

Henderson County Water District making repairs to water main serving Tapp Duncan Road; boil water advisory issued
Henderson County Water District is making repairs to the water main serving Tapp Duncan near Corydon as of Thursday afternoon. As part of this work, we have had to expand the area affected by the boil water advisory that will be in effect until further notice once water service is restored, according to a news release ...
Mar 20, 2025

Defense Wins Championships: Colonels Claim Region Title!
By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The Colonels came away with a, 52-34, win against the Madisoville-North Hopkins Maroons in the 2nd Region Championship of the 2nd Region Tournament at Madisonville-North Hopkins High School in Madisonville last night. The Colonels win their 5th Second Region Championship in...
Mar 19, 2025

First United Methodist Church hosting free choral music concert
A free concert of choral music performed by a touring group from South Carolina will be offered at First United Methodist Church on Tuesday, April 1. The Blythewood High School Chorale, conducted by Henderson County High School and University of Kentucky graduate Kaleb Hilton, will be on a three-concert tour of Kentuck...
Mar 19, 2025
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Lane Closure on Southbound U.S. 41 Will Continue for Several Weeks
Closure is needed to install sound walls The single lane restriction in place on southbound U.S. 41 from Kentucky 351 to Audubon Parkway will last for several weeks. The closure is needed to construct the noise wall at Vanguard Avenue. Drivers should also expect daily lane closures for the next several weeks at multipl...
Mar 19, 2025

Henderson City Junior Ambassador Program accepting applications for 2025-2026 school year
Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 City Junior Ambassador Program. Marking the third year of the program, this collaborative effort between the City of Henderson and Henderson County Schools seeks to offer high school students an in-depth, hands-on experience in municipal government. The City Junior Ambassador...
Mar 19, 2025

Henderson County Water District making repairs to water main serving Tapp Duncan Road; boil water advisory issued
Henderson County Water District is making repairs to the water main serving Tapp Duncan near Corydon as of Thursday afternoon. As part of this work, we have had to expand the area affected by the boil water advisory that will be in effect until further notice once water service is restored, according to a news release ...
Mar 20, 2025

Defense Wins Championships: Colonels Claim Region Title!
By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The Colonels came away with a, 52-34, win against the Madisoville-North Hopkins Maroons in the 2nd Region Championship of the 2nd Region Tournament at Madisonville-North Hopkins High School in Madisonville last night. The Colonels win their 5th Second Region Championship in...
Mar 19, 2025

Lane Closure on Southbound U.S. 41 Will Continue for Several Weeks
Closure is needed to install sound walls The single lane restriction in place on southbound U.S. 41 from Kentucky 351 to Audubon Parkway will last for several weeks. The closure is needed to construct the noise wall at Vanguard Avenue. Drivers should also expect daily lane closures for the next several weeks at multipl...
Mar 19, 2025

Henderson City Junior Ambassador Program accepting applications for 2025-2026 school year
Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 City Junior Ambassador Program. Marking the third year of the program, this collaborative effort between the City of Henderson and Henderson County Schools seeks to offer high school students an in-depth, hands-on experience in municipal government. The City Junior Ambassador...
Mar 19, 2025

RiverValley Behavioral Health Awarded $1.5 Million to Expand 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Chat and Text Services
RiverValley Behavioral Health has been awarded $1.5 million by the Kentucky Department of Behavioral Health to enhance the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline network. This funding will enable the expansion of 24/7 chat and text services across Kentucky, improving access to critical mental health and crisis support for i...
Mar 18, 2025

DCA Puts Close on Lady Colonels Season
By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The Henderson County Lady Colonels suffer a season ending loss, 60-55, against the Danville Christian Lady Warriors in the quarterfinals of the KHSAA Girls Sweet Sixteen State Tournament at Rupp Arena in downtown Lexington on Friday night. Lady Colonel junior guard A'Tylia ...
Mar 17, 2025

Gov. Beshear Joins Mizkan America To Break Ground on $156 Million Expansion Project in Owensboro Creating 44 Full-Time Jobs
Company announced project in July 2024 to meet growing consumer demand OWENSBORO, Ky. (March 17, 2025) - Mizkan America broke ground on the company's $156 million expansion project in Owensboro on Monday. The expansion of the company, an industry-leading producer of pasta sauces and vinegars, is expected to create 44 n...
Mar 17, 2025

CSX plans to block U.S. 41 near Henderson-Webster County line to repair railroad crossing
CSX plans to block U.S. 41 near the Henderson-Webster County line on Tuesday to make repairs to a railroad crossing for the Century Aluminum spur line. The road is expected to be blocked at the 0.1-mile-point from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 18. There will be a marked detour in place. Northbound traffic will be rou...
Mar 17, 2025

Young Kentuckians urged to sign up for Youth Academy Program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 17, 2025) - Young Kentuckians interested in a career in law enforcement are encouraged to apply for the state police Youth Academy Program. This weeklong camp allows Kentucky's future officers the chance to interact with state police troopers while developing leadership skills, physical fitness an...
Mar 17, 2025

Lane Restriction Changes to I-69 Rehab Project in Madisonville
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (March 14, 2025)- Minor changes will be coming to the I-69 rehab project in Madisonville early next week when crews make adjustments to the traffic control plan. The barrier wall on the northbound overpass at Exit 117 to U.S. 41 will be coming down on Tuesday, but roadway will remain restricted to one...
Mar 14, 2025