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Gov. Beshear: UniFirst Expanding Owensboro Operations With Nearly $28 Million Investment

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 29, 2025) – UniFirst Corp. will expand its existing facility in Owensboro with a nearly $28 million investment. UniFirst Corp. is a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services. “The commonwealth’s manufacturing industry continues to grow, leading the way for our […]

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I-69 SB Restricted to One Lane Near Hopkins-Webster Line

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MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2025) – Interstate 69 southbound near the Hopkins-Webster County Line will be restricted to one lane for approximately the next four hours to allow repairs to be made to a utility line. Crews will block the right lane of the interstate between the 28 and 26.8 mile points to allow the utility company

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Kentucky State Police Seeking Public Assistance Locating Wanted Suspect

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MADISONVILLE, Ky. (January 16, 2025) – Kentucky State Police  Post 2 is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man last known to reside on Frazer Lane in the Nebo area of Hopkins County. Tyler James Morgan, 30, is wanted out of Hopkins, Caldwell, Webster, and Union Counties in Kentucky as well as Vanderburgh

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Traffic Slowed by Crash on I-69 SB in Webster County

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MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 15, 2025) – Traffic along the southbound lanes of Interstate 69 in Webster County is slowed at the 131.1 mile point following a crash that deposited debris along both lanes of the roadway. Northbound I-69 is restricted to left lane traffic only as of 9 a.m. as crews remove debris from the right lane. When

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Gov. Beshear, First Lady Beshear, Kentucky State Police Recognize January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 14, 2025) – Gov. Andy Beshear, First Lady Britainy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police are observing January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month, raising awareness about this crime and educating the public on how to identify and prevent it. KSP’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVE) is participating in the Commercial Vehicle Safety

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Snow and Ice Crews Prepping for Next Round of Winter Weather

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MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 8, 2025) – Even with precipitation from Winter Storm Blair still on the ground, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 2 snow and ice crews are making preparations for Winter Storm Cora, which the national weather service expects to move into western Kentucky late Thursday night or early Friday morning. Motorists are advised to be on the

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KYTC District 2 skeleton crews working overnight in Union, Henderson and Webster

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Snow and ice workers will remain on standby in most counties MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 6, 2025) – After nearly two days of around the clock work to treat and clear roadways across Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 2, activities in most counties will be scaling back during the overnight hours as winter precipitation moves out of the region.

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Henderson man accused of mutilating cat

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A Henderson man has been arrested on charges in connection with torturing a cat. Henderson Police Department arrested Kaiden V. Lo, 18, of Henderson, on Thursday following an investigation into an animal cruelty complaint. The investigation began on Dec. 22, 2024, in the 1500 block of Pringle Street. A 911 caller reported finding a mutilated

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Quilts, Cars and Guitars

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Highlighting “the real America and true Kentucky hospitality” on the Road to 250 HENDERSON, KY (December 19, 2024) – As America is gearing up to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, the tourism offices from Bowling Green, Henderson, Owensboro, Paducah and Edmonson County have creatively combined forces to encourage visitation to Western Kentucky, under the

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Make the Holidays Brighter with a Chance to Win a 2025 Corvette Stingray or $50,000 Cash

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The Perfect Stocking Stuffer: Trooper Island Camp Raffle Tickets BURKESVILLE, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2024) – Add excitement to your holiday gift-giving with a Trooper Island Camp raffle ticket from the Kentucky State Police (KSP). Each $10 ticket offers a chance to win an incredible prize while supporting a meaningful cause. This year’s grand prize winner will choose between

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Henderson Community College Announces Spring 2025 Schedule

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HENDERSON, Ky. – Henderson Community College (HCC) will be closed beginning Dec. 23, 2024, for the annual systemwide KCTCS Institutional Closing. HCC will resume normal operating hours on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at 8 a.m.  During the closing, students can still get assistance 24/7 through the KCTCS Student Service Center by visiting https://kctcs.co/GoKCTCS to chat, call, or view answers to

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Cinis Fertilizer To Build New $109.2 Million Green Fertilizer Production Plant, Creating 65 Jobs in Hopkinsville

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 12, 2024) –Cinis Fertilizer, a Sweden-based producer of green fertilizer, plans to locate a new $109.2 million production plant in Christian County, a project that will create 65 new full-time jobs. “Kentucky has worked hard to ensure that we see investment and job creation in every corner of the state, and Hopkinsville

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Bird flu detected in snow geese in Henderson County

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 11, 2024) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has announced the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in samples taken from snow geese at Sloughs Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Henderson County. The University of Georgia’s Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study Virology Laboratory confirmed the presence of HPAI

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Henderson Community College Fall Commencement Scheduled for Dec. 13

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HENDERSON, Ky.  – Henderson Community College will celebrate its fall graduates during a commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Preston Arts Center on the HCC campus. HCC Associate Registrar Tammie Zuber reports that 192 students have applied for 230 credentials, including 86 two-year degrees, 136 certificates, and eight diplomas. Approximately 70

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Ellis Park Racing & Gaming Announces Upcoming Removal of Water Tower

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HENDERSON, KY., (November 21, 2024) – Ellis Park Racing & Gaming has announced that, despite dedicated efforts to preserve the historic water tower on the property, it will be removed over the coming weeks due to critical safety concerns related to its structural integrity. Since the acquisition of Ellis Park by Churchill Downs Incorporated in

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