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Blue Bridge Closure to Begin July 14
OWENSBORO, Ky. (July 7, 2025) - The planned closure of the Blue Bridge in downtown Owensboro is scheduled to begin the night of Monday, July 14. Crews will begin placing signage and message boards tom...
Erin Jul 07, 2025
Paving Begins Tonight Along Henderson Strip
HENDERSON, Ky. (July 7, 2025) - A Kentucky Transportation Cabinet contractor plans to begin nighttime paving along the "U.S. 41 Strip" in Henderson on Monday evening. Beginning Monday night, E&B P...
Erin Jul 07, 2025
HFD to hold pinning ceremony on July 17
The Henderson Fire Department is hosting a pinning ceremony at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 17. They will celebrate a few promotions, welcome new firefighters to the team, and honor several current firefight...
Erin Jul 07, 2025
Former Sturgis fire chief indicted by grand jury after allegedly misappropriating funds
A former Sturgis Fire Chief has been indicted for allegedly misappropriating funds. A Union County Grand Jury indicted Chad Cullen, 41, of Sturgis, on one count of abuse of public trust, according to ...
Erin Jul 03, 2025
Kenergy and Conexon to Host Community Broadband Discussion
Kenergy and Conexon will host a community broadband discussion at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 10. The event will take place at Kenergy's Hanson office located at 2620 Brown Badgett Loop. The Connect, power...
Erin Jul 03, 2025
Gov. Beshear Announces $5.7 Million Investment for 15 Riverport Projects To Boost Kentucky's Waterway Economy
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 3, 2025) - Gov. Andy Beshear has announced another $5.7 million Team Kentucky investment in 15 public riverport projects to enhance industry and support future expansion of the st...
Erin Jul 03, 2025
Single Lane Restriction at US 60 Will Include Shorter Distance
Henderson, KY (July 1, 2025) - Crews will move the temporary signals on US 60 this week, greatly shortening the distance that US 60 is restricted to a single lane of traffic. On or after Wednesday, Ju...
Erin Jul 01, 2025
Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff on Friday
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 26, 2025) - Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday, June 27, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died i...
Erin Jun 26, 2025 Andrew Malone / CC
Tyson Foods Investing Nearly $23.5 Million in Henderson County, Retaining Over 1,100 Employees
Company has operated in commonwealth for over 30 years FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 26, 2025) -Tyson Foods has announced a nearly $23.5 million investment in an expansion and modernization of its Henderson Co...
Erin Jun 26, 2025
School board awards exemplary rating for school superintendent
Henderson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bob Lawson received an overall exemplary performance level from the Henderson County Board of Education during his recent annual superintendent evaluation, ...
Erin Jun 25, 2025