Investigators are working to determine the cause of an explosion that rocked a steel plant outside Pittsburgh, leaving two dead and more than 10 others injured, including a person who was rescued from the smoldering rubble after hours of being trapped. The explosion sent black smoke spiraling into the midday Monday sky...

President Donald Trump extended a trade truce with China for another 90 days Monday, at least delaying once again a dangerous showdown between the world's two biggest economies. Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that he signed the executive order for the extension, and that "all other elements of the Agree...

Henderson County High School seniors are continuing a fun and meaningful tradition by wearing "little kid" backpacks on the first day of school. What may look like a lighthearted way to kick off their senior year is also a powerful act of service. Seniors will present their new backpacks to the Elementary and...

Henderson Police Department is investigating an animal cruelty case after a witness said they saw someone throw kittens out of a van. Officers were dispatched to the area of U.S. 60 and Pebble Creek Drive on Wednesday morning for an animal cruelty complaint. A 911 caller said they saw someone throw kittens out of a van...

Kentucky is joining 22 other states and the District of Columbia in challenging the Trump Administration over its decision to freeze $3.6 million in previously approved grants administered by the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet to support efforts tied to Unemployment Insurance. The funds were appropriated by Congr...

Henderson County High School seniors are continuing a fun and meaningful tradition by wearing "little kid" backpacks on the first day of school. What may look like a lighthearted way to kick off their senior year is also a powerful act of service. Seniors will present their new backpacks to the Elementary and...

Henderson Police Department is investigating an animal cruelty case after a witness said they saw someone throw kittens out of a van. Officers were dispatched to the area of U.S. 60 and Pebble Creek Drive on Wednesday morning for an animal cruelty complaint. A 911 caller said they saw someone throw kittens out of a van...

Kentucky is joining 22 other states and the District of Columbia in challenging the Trump Administration over its decision to freeze $3.6 million in previously approved grants administered by the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet to support efforts tied to Unemployment Insurance. The funds were appropriated by Congr...

The Airline Road overpass bridge at U.S. 41 is scheduled to reopen Wednesday evening. According to a news release, the bridge closed in late April for crews to complete extensive improvements, according to a news release. They've replaced the superstructure, which includes the beams and bridge deck. Crews have also upg...

(FRANKFORT, KY) - The Kentucky Department of Education has announced the launch of the KY Learning Hub, a free professional learning platform available to all Kentucky educators, according to a news release. Designed as a one-stop destination for accessing high-quality, relevant training and resources, the KY Learning ...

HENDERSON, Ky. - United Way of Henderson County invites the community to lace up their sneakers and join the fun at its first-ever Kickball Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Deaconess Henderson SportsPlex. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with pool play from 8 to 11 a.m. and a single-elimination tourname...

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to block Kentucky 120 in Webster County near the Crittenden County line next Wednesday to replace a failing cross drain, according to a news release. The highway will be closed to through traffic from Kentucky 1525/Gardner Lane to Diamond Green Grove Road on Wednesday, Aug. 6 f...

UPDATE: Henderson County Water District has lifted a boil water advisory for all of St. Olaf subdivision as of Friday afternoon. ----- Henderson County Water District has issued a boil water advisory for all of St. Olaf subdivision. Superintendent Mark Julian said that a fiber contractor hit the district's water main a...

BEAVER DAM, Ky. (July 30, 2025) - A teenager was killed during a two-vehicle collision on U.S. 62 in Ohio County. Kentucky State Police Post 16 - Henderson received a call from Ohio County Dispatch at around 12:20 a.m. Wednesday in reference to a two-vehicle collision on US 62, just west of Beaver Dam, according to a n...

Henderson Lions are preparing for what has been called one of the biggest festivals in the area - The Henderson Lions Arts and Crafts Festival at Audubon State Park. This year's dates are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4-5. The cost to enter is $5 to park your vehicle. There is plenty of parking available in the park and...