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Kentucky Derby Museum's Statement in Response to KHRC Stewards Rulingon Kentucky Derby 147
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (February 21, 2021) - In light of today's announcement from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, the Kentucky Derby Museum wishes to extend congratulations to Kentucky Derby 147 winne...
Ryan Davenport Feb 22, 2022
Tornado Watch Issued for WSON Listening Area
A tornado watch is in effect until 11 AM CST for Western Kentucky, most of Southeast Missouri, and far Southern Illinois. While the main severe weather hazard is damaging winds, tornadoes and large ha...
Ryan Davenport Feb 22, 2022
Gov. Beshear Provides Update on COVID-19 as Cases Continue to Decline
Governor also updates Kentuckians on December tornadoes, possible flooding this week FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 21, 2022) - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear said COVID-19 numbers continue to decline. Though the spr...
Ryan Davenport Feb 22, 2022
Transportation Secretary Jim Gray Issues Official Order to Help in Control of Avian Flu Cases in Western and Southern Kentucky
Temporarily lifts restrictions on commercial drivers delivering composting materials to poultry farmers FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 18, 2022) - Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray has signed an offici...
Ryan Davenport Feb 21, 2022
KYTC District 2 High Water Closures Update - 7:45 am - Monday/21st
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 21, 2022) - These are routes currently blocked due to high water in District 2. There are likely others that will rise and fall quickly without making it into our report. Pleas...
Ryan Davenport Feb 21, 2022
Avian Influenza Detected in Ballard County Waterfowl
Precautions recommended to prevent spread of highly pathogenic virus FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 18, 2022) - Federal officials notified the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources on Friday that a...
Ryan Davenport Feb 21, 2022
Tree Trimming on US 60 at the Union/Henderson County line Beginning Monday, February 21st
  Motorists should anticipate lane closures while this work is performed MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Feb.19, 2022) - A contractor plans to begin trimming trees on US 60 along the Union/Henderson County li...
Ryan Davenport Feb 21, 2022
Spring Cleanup Within City Limits to Take Place in March & April
  Annual event will be conducted in two phases HENDERSON, Ky. - With a stretch of winter weather behind us and February halfway gone, it's time to start planning for the annual Spring Cleanup wit...
Ryan Davenport Feb 21, 2022
Ohio Valley Small Farm and Garden Conference
  Small farms and gardens have unique issues and opportunities when growing for leisure or for business. To accommodate their needs and provide a networking space, the Kentucky Extension and Purd...
Ryan Davenport Feb 18, 2022
KYTC District 2 High Water Closures Update
9:00am Central - Friday/18th MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 18, 2022) - These are routes currently blocked due to high water in District 2. There are likely others that will rise and fall quickly without mak...
Ryan Davenport Feb 18, 2022