Ky. Department of Health confirms measles case in adult in Franklin County
The Kentucky Department of Health has announced that it can confirm a case of measles identified in an adult Kentucky resident. According to a news release, the resident from Franklin […]
EDC Director talks retail, rooftops and regional wages
While the Southwestern Kentucky Economic Development Council is typically focused on industrial developments, they’re also interested in increasing retail and rooftops in the communities they serve. Speaking with WHOP recently, […]
United Way celebrates successful campaign, recognizes vital donors
The United Way of the Pennyrile and participating organizations came together on Tuesday to celebrate another successful donation campaign and to honor those who played an integral role in making […]
Dry, warmer weather in store for this week
Hopefully you’re ready for a bit of break when it comes to the weather—because the forecast for this week is looking warmer and dry. That will be a welcome relief […]
Ag. Commissioner calling on artists to redesign Ky. specialty ‘spay and neuter’ plate
The Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture is putting out the call to interested artists—its time to redesign the Kentucky spay and neuter special license plate. According to a news release, Kentucky’s […]
Ky. Department for Fish and Wildlife monitoring chronic wasting disease case near Indiana border
The Kentucky Department for Fish and Wildlife Resources are monitoring cases of chronic wasting disease in deer near the Indiana and Kentucky border. That comes after a recent confirmation of […]
Local legislators talk flood relief, tele-work and more happening at Frankfort
It was a busy week in Frankfort for the Kentucky General Assembly, as they worked to determine the damages caused by flooding across the state and the best steps forward, […]
Baby Miya’s Law passes Ky. House committee
The House Standing Committee and Families and Children has approved House Bill 574 and sent it to the House Floor, in the name of baby Miya Rudd, who passed away […]
Sen. Mitch McConnell will not seek re-election
Longtime United States Senator Mitch McConnell celebrated his 83rd birthday Thursday—and announced that he will not seek re-election to the office he has held since 1984. Senator McConnell has long […]
TVA asks for help in conserving energy during cold snap
The Tennessee Valley Authority—and through them local energy providers—are asking for the public’s help in keeping energy consumption down during this intense cold snap. Speaking with WHOP News Thursday morning, […]