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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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Attorney General Coleman Calls for Action to Block Robocalls

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 15, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman and a bipartisan coalition of 46 other attorneys general called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve the Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) and close an unmonitored loophole that bad actors exploit to access the U.S. telephone network, according to a news release from the

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2 dead in Kentucky factory explosion that also damaged surrounding neighborhood

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two employees have died following an explosion at a Louisville, Kentucky, factory that caused a partial collapse of the building and blew out windows in nearby homes and businesses, the company said Wednesday. The explosion occurred Tuesday afternoon at Givaudan Sense Colour, which produces colorings for food and drinks. “We are grieving with

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Gov. Beshear Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff Friday in Honor of Kentucky Game Warden

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 7, 2024) – Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, Nov. 8, in honor of a game warden recruit who died during training activities Nov. 1. According to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Game

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Union County Election Day Polling Locations

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Election Day Polling Location(s) November 5, 2024  Union County Waverly KC Hall14 North Maple StWaverly, KY 42462Precincts: ALL Uniontown Turner Bldg.532 2nd StUniontown, KY 42461Precincts: ALL Henshaw Christian Church237 Chapel Hill RdMorganfield, KY 42437Precincts: ALL Pride Community Room199 State Route 2090Clay, KY 42404Precincts: ALL Sturgis Elementry1101 North Grant StreetSturgis, KY 42459Precincts: All UC Senior Citizens

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Gov. Beshear Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff Saturday in Honor of Sen. Johnnie Turner

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 31, 2024) – Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, Nov. 2, in honor of State Senator Johnnie Turner, who died Oct. 22 at the age of 76. “Britainy and I are saddened by the news of Sen. Johnnie

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Kentucky 2918 in Sturgis Blocked Due to Burst Water Main

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MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2024) – Kentucky 2918 in Sturgis is blocked from KY 109 at the 0-mile point to the 0.241-mile point following a burst water main. Officials with the city of Sturgis tell the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet that they hope to have work completed and the roadway cleared to reopen by the end of the week.

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Oak Grove man killed in fatal collision on I-24

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Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal collision in Christian County that killed an Oak Grove man this weekend. Kentucky State Police troopers responded to a fatal collision on I-24 at the 86-mile maker at about 1:07 p.m. Sunday. A preliminary investigation revelated that Alan R. Gonzalez, 28, of Oak Grove, was driving a 2019

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Gov. Beshear: Delta Regional Authority Investing Nearly $2 Million in Western Kentucky Communities

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 22, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear celebrated $1,969,000 from the federal Delta Regional Authority (DRA) going to six projects in Western Kentucky. Gov. Beshear currently serves as the States’ Co-Chair of the DRA. The funding comes from the DRA’s States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP). The projects will improve infrastructure and support workforce development.

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Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund mini-grant RFA open for fiscal year 2025

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(FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Teaching and Learning has issued a request for applications (RFA) for the fiscal year 2025 Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund mini-grants. Kentucky public school districts must apply on behalf of individual schools. The Kentucky School for the Blind and Kentucky School for the Deaf

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Henderson Community College to Host Free Family-Friendly ‘Freaky Friday’ Halloween Event

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The public is invited to the festivities on Oct. 25 HENDERSON, Ky. – Henderson Community College will host its sixth annual ‘Freaky Friday’ event from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at the Preston Arts Center on HCC’s campus. The event is designed for children in grades K-5 and will include: “Our faculty and staff look

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Kenergy to Host Member Appreciation Day October 16th

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Kenergy invites all members to attend our annual Member Appreciation Day on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Members can visit the location closest to them and receive a free lunch including a sandwich, chips, cookie, and water along with a free bucket, light bulb, and night light while supplies last.

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Opening Soon: New Ramp toUS 41 Northbound

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Ramps will be in their final configuration There’s good news for drivers in Henderson. The new ramp carrying traffic from KY 351 to northbound US 41 will soon open to traffic. The ramp is expected to open Friday, October 11. The new, reconfigured ramp is the fourth and final ramp that is part of a

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U.S. 60 Ramp Resurfacing Continues in Owensboro

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Ramps at KY 54 and KY 603 to be blocked one at a time MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 9, 2024) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is continuing temporary ramp blockages on U.S. 60 in Daviess County this week to accommodate an ongoing resurfacing project. For the next three to four days, crews will pave on and

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