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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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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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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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