Lightning believed to have sparked gas line fire
Photo from the Hopkinsville Fire Department Lightning could have been the culprit behind a fire that began early Saturday morning on Redwood Court. According to the Hopkinsville Fire Department, firefighters […]
Demolition Derby, Pageants take over WSKF on Saturday
Saturday brings a full slate of events for the 75th Western Kentucky State Fair, including the ever-popular Demolition Derby and it’s pageant day at the fair. Despite rain that lingered […]
The Pennyroyal Arts Council unveils mural painted by local youth
Students in the Pennyroyal Arts Council’s 2026 Summer Mural Art Camp unveiled a mural and two other painted pieces on Friday. The mural is on the side of soul […]
75th Western Ky. State Fair gets underway today with mud racing, line dancing
The 75th Western Kentucky State Fair is about to kick off, with gates opening at 5 p.m. at the fairgrounds in Hopkinsville, and this year is shaping up to be […]
Friday night The Hoptown Hoppers host the Henderson Flash and the Pink Ribbon Network
Story by WHOP Sports Director Joe Wilson The Hoptown Hoppers return to Tiger Field tonight for an important Ohio Valley League baseball game against the Henderson Flash. Not only is the game […]
Flash Flood Watch in place, more storms possible
The weekend is looking rather stormy for western Kentucky, with a Flash Flood Watch in effect and chances for severe storms in place. That’s according to the National Weather Service […]
Multi-vehicle Clarksville crash sends several to the hospital for treatment
A multi-vehicle crash on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville Thursday sent multiple people to the hospital. According to the Clarksville Police Department, it happened at approximately 3:20 p.m. near Jack […]
Princeton man facing charges following disturbance investigation
A Princeton man is facing several charges following investigation into a disturbance on North Cave Street in Princeton Thursday morning. According to the Princeton Police Department, officers responded to the […]
HPD investigating after man stabbed, flown to Nashville hospital
The Hopkinsville Police Department is investigating after a man was stabbed on Liberty Street early Friday morning. Hopkinsville Fire and EMS Captain Payton Rogers tells WHOP News that EMS was […]
Visit Hopkinsville director spotlights last year’s tourism spending numbers
In 2025, tourism spending in Christian County set a record, and Visit Hopkinsville Executive Director Amy Rogers spotlighted the milestone at Thursday’s Hopkinsville Kiwanis Club meeting. This is the fourth […]