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Letcher County Sheriff accused of killing judge arraigned on murder charge
The sheriff accused of killing a judge was arraigned Wednesday in Letcher County District Court. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines, 43, was arraigned for a criminal charge of first-degree m...
Erin Sep 25, 2024
Man arrested in connection with shots fired at apartment building
A 19-year-old has been arrested in connection with shots fired at a Henderson apartment building. Henderson Police Department arrested Joseph Bonnell, 19, on multiple charges following their investiga...
Erin Sep 24, 2024
Burn ban lifted in Henderson County
A burn ban for Henderson County has been rescinded as of 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24. Henderson County Judge-Executive Brad Schneider issued an executive order imposing a burn ban on Sept. 3. Recent rain...
Erin Sep 24, 2024
Gov. Beshear: Kentucky State Police Honors Troopers and Officers at Annual Awards Ceremony
HENDERSON, Ky. (Sept. 20, 2024) - The Kentucky State Police (KSP) honored 55 troopers and officers who are dedicated to protecting Kentucky's 120 counties with a mission of creating a safer commonweal...
Erin Sep 23, 2024
Aces Fold Colonels
By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The Henderson County Colonels faced off against the Owensboro Catholic at home last night on Homecoming Night. The Colonels would suffer their 3rd loss of ...
Ryan Davenport Sep 21, 2024
Child and Adult Care Food Program eligibility guidelines revised
FRANKFORT, KY) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set the income eligibility guidelines for students and adults to participate in free, reduced-price meal programs through the Child and A...
Erin Sep 20, 2024 Students at John W. Miles Elementary School (Erlanger-Elsmere Ind.) select from fruits and vegetables during lunch April 26, 2010. Kentucky’s elementary school students can enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables through the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. File photo by Amy Wallot
Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Muhlenberg County
BREMEN, Ky. Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal collision at a train crossing that killed a Providence woman Thursday afternoon. At approximately 4:42 p.m. Thursday, the Muhlenberg County ...
Erin Sep 20, 2024
New I-69 Exit Ramp to Open; Existing On-Ramp to Close Short Term
Closure is needed to reconfigure the ramp Several traffic changes are planned along and near Kentucky 351/Second Street as progress continues on Section 1 of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing. The followin...
Erin Sep 19, 2024
Boil Water Advisory lifted for Kentucky 351 East near Zion
UPDATE: The boil water advisory for Zion has been lifted. Henderson County Water District is undertaking necessary emergency repairs for second water main break in Zion. The scheduled water main repai...
Erin Sep 19, 2024
Both Lanes of U.S. 41 NB in Henderson Blocked
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2024) - The Henderson Police Department has reported that both northbound lanes of U.S. 41 in Henderson are currently blocked by a crash at the 14.5 mile point. The blocka...
Erin Sep 18, 2024