15-year-olds can now get a driver’s permit after governor signs HB 15 into law
Fifteen-year-olds across the Commonwealth now have the chance to get their permits, and work is already underway to get that up and running with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Governor Andy […]
Western Ky. under an Enhanced Risk of severe weather for Sunday
If you have plans for this weekend, make sure you stay weather aware, as the entirety of western Kentucky—including Christian, Todd and Trigg Counties—are now under an Enhanced Risk for […]
Dry weather for the week with storms possible in the weekend
Our spring roller-coaster is set to continue weather wise, with dry, sunny weather set for the work week to be followed by the potential for storms on the weekend. Temperatures […]
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 […]