Gov. says data could show deescalation, reports 659 new COVID-19 cases
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced 659 new cases in the state during Thursday’s update, and says that the state may be getting the escalation under control. Those 659 new cases […]
Christian County reports sixth COVID-19 related death
Christian County has reported a sixth COVID-19 related death. The Christian County Health Department says the 65-year old African American man also had other underlying health conditions. The case was […]
Supreme Court says jury trials, evictions can resume in August
The Kentucky Supreme Court entered two orders Thursday morning that provide further guidance on how the judicial branch can safely carry out court operations. One of the orders allows criminal […]
Mayor’s Youth Council suspended due to pandemic
The Mayor’s Youth Council for the 2020-2021 school year has been suspended due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. According to a news release, eligible students are strongly encouraged to consider […]
Arts Council accepting recipe submissions for local cookbook
The Pennyroyal Arts Council is now accepting submissions of local recipes that will go into a new cookbook that will support the arts and cultural activities in Christian County. According […]
Christian County Relay has raised $60K, despite pandemic
The book is closing on the 2020 Christian County Relay for Life fundraising campaign—a year that won’t end with the big event at the Sportsplex that had been on the […]
70th Rotary Auction still scheduled for Sept. 14-19
Plans are still in place for the 70th WHOP Rotary Radio Auction to happen in September. Auction Chair Scott Cowan says details are still being worked out, but the auction […]
Burglary investigated on Walnut Street
A burglary investigation is underway after someone went inside a home on Walnut Street and stole two cell phones. The perpetrator removed two Samsung phones from a residence in the […]
Home, vehicle struck by gunfire Wednesday night
A home and vehicle were hit by gunfire Wednesday night on Hayes Street. It happened just before 9 p.m. in the 700 block of Hayes, according to a report from […]
Flash Flood Watch until midnight
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until midnight for all of western Kentucky. The National Weather Service in Paducah says one and a half to two and a half […]