Government Archives

Hendricks wraps up last duties as mayor; city attorney outlines council steps to name interim

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 22, 2020

The council has a month from Hendricks' vacancy to name an interim mayor, who will serve through the end of 2020.

Paducah lawmaker named acting House majority leader

by WKMS
January 21, 2020

Steven Rudy will serve temporarily in the post while Rep. John Carney recovers from pancreatitis.

Bill eliminating odd-year elections in Kentucky passes in legislative panel

by Ryland Barton
January 16, 2020

The measure will save about $10.5 million per election cycle and should increase voter participation, supporters say.

Sport betting legislation advances in General Assembly committee

by Ryland Barton
January 16, 2020

One of the bill's sponsors said it won't solve all of the state's fiscal problems, but he called it a "good first step."

Hopkinsville City Council races attract 26 candidates for 12 seats

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 15, 2020

Council members serve a two-year term. Voters will cast ballots within the wards in the May primary and citywide in the November general election.

Wendell Lynch opts out of council run but might be interested in temporary appointment to mayor’s post when Carter Hendricks leaves

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 13, 2020

Hopkinsville City Council has until March 5 to appoint someone to serve as mayor through the end of this year. Then a special election in November will determine who serves the last two years of Hendricks' term.

Postal workers will use paw print stickers as warning signs in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 8, 2020

Post cards explaining the safety program are going out to Hopkinsville residents in the next week.

Mayor Carter Hendricks leaving office to become EDC executive director

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 6, 2020

Hendricks has three years remaining in his second term of office.

AG Cameron asks FBI to investigate former Gov. Bevin’s pardons

by Ryland Barton
January 3, 2020

Bevin issued the great majority of his pardons during his final days in office and the public didn’t become aware of the actions until he left office at midnight on Dec. 10.

Elementary teacher Pam Dossett files as Democrat for 8th House District seat

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 2, 2020

Dossett is a primary candidate for the seat currently held by Republican Walker Thomas.

Bill would make library board members publicly elected

by WKMS
December 30, 2019

The bill comes after a rocky relationship between Elkins and the Calloway County Public Library Board. Elkins previously served as Calloway County Judge/Executive before winning election to the fifth district house seat.

Kentucky returns to divided state government with 2020 legislative session

by Ryland Barton
December 28, 2019

The session will likely reveal deep divisions in how to fund state government and whether or not to raise more revenue.