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GRDHD Reports 944 New Confirmed COVID-19 Infections in the Previous Week
On Tuesday, July 19, 2022, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported that in theprevious week it had investigated 944 new COVID-19 infections; 431 in Daviess County, 30 in HancockCounty, 213 in Henderson County, 27 in McLean County, 114 in Ohio County, 68 in […]
Ellis Park ushers in KY’s first-in-America payoff to the penny
Legislated policy means more money to be returned to horseplayers (Photo: Rep. Adam Koenig)HENDERSON, Ky. (Thursday, July 14, 2022) — In a major win for horseplayers, Ellis Park on Friday will become the first track in the country to pay out to the penny — rather […]
Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 14, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development, a decrease in gas prices and state real property taxes, the highest annual growth rate in decades, tips to ease the burden of rising costs for Kentuckians, Western Kentucky tornado […]
WEINER DOG RACES RETURN TO ELLIS PARK
One of the most anticipated fan events of the season, the qualifying Weiner Dog Races,sponsored by Reditus Property Holdings & Miss Mosby, returns to Ellis Park on Saturday, July16. The speedy Weiner dogs will dash across the dirt track from 11 AM to 12 PM […]
17th ANNUAL PURINA POOCHES IN THE BALLPARK GAME RETURNS ON SEPT. 4
Limited Number of All-Inclusive Tickets on Sale Now at cardinals.com/pooches ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 13, 2022 – It’s time again for St. Louis canines to “bark” on the Cardinals at Busch Stadium when the team takes on the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, September 4, as part of […]
Medical marijuana town hall planned in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A medical marijuana advisory team formed by Gov. Andy Beshear will hold a town hall on the issue in northern Kentucky. The Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee is traveling around the state to gather views on the issue and provide feedback to […]
GRDHD Reports 843 New Confirmed COVID-19 Infections in the Previous Week
On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported that in theprevious week it had investigated 843 new COVID-19 infections; 463 in Daviess County, 28 in HancockCounty, 150 in Henderson County, 26 in McLean County, 84 in Ohio County, 54 in […]
Little Sturgis Motorcycle Event in Union County Begins Thursday, July 14
Motorists should anticipate reduced speeds and congested areas on US 60 MADISONVILLE, Ky. (July 12, 2022) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) reminds motorists to be alert for thousands of motorcycles and other vehicles making their way to the 2022 Sturgis Kentucky Biker Rally this weekend. […]
I-69 ORX Launches New Website
It’s an updated one-stop shop for project news and information Henderson, Ky. (July 11, 2022) – With progress continuing on both sides of the river, the I-69 Ohio River Crossing (I-69 ORX) is launching a new and improved project website. It includes new maps, photos and updated […]
Kentucky Downs continues to strengthen commitment to state’s racing circuit
Sends $25 million to other tracks’ purses since 2016 FRANKLIN, Ky. (Thursday, July 7, 2022) — Kentucky Downs is transferring an additional $1 million to Ellis Park’s horsemen to beef up purses at the Henderson track’s summer meet. The allocation is part of the Kentucky Thoroughbred […]
Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 7, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on work to address the water shortage in the city of Marion, efforts to ease the burden of rising costs for Kentuckians, the Commonwealth Sheltering Program, Western Kentucky tornado recovery, Christmas in July […]
Grammy-Award Winning Songwriters Return to Henderson, KY in July
Over twenty award-winning songwriters will return to Henderson for the 12th Annual Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters Festival. The event will take place in Downtown Henderson in the evenings from July 27th through July 30th. We are thrilled to welcome back songwriters who have played on […]
GRDHD Reports 647 New Confirmed COVID-19 Infections in the Previous Week
On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported that in theprevious week it had investigated 647 new COVID-19 infections; 364 in Daviess County, 21 in HancockCounty, 106 in Henderson County, 20 in McLean County, 80 in Ohio County, 21 in […]
Attorney General Cameron Asks Kentucky’s Highest Court to Reinstate Human Life Protection Act, Heartbeat Law
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 3, 2022) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron today asked the state’s highest court to reinstate Kentucky’s Human Life Protection Act and Heartbeat Law. The Attorney General filed a Writ of Mandamus and Prohibition with the Supreme Court of Kentucky, which responds to a […]
Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Floyd County Peace Officers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 4, 2022) – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise on Tuesday, July 5, to sunset on Thursday, July 7, in honor of Floyd County peace officers who died after being shot in […]
