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A Significant Amount of Methamphetamine was Seized MORGANFIELD, Ky. (August 30, 2018)—Kentucky State Police troopers, Morganfield Police and Union County Sheriff deputies were conducting a traffic safety checkpoint at 1:45am on US 60 and KY 2091. While conducting the safety checkpoint, troopers made contact with Jay E. Howard, 30 of Morganfield. Authorities suspected Howard to […]

FRANKFORT, Ky. (August 30, 2018) – In conjunction with National Preparedness Month, Gov. Matt Bevin has proclaimed September as Preparedness Month in Kentucky. Kentucky Emergency Management urges Kentuckians to “BE AWARE – BE PREPARED – HAVE A PLAN – MAKE A KIT.” Visit https://www.ready.gov/september for a host of ideas throughout National Preparedness Month. Kentuckians face

Henderson, KY – Recently received data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics shows that Henderson Community College (HCC) remains the top choice for higher education for Henderson County High School and Union County High School graduates. This data also shows that these students attending HCC are well above the state average for dual credit, advanced

FLORENCE, Ky. (AP) — A new federal maritime office is opening in Kentucky. News outlets report U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao and Maritime Administrator Mark H. Buzby announced the new Gateway Office in Paducah on Thursday. A Maritime Administration release says Paducah’s proximity to three major river confluences makes it ideal to support export

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 23, 2018) – Unemployment rates fell in 110 Kentucky counties between July 2017 and July 2018 and rose in 10 counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the Commonwealth at 3.5 percent.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 23, 2018) – Six Kentucky State Parks were recognized in Kentucky Living magazine’s “Best in Kentucky” Awards announced Thursday at the 2018 Kentucky State Fair: Cumberland Falls, Natural Bridge, My Old Kentucky Home, Fort Boonesborough, Green River Lake, and John James Audubon. “We’re honored to be included among the excellent tourist destinations

Henderson City Police Public Information Officer Jennifer Richmond has issued the following release concerning Wednesday night’s multi-vehicle crash on US 41 North: Involved Person(s): Unit 1 – Driver – Wilber Smith 80YOA Providence, KY Passenger – Claudia Smith 80YOA Providence, KY Passenger – Deborah Newman 55YOA Providence, KY Unit 2 – Driver – Alexander Knoebel

UPDATE on Daytime Work Zone Lane Restriction Planned on US 41 Twin Bridges at Henderson for FRIDAY & MONDAY: The inspection team working on the US 41 Twin Bridges between Henderson and Evansville has made good progress on the NORTHBOUND bridge, today. This will allow the inspection team to move to the southbound bridge as

HAWESVILLE, Ky. (AP) — An aluminum producer has begun the return to full production at its smelter in Kentucky, which is planned to open up hundreds of new jobs. Century Aluminum said in a news release the ceremony Wednesday at Hawesville marks the return to full capacity of the first of three lines to be

UPDATE on Daytime Work Zone Lane Restriction Planned on US 41 Twin Bridges at Henderson August 21-24 Due to a mechanical issue with the Under Bridge Inspection Vehicle (UBIV), the lane restriction planned for today on the Northbound lanes of the US 41 Twin Bridges has been postponed. There will be no northbound lane restriction

‘‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ runs Aug. 17-Sept. 3 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 17, 2017) – As the Labor Day weekend approaches, families and friends are making plans to celebrate the end of the summer. Sadly, this festive time has also become a dangerous time for motorists, as many impaired drivers get behind the wheel.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 17, 2018) – Gov. Matt Bevin has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in honor of a Kentucky serviceman who was killed in action during the Korean War but whose remains were only recently identified. Private First Class Joe Stanton Elmore,