Community mourns death of Dawson Springs student
A community is in mourning after a young man was shot and killed in a hunting accident over the weekend. According to the Dawson Springs Independent School System, Dawson Springs […]
Substantial progress made in train derailment clean-up, roadway could reopen Monday
As we head into a new week and a new year, clean-up continues following a train derailment in Todd County near the town of Trenton. The derailment of 31 train […]
Accidental shooting leaves one dead
A teenager who was injured in an accidental shooting on Grapevine Road Saturday has died of his injuries. It happened in the 1400 block of Grapevine around 4:45 p.m. when […]
2025: A year of historic weather, new developments and milestones
It can be hard to imagine, but Thursday marks the turn of the New Year, and as we bid farewell to 2025 and bravely march into 2026, WHOP is looking […]
National Weather Services urges preparedness as winter marches on
The return of frigid temperatures is reminding us that winter is far from over, and the National Weather Service in Paducah is urging folks to be prepared for winter weather […]
Still time to apply for disaster loan through the Small Business Administration for spring severe weather
It’s not too late to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan with the U.S. Small Business Administration, if your business was affected by severe weather in the spring of […]
Kentucky receives $212 million in federal funding to boost rural healthcare
Rural healthcare is getting a big boost, after the Commonwealth of Kentucky has been awarded $212 million for investment purposes. According to a news release from United States Senator Mitch […]
Clean-up efforts continue follow train derailment in Todd County
Photo from Todd County Emergency Management Clean-up operations continue in Trenton this morning, and will likely continue for at least the remainder of the week, following a multi-train car derailment […]
Gate 7 on Fort Campbell reopens after improvement project completed
A project that has been underway for some time at Gate 7 and Ripcord Road on Fort Campbell is officially complete. According to the Fort Campbell Public Affairs Office, Gate […]
UPDATE: Shelter-in-place lifted, train derails in Trenton, Kentucky
First responders remain on scene of a train that derailed in Todd County near the Trenton community, but the shelter-in-place order has been lifted as of mid-day Tuesday. According to […]