Owensboro, Ky. (March 2, 2026) - Kentucky Wesleyan College will offer free tax preparation services to qualifying individuals through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA is an IRS-sponsored initiative that provides free tax preparation to individuals and families with low to moderate incomes, senio...

Owensboro, Ky. (March 2, 2026) - Kentucky Wesleyan College is bringing the excitement of March to campus with a new series of extended evening events designed to help prospective students and their families make a confident college decision. "March Madness" will offer applied, admitted and deposited students ...

The Henderson County Colonels will begin their quest for a second straight Region 2 championship on Wednesday night when they face Christian County in the opening round of the boys' tournament at Madisonville‑North Hopkins High School. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. Henderson County enters the postseason as the defending r...

The Henderson County Lady Colonels will carry a season‑long six‑game winning streak into Tuesday night's Region 2 Tournament opener, where they'll face a record‑setting Lyon County team in the final first‑round matchup at Hopkins County Central High School. Head coach Stephen Haile said Saturday's bracket draw ...

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....

Owensboro, Ky. (March 2, 2026) - Kentucky Wesleyan College will offer free tax preparation services to qualifying individuals through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA is an IRS-sponsored initiative that provides free tax preparation to individuals and families with low to moderate incomes, senio...

Owensboro, Ky. (March 2, 2026) - Kentucky Wesleyan College is bringing the excitement of March to campus with a new series of extended evening events designed to help prospective students and their families make a confident college decision. "March Madness" will offer applied, admitted and deposited students ...

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....

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...