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FDA clears updated COVID-19 vaccines for kids under age 5
By LAURAN NEERGAARD U.S. regulators on Thursday cleared doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccines for children younger than age 5. The Food and Drug Administration's decision aims to better protect the l...
Erin Dec 08, 2022
Gov. Beshear, First Lady, Santa to Light State Christmas Tree After Annual Frankfort Christmas Parade Saturday
Family activities, food trucks, more on South Lawn of Capitol - all are invited FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 6, 2022) - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear invited Kentuckians to view the...
Erin Dec 08, 2022
Henderson Lions Live Auction 2023 Date Set
Winter is approaching, and that means the Henderson Lions Club is gearing up for its' annual one-night live auction. The event will be held Saturday, February 18th at Rookies Sports Bar and Restaurant...
Erin Dec 08, 2022
Tragedy to Tradition: National Christmas Wreath Program Honors Fallen Officers
Two women over 600 miles apart honor fallen loved ones this holiday FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 7, 2022) - During the season of giving, two women across state lines are working together to ensure those who g...
Erin Dec 07, 2022
Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-staff for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 6, 2022) - 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 on Wednesday, D...
Erin Dec 07, 2022
Tornado Spin Up 2nd Half Comeback on Colonels
By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The (1-1) Henderson County Colonels faced off against the (1-1) Paducah Tilghman Blue Tornado at home at Colonel Gym.   In the first quarter, the Colo...
Greg Busby Dec 07, 2022
Bill named for U.S. Rep. Andy Barr's wife heads to president
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A bill named in honor of Kentucky U.S. Rep. Andy Barr's late wife and focused on increasing research into a little-understood heart disease is heading to U.S. President Joe Bide...
Erin Dec 06, 2022
Office of Highway Safety Reminds Kentucky Drivers to Plan Safe Rides this Holiday Season
'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' continues through New Year's Day FRANKFORT, Ky. - To keep Kentucky roadways as safe as possible through the holidays, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's (KYTC) Offi...
Erin Dec 06, 2022
The City of Henderson Board of Commissioners has a vacancy to fill in January
HENDERSON, Ky. - The City of Henderson Board of Commissioners will have a vacancy to fill when a new commission term begins on Jan. 1, 2023. Jay Randolph, who was a successful candidate for a Board of...
Erin Dec 06, 2022
Transportation Cabinet Expands Scholarship Program to Invest in Next Generation of Civil Engineers, Leaders
Cabinet adds third student scholarship, offers summer and post-graduation employment FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 5, 2022) - Building roads and bridges is synonymous with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (...
Erin Dec 05, 2022