Category Archives: Local News

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Gov. Andy Beshear announced a $5.5 million state investment in 16 Kentucky public riverport projects to enhance economic activity and support future expansion. The grants will fund dr...

OWENSBORO, Ky. (Aug. 27, 2024) - Philip Morris International Inc. has announced its Swedish Match affiliate will expand its presence in Daviess County creating 450 direct jobs with a $232 million inve...

Henderson County authorities are investigating after two bodies were found at Ellis Park early Tuesday morning. Henderson County deputies responded to Ellis Park at about 12:35 a.m. Tuesday in referen...

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (August 26, 2024) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to block the Interstate 165 northbound ramp onto U.S. 60 westbound in Owensboro on Tuesday, August 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p...

By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The Henderson County Colonels opened up the 2024 football season against the Meade County Green Wave on the road last night in Brandenburg, Kentucky. The C...

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (August 23, 2024) - Planned lane restrictions of the U.S. 41 bridge over the Ohio River in Henderson for Saturday, August 24 have been canceled as a contractor working for the Kentuc...

OWENSBORO, Ky. - Kentucky State Police have arrested an Owensboro man in connection with drug trafficking charges. Troopers executed a search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of Maple Street in...

The Henderson Area Arts Alliance has named Kensington Eck its new executive director. Eck, who was previously named the interim director, has more than 20 years of experience working in the performing...

Zion Larue Road, at the intersection of Kentucky 351, will be closed between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 for a cross pipe install. Questions or concerns should be directed to the Henderson Count...

Wathen Lane from Hillmont Drive to Wolf Hills Boulevard will be closed from 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27. Residents will still be able to enter/exit their neighborhood at Hillmont...