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Henderson County Colonel 2023 Football Season Preview
The Henderson County Colonel Football team is looking to continue their success this season with a returning quarterback and experienced receivers as well as some younger potential talent. The Colonel...
Greg Busby Aug 17, 2023
Gov. Beshear: Sports Betting Three Weeks Away, Sept. 7 is Opening Day for In-Person Wagers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 17, 2023) - With the opening day of sports betting just three weeks away, the governor's office has provided a timeline of key dates, including that betting will officially start ...
Erin Aug 17, 2023
Pentagon review calls for reforms to reverse spike in sexual misconduct at military academies
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. military academies must improve their leadership, stop toxic practices such as hazing and shift behavior training into the classrooms, according to a Pentagon study aimed at...
Erin Aug 17, 2023 FILE - The Pentagon is seen in this aerial view in Washington, Jan. 26, 2020. The U.S. military academies must improve their leadership, stop toxic practices such as hazing and shift behavior training into the classrooms, according to a Pentagon study aimed at addressing an alarming spike in sexual assaults and misconduct. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
Gov. Beshear Proposes Largest Pay Increase for Teachers in 40 Years, Fully Funds Pre-K
Plan calls for $1.1 billion investment to support an 11% pay increase for all school personnel FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 16, 2023) - Gov. Andy Beshear outlined his "Education First" budget plan, on Wednesd...
Erin Aug 16, 2023
Tech company behind Kentucky school bus problems had similar issues in Ohio last year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The company behind a disastrous change to a Kentucky city's school bus routes that resulted in more than a week of canceled classes had similar problems in two cities in neighbo...
Erin Aug 16, 2023
Kentucky police union backs GOP candidate who led investigation into Breonna Taylor's shooting death
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Republican Daniel Cameron's bid for governor won support from Kentucky's largest police union on Tuesday, providing a boost for the current attorney general who led an investiga...
Erin Aug 16, 2023 FILE - Kentucky Republican gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron speaks to supporters in Richmond, Ky., June 2, 2023. Cameron says Kentucky should develop state-backed tutoring programs to help students recover from pandemic learning setbacks. Cameron also proposed raising starting salaries for teachers and bolstering discipline in classrooms. He introduced his plan Tuesday, Aug. 15 in a bid to undercut Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear's record on education. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
Henderson Community College FAME Program Launches Fall 2023 Cohort
Partnership with local manufacturers provides a work-and-learn opportunity. HENDERSON, Ky. - The Henderson Community College FAME program recently kicked off its Fall 2023 cohort with a signing day. D...
Erin Aug 15, 2023
OVAL holding Birds & Nests Reception Thursday
The Ohio Valley Art League will be holding a Birds & Nests Reception from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday at Gallery 101, located at The Depot at 101 N. Water Street. People are invited to join OVAL for refr...
Erin Aug 15, 2023
Public Service Commission hearing scheduled for Monday in Madisonville
The Public Service Commission is holding a public hearing at 4:30 p.m. Monday at the Hopkins County Government Center, located at 56 North Main Street in Madisonville. LGE/KU is requesting to retire f...
Erin Aug 11, 2023
Providence parents charged with child abuse after infant injured
PROVIDENCE, Ky. (August 11, 2023) - Kentucky State Police Post 2 received a complaint regarding a 6-month-old infant who sustained injuries consistent with Child Abuse and Assault on August 7th. The i...
Erin Aug 11, 2023