Hannah Saad

Hannah Saad is the assistant news director for WKMS. Originally from Michigan, Hannah earned her bachelor’s degree in news media from The University of Alabama. Prior to joining WKMS in March 2023, Hannah was a news reporter at The Paducah Sun.

Rand Paul discusses homelessness, inflation during Western Kentucky visit

The U.S. Senator for Kentucky visited Hopkinsville on Monday.

By Hannah Saad

Murray State University, WPSD-TV reach settlement agreement in open records lawsuit

The lawsuit stemmed from an investigation into the relationship between Murray State administrators and WKMS, an NPR member station.

By Hannah Saad

State education board narrows commissioner search to 3 finalists

The finalists all currently work in the state and each has experience leading Kentucky school districts.

By Hannah Saad

Judge awards more than $36M to victims in Marshall County High School shooting

It is “highly unlikely” that the families will ever be able to collect on the damages, said the plaintiffs' attorney.

By Hannah Saad

University of Kentucky oral history project collects memories of 2021 Mayfield tornado

The project documents stories of recovery from the perspective of survivors.

By Hannah Saad

Murray State breaks ground on new nursing building

The Board of Regents also authorized the purchase of an apartment complex and discussed a veterinary school proposal.

By Hannah Saad

Flash flooding rocks far Western Kentucky

Double-digit rain gauge readings led to mass road closures and cut residents off from homes and businesses in the Purchase region.

By Hannah Saad

Commercial fishers, processors share thoughts on Ky. invasive carp harvest program

Kentucky's Invasive Carp Harvest Program incentivizes commercial anglers to harvest Asian carp from Kentucky waters, including at Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.

By Hannah Saad

Republican lawmakers question state officials about tornado, flood relief funds

The relief funds, established by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, allow the state to take donations from private entities.

By Hannah Saad

Secretary of State expects low voter turnout in Kentucky primary

Secretary of State Michael Adams wants the legislature to consider opening primaries to the 10% of Kentucky voters not affiliated with a political party.

By Hannah Saad

Job growth in rural communities focus of Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet

The cabinet director told legislators his agency needs to make sure job opportunities reach Kentuckians across the state.

By Hannah Saad

Rand Paul discusses homelessness, inflation during Western Kentucky visit

The U.S. Senator for Kentucky visited Hopkinsville on Monday.

By Hannah Saad

Murray State University, WPSD-TV reach settlement agreement in open records lawsuit

The lawsuit stemmed from an investigation into the relationship between Murray State administrators and WKMS, an NPR member station.

By Hannah Saad

State education board narrows commissioner search to 3 finalists

The finalists all currently work in the state and each has experience leading Kentucky school districts.

By Hannah Saad

Judge awards more than $36M to victims in Marshall County High School shooting

It is “highly unlikely” that the families will ever be able to collect on the damages, said the plaintiffs' attorney.

By Hannah Saad

University of Kentucky oral history project collects memories of 2021 Mayfield tornado

The project documents stories of recovery from the perspective of survivors.

By Hannah Saad

Murray State breaks ground on new nursing building

The Board of Regents also authorized the purchase of an apartment complex and discussed a veterinary school proposal.

By Hannah Saad

Flash flooding rocks far Western Kentucky

Double-digit rain gauge readings led to mass road closures and cut residents off from homes and businesses in the Purchase region.

By Hannah Saad

Commercial fishers, processors share thoughts on Ky. invasive carp harvest program

Kentucky's Invasive Carp Harvest Program incentivizes commercial anglers to harvest Asian carp from Kentucky waters, including at Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.

By Hannah Saad

Republican lawmakers question state officials about tornado, flood relief funds

The relief funds, established by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, allow the state to take donations from private entities.

By Hannah Saad

Secretary of State expects low voter turnout in Kentucky primary

Secretary of State Michael Adams wants the legislature to consider opening primaries to the 10% of Kentucky voters not affiliated with a political party.

By Hannah Saad

Job growth in rural communities focus of Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet

The cabinet director told legislators his agency needs to make sure job opportunities reach Kentuckians across the state.

By Hannah Saad