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Lane Restrictions on Southbound U.S. 41 Bridge Extended on Thursday
Daily lane restriction will end at 5 p.m. MADISONVILLE, Ky. (August 21, 2024) - Lane restrictions on the southbound U.S. 41 bridge planned for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024 will be ext...
Erin Aug 21, 2024
Henderson County School Board unanimously approves lowering property tax rate
The Henderson County Board of Education unanimously voted to reduce property tax rates at its most recent board meeting. The school board held a public hearing on Monday evening at the Professional De...
Erin Aug 21, 2024
Commissioner Fletcher outlines priorities during Interim Joint Committee on Education meeting
(FRANKFORT, KY) - Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher detailed his priorities for the job as well as his experiences during his first months at the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) with la...
Erin Aug 21, 2024
University of Kentucky to disband diversity office after GOP lawmakers pushed anti-DEI legislation
The University of Kentucky will disband its office promoting diversity and inclusion efforts in response to questions from policymakers that its focus on identity has stifled political discussions, it...
Erin Aug 21, 2024
NAACP Voter Registration Event set for Saturday at a dozen Henderson locations
The NACCP Henderson Chapter will be holding a Voter Registration Day event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. There will be 12 locations with volunteers to assist in this endeavor, said NAACP President ...
Erin Aug 20, 2024 matthiashaas / Depositphotos.com
1 dead, 2 injured in a shooting outside a Kentucky courthouse, suspect is in a standoff with police
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (AP) - A gunman who fatally shot a mother and daughter and injured another man outside a Kentucky courthouse led police on a highway pursuit before shooting himself Monday, police s...
Erin Aug 19, 2024
Henderson Home to Largest Build-Ready Site in Western Kentucky
4-Star Regional Industrial Park positions Henderson, McLean, Union and Webster counties for new investments and jobs FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 15, 2024) - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted continued mom...
Erin Aug 15, 2024
New Exit Ramp from US 41 Northbound Under Construction
Lane closure needed to accommodate the work Henderson, Ky. (Aug. 15, 2024) - Crews working on Section 1 of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing have several activities underway along the corridor, including b...
Erin Aug 15, 2024
Inspection to Resume on Southbound U.S. 41 Bridge in Henderson Next Week
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (August 14, 2024) - A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to resume the biannual inspection of the U.S. 41 bridges over the Ohio River in Henderson next week. Pa...
Erin Aug 14, 2024
Local Couple Acquires Colonial Properties, Enhancing Services for Seniors in Henderson
In a significant move to improve senior care in our region, local residents, Jessica and Patrick Beaven have announced their acquisition of Colonial Assisted Living, Colonial Senior Living, Colonial C...
Erin Aug 14, 2024