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Downtown Henderson hosts America 250 Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 3rd

HENDERSON, KY (June 26th, 2026) – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce the City and County invite the community to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with its annual downtown Independence Day Celebration on Friday. The community is invited to enjoy an evening of family-friendly entertainment from 5 – 8:30 p.m. with a variety of food trucks, special […]

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Evansville Man Arrested After High-Speed, Multi-County Pursuit in Stolen Van Jun. 26, 2026

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Evansville man following an early-morning vehicle pursuit that crossed multiple jurisdictions, reached speeds of approximately 100 miles per hour, and ended at a north-side apartment complex. In the early-morning hours on Friday, an Evansville Police Department officer located a Ford Econoline van that had been reported stolen

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Medical Run Turns Into Officer Involved Fatal Shooting After Evansville Detective Shot At

Evansville Police said a medical run turned into an officer involved fatal shooting after a detective was shot at on Thursday afternoon. The man who allegedly fired at the detective was killed after shots were exchanged. Evansville officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Colonial Avenue at about 1 p.m. Thursday in reference to

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Road Rage Incident Leads to Felony Charges

An Evansville man was arrested following a road rage incident where a firearm was reportedly brandished. Evansville Dispatch issued a Be on the Lookout for a vehicle involved in a road rage incident in which a firearm was reportedly brandished at approximately 2 p.m. Thursday. Deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to

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State releases county unemployment data for May 2026

FRANKFORT, Ky. –  Unemployment rates rose in 95 counties between May 2025 and May 2026, fell in 17 counties and stayed the same in eight counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. Union County unemployment was 4.5% for May, up from 4.1% last year, while

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EVPL announces new collection, Evansville Oral History Archives

Evansville – Oral histories, shared stories and memories of lived experiences are too often lost as people and time pass, yet humanity learns from looking back and reflecting on our history. The Evansville Oral History Archives, a new EVPL digital collection funded by the EVPL Foundation, captures stories that preserve and share the history of

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Kentucky Wesleyan College Names Dr. Stephen Germic Interim President

OWENSBORO, Ky. — The Kentucky Wesleyan College Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Stephen Germic, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, to serve as interim president of the College. Dr. Germic will step into the role on July 1st, ensuring uninterrupted progress on the College’s ambitious academic agenda, while Dr. James Cousins and

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Florida Woman Arrested Following Road Rage Incident

A Florida woman has been arrested following a road rage incident in Indiana. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office received a report at 12:27 p.m. Wednesday about a road rage incident on northbound U.S. Highway 41 near Boonville-New Harmony Road. Officials said the driver of a black Lexus became involved in a dispute with the driver

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ORX Section 3 work on schedule to be complete this year

Work on Section 3 of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing is entering its final months. Section 3 includes some of the approach roadways and bridges in Evansville. Work started in fall 2024 and will be completed late this year. The work includes three new approach bridges and approach roadways. The roads and bridges being built

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Speed Reduction Planned on U.S. 60 in Owensboro

OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, in coordination with local leaders and law enforcement, will reduce the posted speed limit on the U.S. 60 Wendell Ford Expressway (formerly known as the Owensboro Bypass) from 65 to 55 mph beginning Wednesday, June 24. The change is being made to improve traffic safety in response to increases in

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Former Henderson teacher charged with sexual abuse

A former Henderson County High School teacher has been charged with sexual abuse. Henderson Police Department previously reported that the agency had opened an investigation at Henderson County High School involving a staff member and a student. Police said Rachel Clement, 29, was taken into custody on Tuesday after being arraigned in Henderson County Circuit

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Webster County Board of Education Selects New Superintendent

The Webster County Board of Education has named Michael Gooch as the next Superintendent of Webster County Schools. Gooch brings nearly two decades of experience in public education, having served in Hopkins County as a teacher, assistant principal, and athletic director. He also worked in Webster County as a middle school principal and the district’s

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Kentucky State Police Post 2 Investigates Massage Parlor for Prostitution-Related Crimes

OAK GROVE, Ky. (June 22, 2026 ) – Kentucky State Police have arrested three people after receiving a tip that an Oak Grove spa was offering sexual service in exchange for money. KSP received an online crime tip on April 11, 2026, alleging that Golden Phoenix Spa in Oak Grove was offering sexual services in exchange for

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KSP investigating fatal shooting in Todd County

ELKTON, Ky. (June 22, 2026) – Kentucky State Police Post 2 in Madisonville is investigating a shooting incident in Todd County that resulted in the deaths of two women. Todd County Dispatch contacted KSP on Saturday to assist with a shooting investigation near the 600 block of Gates Road in Elkton. A preliminary investigation indicates that

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Small Town, Big Pride: Henderson KY Pride Celebrates Record Growth Ahead of Saturday’s Festival

HENDERSON, KY — Henderson KY Pride is preparing for its largest and most ambitious celebration yet as the organization welcomes the community to Pride ’26 on Saturday, June 27, in downtown Henderson. Now gearing up for its third annual celebration, Henderson KY Pride has experienced remarkable growth since its inaugural event in 2024. What began

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