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Colonels Look to Extend the 3-1 Start Against the Blue Tornado on the Road in Week 5
By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The Henderson County Colonels put it to the competition last week as they took down the previously undefeated Central Hardin Bruins 38-22 at Colonel Stadiu...
Ryan Davenport Sep 23, 2022
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Announces Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest for 2022
Deadline for students to submit artwork is Oct. 28 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 21, 2022) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announces that entries are being accepted for the 2022 edition of its po...
Ryan Davenport Sep 21, 2022
AAA: Gas Prices Drop in Kentucky
Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are nine cents lower this week at $3.199, according to AAA East Central's Gas Price Report. This week's average prices: Western Central KY Average $3.199 Average pr...
Ryan Davenport Sep 19, 2022
Cairo Elementary School has been designated a National Blue Ribbon School for 2022.
  U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Friday recognized 297 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022. The recognition is based on a school's overall academic performance or progres...
Ryan Davenport Sep 19, 2022
Colonels Pick Up Their 3rd Win of the Season Against the Bruins
  The (2-1) Henderson County Colonels continued their season by taking on the (4-0) Central Hardin Bruins at home in Henderson at Colonel Stadium. The Colonels opened up the game on offense in wh...
Ryan Davenport Sep 17, 2022
State starting over to upgrade unemployment computer system
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky is dealing with another major delay in replacing its antiquated computer system at the Office of Unemployment Insurance. The state recently canceled the latest request f...
Ryan Davenport Sep 16, 2022
Churchill Downs Incorporated Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Ellis Park in Henderson, Kentucky
Acquisition of Historic Thoroughbred Racetrack Affords CDI the Opportunity to Construct Gaming and Entertainment Venue in Owensboro, Kentucky LOUISVILLE, Ky. (September 15, 2022) - Churchill Downs Inc...
Ryan Davenport Sep 16, 2022
Colonels Look to Bounce Back in Week 4 At Home Against the Bruins
  The (2-1) Henderson County Colonels ended up with their first loss of the 2022 high school football season on the road against the Boyle County Rebels 31-17 last Friday night in Danville. Hende...
Ryan Davenport Sep 16, 2022
Ohio Valley Art League Kentucky National Wildlife Art Exhibition
For Immediate Release The 14th Biennial Kentucky National Wildlife Art (KNWA) Exhibition hosted by Ohio Valley Art League in conjunction with the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources i...
Ryan Davenport Sep 15, 2022
Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 15, 2022) - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on continued economic growth, the historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky, the newly updated COVID-19 booster, National Rec...
Ryan Davenport Sep 15, 2022