CALHOUN - A Morgantown man has been arrested and taken into custody for multiple outstanding warrants. Kentucky State Police Post 16 Henderson was contacted with an anonymous tip regarding potential criminal activity in a camper trailer at 4164 KY-815 in McLean County. Troopers and detectives located Wesley Wright, 32...

The Green River District Health Department is recognizing National Breastfeeding Month throughout August and World Breastfeeding Week, observed August 1-7, by highlighting the benefits of breastfeeding and the free support available through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WI...

East Heights Principal Erika Odom has resigned from her position. Henderson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bob Lawson issued a phone call to East Heights parents on Monday about the leadership update. "We are grateful for her dedication and service to our students, staff, and families," Lawson said. "...

A juvenile was arrested on criminal charges after officers recovered several stolen firearms over the weekend in Evansville. Evansville Police Officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of South Bedford Avenue at just after midnight on Sunday in reference to shots fired in the area. The 911 caller reported hearing mult...

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has planned a roadway reconfiguration project on Second Street in Henderson. Officials said the goal is to improve pedestrian safety, create a more predictable traffic pattern for motorists and provide dedicated space for bicyclists. Work is scheduled to begin and end on Thursday, Au...

CALHOUN - A Morgantown man has been arrested and taken into custody for multiple outstanding warrants. Kentucky State Police Post 16 Henderson was contacted with an anonymous tip regarding potential criminal activity in a camper trailer at 4164 KY-815 in McLean County. Troopers and detectives located Wesley Wright, 32...

The Green River District Health Department is recognizing National Breastfeeding Month throughout August and World Breastfeeding Week, observed August 1-7, by highlighting the benefits of breastfeeding and the free support available through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WI...

East Heights Principal Erika Odom has resigned from her position. Henderson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bob Lawson issued a phone call to East Heights parents on Monday about the leadership update. "We are grateful for her dedication and service to our students, staff, and families," Lawson said. "...

A juvenile was arrested on criminal charges after officers recovered several stolen firearms over the weekend in Evansville. Evansville Police Officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of South Bedford Avenue at just after midnight on Sunday in reference to shots fired in the area. The 911 caller reported hearing mult...

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has planned a roadway reconfiguration project on Second Street in Henderson. Officials said the goal is to improve pedestrian safety, create a more predictable traffic pattern for motorists and provide dedicated space for bicyclists. Work is scheduled to begin and end on Thursday, Au...

The Evansville Police Department has three new school resource officers. "The School Resource Officer Unit, in cooperation with the Evansville[1]Vanderburgh School Corporation, and the Catholic Diocese of Evansville, provides assistance to students in the areas of safety, law enforcement, and good citizenship,&quo...

HMP&L said preparation work begins for Phase 2 of its project - the reconduct of transmission lines along South Green Street for the first part of the week and begin the wire pull after preparation is complete. The crews will be using the entire ROW along South Green Street to ensure safe working habits are in effe...

HENDERSON, KY (July 31st, 2026) - The Henderson Chamber of Commerce has invited the community to attend its annual State of Education Breakfast from 7:30-9 a.m. Friday, August 21, on the second floor of the Henderson County Public Library. The buffet line will open at 7:15 a.m. This annual gathering brings together com...

Timmy Dunn is holding a Meet and Greet from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2nd at the Sandy Lee Watkins Community Building. This is a family event. There will be a bouncy house, grilling hotdogs, live music, a cornhole tournament and more. Dunn is the Republican candidate for Henderson County-Judge Executive.

HENDERSON, Ky. (July 31, 2026) - Kentucky State Police Post 16 Henderson has seen an increase in reported scams recently involving requests for personal information and money. Some of these scams have victims deposit money into bitcoin machines or sending money through a bitcoin app. Other scams purport to be law enfor...