Caldwell County

Caldwell Co. Crash Blocks Traffic

Whitney Jones — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:27:26 +0000

A multi-vehicle accident on I-69 involving a semi-truck has blocked traffic around the crash site. Southbound and westbound traffic is being detoured at Exit 12 through Princeton. The delay and detour are expected to last until around 9 a.m.

Lyon County Investigate Child Death

Whitney Jones — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:16:47 +0000

Kentucky State Police are looking into the death of an Eddyville two year old following an accident Friday. Charles Bobinsky was riding with his grandfather on a skid steer loader when he fell off, receiving a massive head injury.

Citizens Group Recommends Caldwell County Smoking Ban

Angela Hatton — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:32:22 +0000

A citizens group says the Caldwell County Fiscal Court should consider a county-wide smoking ban. The CaldWELL Committee surveyed around 300 people in the county on health issues. The survey showed the top issue was banning smoking in public places. Caldwell County Judge-Executive Brock Thomas says the fiscal court will study the issue before they decide to take any action.

KY airports receive federal grants for upgrades

Todd Hatton and The Associated Press — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:21:57 +0000

Princeton’s airport is among the nine across Kentucky are receiving a share of grants totaling $2 million from the Federal Aviation Administration. Governor Steve Beshear announced the grants Thursday. The Princeton-Caldwell County Airport will receive $105,000 for runway, taxiway, and runway lighting improvements. Beshear says the money will help keep the state's airports safe.

Princeton & Sturgis Alcohol Vote

Drew Adams and Rose Krzton-Presson — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 20:27:39 +0000

Residents of both Princeton and Sturgis Kentucky go to the polls tomorrow to decide the fate of alcohol sales in their cities.

Caldwell Co. Animal Control Officer Faces Criminal Charges

Angela Hatton — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:27:54 +0000

The Caldwell County Animal Control Officer faces arraignment next week on charges of abuse of public trust and tampering with public records. The Madisonville Messenger reports the county fiscal court placed Abigail Tucker on suspension without pay last week.