Local legislators talk side-by-sides, Medicaid, vetoes as we near the end of 2025 session
Representative Myron Dossett is looking forward to returning to Frankfort for the final two days of the 2025 Kentucky General Assembly after the veto recess—so the Republican super-majority can override […]
Roughly 200 Fort Campbell soldiers deployed to Europe
Roughly 200 Fort Campbell soldiers are on their way to Europe in support of the United States’ commitment to NATO allies and partners. According to a news release, this is […]
National Weather Service issues tornado watch for western Kentucky
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a tornado watch for western Kentucky until 11 p.m. Wednesday that includes Christian, Todd and Trigg Counties. Along with the threat of […]
Wind Advisory to be in effect Wednesday
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Wind Advisory to be in effect for the entire area from 8 a.m. Wednesday until Wednesday night. Sustained winds of 20 […]
Spring-like weather pattern continues with sunny skies and storm chances
Spring is in the air—and we mean that literally, as the weather is looking like a classic spring set up this week, split between sunny and stormy skies. The region […]
Longtime UHA icon, and community advocate Imelda Gorman, passes away at 96
The community is mourning and bidding farewell, after Imelda Gorman, longtime fixture at University Heights Academy and “Citizen of the Year”, has passed away at the age of 96. Known […]
Fort Campbell soldier found deceased
A Fort Campbell soldier was found deceased on Fort Campbell Monday. That was confirmed to WHOP News by Lieutenant Colonel Martin Meiners, who identified the soldier as Specialist Stephen Akinlotan […]
Severe storms could bring damaging wind, tornadoes Friday night into Saturday
The ugly side of spring is certainly rearing its head after a beautiful week so far, with western Kentucky under Moderate and Enhanced Risks for severe weather starting Friday evening. […]
Area under Enhanced Risk for severe weather Friday afternoon into Saturday
Western Kentucky and surrounding communities could experience severe weather this weekend, starting Friday evening, and all hazards are possible for any storms that develop. According to the National Weather Service […]
Local mental health visionary Dr. Robert Sivley passes away
A local longtime advocate for mental health and community supporter, Dr. Robert Sivley Sr., passed away recently at the age of 91. Dr. Sivley is known to many who call […]