Government Archives

Appellate court candidates McNeill and Hines talk judicial philosophy, partisanship

by Dalton York
October 18, 2020

The Kentucky Court of Appeals vacancy, created by Shea Nickell's election to the state Supreme Court, will be filed by either Chris McNeill or Jenny Hines following the general election.

McConnell not willing to consider a larger coronavirus relief package

by Ryland Barton
October 18, 2020

The president proposed a $1.8 trillion package, and has urged Republican lawmakers to “go big or go home” on a new bill. Speaking Thursday in Princeton, McConnell said Republican senators want to stick to the smaller plan.

First week of early voting points to large turnout for general election

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 17, 2020

If the trend continues, Christian County appears to be on track to set new, high marks for voter turnout in recent history.

Senior center on West Seventh Street will open for early voting next week

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 15, 2020

Early, in-person voting continues this week at the sheriff's department. Beginning next week, voters can go to the sheriff's department or the senior center.

Census count can end early, Supreme Court rules

by The Rural Blog
October 14, 2020

Rural response to the census has consistently lagged, and as early as mid-April, the Census Bureau begged Congress to extend the deadline to the end of October.

Candidates for state legislative races in Christian County outline their positions

by WKMS
October 14, 2020

This guide for voters includes responses from 8th House candidates Pam Dossett (D) and Walker Thomas (R), from 4th House candidates Alonzo Pennington (D) and Austin Valentine Jr. (I), and 3rd Senate candidate Whitney Westerfield (R).

Early in-person voting underway for much of Ohio Valley

by Liam Niemeyer
October 14, 2020

Christian County Clerk Mike Kem says that up-close experience with the virus has emphasized to him the importance of having people vote early in person this election.

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 13, 2020

To help voters keep all the city races and candidates straight, Hoptown Chronicle has compiled a list with basic biographical information about each one running for office.

McGrath, McConnell spar over coronavirus response in their only debate

by Ryland Barton
October 13, 2020

McConnell touted his role in helping advance the first coronavirus relief package in March, but McGrath blamed him for not passing a new coronavirus relief bill after the Democratic-led House advanced one in late May.

Early voting begins with brisk turnout at Christian County Sheriff’s Department

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 13, 2020

Christian County Clerk Mike Kem said things were running smoothly at the polling place on the first day.

Watch: McConnell, McGrath face off in debate

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 12, 2020

It was likely their only appearance together before the Nov. 3 general election.

WKMS to run ‘America Amplified: Election 2020’ with focus on dialogue, not debate

by WKMS
October 12, 2020

Episodes, at noon Mondays through Nov. 16, are driven by the topics and issues raised during virtual listening sessions with people from across the country.