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City of Henderson names acting fire chief
The City of Henderson has appointed an acting fire chief. Nick Mangarella was appointed the acting fire chief, effective Monday. He is a 12-year veteran of the Henderson Fire Department. Mangarella wi...
Erin Mar 29, 2023
Crews work to recover 3 barges that got loose on Ohio River
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Crews were working Wednesday to remove three remaining barges that got loose on the Ohio River, including one carrying methanol. A total of 10 barges got loose early Tuesday on ...
Erin Mar 29, 2023
Bi-State Agreement Paves the Way for New Ohio River Bridge
Advances engineering services and financial planning for I-69 Ohio River Crossing A bi-state agreement between Kentucky and Indiana means the I-69 Ohio River Crossing that will connect Henderson and E...
Erin Mar 28, 2023
Kentucky State Police Requests Assistance in Locating Missing Woman Last Seen in Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville, Ky.- (March 28, 2023) Kentucky State Police is requesting assistance in locating Jayme Wagner who has been reported missing since March 27, 2023. Jayme Wagner walked away from Western St...
Erin Mar 28, 2023
Governor directs that flags be lowered to half staff to honor Nashville shooting victims
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 28, 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 ...
Erin Mar 28, 2023 Andrew Malone / CC
Princeton man arrested on murder charge
A Princeton man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a Princeton woman. Kentucky State Police said that the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office requested the agency conduct a deat...
Erin Mar 28, 2023
Lady Trojans Shut Out Bravettes
By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The Webster County Lady Trojans faced off against the Union County Bravettes in a 6th District Rivalry Game in Morganfield.   The Lady Trojans started...
Greg Busby Mar 28, 2023
Gov. Beshear Signs Lofton's Law and Lily's Law
After tragic deaths, new laws honor teens by strengthening penalties for hazing and DUI FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 27, 2023) - Today at the state Capitol, Gov. Andy Beshear joined the bereaved families of ...
Erin Mar 27, 2023
Damaged signal pole on Green Street expected to be repaired by April 5
Work Zone - Intersection of Green Street and Washington Street MADISONVILLE, Ky. (March 27, 2023) - A traffic signal was damaged in Henderson at 11 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Green Street (U...
Erin Mar 27, 2023
NWS: Ohio River approaching flood stage
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued this hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Western Kentucky, Southwest Indiana, Southern Illinois, and Southeast Missouri. Minor to moderate f...
Erin Mar 27, 2023