

Three Evansville residents arrested in connection with narcotics investigation
Indiana authorities have arrested an Evansville man and two women in connection with a narcotics investigation. The Evansville Vanderburgh County Joint Task Force investigated drugs being sold at an address in the 2600 block of Cass Avenue. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle leaving the address and Paula S....
36m ago

Henderson County Schools Expanding Preschool Program to Four Elementary Schools
Henderson County Schools is expanding its preschool program to four elementary schools beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, increasing access to early childhood education for families across the district. In addition to the program at Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center, preschool classrooms will now be availabl...
4h ago

Colonels Charge to Region with District Title Win Over Union
The Henderson County Colonels dominated the glass and controlled the defensive end to defeat the Union County Braves 74-49 Thursday night in the 6th District Championship at Webster County High School in Dixon. Henderson jumped out to a 19-6 lead after the first quarter and carried a 35-16 advantage into halftime. The ...
16h ago

Lady Colonels Dominate District Championship Game
The Henderson County Lady Colonels dominated the Webster County Lady Trojans 73-9 Wednesday night in Dixon to capture the 6th District Tournament championship. Henderson scored the first 29 points of the game and did not allow Webster to score until the 5:42 mark of the second quarter. The Lady Colonels led 25-0 after ...
Feb 26, 2026

Weaver Drops Out of City of Henderson Mayor's Race
Candidate Cindy Weaver has dropped out of the City of Henderson mayoral race. In a social media post made Wednesday, Weaver said she has encountered several unexpected and deeply personal situations. "As a result, I believe it is best for both myself, and the Henderson community that I withdraw from the mayoral ra...
Feb 25, 2026

Three Evansville residents arrested in connection with narcotics investigation
Indiana authorities have arrested an Evansville man and two women in connection with a narcotics investigation. The Evansville Vanderburgh County Joint Task Force investigated drugs being sold at an address in the 2600 block of Cass Avenue. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle leaving the address and Paula S....
36m ago

Henderson County Schools Expanding Preschool Program to Four Elementary Schools
Henderson County Schools is expanding its preschool program to four elementary schools beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, increasing access to early childhood education for families across the district. In addition to the program at Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center, preschool classrooms will now be availabl...
4h ago

Weaver Drops Out of City of Henderson Mayor's Race
Candidate Cindy Weaver has dropped out of the City of Henderson mayoral race. In a social media post made Wednesday, Weaver said she has encountered several unexpected and deeply personal situations. "As a result, I believe it is best for both myself, and the Henderson community that I withdraw from the mayoral ra...
Feb 25, 2026

Espresso Martini Fest Returns to Downtown Henderson
HENDERSON, KY (February 25th, 2025) - The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will hold Espresso Martini Fest on March 12-14. The three-day event invites guests to visit participating locations throughout Henderson featuring specialty espresso martinis and event-exclusive offerings. Participating businesses include Hometown ...
Feb 25, 2026

25 Employers Recruiting Students at Feb. 25 Health Careers Fair
Henderson Community College is hosting a free Health Careers Fair featuring 25 healthcare employers and information on the various degree programs offered by HCC. HCC students, as well as the public, are invited to attend and visit information booths providing employment opportunities from area healthcare employers and...
Feb 24, 2026

KSP investigating fatal collision that killed bicyclist in Dawson Springs
DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. (February 24, 2026) - A Dawson Springs man was killed after he was struck by a vehicle while bicycling in Hopkins County. Hopkins County Dispatch contacted Kentucky State Police Post 2 Madisonville at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 to investigate a fatal collision involving a vehicle versus pedestrian...
Feb 24, 2026

AG Secures Guilty Plea, nearly $71,000 Restitution in Hopkins County Medicaid Fraud Case
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 24, 2026) - An Indiana woman has been convicted on felony charges related to defrauding Kentucky's Medicaid program. Sylvia Townsend-Marlow, 56, of Corydon, Indiana pleaded guilty to a total of seven felonies related to defrauding Kentucky's Medicaid program. According to an investigation by the Ke...
Feb 24, 2026

Spring Cleanup to take place in March & April
HENDERSON, KY - February 23, 2026: The City of Henderson is has announced the schedule for their annual Spring Cleanup, a great opportunity for residents to spruce up their homes and neighborhoods. This year, the cleanup will be held in two phases, starting on March 23 and April 20. Here's how it works: Phase 1: Reside...
Feb 24, 2026

KSP Trooper sentenced to 5 years for assault and terroristic threatening
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 23, 2026) - A Kentucky State Trooper was sentenced to five years in prison for assault and terroristic threatening. Haydon Kilbourne, 28, who pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree assault, and one count of third-degree terroristic threatening, was sentenced Monday. According to charges filed...
Feb 23, 2026

Princeton Man Crashes after being Clocked by Radar at 135 mph
A Princeton man crashed his motorcycle after he was clocked traveling more than 100 miles per hour on Thursday night. An Indiana State Trooper was patrolling U.S. 41 in Gibson County when he saw a motorcycle traveling south at 135 miles per hour. The trooper attempted to stop the motorcycle, but the rider continued sou...
Feb 20, 2026







