Top 10 stories in Christian County: Water rates, downtown reno, measles and more

Catch up on the trending local news stories from this week that you may have missed in Hopkinsville and Christian County.

By Christian County Now September 5, 2026 11:25 am

HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Christian County Now this week.

Multi-year plan to raise HWEA’s rates would increase average bill by nearly $20: A plan to slowly increase water and sewer rates with Hopkinsville Water Environmental Authority would help pay for necessary projects.

Renovation hopes to breathe new life into historic South Main Street building: 610 South Main Street in downtown Hopkinsville will soon be home to a new, upscale cocktail bar and a second story apartment.

Christian County remains measles hot spot with over a dozen confirmed cases: See the latest information about the measles outbreak that started in Christian County in August.

140 new lots planned for Oak Grove subdivision, flood concerns split project: Community and Development Services discussed the need to break up the latest section of the Echo Ridge subdivision into two phases.

Hopkinsville opts to maintain property tax rate despite recommendation to increase: The city council approved the 20.2 cent property tax rate, going against the recommendation of the City of Hopkinsville’s CFO.

New athletic facilities take shape at CCHS with fall sports in full swing: The Christian County Board of Education heard an update about construction at the new soccer, baseball, and softball fields.

Fence installed around Hopkinsville’s Rotary Park playground: Families that visit Rotary Park in Hopkinsville with notice that an iron fence now contains the play structure and playground area.

United Way of the Pennyrile hopes to raise $725,000 for local nonprofits with campaign: During their campaign kick-off, the goal of this year’s campaign was revealed by the United Way of the Pennyrile.

Things to know about 2026 Summer Salute Festival headlined by Chris Janson: Find the full schedule and information about Hopkinsville’s Summer Salute on Sept. 11-12.

Challenge House #7 names new neighborhood ambassador, more needed: After Challenge House dismissed an ambassador this summer, Men 2 Be has taken over operations on Phelps Avenue.