Government Archives

City of Hopkinsville honoring retirees with reception

by Hoptown Chronicle
July 10, 2023

The reception is for the outgoing police chief, deputy police chief, city clerk, chief financial officer, and parks and recreation superintendent.

Time running out for Cameron to pick gubernatorial running mate

by Lisa Autry
July 9, 2023

Kentucky issues first statewide report of domestic violence data

by Sarah Ladd
July 6, 2023

Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Fruit Hill, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sponsored the bill that led to the report — which shows a “significant percentage of the state’s population” experience intimate partner violence or stalking.

Democratic nominee for AG isn’t yet licensed to practice law in Kentucky

by Lisa Autry
July 6, 2023

Pamela Stevenson, an Air Force litigator for 27 years, has been licensed in Indiana since 1984 and expects to be admitted to the Kentucky bar in August.

New Kentucky EV charging stations receiving federal funds must be compatible with major producers

by John McGary
July 5, 2023

Last week, Kentucky reportedly became the first state to require new EV charging stations to include a Tesla-compatible plug.

Christian County Board of Elections to decide number, location of polling places

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 5, 2023

Ahead of the November general election, the board will consider eliminating a few polling places that had some of the lowest numbers in the last two elections.

Microvast confirms it won’t develop plant in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 4, 2023

The company had planned to invest $504 million in a plant at Commerce Park II that would employ more than 500 workers.

Advocates tell Kentucky lawmakers they need to help prevent military veteran suicide

by Melissa Patrick
July 3, 2023

The rate of suicide among Kentucky veterans is nearly twice that of all Kentuckians, according to a statement from Rep. Walker Thomas, a Hopkinsville Republican.

New laws taking effect in Kentucky

by McKenna Horsley
June 29, 2023

The legislature passed 170 bills this year, including many dealing with health, justice, schools and gambling.

Work of connecting Kentuckians with broadband could take years

by Liam Niemeyer
June 28, 2023

A state office led by former Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker will work on an equitable rollout.

Human Rights Commission promotes Raychel Fort Farmer to executive director

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 28, 2023

Farmer is taking over a program that faces several changes following funding cuts and the abrupt resignation of Idalia Luna, who became executive director in December 2019.