Clarksville nonprofit seeks community input on proposed year-round homeless shelter
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Clarksville nonprofit is asking for community feedback as it considers expanding homeless services and opening the city’s first year-round homeless shelter. Clarksville Area Urban Ministries is working with the City of Clarksville on a proposal that would significantly expand services...
What’s new in Christian County? Restaurants, businesses that opened in 2025
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – As the new year kicks off, take a look at some of the new restaurants, businesses, renovations and more that were unveiled in Christian County during 2025. Spanning from Oak Grove to Crofton and everywhere in between, check out a list of...
Man Charged After Fleeing From Law Enforcement In Stolen Vehicle
A man was charged after he fled from law enforcement in a stolen vehicle in Hopkinsville on Friday morning. Hopkinsville Police say they were alerted to a stolen vehicle in Oak Grove and located the vehicle in Hopkinsville, driven by Kavis Payton, where they attempted to conduct a traffic stop.
Hazardous chemical leaks after Kentucky train crash
A freight train carrying a dangerous chemical derailed in Kentucky, raising immediate concerns for public safety. According to a report by Just The News, at least 31 cars of a freight train transporting molten sulfur were involved in the incident early Tuesday morning near the Kentucky-Tennessee border. No injuries...
Northeast High School teacher charged with statutory rape of 17-year-old
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A teacher from Northeast High School has been arrested on a charge of statutory rape by an authority figure. On Dec. 16, Steven Hirschi, 34, was arrested on three counts of statutory rape by an authority figure, two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of...
Driver airlifted to hospital after crashing into tree in Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A driver had to be airlifted to a Nashville hospital after a crash in Clarksville early Thursday morning. According to Dash 10 Media, the driver crashed into a tree off Rossview Road shortly after 3 a.m. and became trapped in the vehicle. Emergency personnel successfully extricated...
Shoplifting incident allegedly turns violent at Clarksville’s Governors Square Mall
The Clarksville Police Department has reported a shoplifting incident at Governor’s Square Mall on Christmas Eve that reportedly turned violent. Since putting out its first alert, the public quickly helped identify the suspects involved in the case and detectives said the suspects have been in touch with authorities....
Clarksville Community on Alert as Search Continues for Runaway Teen Dorian McMiller
The Clarksville Police Department is reaching out to the community for support in locating a runaway juvenile, 16-year-old Dorian McMiller. Last seen on Christmas Day, Dorian's sudden disappearance has triggered calls to action and pleas for any relevant information that might help ensure his safe return. Details...
Trenton Railway Reopens Following Tuesday Derailment
The railway track between Pembroke and Trenton has reopened to train traffic. Todd County Emergency Management Director Ash Groves shared that news with Your WEKT News Edge just after 7:00 on Wednesday morning. Kentucky 475/Tress Shop Road and U.S. 41 between Trenton and Pembroke remain closed to traffic, as cleanup...
NTSB investigating train derailment in Todd County
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating what caused several train cars to derail in Southern Kentucky Tuesday.
