Tri-State hospitals make best in state hospital list

HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Three Tri-State hospitals have been ranked as one of the best in state hospitals for Kentucky and Indiana, according to Newsweek. In a list of the top 800 hospitals across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension St. Vincent was ranked sixth in the Hoosier State. Owensboro and Greenville […]

More than 200 customers impacted after water main break in Ohio County. Boil water advisory in effect

The Ohio County Water District has issued a boil water advisory. Officials say more than 200 customers are impacted. Repairs are expected to begin this afternoon, officials said. They expect the work to be complete around 6 p.m. this evening. The timeline may change as work progresses. For Context. This...

Hopkinsville’s paramedic programs earns national ICMA Community Health & Safety Award

HOPKINSVILLE, KY – A program created in Hopkinsville to tackle one of Kentucky’s most critical public safety workforce shortages has earned national recognition. The City of Hopkinsville has been named the 2026 recipient of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Community Health & Safety Award for communities with populations between 10,000 and 49,999 for the Hopkinsville Fire-Christian County EMS Paramedic Program.

Hopkinsville Tax Revenues Running Ahead of Budget Through September

Hopkinsville’s payroll and insurance premium tax collections are running ahead of budget projections through the first three months of the fiscal year, while city officials continue to monitor departmental spending. During Tuesday night’s Hopkinsville City Council meeting, Chief Financial Officer Melissa Clayton presented the September financial report, which showed...

Bowling Green woman reunites with team that saved her life

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — A Bowling Green woman who survived a medical emergency involving blood clots in both lungs recently reunited with the care team at TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital that helped save her life, including a pharmacist whose calming voice she never forgot. For Sue Miller, what...

Med Center Health looking to make health care accessible in rural Kentucky

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Access to healthcare can sometimes be a challenge, especially in rural parts of Kentucky. On Thursday, Med Center Health hosted a community health fair at the Logan County Extension Office in Russellville, connecting residents with services available in their area. More than 40 vendors provided...

Data Center Zoning Debate Centers On Utilities And Community Concerns

A proposed set of zoning regulations for data centers drew concerns about noise, water, electricity and neighborhood impacts Monday night, while representatives of the company operating an existing computing facility in Hopkinsville urged Community Development Services to adopt clear standards without making future projects impractical. The Sept. 28 hearing was...

Kentucky's 5th veterans nursing home opens in Bowling Green

The Commonwealth's 5th veterans nursing home opens Tuesday in Bowling Green and is expected to provide long-term care for residents in the southern Kentucky region. The Robert E. Spiller Veterans Nursing Home was conceived nearly thirty years ago. Now, the 80,000-square-foot center is opening its doors in the Kentucky Transpark.

Cal Turner Rehab marks 30 years in Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (WNKY) — Med Center Health celebrated 30 years of Cal Turner Rehab & Specialty Care on Thursday, recognizing a facility that has provided long-term care and rehabilitation services to Scottsville and the surrounding region for three decades. The 110-bed facility is part of a medical complex built...

Baptist Health Hardin County opens new facility

Letter: Hopkinsville, local community urged to talk about suicide prevention | OPINION

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Med Center Orthopedics Plus Physical Therapy closing Morgantown location

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – The Orthopedics Plus Physical Therapy Morgantown location will permanently close on Oct. 15, according to Med Center Health Physical Rehabilitation. In a social media post on Monday, the organization stated gym memberships will continue through Sept. 30, and Silver Sneakers members can continue to use the facility until Oct. 15.

Location change for Breckinridge County Health Department Flu Drive-Thru Clinic Tuesday

The Breckinridge County Health Department is moving the location of their Flu Drive-Thru Clinic taking place today. According to a post on the Breckinridge County Health Department Facebook page, the drive-thru clinic will now be held at the Health Department building, located at 220 South Hardin Street in Hardinsburg. The clinic runs from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. CDT. The Health Department says participants must be 19-year-old or older and must be insured. A limited number of high-dose flu vaccines will be available for individuals 65 and older on a first come, first served basis. Regular flu vaccines will also be available. Contact the Breckinridge County Health Department for more information.

Med Center Health holds 16th annual NICU reunion

Med Center Health held its 16th annual NICU reunion, bringing together families and the medical staff who cared for their premature or medically complex newborns. The reunion lets families show appreciation for NICU care and lets medical staff see the long-term outcomes of the infants they treated. For Context. Med...

Blount Rural Health Center in Elkton breaks ground for expansion

Blount Rural Health Center in Elkton is looking to expand, and ground was broken recently to make way for expanded healthcare in Todd County. In a post to social media, officials call the expansion another step forward in their commitment to serving Todd County and surrounding communities. They’re looking to keep growing along with their community by creating more space and more quality healthcare close to home, keeping folks from having to make the driver to other healthcare facilities.

Allen County EMS adopts new ambulance technology

Allen County EMS is using Safety Cloud by HAAS Alert which is a device that alerts drivers when an emergency vehicle is ahead. The safety device is designed to give drivers plenty of time to slow down and move over. This in return avoids accidents, and keeps roadways safe. Allen...

Blount Rural Health Clinic Set To Begin Expansion Project

Todd County’s Blount Rural Health Center will soon begin their expansion project in an effort to better serve the community’s health care needs. Health clinic officials announced Wednesday that construction will soon begin to expand the clinic that is located on South Main Street in Elkton. Officials say the expansion will help meet the healthcare needs of the Elkton and Todd County Community that is continuing to grow.

Beshear stops in Glasgow for Barren County Family YMCA Senior Center ribbon cutting

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County seniors now have a dedicated place to exercise both their bodies and minds. Gov. Andy Beshear joined the Barren County Family YMCA Tuesday at a ribbon cutting for a new senior center at its facility in Glasgow. The 2,800 square-foot addition will host...

The Medical Center at Scottsville to host Community Health Fair

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Medical Center at Scottsville Community Health Fair is just a few days away. According to Med Center Health, the community is invited to stop by Allen County-Scottsville High School on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 8 to 11 a.m. for a free way to check on their health.