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Cameron becomes Kentucky's first African American AG
Republican Daniel Cameron has been sworn in as the first African American in Kentucky history to serve as its attorney general. Cameron took the oath of office during a ceremony Tuesday in the attorne...
Ryan Davenport Dec 17, 2019
NWS Special Weather Statement: Slick Spots Possible on the Morning Commute
The National Weather Service in Paducah says light snow overnight has resulted in a very light accumulation across portions of far southern Illinois and northern sections of western Kentucky along the...
Ryan Davenport Dec 17, 2019
Barr files for reelection in bid for fifth term in Kentucky
Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr has filed for reelection seeking a fifth term next year in Kentucky's 6th District. Barr on Monday stressed his support for President Donald Trump and his ability to hel...
Ryan Davenport Dec 16, 2019
Be Fire Safe this Holiday Season
Follow simple rules to prevent home fires FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 16, 2019) -- House fires during the holiday season are more frequent, costly and deadly than at any other time of the year. But, there ar...
Ryan Davenport Dec 16, 2019
Auditor: Warnings about KentuckyWired project were ignored
An audit says Kentucky paid more than $1.3 million to two main outside consultants over three years but largely ignored their concerns about a statewide broadband network project. The report was relea...
Ryan Davenport Dec 16, 2019
First Parcels in Most Recent Mass Foreclosure to be Sold Wednesday
  HENDERSON, KY, December 16, 2019 - The first five parcels in the mass foreclosure action filed earlier this year by the City of Henderson will be sold by the Master Commissioner at 10:30 a.m. t...
Ryan Davenport Dec 16, 2019
Sen. Mitch McConnell files for seventh term in Kentucky
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has filed for reelection in Kentucky as the Republican seeks a seventh term next year. McConnell on Friday touted his leadership role as an asset for Middle Amer...
Ryan Davenport Dec 13, 2019
COUNTY WATER BOARD MEETING / DATE CHANGE
The Henderson County Water District will hold its monthly Board Meeting 6:00 PM Weds. December 18th at their offices on Main Street. Please note the meeting date has been moved to the 18th due to the ...
Ryan Davenport Dec 13, 2019
Commission finalizes trash collection rates
HENDERSON, Ky. - The City of Henderson Board of Commissioners finalized an ordinance that increases residential fees for collection of household refuse at its special-called meeting on Friday, Dec. 13...
Ryan Davenport Dec 13, 2019
Lawmakers want former Ky. Gov. Bevin's pardons investigated
Two Kentucky lawmakers are expressing outrage at a spree of pardons issued by former Gov. Matt Bevin. They want the new attorney general to investigate the pardons, including one for a convicted kille...
Ryan Davenport Dec 13, 2019