Derek Parham
Reporter and Host, All Things ConsideredDerek joined WKU Public Radio as a reporter and local host of All Things Considered in January, 2025. Originally a central Illinois native, he graduated from Otterbein University in Westerville, OH in 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in journalism and media communication. He enjoyed two years in Portland, OR before making the move to southern Kentucky. Prior to joining WKU Public Radio, Derek worked as a multimedia journalist at WBKO TV.
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The Warren County fiscal court approved a nearly $2 million purchase for a permanent regional emergency operations center. -
Across Kentucky, more than 96,000 affordable housing units are needed to meet growing national demand. A family in Bowling Green is making progress in that struggle. -
New testimony and digital forensic evidence was introduced during day four of the Crystal Rogers trial. -
Thursday marked the third day of the trial for two men allegedly involved in the disappearance and presumed murder of Crystal Rogers. -
Almost ten years after the disappearance and presumed death of Crystal Rogers, the trial for her murder is underway in Bowling Green. -
A large crowd of protestors gathered in Bowling Green with messages against fascism, authoritarianism, widespread immigration crackdowns and president Donald Trump. -
More than a dozen Kentucky cities will participate in nationwide protests Saturday against President Donald Trump’s massive military parade. The nationwide "No Kings" protests coincide with the military parade in Washington D.C. to celebrate the Army’s 250th anniversary, which falls on President Trump’s birthday. -
A TVA executive confirmed that the utility plans to extend the lifespan of at least two coal plants by at least five years. -
Roughly 70 international students were on track to come to WKU in the fall. Many are now in a state of limbo. -
The nation's first next-generation nuclear reactor is on track to make its home in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
