Author name: Erin Schmitt

A Henderson man was arrested and charged with attempted murder Wednesday after allegedly shooting his mother. Henderson Police Department said officers responded to the 1600 block of Powell Street at 4:21 p.m. Wednesday in reference to a woman being shot multiple times. When officers arrived, they encountered Maegan Fulkerson, 38, of Henderson, who had what …

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 7, 2023) – During World Elder Abuse Month, the Kentucky Attorney General’s office is highlighting efforts to protect older Kentuckians. This month aims to raise awareness and combat elder abuse, which can take many forms—from financial exploitation to neglect and poor living conditions. “Protecting vulnerable Kentuckians is a priority for our office,” …

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The Green River District Health Department reported Tuesday that it had investigated 213 new COVID-19 infections the previous month; 120 in Daviess County, 5 in Hancock County, 38 in Henderson County, 8 in McLean County, 14 in Ohio County, 10 in Union County, and 18 in Webster County. There were 16 COVID-19 related deaths reported …

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kentucky officials say they won’t start paying out $21 million in economic incentives for a proposed electric vehicle battery facility until the company further explains why the U.S. Department of Energy abruptly rejected a $200 million loan for the project after some congressional Republicans argued the firm has improper ties to …

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HENDERSON, Ky. –The Kentucky State Police offers periodic reminders to drivers who travel the commonwealth’s roadways. Kentucky State Police said they strive daily to ensure the safety of the motoring public. Some of these proactive measures include various roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics. The Kentucky …

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HENDERSON, Ky. – Henderson Community College will operate on an extended schedule through July 28 to provide students and community members more flexibility in accessing on-campus staff. All on-campus offices will be open from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Campus will be closed on Fridays. “We realize that everyone has busy lives …

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says he “feels good” about the debt ceiling and budget deal negotiated with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as the White House and congressional leaders work to ensure its passage this week in time to lift the nation’s borrowing limit and prevent a disastrous U.S. default. Biden spent part of …

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 25, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on memorials to honor law enforcement officers; economic development growth; grants to clean up brownfields; public safety; the decline in overdose deaths; the General Assembly’s inaction that will cause a gas tax increase; cancer awareness efforts; and recovery efforts in Eastern Kentucky He also …

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s jobless rate sank to its lowest level ever last month, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday in touting a booming economy at the start of his general election campaign for a second term. The state’s seasonally adjusted, preliminary unemployment rate dipped to 3.7% in April, down 0.1 percentage points from …

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