

Hopkinsville Announces Police Department Leadership Transition
September 15, 2026 - Hopkinsville, Ky. - The City of Hopkinsville announced the upcoming resignations of Police Chief Jason Newby and Deputy Police Chief Erik Pacheco. Both will serve their final day with the Hopkinsville Police Department on October 11, 2026. Newby has served as Hopkinsville's police chief since April...
12h ago

Board of Education approves property tax rates for 2026-27 school year
The Henderson County Board of Education unanimously approved the property tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year during its meeting Monday evening. The approved rate is 68.3 cents per $100 of assessed valuation on both real and personal property. School officials said the approved rate will generate additional revenue ...
17h ago

City of Henderson holding public forum about automated license plate readers
The City of Henderson is hosting a public forum at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 13 a to provide City residents the opportunity to share their thoughts, suggestions, or concerns regarding the use of Automated License Plate Readers in our community. The forum will take place at the Municipal Services Center located at 1449...
17h ago

Henderson Alumni Hall of Fame accepting applications
The Henderson Alumni Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the class of 2026. The Henderson Outstanding Alumni Awards program is an important way to recognize graduates of Henderson County Schools and their achievements. Applications are due by Sept. 30th. The induction ceremony will be held on Nov. 23. Criteria fo...
Sep 14, 2026

Tractor Trailer Involved in Five Vehicle Crash on I-69
A tractor-trailer was involved in a five-vehicle chain reaction crash on southbound I69 in Vanderburgh County on Monday morning. Vanderburgh County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched at about 8:57 a.m. Monday to a vehicle crash with injuries on southbound I-69 near Booneville New Harmony Road. Upon arrival, deputies lo...
Sep 14, 2026

Hopkinsville Announces Police Department Leadership Transition
September 15, 2026 - Hopkinsville, Ky. - The City of Hopkinsville announced the upcoming resignations of Police Chief Jason Newby and Deputy Police Chief Erik Pacheco. Both will serve their final day with the Hopkinsville Police Department on October 11, 2026. Newby has served as Hopkinsville's police chief since April...
12h ago

Board of Education approves property tax rates for 2026-27 school year
The Henderson County Board of Education unanimously approved the property tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year during its meeting Monday evening. The approved rate is 68.3 cents per $100 of assessed valuation on both real and personal property. School officials said the approved rate will generate additional revenue ...
17h ago

City of Henderson holding public forum about automated license plate readers
The City of Henderson is hosting a public forum at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 13 a to provide City residents the opportunity to share their thoughts, suggestions, or concerns regarding the use of Automated License Plate Readers in our community. The forum will take place at the Municipal Services Center located at 1449...
17h ago

Henderson Alumni Hall of Fame accepting applications
The Henderson Alumni Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the class of 2026. The Henderson Outstanding Alumni Awards program is an important way to recognize graduates of Henderson County Schools and their achievements. Applications are due by Sept. 30th. The induction ceremony will be held on Nov. 23. Criteria fo...
Sep 14, 2026

Tractor Trailer Involved in Five Vehicle Crash on I-69
A tractor-trailer was involved in a five-vehicle chain reaction crash on southbound I69 in Vanderburgh County on Monday morning. Vanderburgh County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched at about 8:57 a.m. Monday to a vehicle crash with injuries on southbound I-69 near Booneville New Harmony Road. Upon arrival, deputies lo...
Sep 14, 2026
Toyotetsu Mid America expanding Owensboro operations with $41 million investment
Toyotetsu Mid America is expanding its Owensboro operations with a $41 million investment. The automotive parts supplier's expansion will retain nearly 640 full-time Kentucky jobs, according to a news release from the governor's office. "The economic momentum we are seeing throughout Kentucky is the result of incr...
Sep 14, 2026

Henderson County Attorney Steve Gold Named To Statewide Prosecutors Advisory Council
HENDERSON, Ky. - Henderson County Attorney Steve Gold has been selected by the Kentucky County Attorneys Association to serve on the Kentucky Prosecutors Advisory Council (PAC), a 13-member body established by state law to administer Kentucky's Unified Prosecutorial System. The Prosecutors Advisory Council is chaired b...
Sep 14, 2026

Henderson KY Pride Brings "Haunted Haus of Drag" to Preston Arts Center October 23
HENDERSON, Ky. - Henderson KY Pride will bring its annual 18+ Halloween drag fundraiser, Haunted Haus of Drag, to the Preston Arts Center on Friday, October 23, featuring local, regional and nationally recognized drag entertainers. This event is exclusively for adults ages 18 and older. The production includes adult th...
Sep 14, 2026

KSP investigating fatal collision that killed Henderson man
Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Henderson County over the weekend. The Henderson County Sheriff's Office contacted KSP at approximately 1:18 p.m. Sunday to investigate a potentially fatal collision at the intersection of Kentucky 359 and Grandpa Jones Road. When troopers arriv...
Sep 14, 2026

Penalties derail Colonels' momentum in 34-14 loss to Gibson Southern
HENDERSON, Ky. - Henderson County put together another strong offensive performance Friday night, but Gibson Southern came away with a 34-14 victory at Colonel Stadium. The Colonels entered the matchup shorthanded, going without four key players. Junior RB Zer Marigny was sidelined with a broken leg, while senior leade...
Sep 12, 2026







