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The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Winter Weather advisory in effect until 3 AM CST Saturday

As we head into the nighttime hours, motorists are advised to continue avoiding unnecessary travel.

Heavy snow, ice and strong winds complicating removal efforts

A Henderson man and Evansville woman were killed Thursday night in a head-on collision in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.

On Thursday, January 21, 2016 the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office arrested a fugitive from Florida who was wanted on armed robbery charges.

Traffic ADVISORY Snow across our District 1 Counties has transitioned to snow. Windy conditions have reduced visibility. We have several snow plows off the road due to the slick conditions. We continue to urge motorists to stay home. The freezing rain, freezing drizzle and sleet is transitioning to snow in some of our District 2

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 21, 2016) – Due to the impending severe weather forecast, Governor Bevin is closing all state offices for Friday, January 22, 2016. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Kentucky as the weather event approaches the Commonwealth. Kentucky officials are coordinating with local officials and emergency personnel. Essential

The death of a coal miner at Webster County Coal this week brings the total number of coal mining fatalities to three in the first 19 days of 2016, which the Mine Safety and Health Administration chief says is “troubling”.

There will be no “Meals on Wheels” deliveries to Green River Area Development District clients in Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Ohio, Union and Webster counties today (Thursday, January 21).

Evansville Police arrested 28 year old JAMON RANDOLPH on weapon and drug dealing charges during a car stop on Wednesday.

The identity of a man killed in a farming accident Tuesday has been released by the Gibson County Coroner, along with the results of an autopsy.

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued the Winter Storm WARNING for most of west Kentucky, as well as southeast Missouri and a small portion of southern Illinois.

Two Daviess County residents were killed Wednesday afternoon when authorities say their vehicle crashed into a UPS truck.

A Webster County man has been charged with assault, unlawful imprisonment and other offenses after he allegedly assaulted two subjects and threatened to kill cops before they could kill him.

SCHOOL CLOSINGS FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016