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New laws go into effect next week
  FRANKFORT -- Most new laws approved during this year's regular session of the Kentucky General Assembly will go into effect on Wednesday, July 15. That means voters will be asked to show a phot...
Ryan Davenport Jul 08, 2020
Project will reduce electric power consumption for Henderson Housing Authority
HENDERSON, KY, July 7, 2020- A project launched this summer by Henderson Municipal Power & Light (HMPL) in partnership with Henderson Housing Authority (HHA) seeks to reduce electric power consump...
Ryan Davenport Jul 08, 2020
KSP Enters 'Best Looking Cruiser' Contest
KSP Asks for Public's Support to Vote FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 7, 2020) - KSP seeks the national title for 'Best Looking Cruiser' and needs your vote in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) a...
Ryan Davenport Jul 08, 2020
KSP Arrests Henderson Man after Vehicle/Foot Pursuit
Graham, Ky. (Muhlenberg County)- Trooper Justin Cornett, of Kentucky State Police Post 2 in Madisonville, observed a white Ford pickup traveling westbound on KY70 with the incorrect registration plate...
Ryan Davenport Jul 07, 2020
U.S. Transportation Department Announces $622,383 for the City of Henderson for COVID-19 Response
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $622,383 grant award to the City of Henderson - Henderson Area Rapid Transit (HART), in Henderson, Kentuc...
Ryan Davenport Jul 07, 2020
KYTC Reminds Drivers to Obey Posted Speed Limits
Stop Speeding Before it Stops You FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 6, 2020) - As the Commonwealth reopens and traffic continues to increase, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety (...
Ryan Davenport Jul 06, 2020
KSP Increases Traffic Enforcement on 4th of July Weekend
National Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort by State Police Agencies Madisonville, Ky. (July 2, 2020) - Kentucky State Police is participating in Operation C.A.R.E (Crash Awareness Reduction Effort)...
Ryan Davenport Jul 03, 2020
Lane Restrictions for Spottsville Bridge Beginning July 8
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (July 2, 2020) - Beginning Wednesday, July 8, a contractor will reduce U.S. 60 down to one lane at MP 19.4 on the Spottsville Bridge in Henderson County. Temporary traffic signals wi...
Ryan Davenport Jul 03, 2020
CONGRESSMAN JAMES COMER NAMED REPUBLICAN LEADER OF HOUSE OVERSIGHT & REFORM COMMITTEE
Pledges to Continue Track Record of Rooting Out Waste, Fraud and Abuse WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following leaders like Jim Jordan, Mark Meadows, Trey Gowdy, and Jason Chaffetz, Congressman James Comer of Ke...
Ryan Davenport Jul 01, 2020
UPDATE: Cave-In-Rock Ferry to Remain Open
Tentative contract agreement reached late Tuesday MARION, Ky. (June 30, 2020) - The Cave-in-Rock Ferry will remain open with service continuing on the normal schedule starting at 6 a.m., CDT, on Wedne...
Ryan Davenport Jul 01, 2020