Fire destroys Portland, TN house
A Robertson County house was destroyed in a fire overnight.
Crews fight frigid temperatures, heavy ice as they work to clear the roads
Some folks remain stuck in their homes following rounds of icy and snowy weather over the weekend, as the frigid temperatures have made clearing the roadways difficult for road crews. Matt Hughes, the Public Information Officer for District Two of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, says state crews have made...
A look at snow covered Hopkinsville as city starts defrosting | PHOTOS
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Take a look at some scenic photos from Hopkinsville four days after multiple inches of snow accumulated in the city. How does it look where you are? Submit winter weather photos to Christian County Now by emailing them to [email protected]. | FIND US...
Details Released In Stolen Side-By-Side Pursuit
A stolen side-by-side has been recovered after a pursuit in a field near Lafayette Road on Monday afternoon. Hopkinsville Police say they attempted to stop a side-by-side driven by 36-year-old Michael Ravenscroft on Lafayette Road that had been reported stolen, and the driver fled, going into a field right away...
Welfare checks ramp up as troopers call ice storm the worst in decades in...
GREENBRIER, Tenn (WSMV) - As crews continue restoring power across Robertson County, Tennessee Highway Patrol is urging drivers to stay home if they can. Officials are warning that icy roads are still creating serious problems for emergency responders. Lieutenant Bill Miller with THP said passing vehicles have packed...
Snow and ice shut down area schools as work gets underway to clear the...
Schools will remain closed for at least the first half of the week in Christian County, and surrounding counties as well, as crews work to clear the roads in the wake of Winter Storm Fern. Speaking with WHOP Monday, Superintendent Chris Bentzel says it was with wise choice to go...
Emergency warming shelter helping 70 during ice storm in Clarksville, needs volunteers
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville-Area Urban Ministries emergency warming shelter remains open during the winter storm and is in need of volunteers. Shelter Manager Deborah Ashcraft told Clarksville Now the shelter has been busy but running smoothly, housing between 60 and 70 single men throughout...
Clarksville neighbors’ brave icy roads for groceries as refreeze raises new safety concern
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Even as icy conditions lingered across Clarksville, many residents still ventured out Monday to make essential grocery runs, saying they simply ran out of food and had little choice but to get on the road. Parking lots were noticeably busier earlier in the day as...
Free tax prep program available in Clarksville
United Way of Greater Nashville and partner agencies officially kick off the 22nd annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) free tax prep program, with some sites opening as early as this week. Qualifying individuals and families can start booking appointments now. Through VITA, IRS-certified tax preparers...
Extreme cold prevents snow from melting, ‘Arctic outbreak’ expected in Christian County
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The four inches of snow resting across driveways and secondary roads may take a while to disappear as more extreme cold is expected to hit Christian County. An Extreme Cold Warning is still in place until 10 a.m. with wind gusts as high...
