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Second and Third Streets boat ramps closed Saturday for Downtown events
The downtown Henderson riverfront boat docks were recently placed for the 2023 boating season. However, the City of Henderson is asking folks to refrain from using them Saturday. The Second Street ram...
Erin May 19, 2023
Lady Colonels Dominate in Shutout Win Against Fort Campbell
By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The Henderson County Lady Colonels faced off against the Fort Campbell Lady Falcons in the opening round of the 2nd Region Tournament in Madisonville. The ...
Greg Busby May 19, 2023
Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Sets New Historic Low Unemployment Rate
Booming economy drives April's seasonally adjusted rate down to 3.7% FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 19, 2023) - Gov. Andy Beshear said the state's economy continues to boom as Kentucky set a new historic low une...
Erin May 18, 2023
Kirkwood named new Bend Gate Elementary principal
Katie Kirkwood has been named the new principal of Bend Gate Elementary School. "We are pleased to announce Mrs. Kirkwood as the new principal at Bend Gate," said Henderson County Schools Superintende...
Erin May 18, 2023 Katie Kirkwood
Dairy Queen in Henderson closed following health department inspection
Dairy Queen on Green Street in Henderson was closed Tuesday following a complaint to the Green River District Health Department. Green River District Health Department Environmental Health Director Re...
Erin May 18, 2023
Colonels Early Offense Leads to Colonels 6th District Title
By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The Henderson County Colonels faced off against the Union County Braves in the 6th District Tournament Championship Game in Henderson. The Colonels would s...
Greg Busby May 18, 2023
Trump-backed Daniel Cameron to face Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in November
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Daniel Cameron won the Republican primary for Kentucky governor, becoming the first major-party Black nominee for governor in the state's history and setting up a November showd...
Erin May 17, 2023
Gov. Beshear: Nearly $4.3 Million in Funding, Credits Approved to Provide Workforce Training for Over 19,000 Trainees
Companies across the state invest in workforce initiatives FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 17, 2023) - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted Kentucky's continued investment in workforce training initiatives as he ...
Erin May 17, 2023
Kemp, Lady Colonels Shutout Bravettes for District Title
By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The Henderson County Lady Colonels faced off against the Union County Bravettes in the 6th District Tournament Championship Game in Henderson. Lady Colonel...
Greg Busby May 17, 2023
Beshear, Cameron secure party nomination's in governor's race
Henderson County voters overwhelmingly backed Governor Andy Beshear and Attorney General Daniel Cameron in the Kentucky gubernatorial primary. Election Day ended when the polls closed in Western Kentu...
Erin May 16, 2023