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Ethan Morgan hopes to explore his passion for journalism, sports and politics when he reaches college.

This week's episode of the Crossroads Suncast ends season three and kicks off 2026 with a look at the major changes coming to local news.

Jeff Bidwell, who spent nearly 20 years as sports director at WPSD Local 6, will return as executive editor over the station, The Sun and all the Paxton Media Group West Kentucky Division newspapers at the beginning of 2026.

In the leadup to the launch of season 3 of the Crossroads Suncast next Thursday, the podcast is profiling local journalists. This week's episode features WPSD Local 6 assignment manager Charity Blanton and highlights how her roots in the Paducah community drive her journalism.

¶¶ÒõÖ±²¥Èí¼þ Sun reporter Max Davis grew up listening to news stories on the radio and grew to love them. In Orlando, Florida, much of the coverage he consumed revolved around the large tourism industry and the local businesses that support it, he recalled.

On ¶¶ÒõÖ±²¥Èí¼þ, WPSD Local 6 will debut a brand-new, state-of-the-art set for all of its newscasts. Photos shows give a sneak peek of what viewers can expect. 

A longtime west Kentucky journalist and Marshall County native has taken the reins at Lake Barkley Tourism. Just a couple of weeks into his new role as tourism director, Jody Norwood said the community has welcomed him with open arms.

After Congress gave final approval to a request from President Donald Trump to cut federal funding for public broadcasting, Murray public radio station WKMS stands to lose 14.6% of its budget.

This week on the Crossroads Suncast, newsman Perry Boxx reflects on his 50 years as a journalist and the landscape of journalism today. He describes half a century of changes, from John F. Kennedy's assassination to the rise of the 24-hour news cycle and social media.