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State releases county unemployment data for January 2023
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 16, 2023) - Unemployment rates fell in 79 counties between January 2022 and January 2023, rose in 28, and stayed the same in 13 counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Sta...
Erin Mar 16, 2023
Henderson Police holding Narcan giveaway at JFK Friday
The Henderson Police Department is holding a Narcan giveaway from noon to 2 p.m. tomorrow at the John F. Kennedy Community Center, located at 515 South Alvasia Street. No identifying information will ...
Erin Mar 16, 2023
Oscar Tshiebwe is UK's Ninth Consensus Two-Time All-American
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Kentucky senior forward Oscar Tshiebwe continues to rewrite Kentucky's history books. The Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo native became just the ninth consensus two-time ...
Greg Busby Mar 15, 2023
Bill to legalize sports wagering headed to Kentucky Senate
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - A bill to legalize sports betting in Kentucky was advanced by a Senate committee on Wednesday, leaving its supporters still facing their biggest challenge as opponents mounted a ...
Erin Mar 15, 2023
Rotary Club seeking donations for Rotary Foundation
The Rotary Club of Henderson County meets at noon every Thursday on the second floor of the Henderson County Public Library. Guests and prospective members are always welcome. Henderson Rotary has a g...
Erin Mar 15, 2023
UPDATE: Clay man arrested on charges related to rape and sodomy
UPDATE: A Webster County man is accused of rape and sodomy. Kentucky State Police recently arrested Damien K. Belt, 31, of Clay, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Police said that two...
Erin Mar 15, 2023
Bill to legalize sports wagering clears Kentucky House
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - A bill to legalize sports betting in Kentucky won House passage on Monday, setting up a Senate showdown on a proposal that creates divisions among the Republican supermajorities....
Erin Mar 14, 2023
New report shows popularity of trade programs, computer science, healthcare on the rise among college students in Kentucky
(FRANKFORT, Ky.) -- The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) today released the Degrees by Program report, which tracks five-year trends in undergraduate credential production by academic...
Erin Mar 14, 2023
Kentucky Boat Owners Advised to Renew Registration Beginning April 3
Delay necessary to allow delivery of decal reprint to county clerks FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 14, 2023) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises boat title owners that motorboat registration requests...
Erin Mar 14, 2023
Artist Focus exhibit closing reception to be held at Preston Arts Center Friday
HENDERSON, Ky. - The Preston Arts Center is holding an Artist Focus closing exhibit from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday in the Stagg Room. Preston Arts Center is located on Henderson Community College's campus...
Erin Mar 14, 2023