Government Archives

Westerfield-backed ‘born alive’ abortion bill advances from committee

by Ryland Barton
January 23, 2020

Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Crofton, said he proposed the law in reaction to states that allow abortions to take place later during pregnancy. Abortions resulting in a live birth are extremely rare, according to the CDC.

Republicans advance Kentucky voter ID bill with changes

by Ryland Barton
January 23, 2020

Voters with a "reasonable impediment" to obtaining a photo ID would still be able to use ID without a photo.

Hopkinsville City Council will meet Monday with state lawmakers to discuss pension impact on local budget

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 23, 2020

City officials estimate that required pension payments will result in a deficit of more than $5 million to the city's budget by 2024-25 if the council doesn't implement tax increases and/or spending cuts.

Send-off party Friday for Carter Hendricks and Idalia Luna

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 23, 2020

The mayor and his executive secretary are both leaving for new jobs at the end of January.

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.