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I-24 Welcome Center Restrooms Closed
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (June 4, 2024) - Due ongoing water problems, restrooms in the Christian County Welcome Center on I-24 Westbound at the Kentucky-Tennessee line in Oak Grove have been closed indefinit...
Erin Jun 04, 2024
Kentucky governor unveils rental housing projects for region still recovering from 2021 tornadoes
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday that a rental housing shortage has gnawed at him since the recovery began from a terrifying tornado outbreak that hit western parts of the ...
Erin Jun 04, 2024
Kentucky 109 in Hopkins County Restricted to Local Traffic 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. This Week
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (June 3, 2024) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will block Kentucky 109 in Hopkins County from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day this week as crews begin the process of removing tornado...
Erin Jun 03, 2024
Opportunity for State Troopers To Work Close To Home While Earning $67,500
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 3, 2024) - The deadline to become a Kentucky State Police Trooper is June 30, 2024 with opportunities for applicants to work close to home. Candidates selected for the final hirin...
Erin Jun 03, 2024
Homeplace of Henderson Raising Awareness by Partnership with the Alzheimer's Association
Henderson, Kentucky - Leading up to the summer solstice and the day with the most light, Homeplace of Henderson residents and families will join supporters across Kentucky and the world to participate...
Erin Jun 03, 2024
Henderson County holding tire recycling event at the fairgrounds
The Henderson County Waste Tire Collection event is a three-day event where people can recycle their tires. The tire recycling event will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 8 a.m. t...
Erin Jun 03, 2024
Henderson man sentenced to 23 years in federal prison in connection with two fentanyl overdose deaths
Owensboro, KY - A Henderson man has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for two counts of distributing fentanyl resulting in death. According to court documents, Elijah Lovell, 20, was senten...
Erin May 31, 2024
Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Hopkins County
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (05/31/2024) - A Dawson Springs man was killed in a fatal collision on Kentucky 70 near Madisonville on Thursday. The Hopkins County Sheriff's Department requested that Kentucky Stat...
Erin May 31, 2024
Kentucky 1177 to be Blocked June 5 & 6 for Culvert Replacement
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (May 31, 2024) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to block a portion of Kentucky 1177 in Union County next week to replace a culvert located at the 1.7-mile marker. The road...
Erin May 31, 2024
Hydro Aluminum to Expand Manufacturing Operation in Henderson with $85 Million Investment, Creating 31 Quality Jobs
Company previously invested $15 million at Henderson facility in July 2022 FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 30, 2024) - Hydro Aluminum Metals USA LLC is expanding its manufacturing operation in Henderson with an $...
Erin May 30, 2024