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Spartans Button Up Colonels
By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The Henderson County Colonels faced off against the South Warren Spartans at home Friday night at Colonel Stadium for the first home game of the season. Th...
Ryan Davenport Sep 01, 2024
Henderson man accused of hitting female victim with a baseball bat
A Henderson man has been arrested on assault charges after being accused of hitting a female victim in the head with a baseball bat. Henderson Police Department officers were dispatched to Henderson D...
Erin Aug 29, 2024
Hamby named new Chamber event coordinator
The Henderson Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has named Jada Hamby as its new event coordinator. A Henderson native and a student at the University of Southern Indiana, Hamby brings a wealth of experienc...
Erin Aug 28, 2024
Gov. Beshear, First Lady Welcome Dolly Parton to Kentucky To Celebrate Statewide Expansion of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
All Kentucky children can now receive one free book per month, from birth to age 5 FRANKFORT, Ky. - Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear welcomed Grammy Award-winning artist, actress and ...
Erin Aug 28, 2024
Workwell Industries, O-I Glass To Launch State's First Dedicated Glass Recycling Program
$350,000 investment in West Louisville to create up to 10 new jobs and advance sustainability practices in the region LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 28, 2024) - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials ...
Erin Aug 28, 2024
Matthew 25 AIDS Services Awarded $3 Million CDC Grant to Enhance HIV and STI Prevention and Care in Western Kentucky
HENDERSON, KY - August 28, 2024 - Matthew 25 AIDS Services, Inc. (M25), a leading advocate for individuals living with HIV in Western Kentucky, is proud to announce it has been awarded a $3 million co...
Erin Aug 28, 2024
Gov. Beshear Announces $5.5 Million Investment for 16 Riverport Projects To Boost Kentucky's Waterway Economy
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...
Erin Aug 27, 2024
Swedish Match To Add 450 Jobs, Invest $232 Million in Owensboro Operation
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...
Erin Aug 27, 2024
Henderson County Sheriff's Office confirms two bodies found at Ellis Park
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...
Erin Aug 27, 2024
Westbound I-165 Ramp in Owensboro to be Blocked on Tuesday
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...
Erin Aug 26, 2024