Oak Grove Mayor declares state of emergency following flooding
Oak Grove Mayor Jackie Oliver has declared a state of emergency on Monday for the city following the weekend’s severe flooding. Between Wednesday and Saturday, Christian County received an unprecedented […]
KCTCS recognizes National Community College Month
April is National Community College Month and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System is celebrating and recognizing some of their recent achievements. KCTCS has 16 colleges and more than […]
City of Hopkinsville spotlights storm damages, clean-up efforts
Last week’s severe weather and heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding across Hopkinsville and Christian County and now local government officials are focused on recovery and clean-up. Hopkinsville received around 12 […]
Cadiz man found deceased in flood waters on East Adams Mill Road
A Cadiz man was found deceased in flood waters in Trigg County Monday morning. Trigg County Sheriff Aaron Acree tells WHOP News that the Trigg County Sheriff’s Department was called […]
Sunny, but chilly, weather in store for most of the week
After what felt like a never-ending stretch of the threat of severe weather and record-breaking level of flooding, western Kentucky is in for a sunny, albeit chilly, stretch of weather. […]
Regional Christian radio station to host spring fundraiser
Missionary Radio is launching its Spring Friend Raiser on Tuesday and invites the community to support their mission of providing Christian ministry and music broadcasts across the region. The radio […]
2025 Congressional Art Competition is looking for applicants
By: Ag. Reporter Mollie Goode If you are or have a high school student passionate about creating art, Congressman James Comer is now accepting applicants for the 2025 Congressional Art […]
Parks and Recreation prepares for spring, summer activities
As the weather warms up, Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation is preparing for the Nighttime WHOP’er of an Egg Hunt and other annual activities. Parks and Recreation Superintendent Toby Hudson and […]
Three Hopkins Co. residents charged with fentanyl trafficking
Three Hopkins County residents are in custody on trafficking in fentanyl charges following investigation into drug trafficking operations in Hopkins County. According to the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department, detectives joined […]
Road closures updates from KYTC Districts 1, 2 and 3
From the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for Districts 1, 2 AND 3 as of 10:00 A.M. Monday: Please note this list only includes state routes. MP stands for Mile Point(s). Flooded […]