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HMP&L has scheduled power outage for Thursday
Henderson Municipal Power & Light has scheduled a power outage for residents in the area of the 800 block of Lamont Lane, the 800 block of Watson Lane, and the apartments at 2637 Green River Road....
Erin Nov 14, 2023
The Pentagon identifies the 5 US troops killed in a military helicopter crash over the Mediterranean
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Pentagon on Monday identified the five Army aviation special operations forces killed when their UH-60 helicopter crashed in the Eastern Mediterranean. The military's European Co...
Erin Nov 13, 2023 Riley Kaminer / CC
Mustangs Stun Colonels
By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The Henderson County Colonels faced off against the McCracken County Mustangs at home at Colonel Stadium in the 2nd Round of the Class 6A State Football Pl...
Ryan Davenport Nov 11, 2023
Henderson man accused of pointing firearm at another person during family disturbance
A Henderson man is accused of pointing a firearm at another person during a family disturbance on Friday afternoon. Henderson Police Department responded to the third block of Third Street in referenc...
Erin Nov 10, 2023
Gov. Andy Beshear Declares Nov. 13-17 Crash Responder Safety Week
FRANKFORT, Ky. - In an effort to protect those who protect us, Gov. Andy Beshear is declaring Nov. 13-17 Crash Responder Safety Week in Kentucky. "Every day on our roadways, emergency responders and p...
Erin Nov 10, 2023
Colonels 2nd Round Playoff Game at Home Against the Mustangs
By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The Henderson County Colonels took down the McCracken County Mustangs, 41-0, last Friday night at home in the 1st round of the playoffs.   This week t...
Ryan Davenport Nov 10, 2023
State Transportation Crews Ready to Keep Kentucky Moving Safely This Winter Season
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 9, 2023) - State "snow fighter" highway crews are equipped, ready and waiting for winter in Kentucky. While supplies and staff are equipped, drivers are reminded to join the effor...
Erin Nov 09, 2023
US 41 Bridge Inspection Completed in Henderson
Northbound bridge lanes will resume normal widths on Monday MADISONVILLE, Ky. - Testing of welds on the U.S. 41 Southbound Twin Bridge in Henderson has been completed almost two weeks ahead of schedul...
Erin Nov 09, 2023
Gov. Beshear says his reelection in Kentucky shows how Democrats can overcome US political divisions
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Fresh off his emphatic victory in Republican-leaning Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said Wednesday that Democrats can overcome America's deep divisions by trying "to lead with compa...
Erin Nov 08, 2023
2023 General Election Results: McKee and Whitt win local races
Polls closed at 6 p.m. Tuesday for the 2023 General Election. There were two local races on the ballot in Henderson County. In a special election to fill an unexpired term for Henderson County Commonw...
Erin Nov 07, 2023