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First-Ever Henderson Babypalooza to be held at Deaconess Henderson Hospital Tuesday

HENDERSON, KY – Deaconess Henderson Hospital invites anyone planning to start a family, expecting a child or raising a baby to attend the first Henderson Babypalooza event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 in the Deaconess Clinic Henderson Lobby, River Entrance. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to meet physicians and […]

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Judge O’Nan wins GRADD award

Union County Judge-Executive Adam O’Nan received the Wendell Ford Legislative Leadership Award at the Green River Area Development District meeting. The 55th annual GRADD meeting was held Wednesday outdoors on the Owensboro Riverfront. The GRADD Board is chaired by Webster County Judge-Executive Steve Henry. The City of Henderson won the Community of the Year Award

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Gov. Beshear: Small Businesses Investing, Creating Jobs Can Apply for Tax Credits Worth up to $25,000

Time for Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit is running out for 2023 tax returns FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 13, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear urged the owners of Kentucky’s small businesses, which help drive the state’s job growth and innovation, to apply for a tax credit of up to $25,000. To ensure the best chance of

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US sets record for billion-dollar weather disasters in a year — and there’s still 4 months to go

The deadly firestorm in Hawaii and Hurricane Idalia’s watery storm surge helped push the United States to a record for the number of weather disasters that cost $1 billion or more. And there’s still four months to go on what’s looking more like a calendar of calamities. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Monday

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Bells toll as the US marks 22 years since 9/11, from ground zero to Alaska

NEW YORK (AP) — With tolling bells, personal tributes and tears, Americans looked back Monday on 9/11 at anniversary observances that stretched from ground zero to small towns. People gathered at memorials, firehouses, city halls, campuses and elsewhere to observe the 22nd anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil. “For those of us

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Legal sports betting opens to fanfare in Kentucky; governor makes the first wager

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear plunked down a $20 bet Thursday on two home-state college football teams — and against an arch-nemesis school — in a quick transaction signaling that legal sports wagering is off and running in the Bluegrass State. The Democratic governor placed the first sports bet at historic Churchill

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Events marking National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month planned

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The most recent data indicates that 49,500 American’s died from suicide, most ever recorded. In honor of those lost to suicide, Infinite Hope will hold their second annual Remembrance Event at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 in Central Park, located at 10 S. Main St. in Henderson. Henderson

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KSP Investigating Fatal Collision on Kentucky Highway 70 West In Muhleneberg County

GRAHAM, Ky. (09/01/2023) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal crash on Kentucky 70 in Muhlenberg County. At approximately 4:15pm p.m. Thursday, KSP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Kentucky Highway 70 West at approximately the 2-mile marker. A preliminary investigation revealed that David S. Isbell, 79, of Greenville, was operating a 2016 Dodge Challenger

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Gov. Beshear Awards $2.1 Million in Grant Funding to Fight Drug Trafficking, Create Safer Communities

Funding increases services for victims while supporting law enforcement officers FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 31, 2023) –Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that his administration is awarding $2.1 million in grant funding to 14 law enforcement agencies and one nonprofit organization. The funding will be used to curb the sale of illegal drugs and fight addiction. The

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Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on education first employers, transportation projects, sports wagering, grants to increase dementia care, inclement weather and recovery efforts in Eastern Kentucky during a press conference Thursday. The Governor also named team members of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Stars. Education First EmployersOn Tuesday,

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Henderson man accused of importing and trafficking heroin

A Henderson man is accused of importing heroin following a drug investigation that resulted in two people’s arrests. Members of the Henderson Joint Task Force and Kentucky State Police Drug Enforcement Special Investigations West served a search warrant in the 1000 block of Amberfield Court in Henderson.  Officers seized more than 1,800 grams of methamphetamine

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Dawson Springs woman charged with 24 counts of animal cruelty

DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky.  (August 21, 2023) – A Dawson Springs woman has been charged with 24 counts of animal cruelty. Kentucky State Police, working with the Hopkins County Humane Society, conducted an investigation into animal cruelty. After nearly a month-long investigation, the Hopkins County Humane Society found that numerous Alaskan Malamutes were being sold unvaccinated

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Cross Drain Replacement in Union County on Kentucky 1598 expected to be completed Wednesday

MADISONVILE, Ky. (Aug. 21, 2023)-Motorists who travel on Kentucky 1598 in Union County should seek alternate routes for a cross drain replacement this week. Work began Monday between Kentucky 56 and Kentucky 109 in the northwestern section of Union County (mile point 0.0 to 1.346.) and continue through Wednesday. The road will be open to

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Police looking for escaped Hopkins County inmate

Authorities are looking for an escaped Hopkins County Detention Center inmate. Kentucky State Police Post 2 Madisonville said they were contacted at just after 6 p.m. Thursday regarding an escaped inmate. Charles A. Woodward, 41, of Madisonville escaped custody from a work release program, according to police. He was assigned work release at Madisonville Tire

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