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 […]
Severe storms could bring damaging wind, tornadoes Friday night into Saturday

The ugly side of spring is certainly rearing its head after a beautiful week so far, with western Kentucky under Moderate and Enhanced Risks for severe weather starting Friday evening. […]
Area under Enhanced Risk for severe weather Friday afternoon into Saturday

Western Kentucky and surrounding communities could experience severe weather this weekend, starting Friday evening, and all hazards are possible for any storms that develop. According to the National Weather Service […]
Local mental health visionary Dr. Robert Sivley passes away

A local longtime advocate for mental health and community supporter, Dr. Robert Sivley Sr., passed away recently at the age of 91. Dr. Sivley is known to many who call […]
Spring temperatures bring spring storms this weekend

Spring will certainly make itself known this week, with bright sunny days to start things off and then the potential for severe storms in the weekend. Expect some downright beautiful […]
Former Corrections Officer charged with criminal abuse of two juveniles

A former correctional officer of the Department of Juvenile Justice has been charged with criminal abuse following investigation into two injured juveniles in his custody. According to Kentucky State Police, […]
300 more Fort Campbell soldiers heading to the Southern Border

More Fort Campbell soldiers are heading to the southern border, in support of the current mission of U.S. Northern Command’s mission. According to a news release, roughly 300 soldiers with […]
Anhydrous leak quickly contained in Elkton with no injuries

A leak at the Southern States in Elkton was quickly addressed Thursday morning with no injuries to report. That’s according to William Randolph with Todd County Emergency Management, who says […]
Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week underway in Kentucky

It is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kentucky and the National Weather Service in Paducah is urging preparedness as we head into one of our most active weather seasons for […]