hopkins county

As a part of the ongoing effort to recover from December’s devastating tornado outbreak, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday state funding would go to two counties to assist in their recovery efforts.

A small Hopkins County town once famous for its restorative waters is still in the early stages of healing after a deadly EF-4 tornado destroyed much of its historic downtown area and a majority of its residences in December.

A disaster recovery resource fair will be held in Hopkins County this weekend to help survivors of the tornado that ripped through west and central Kentucky nearly six months ago.

The Hopkins County primary election for judge-executive this year will effectively decide the winner of the seat, as a Republican incumbent and a political newcomer vie for the GOP nomination with no Democrat having filed for the race.

As May’s primary election draws closer, Kentucky counties hit by December’s tornadoes are readying despite damage to some polling locations.

Counties in western Kentucky are forming long-term recovery groups made of local volunteers to help rebuild at the community level after December’s deadly tornado outbreak.

Residents in several western Kentucky counties impacted by last month’s tornado outbreak could be eligible to receive trailers, RVs or manufactured homes as temporary housing through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Former Democratic state Rep. Brent Yonts of Greenville died Friday morning after a battle with COVID-19.

Hopkins County leaders are closely monitoring coronavirus cases as they prepare for next week’s county fair amid an uptick in coronavirus cases.

Gov. Andy Beshear took a three-stop trip through Western Kentucky announcing many economic advancements on Friday, July 9th.