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Lane Closures in Both Directions on U.S. 41 for Indiana Bridge Repairs
Work expected to last until noon MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2020) - A contractor in Indiana is making repairs on the Cheatham Slough Bridge north of the Twin Bridges in Henderson. Lane restrictions ha...
Ryan Davenport Nov 05, 2020
GRDHD Reports 63 Additional COVID-19 Cases & 4 COVID-19 Related Deaths
On Wednesday, November 4, 2020 the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 63 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases with 27 in Daviess County, 3 in Hancock County, 22 in Henderson County...
Ryan Davenport Nov 05, 2020
Unofficial Results from Tuesday's General Election
  Thanks to the Democratic Party Executive Committee for sponsoring our live Election Night coverage here on WSON. Final unofficial results in the US Presidential race in Henderson Tuesday. These...
Ryan Davenport Nov 04, 2020
Trump carries Kentucky; McConnell, representatives reelected
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - President Donald Trump has won Kentucky in his bid for reelection, and his main ally on Capitol Hill, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, has been reelected to a seven...
Ryan Davenport Nov 04, 2020
Gov. Beshear: Virus Continues to Surge Across Commonwealth
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 3, 2020) - On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentuckians should be alarmed by the surge of COVID-19 cases in the commonwealth and renew their commitment to stop the spread of thi...
Ryan Davenport Nov 04, 2020
Kentucky police head resigns after report on old training
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The head of Kentucky State Police is stepping down days after a report surfaced about old training materials the agency used that encouraged cadets to be "ruthless" and quoted Ad...
Ryan Davenport Nov 03, 2020
Henderson Christmas Parade canceled for 2020
HENDERSON, Ky. - Out of safety concerns for volunteers, participants and spectators alike, the Henderson Merchants' Annual Invitational Christmas Parade will not take place this year. The parade, host...
Ryan Davenport Nov 03, 2020
EXPLAINER: Long lines to vote on Election Day aren't unusual
WASHINGTON (AP) - Long voting lines on Election Day aren't unusual or necessarily a sign of nefarious activity. Many factors contribute, including heavier-than-expected turnout, too few or malfunction...
Ryan Davenport Nov 03, 2020
McConnell-McGrath Senate race headlines Kentucky ballot
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Republican Mitch McConnell is seeking a seventh Senate term as his race against Democrat Amy McGrath headlines Kentucky's election. McConnell is the Senate majority leader and t...
Ryan Davenport Nov 03, 2020
Gov. Beshear Calls on Kentuckians to Take Urgent Action to Stop Spread of COVID-19
Governor launches 100% virtual press conference format to better protect Capitol staff, media FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 2, 2020) - On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear said all Kentuckians need to act now to stop ...
Ryan Davenport Nov 03, 2020