15+ hour, 35+ min ago  (88+ words) Ashland Killebrew, 28, of Hopkinsville, was charged on Monday with alcohol intoxication in a public place, 1st and 2nd offense; disorderly conduct, 2nd degree. David Owens, 34, of Hopkinsville, was charged on Monday with failure to appear; probation violation for felony offense; serving parole violation…...

2+ week, 22+ hour ago  (328+ words) FRANKFORT " The Kentucky House on Tuesday passed Senate Bill 251, legislation that would change how the state Department of Corrections implements execution protocols. The bill, sponsored by Stephen West, R-Paris, was presented on the House floor by John Hodgson, R-Fisherville. Hodgson…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (301+ words) 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. The event runs through April…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (692+ words) FRANKFORT " Individuals facing felony charges in Kentucky may soon have to provide more than just their fingerprints upon arrest. Rep. Patrick Flannery, R-Olive Hill, is the primary sponsor of House Bill 414, which would require DNA collection upon a felony arrest…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (794+ words) City officials and the Hopkinsville Police Department are encouraging residents to form Neighborhood Watch groups, emphasizing community involvement as a key part of crime prevention and neighborhood safety." Police Chief Jason Newby said restarting and expanding Neighborhood Watch has been…...

5+ mon, 1+ day ago  (851+ words) Erik Pacheco, longtime law enforcement officer and current chief deputy for the Christian County Sheriff's Office, said his campaign focuses on accessibility, transparency, and strengthening trust with the county's residents. Christian County voters will head to the polls in May…...

5+ mon, 1+ day ago  (186+ words) Team Kentucky is urging drivers to slow down, move over and stay alert during Crash Responder Safety Week, Nov. 1721, to help protect first responders working along the state's roadways, according to a news release from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. "First…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (239+ words) A new Kentucky regulation now makes it illegal to use drones or other aircraft to hunt or fish, according to a news release from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. The rule took effect Oct. 16 following adjournment of…...

9+ mon, 1+ day ago  (120+ words) A statewide drug operation by Kentucky State Police has resulted in 197 arrests and the removal of more than $640, 000 worth of illegal drugs from the streets. Dubbed Operation Summer Heat 2. 0, the initiative involved all 16 KSP posts and led to 490 criminal charges,…...