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Kentucky Men's Basketball Season Preview 2023-2024
By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The 2022-2023 season still didn't meet Kentucky Wildcat fans expectations as the 6 seeded Cats suffered a loss to the 3 seed Kansas State Wildcats in the E...
Ryan Davenport Oct 30, 2023
Owensboro's Second Half Sinks Colonels
By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The Henderson County Colonels faced off against the Owensboro Red Devils on the road at Rash Stadium in Owensboro.   The Colonels would strike first o...
Ryan Davenport Oct 28, 2023
West Kentucky Brewery Hop Celebrates National American Beer Day with Gamified Digital Pass Launch
HENDERSON, Ky. (Oct. 27, 2023) - The West Kentucky Brewery Hop today announced the launch of its highly anticipated digital pass, revolutionizing the craft beer experience in the region. The launch, w...
Erin Oct 27, 2023
City of Henderson to begin collection of fallen leaves
HENDERSON, KY, October 27, 2023 - Autumn leaves are falling, and the City of Henderson's Public Works Department will soon start vacuuming leaves that have been raked to the edge of the street. They a...
Erin Oct 27, 2023
'Be Safe When Driving This Halloween'
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 27, 2023) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray today encouraged Kentuckians to remember that "Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving," so make sure your Halloween ...
Erin Oct 27, 2023
Child killed after being struck by a vehicle in East End
A child was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Thursday afternoon. Henderson Police Department said officers responded to the 1100 block of Pringle Street in reference to an accident involving ...
Erin Oct 27, 2023
Colonels Finish the Season on the Road Against the Red Devils
By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The Henderson County Colonels defeated the Christian County Colonels 64-32 last Friday night at home.   This week the Colonels are on the road at Rash...
Ryan Davenport Oct 27, 2023
Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Remembrance of Lewiston, Maine, Victims
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 26, 2023) - In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset o...
Erin Oct 26, 2023 Andrew Malone / CC
Oct. 25th declared Buckle Up Phone Down Day in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. - Gov. Andy Beshear is driving home a life-saving message for all motorists by declaring Oct. 25 as Buckle Up Phone Down Day. "Driving must be the most important thing on your mind when...
Erin Oct 25, 2023
Democratic governor spars with Republican challenger over pandemic policies in Kentucky debate
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear defended his sweeping COVID-19 pandemic restrictions as he faced an onslaught of criticism from Republican challenger Daniel Cameron in a high-stakes debate Monday night, ...
Erin Oct 24, 2023 Moderator Renee Shaw, center, talks with Kentucky gubernatorial candidates Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, left, and Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron during a debate at KET Network Center in Lexington, Ky., Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. (Kentucky Educational Television via AP, Pool)