Man Charged With Damaging Police Cruiser
A Hopkinsville man was charged after he reportedly damaged a police cruiser on North Wooldridge Road in Hopkinsville Monday night. Hopkinsville Police say they were called for a disturbance with a man possibly armed with a gun on Florence Street. While investigating, the man was reportedly located on North...
Man eats fentanyl while leading HPD on high-speed chase in stolen vehicle
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A Clarksville man led Hopkinsville Police on a high-speed chase Friday morning, resulting in his arrest and nine criminal charges. On Jan. 2 just after 7 a.m., officers with the Hopkinsville Police Department were dispatched to the area of Eagle Way and Lafayette Road after a...
2025 YEAR IN REVIEW: First Quarter Brings Home And Hardship In Perspective
The 2025 calendar year had plenty of highlights for the News Edge Listening area, and the first quarter was no exception. January was marked by major legal resolutions, infrastructure investments, community advocacy, and extreme winter impacts across western Kentucky. Jonathan McCoy Plea Deal: Jonathan McCoy pleaded...
Thousands ring in New Year at Downtown Commons
Thousands ended 2025 at Downtown Commons with live music, cool cocktails, cold beer and entertainment. Montgomery County Parks and Recreations’ Kara Zain said, ”Tonight is our third annual New Year’s Eve party, and we are so grateful to have APSU as a sponsor. Each year we‘ve added a little bit, this year we have two...
Clarksville residents weigh in on proposal for year-round homeless shelter
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Clarksville neighbors are weighing a proposal that would create Montgomery County’s first year-round homeless shelter, drawing strong opinions from both supporters and residents concerned about the shelter’s location. Clarksville Area Urban Ministries hosted a public meeting Friday night...
Here are 3 candidates for open District 6 Montgomery County Commission seat
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Three applicants submitted interest letters and resumes to Montgomery County Government to fill the vacant District 6 County Commission seat left by Michael Lankford, who was appointed to represent state House District 75 in December, following the passing of the late state Rep....
Substantial progress made in train derailment clean-up, roadway could reopen Monday
As we head into a new week and a new year, clean-up continues following a train derailment in Todd County near the town of Trenton. The derailment of 31 train railcars happened in the morning hours on December 30, completely shutting down Highway 41 between Pembroke in Christian County and Trenton in Todd County. No...
Annex of Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel to open near LBL in February
OAK GROVE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Operating as an annex of Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel, a new casino is set to open near Land Between the Lakes in Calvert City. Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming has announced they are opening on Feb. 25, marking the eighth gaming entertainment venue from Churchill Downs...
Community mourns death of Dawson Springs student
A community is in mourning after a young man was shot and killed in a hunting accident over the weekend. According to the Dawson Springs Independent School System, Dawson Springs junior Aden McKinney passed away early Saturday morning from injuries sustained in an accidental shooting while hunting in Christian County.
Clarksville teacher placed on unpaid leave amid allegations of rape
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A teacher with the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System under investigation for allegations of rape has been placed on unpaid leave. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Steven Hirschi is facing three charges of statutory rape by an authority figure, and more. CMCSS...
