Joshua Claussen

Kentucky, Nashville

Journalist at WKDZ-FM (Cadiz, KY)

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Cadiz American Legion Prepares For Busy Memorial Day Weekend

2 weeks ago | wkdzradio.com | Joshua Claussen

American Legion Post 74 in Cadiz has been quite busy and will remain that way through the Memorial Day weekend. Curt Holmes told Your News Edge they will be placing flags inside East End Cemetery beginning at 9:00 AM on Saturday. Audio PlayerOn Monday, at 10:00 AM, the James Thomas Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is scheduled to host its annual Memorial Day service at West Cadiz Park. If raining, the service will be held inside the Cadiz Renaissance Center.
Bar B Que Shack II At Knockum Hill Faces Closure

2 weeks ago | whvoradio.com | Joshua Claussen

The Herndon community could soon say goodbye to the quickly beloved Bar B Que Shack II at Knockum Hill. Owner Mindy Hargrove told Your News Edge that the building housing the restaurant will soon be auctioned following the passing of Will Hargrove. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2352/2025/05/22103633/052225-hargrove-1.mp3The current last day of business will be Saturday, June 28th.
Minor Damage Reported During Tuesday Afternoon's Round Of Storms

2 weeks ago | wkdzradio.com | Joshua Claussen

A round of severe weather that produced several Tornado Warnings for the Pennyrile region Tuesday afternoon caused minor damage. Trigg County Emergency Management Director David Bryant only reported that some trees and power lines were knocked down. Christian County Emergency Management Director Randy Graham reported the roof peeled back on the Rogers Group building on North Main Street in Hopkinsville.
Minor Damage Reported During Tuesday Afternoon's Round Of Storms

2 weeks ago | whvoradio.com | Joshua Claussen

A round of severe weather that produced several Tornado Warnings for the Pennyrile region Tuesday afternoon caused minor damage. Trigg County Emergency Management Director David Bryant only reported that some trees and power lines were knocked down. Christian County Emergency Management Director Randy Graham reported the roof peeled back on the Rogers Group building on North Main Street in Hopkinsville.
Trigg County Damage Assessment Results In Straight-Line Wind Damage (w/PHOTOS)

2 weeks ago | wkdzradio.com | Joshua Claussen

Damage in the Cumberland Shores neighborhood and other portions of southern Trigg County from Friday night’s storms was determined to be caused by straight-line winds. According to the damage survey completed Monday afternoon, the damage was caused by winds of 80-90 MPH and extended from the neighborhood off Lock E Road eastward to just north of the Trigg County part of the Back 40 at Fort Campbell.
Trigg County Damage Assessment Results In Straight-Line Wind Damage (w/PHOTOS)

2 weeks ago | whvoradio.com | Joshua Claussen

Damage in the Cumberland Shores neighborhood and other portions of southern Trigg County from Friday night’s storms was determined to be caused by straight-line winds. According to the damage survey completed Monday afternoon, the damage was caused by winds of 80-90 MPH and extended from the neighborhood off Lock E Road eastward to just north of the Trigg County part of the Back 40 at Fort Campbell.
NWS Nashville's Technology Upgrade To Temporarily Interrupt Clarksville Weather Radio Broadcasts

2 weeks ago | wkdzradio.com | Joshua Claussen

The National Weather Service in Nashville has announced a major technology upgrade that will temporarily impact weather radio broadcasts in Clarksville and surrounding areas. Through Wednesday evening, NWS Nashville will perform a scheduled update to its Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System, which is used to integrate and distribute weather and water information.
NWS Nashville's Technology Upgrade To Temporarily Interrupt Clarksville Weather Radio Broadcasts

2 weeks ago | whvoradio.com | Joshua Claussen

The National Weather Service in Nashville has announced a major technology upgrade that will temporarily impact weather radio broadcasts in Clarksville and surrounding areas. Through Wednesday evening, NWS Nashville will perform a scheduled update to its Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System, which is used to integrate and distribute weather and water information.
Two Pennyrile Region Tornadoes Confirmed From Friday's Storms

2 weeks ago | wkdzradio.com | Joshua Claussen

So far, two EF-2 tornadoes have been confirmed in the Pennyrile region from Friday evening’s storms. The first, a tornado with peak winds of 120 MPH, began at 6:42 PM on Shaw Ovil Road in Christian County. The tornado continued east into Todd County, crossing Kentucky 189 and eventually lifting to the west of Kentucky 181. The survey added that the worst damage occurred along Blue Hole Road, where several chicken houses were destroyed and a mobile home was swept away.
Two Pennyrile Region Tornadoes Confirmed From Friday's Storms

2 weeks ago | whvoradio.com | Joshua Claussen

So far, two EF-2 tornadoes have been confirmed in the Pennyrile region from Friday evening’s storms. The first, a tornado with peak winds of 120 MPH, began at 6:42 PM on Shaw Ovil Road in Christian County. The tornado continued east into Todd County, crossing Kentucky 189 and eventually lifting to the west of Kentucky 181. The survey added that the worst damage occurred along Blue Hole Road, where several chicken houses were destroyed and a mobile home was swept away.

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