Former US Capitol architect topic for History on Tap
Chamber of Commerce president Taylor Hayes will give the program about Hopkinsville native Eugene Poole Jr.
FEMA moves to end one of its biggest disaster adaptation programs
In an internal FEMA memorandum obtained by Grist, the Trump administration announced its plans to dismantle the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program.
Showers subside; flood cleanup and documentation begins
Local officials are asking residents to document and report damages because the information will be used to determine the level of disaster relief assistance.
Our unfortunate history with a mighty Little River
For more than a century, Hopkinsville residents have spoken of the city’s biggest floods in an attempt to understand how they compare in severity.
Child dies in floodwaters in Frankfort as Kentucky expects still more rain, wind, rising rivers
‘All water poses risk right now,’ warns governor
Heavy rainfall brings flooding; many Hopkinsville streets, county roads blocked
Downtown business owners were sand-bagginng entrances. Flooding could worsen with more rain, and at times severe thunderstorms, expected through the weekend.
Rural communities in the South are the most vulnerable to harmful effects of natural hazards
Christian County ranks among the most vulnerable, according to an analysis from The Daily Yonder.
Severe storms leave extensive damage, no fatalities in Louisville, Western Kentucky
Intense winds, including suspected tornadoes, ripped through east Louisville and several western Kentucky counties Wednesday night. Gov. Andy Beshear said no fatalities have been reported, but noted injuries and structural damage.
EV battery supplier Ascend Elements pauses construction on Hopkinsville plant
The company says it plans to restart construction in the third quarter of this year with operations starting in late 2026.
U.S. Department of Education pulls $34 million in COVID-era funding from Kentucky schools
Some districts — like Christian County, which has an approximately $8 million outstanding balance — would lose out on a significant amount of funds.
Planned Parenthood opens new virtual health center in Kentucky
Patients can connect with healthcare providers through Planned Parenthood’s video platform.
Trump freeze on disaster loan funds puts Dawson Springs in a bind, mayor says
The December 2021 tornado outbreak killed 14 people in the Hopkins County town and destroyed or seriously damaged north of 70% of its residences, decimating its tax base.
