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Serious Violent Felon Arrested for Dealing Methamphetamine and Possession of Firearm

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An Evansville man is accused of dealing methamphetamine out of his residence. In January, detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force began receiving information that Anthony Michael Stepro, 50, of Evansville, was selling methamphetamine from his residence in the 2100 block of West Delaware Street. Detectives were ultimately able to establish sufficient probable cause […]

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KY 2678 in Robards to be Blocked Next Week

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Robards, Ky. (February 13, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close Kentucky 2678 (Rockhouse Road) near Robards in Henderson County for a single day to allow crews to replace a damaged culvert and perform ditching work. The work is planned for Wednesday, February 18. The closure will affect the entire length of Kentucky 2678, which runs

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Temporary Road Closures Planned on KY 132 in Webster County Next Week

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WEBSTER COUNTY, Ky. (February 13, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans two blockages of Kentucky 132 in Webster County next week to replace cross drains. Closures are planned from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. On Monday, Feb. 16, crews plan to block Kentucky 132 at the 19-mile point. This location is approximately 0.4 miles

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Bill to improve Kentucky’s assessment, accountability systems passes out of House Education Committee

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FRANKFORT, KY) –  A bill reimagining Kentucky’s state assessment and accountability systems has passed out of the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee with no opposition. HB 257, sponsored by Rep. J.T. Payne, an assistant principal at the Henderson County Career and Technical Center, would encourage districts to work more closely with their communities to

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Man and juvenile charged after a shots fired incident in Evansville

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A man and juvenile were taken into custody on firearm related charges following an investigation by Evansville Police Department. Detectives with the Adult Investigation Unit and the Street Crimes United began an investigation on Feb. 1 into a shots fired run in the 1600 block of Jackson Ave. On Tuesday, detectives conducted a car stop

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Vanderburgh County Sheriff Seeks Termination after Deputy Arrested for OWI

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Vanderburgh County Sheriff Noah Robinson announced today that the office is seeking the termination of Deputy Evan Luigs following his arrest on February 8, 2026, for Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated. That marks the second alcohol-related incident involving the deputy in just over one year. Deputies and Indiana State Police responded to a two-vehicle

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Viking Cruises adding Henderson as a permanent stop in 2027

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HENDERSON, KY.  – Travelers can now book a 2027 Viking cruise that includes Henderson, Kentucky as a permanent stop, as the Viking Mississippi expands her itineraries to include the Ohio River. The move will bring hundreds of visitors from around the world to Henderson’s riverfront and marks a major milestone for the community’s tourism industry, according to the

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Deputies Investigating Fatal Crash on I69

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A person walking in the roadway on I-69 in Evansville was struck and killed by a vehicle early Monday morning. Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at about 12:13 a.m. Monday to a report of a person walking in the roadway on I-69 west of the Covert Avenue exit. Approximately three minutes later, an additional

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Police Searching for Missing Muhlenberg County Teen

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MUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. –Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 2 is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing Muhlenberg County juvenile. Peyton G. Speck, age 17, identifies as female and is described as approximately 6 feet tall and weighing around 160 pounds. Peyton has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen on February

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Health Department Warns of Increased Overdose Risk in Daviess County

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The Green River District Health Department is urging residents to take precautions following a recent overdose alert issued in Daviess County. Between January 29 and February 4, 2026, Emergency Medical Services reported 13 suspected nonfatal overdose encounters. This number is higher than expected for this time period and indicates an increased risk in the community.

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Former City of Henderson Mayor, WSON Owner Henry Lackey passes away at the age of 78

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Former City of Henderson Mayor and former owner of WSON Henry Lackey died Thursday at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center with his family by his side. He was 78. Lackey served as mayor from 2003-2006. He was the owner of WSON radio station in Henderson for many years. Current WSON Owner Ed Henson

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State releases county unemployment data for December 2025

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 5, 2026) — Unemployment rates fell in all 120 counties between December 2024 and December 2025, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. Henderson County recorded a jobless rate of 3.7% in December, down from 5.0% the previous year. Union County recorded

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RiverValley Behavioral Health Achieves Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Designation

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RiverValley Behavioral Health has been designated as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, a nationally recognized model designed to strengthen access to high-quality, comprehensive behavioral health services for individuals and families. This designation reflects RVBH’s ongoing commitment to providing timely, integrated, and person-centered mental health and substance use treatment, regardless of an individual’s ability to

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Henderson man graduates from KSP Training Academy

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A Henderson man recently graduated from the Kentucky State Police Training Academy. Nathan Francis of Henderson will also be assigned to KSP Post 16 in Henderson. Francis was one of 32 cadets to recently graduate from KSP’s Training Academy. During the graduation ceremony, KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett, Jr. commended the graduates for their determination and resilience throughout

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Results of 2025-2026 Impact Kentucky survey show continued positivity toward the teaching profession

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(FRANKFORT, KY) – Positivity surrounding the teaching profession continues to rise among Kentucky educators, according to the 2025-2026 Impact Kentucky Working Conditions Survey. The Kentucky Department of Education released results from the latest survey, which asks all certified school staff a variety of questions about their working conditions. The Impact Kentucky Survey is administered every

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