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

ATVs, UTVs now legal on Hopkinsville streets, things to know before hitting the road: How to register a UTV, ATV, or SPV for legal use on roads in Hopkinsville.

atv, utv

Fort Campbell’s updated list of off-limits establishments in and around Christian County: Military personnel are not permitted to enter these off-limits establishments in and around Christian County.

Hopkinsville stock photo Fort Campbell Boulevard

Oak Grove officials stand behind tax increase, straighten out controversial raises: The Oak Grove City Council has reached a decision regarding accepting a 4% tax levy this fiscal year.

Oak Grove City Council chambers. Aug. 2025 (Daynnah Carmona)

$78 million working budget for CCPS includes hefty contingency: The Christian County school board approved this year’s working budget.

CCPS school board meeting. Sept. 18, 2025 (Daynnah Carmona)

Hopkinsville Salvation Army scales down ambitious plans for new facility, over $5 million needed: Salvation Army leaders presented a scaled-down shelter plan to the Hopkinsville City Council this week.

Salvation Army Shelter building in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 6, 2023 (Lily Russell)

Second Street Park renamed in honor of Fred Atkins: Second Street Park is now Fred Atkins Park as the city reallocates a dedication made in honor of the late councilmember.

Fred Atkins Park dedication in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 18, 2025. (Contributed by The City of Hopkinsville)

Teenager arrested in connection to shooting that injured 2 other minors: A 16-year-old has been arrested in connection to a shooting that took place earlier this week in Hopkinsville.

Hopkinsville Police Department

20 shots fired into residence in Christian County, no suspect apprehended: Christian County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday night on Greenville Road.