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.
Montgomery County rings in new year with drone show, balloon drop at Downtown Commons...
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Montgomery County rang in the new year with its third New Year’s Eve Party at the Downtown Commons. Guests enjoyed live music, food trucks, drinks, and a balloon drop to celebrate the start of 2026. Austin Peay State University sponsored the event and...
New traffic pattern coming to Clarksville starting January 2026
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - With the new year comes new construction in the Midstate. There is a new traffic pattern coming to Clarksville in January that motorists need to be aware of. On January 19, the Tennessee Department of Transportation will be installing stop signs in both directions on Rossview...
Unusual close encounters: From goblins and mothman to flower people and space penguins
The author used artificial intelligence to create the images for this article. Throughout history, people have reported encountering what they believe to be extraterrestrial life. But some reports seem weirder and more unusual than others. Here’s a look at some of the strangest extraterrestrial rendezvous in recent...
Community Invited to Discuss Kentucky’s Landlord-Tenant Act at January Forum
The second public forum on housing rights will be held at Grace Episcopal Church on Thursday, January 8th at 6pm. The Human Rights Commission of Hopkinsville–Christian County will host the community discussion on the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, focusing on how the law impacts landlords, tenants, and...

















