
Bi-State Development Agreement Clears Way for I-69 Bridge Project Connecting Henderson and Evansville
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 14, 2025) - A bi-state development agreement has cleared the way for the I-69 Bridge Project connecting Henderson and Evansville. The Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority has authorized a financial plan for Section 2 of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing and approved a resolution to en...
Aug 14, 2025

Bridge Project Planned Near Stanley in Daviess County Later this Month
OWENSBORO, Ky. (August 14, 2025) - A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will begin a bridge replacement project on U.S. 60 in northwestern Daviess County, near the community of Stanley, later this month. The work is expected to result in traffic delays through the end of the year, according to a news re...
Aug 14, 2025

Clay Street Bridge Project Delayed, but Nearing Completion
HENDERSON, Ky. (August 13, 2025) - The Clay Street Bridge on Kentucky 812 in Henderson did not reopen as originally scheduled last week, but the end of the project is within sight. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet engineers are closely monitoring the final stages of this project and hope to see the structure open to tra...
Aug 13, 2025

Henderson County Fiscal Court approves ordinance allowing street-legal special purpose vehicles on roadways in unincorporated Henderson County
Henderson County Fiscal Court has approved a new ordinance authorizing street-legal special purpose vehicle to be operated on the roadway of unincorporated areas of Henderson County. This is only for unincorporated areas of the county and does not include the Cities of Henderson, Corydon and Robards. Street-legal speci...
Aug 13, 2025

Wathen Lane Project Wrap Up meeting to be held Monday
The City of Henderson will host a Wathen Lane project wrap-up and discussion at 6 p.m. Monday, August 18th at The Bridges Golf Course in Henderson. The meeting is open to the public and will provide residents the opportunity to ask questions, share feedback, and hear directly from City officials and project leaders. T...
Aug 13, 2025

Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Kentucky Soldier Killed in Korean War
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 13, 2025) - Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday, Aug. 14, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died during the Korean War but whose remains were only identified in May 2025. U.S. Army Pfc. Rodger E. Fields of Busy, Kentucky,...
Aug 13, 2025
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Comer serving as keynote speaker at Annual Dinner
HENDERSON, KY -Congressman James Comer will be the keynote speaker for the 2025 Annual Chamber Dinner. The dinner will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22nd at the Henderson City-County Airport. The event is presented by Field & Main Bank. Comer has represented Kentucky's 1st Congressional District in Congres...
Aug 13, 2025

Father and sons charged in connection with weekend fight involving weapons
A Henderson man and two of his sons have been arrested on charges in connection with a fight involving weapons. Officers were called to the area of Washington and Holloway streets for a fight with weapons at 2:55 p.m. Sunday. Officers learned the fight involved several people who have been the subject of recent police ...
Aug 13, 2025

Henderson County High School Seniors Continue Backpack Tradition to Support Younger Students
Henderson County High School seniors are continuing a fun and meaningful tradition by wearing "little kid" backpacks on the first day of school. What may look like a lighthearted way to kick off their senior year is also a powerful act of service. Seniors will present their new backpacks to the Elementary and...
Aug 07, 2025

HPD seeking videos and eyewitnesses to animal cruelty case
Henderson Police Department is investigating an animal cruelty case after a witness said they saw someone throw kittens out of a van. Officers were dispatched to the area of U.S. 60 and Pebble Creek Drive on Wednesday morning for an animal cruelty complaint. A 911 caller said they saw someone throw kittens out of a van...
Aug 07, 2025