 4. Beginning at that time, all unpaid bills will be forwarded to the Clerk's Office to resume collections with additional fees. A weaving car on I-69 is what drew the attention of a Madisonville cop. During the...

A Hanson woman is receiving medical treatment for a possible life-threatening injury following an act of domestic violence on Saturday evening at her home. At about 6:25, the sheriff's office received a call to check on a person's welfare. During the call, the victim's mother heard screaming in the residence on Respo...

The National Weather Service says above normal temperatures will continue into next week. The hospital patient at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville who kicked security officers is now facing an assault charge. Prior to the assault, Tyra Moore had been complaining of pain when she grabbed a computer monitor and tri...