Hannah Hageman

Kentucky

Reporter at WHOP-AM (Hopkinsville, KY)

Reporter at WHOP in Hopkinsville. Writer, reader, gamer, and supporter of the Oxford Comma.

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Hopkinsville Mayor talks Bluegrass Splash, Greenway System, grant program

1 week ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

Hopkinsville Mayor J.R. Knight has a lot on his wish list, and he presented that in his annual budget address and highlighted it on WHOP Radio Friday morning. Speaking with WHOP News, he detailed how his proposed budget—which is undergoing heavy discussions amongst council members during the Hopkinsville Committee of the Whole meetings—focuses on his ‘growing home’ initiative. That includes investments in public safety, infrastructure, city cleanliness and more.
Clarksville Farmer's Market opens for the season on Saturday

1 week ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

The Clarksville Downtown Farmer’s Market is officially open for the season on Saturday, just in time for Mother’s Day. According to a news release, it all gets underway Saturday morning at 8 a.m. and will go until noon, with a focus on celebrating mothers with family-friendly activities, a Food Court with live music, food trucks and pony rides. Visitors will be able to peruse a strong line up of vendors, including 24 farmers, 75 artisan venders and 12 food and drink vendors.
Highway fatalities declined in Kentucky in 2024

1 week ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

Governor Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet are pleased to announce that highway fatalities declined in 2024 in Kentucky. That’s when compared to 2023, with the report showing highway fatalities decreased to 707 deaths in 2024, down 107 compared to 2023. This officially marks the lowest number of highway fatalities in the last ten years. Governor Beshear says, “These numbers mean fewer families have had to deal with such a painful loss, and its welcome news.
One dies, one remains critical in Pembroke Road vehicle vs. bicyclists crash

1 week ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

One of the bicyclists struck by a vehicle on Pembroke Road Monday has died, while the other remains in critical condition. As previously reported, the collision between the vehicle and four bicyclists happened Monday afternoon in the 1000 block of Pembroke Road, resulting in two of the cyclists being rushed to area hospitals and the arrest of 30-year-old Isaiah Edwards of Radcliff, Kentucky.
CCSO: Man charged after nearly striking deputies, minors with vehicle

1 week ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

A Hopkinsville man is facing several charges after he allegedly nearly struck four individuals with a vehicle on Wednesday. According to a news release from the Christian County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were speaking with some youth near a patrol vehicle that was parked with emergency lights activated in the southbound lane of Butler Road. That’s when a vehicle allegedly sped towards them, narrowly missing the law enforcement cruiser, along with the two deputies and two minors.
Calloway Co. woman federally sentenced in $1.4 million embezzlement case

1 week ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

A Calloway County woman has been federally sentenced and ordered to pay $1.4 million in restitution to her prior employer. According to the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky, 34-year-old Amanda Robertson of Calloway County was sentenced to two years and one month in federal prison for six counts of wire fraud.
Gordon Park Fish Fry fundraiser set for May 16

1 week ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

If you’re looking to get some good eats and support a good cause, then the Gordon Park Fish Fry in Crofton is going to be the place to be on May 16. There will be all the staples of a good fish fry, including French friends, coleslaw, white beans, hush puppies and, of course, the fried fish. Dinner also includes a drink and dessert. Adults can eat for $14 per person while children at $6, by cash or check only.
Trail delayed for complicity to murder suspect

1 week ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

File photoComplicity to murder suspect Dekorian Daniel has a new attorney and a new trial date, following a hearing in Christian Circuit Court Wednesday morning. Daniel—who is charged in connection to the fatal shooting death of Adrian Acree in 2021—had previously been represented by defense attorney Olivia Adams, then by public defender Doug Moore, but now he has yet another new attorney in public defender James Mills.
Mediation possible for fatal crash manslaughter suspect

1 week ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

Trial has been officially postponed for manslaughter suspect Jaden Johnson, after the new prosecutor requested more time to become informed on the case and work towards a possible resolution. Former Graves County Commonwealth’s Attorney and now special prosecutor Richie Kemp says he has received the significant amount of evidence in this case, and he will need more time to go through it all—meaning he won’t be ready for the trial that was set to start on May 22.
April flood waters still linger in Oak Grove, southern Christian Co.

1 week ago | whopam.com | Hannah Hageman

Photo by Oak Grove City Council Member Janet EdwardsWhile a lot of Christian County has dried out and moved on from April’s historic flooding, several areas still remain water covered, particularly the Oak Grove area. It’s been over a month since over a foot of rain fell across western Kentucky, and while water is dropping, several roads remain flooded, including KY 117 between the zero and two mile-markers, KY 695 near the four mile-marker and KY 115 at the four mile-marker.