City Procures Community Development Block Grant, CIRCOR Plans Tentative Expansion With Fifty Full Time Jobs

The City of Columbia had a public hearing on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) to discuss the city’s request for an application for a Community Development Block Grant for the procurement […]
Lindsey Wilson University Receives Largest Estate Gift In School History

A $1.84 million bequest from the late Evlyn Komosa of Columbia ‘will help young people throughout our region realize their educational dreams.’ by Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY. (01/20/2026) Lindsey Wilson […]
Lindsey Wilson University Arts And Humanities Irish Film Series A ‘Crash Course On 20th Century Irish Identity’

Public invited to screen four Irish films from Jan. 27 through Feb. 17. by Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY. (01/19/2026) Area residents will have an opportunity to learn about the last […]
Senator Max Wise’s Legislative Update: Week Two Of The 2026 Session

The second week of the legislative session marked the real start of legislative work here in Frankfort. Committee meetings got underway, bills are moving through the process, and floor debate […]
Campbellsville Police Arrest Two For Attempting To Pass Counterfeit Bills

On Saturday, January 17, 2026 at approximately 4:45PM, the Campbellsville Police Department received a call from multiple business in the area of Green River Plaza. Businesses reported two males were attempting to pass counterfeit $100.00 […]
Fire Department Dispatched To Structure Fire On Sparksville Road

01/16/2026 Columbia Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at 12:24 hours Friday afternoon to 1534 Sparksville Road on a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival firefighters found a one story mobile […]
Columbia Adair County Fire Department Dispatched To Summit Manor Nursing Home For Smoke In Hallway

01/16/2026 Columbia Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at 06:14 hours Friday morning to 400 Bomar Heights, Summit Manor Nursing Home, on a report of smoke coming from the downstairs […]
T.J. Samson And T.J. Health Columbia Earn Trauma Center Designations

Glasgow, KY – T.J. Regional Health proudly announces that T.J. Samson Community Hospital and T.J. Health Columbia have each been officially designated as Level IV Trauma Centers, marking a historic […]
Kentucky State Police Conducts Metcalfe County Death Investigation

EDMONTON, Ky. (January 15, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in Metcalfe County. On January 14, 2026, at 9:35 A.M. […]
Columbia Police Arrest Local Man For DUI, Multiple Other Charges

Columbia, Kentucky — The Columbia Police Department arrested a Columbia man early Tuesday morning following a traffic stop that led to multiple criminal charges, including DUI and wanton endangerment. On […]