
HMP&L Launches New Outage Map and Outage Reporting System
HENDERSON, KY - Henderson Municipal Power & Light has launched a new way for customers to report outages and stay informed when the power goes out, according to a news release. The system, called Hometown Grid, is now live and makes it easier than ever to report issues and receive real-time updates-no app or login ...
Jun 12, 2025

Sturgis man arrested in connection with stolen vehicle
Henderson Police Department credits proactive patrolling with leading to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and an arrest of a Sturgis man. At 1:55 a.m. Thursday, an officer was patrolling near Green and Second Streets. The officer did a routine license plate check on a 2014 Hyundai that was driving in the area. The chec...
Jun 12, 2025

HPD arrests two juveniles accused of crashing vehicle into house
Henderson Police have arrested two juveniles while investigating a crash that involved a car hitting a house. At 2:40am on June 10th, officers were in the 1400 block of Clay St. for a report of a suspicious vehicle. An officer spotted the vehicle as it left the area at a high rate of speed. No officers had contact with...
Jun 11, 2025

City of Henderson and Habitat for Humanity launch $1 million partnership to eliminate blight
HENDERSON, KY - The City of Henderson and Habitat for Humanity of Henderson, KY announced a five-year partnership aimed at eliminating blighted properties within the city limits and creating more opportunities for affordable housing. The Blight Elimination Program will invest $1 million over five years, with the City c...
Jun 11, 2025

Kentucky State Police Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Henderson County
CORYDON, Ky. (June 10, 2025) - Kentucky State Police are investigating a deputy-involved shooting that occurred Monday night following an investigation of an incident where a Corydon man was allegedly threatening family members with a machete. Henderson County Sheriff's Office responded to a family disturbance in the 1...
Jun 10, 2025

Salvation Army to welcome new majors in charge
Henderson, KY - The Salvation Army of Henderson will soon have new officers in charge. The new officers, Captains Doug and Jane Monroe, will officially begin their service in Henderson on Sunday, June 22. Captains Doug and Jane Monroe come to Henderson from Nashville, where they recently served as corps officers at the...
Jun 09, 2025

Evansville woman arrested after threatening motorists with box cutter
Henderson Police have arrested an Evansville woman accused of threatening to cut motorists with a box cutter. Police said they received several reports regarding an armed woman approaching motorists around U.S. 60 and Watson Lane at around 2:15 p.m. Thursday. During the investigation, officers were told that Jacqueline...
Jun 06, 2025

Deadline for federal individual assistance for people impacted by storms extended to July 25
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 4, 2025) -Kentucky's request for a 30-day extension to the registration period for those impacted by the April severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides has been approved. The deadline has been extended until July 25, 2025, for disaster survivors in all count...
Jun 04, 2025

HLI holding ribbon cutting for new kiosk at HCC
HENDERSON, KY - The Henderson Leadership Initiative is holding a ribbon cutting of the new myKY.info Kiosk at 2 p.m. Thursday. This new addition to Henderson Community College will provide students with easy access to a wide range of resources and information about services and programs available in Kentucky. The ribbo...
Jun 04, 2025

American Cruise Lines Returns to Henderson for 2025 Season with Multiple Overnight Visits
June 4, 2025 (Henderson, Ky.) - The Henderson Tourist Commission has announced the return of American Cruise Lines to the Henderson riverfront for the 2025 season. The first docking of American Cruise Lines in Henderson since 2022, this year's schedule includes three overnight stops, offering passengers more time to ex...
Jun 04, 2025