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- Henderson man charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting his mom
A Henderson man was arrested and charged with attempted murder Wednesday after allegedly shooting his mother. Henderson Police Department said officers responded to the 1600 block of Powell Street at 4:21 p.m. Wednesday in reference to a woman being shot multiple times. When officers arrived, they encountered Maegan Fulkerson, 38, of Henderson, who had what …Henderson man charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting his mom Read More »
- Attorney General Cameron Raises Awareness About Scams to Protect Senior Kentuckians
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 7, 2023) – During World Elder Abuse Month, the Kentucky Attorney General’s office is highlighting efforts to protect older Kentuckians. This month aims to raise awareness and combat elder abuse, which can take many forms—from financial exploitation to neglect and poor living conditions. “Protecting vulnerable Kentuckians is a priority for our office,” …Attorney General Cameron Raises Awareness About Scams to Protect Senior Kentuckians Read More »
- Health Department investigated 10 cases of Covid-19 in May
The Green River District Health Department reported Tuesday that it had investigated 213 new COVID-19 infections the previous month; 120 in Daviess County, 5 in Hancock County, 38 in Henderson County, 8 in McLean County, 14 in Ohio County, 10 in Union County, and 18 in Webster County. There were 16 COVID-19 related deaths reported …Health Department investigated 10 cases of Covid-19 in May Read More »
- Kentucky pauses incentives for battery maker whose federal loan was nixed after claims of China ties
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kentucky officials say they won’t start paying out $21 million in economic incentives for a proposed electric vehicle battery facility until the company further explains why the U.S. Department of Energy abruptly rejected a $200 million loan for the project after some congressional Republicans argued the firm has improper ties to … - Kentucky State Police reminds everyone to stay safe on the roadways
HENDERSON, Ky. –The Kentucky State Police offers periodic reminders to drivers who travel the commonwealth’s roadways. Kentucky State Police said they strive daily to ensure the safety of the motoring public. Some of these proactive measures include various roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics. The Kentucky …Kentucky State Police reminds everyone to stay safe on the roadways Read More »
- HCC operating on extended schedule this summer
HENDERSON, Ky. – Henderson Community College will operate on an extended schedule through July 28 to provide students and community members more flexibility in accessing on-campus staff. All on-campus offices will be open from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Campus will be closed on Fridays. “We realize that everyone has busy lives … - U.S. 41 traffic to shift Thursday for I-69 work
Traffic is expected to shift on U.S. 41 this weekend in Henderson County. Lane closures are expected to be in place on Kentucky 351 near the U.S. 41 overpass by early Thursday. One lane will be closed in each direction under and near the overpass. The lane closures will be in place for the summer … - Crucial days ahead as debt ceiling deal goes for vote and Biden calls lawmakers for supportWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says he “feels good” about the debt ceiling and budget deal negotiated with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as the White House and congressional leaders work to ensure its passage this week in time to lift the nation’s borrowing limit and prevent a disastrous U.S. default. Biden spent part of …
- Arts council awards funding for disaster recovery in eastern, western KentuckyFRANKFORT, Ky. (May 26, 2023) — The Kentucky Arts Council has awarded more than $170,000 to several schools, arts organizations and individual artists in as part of an effort to help in the recovery after the December 2021 tornadoes in western Kentucky and the July 2022 floods in eastern Kentucky. The arts council received $115,000 …
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- Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 25, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on memorials to honor law enforcement officers; economic development growth; grants to clean up brownfields; public safety; the decline in overdose deaths; the General Assembly’s inaction that will cause a gas tax increase; cancer awareness efforts; and recovery efforts in Eastern Kentucky He also … - Henderson authorities searching for escaped inmate from Ohio
Authorities are searching for an escaped inmate last spotted in the Camaro Drive area in Henderson. Henderson Police Department said it and other agencies are doing a thorough search around the area of Camaro Drive for Bradley Gillespie. At 3:16 a.m. Wednesday, the Henderson Police Department observed a stolen vehicle believed to be occupied by …Henderson authorities searching for escaped inmate from Ohio Read More »
- Kentucky sheriff’s deputy fatally shot during traffic stopGEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed during a traffic stop by someone who fled before being taken into custody, officials said. Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy Caleb Conley was shot Monday evening during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 near Georgetown just before 5 p.m., and the shooter fled, Sheriff …
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- Milling and Paving Operations Begin in Webster County Monday
Work is expected to last 2 weeks, weather permitting MADISONVILLE, Ky. (May 22, 2023) – A contractor plans to begin milling and paving operations on Kentucky 120, Kentucky 147 and Kentucky 2838 in Webster County on Monday. The roads being paved are: Kentucky 120: From Bull Creek Bridge extending to Red Rock School Road , …Milling and Paving Operations Begin in Webster County Monday Read More »
- Kentucky governor touts record-low jobless rate as general election campaign begins
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s jobless rate sank to its lowest level ever last month, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday in touting a booming economy at the start of his general election campaign for a second term. The state’s seasonally adjusted, preliminary unemployment rate dipped to 3.7% in April, down 0.1 percentage points from …Kentucky governor touts record-low jobless rate as general election campaign begins Read More »
- Dairy Queen in Henderson closed following health department inspectionDairy Queen on Green Street in Henderson was closed Tuesday following a complaint to the Green River District Health Department. Green River District Health Department Environmental Health Director Rebecca Logan said her department received a complaint Tuesday about insects inside the Dairy Queen on Green Street. The health department routinely inspects restaurants every six months, …
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- Gov. Beshear: Nearly $4.3 Million in Funding, Credits Approved to Provide Workforce Training for Over 19,000 TraineesCompanies across the state invest in workforce initiatives FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 17, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted Kentucky’s continued investment in workforce training initiatives as he announced nearly $4.3 million in funding and credits to assist with the training of more than 19,000 Kentucky workers. Training funds and credits approved during this month’s …
- ChatGPT chief says artificial intelligence should be regulated by a US or global agencyThe head of the artificial intelligence company that makes ChatGPT told Congress on Tuesday that government intervention will be critical to mitigating the risks of increasingly powerful AI systems. “As this technology advances, we understand that people are anxious about how it could change the way we live. We are too,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman …
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- Repelled by high car prices, Americans are holding on to their vehicles longer than everANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — With new and used cars still painfully expensive, Ryan Holdsworth says he plans to keep his 9-year-old Chevy Cruze for at least four more years. Limiting his car payments and his overall debt is a bigger priority for him than having a new vehicle. A 35-year-old grocery store worker from …
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- What to expect in Kentucky as Republicans choose a nominee for governor
Kentucky Republicans will choose a nominee Tuesday to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in one of the most watched elections of the year. State Attorney General Daniel Cameron, former United Nations Ambassador Kelly Craft and state Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles are among the 12 Republicans in the race. Cameron is the best-known Republican and …What to expect in Kentucky as Republicans choose a nominee for governor Read More »
- First 550 US active duty troops arriving at southern borderWASHINGTON (AP) — About 550 U.S. active duty troops have begun arriving along the U.S.-Mexico border in the first group of military support ahead of an expected increase of migrants, U.S. defense officials said Tuesday. The forces will mainly be used to help monitor and watch the border as pandemic-era restrictions on asylum end, and …
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- Kentucky GOP aims for strong matchup versus Dem Gov. BeshearLIBERTY, Ky. (AP) — As Kentucky’s GOP primary campaign sprints toward the finish line, some Republicans are looking ahead to the November election with an eye toward who best can reclaim the governorship — a job that the state’s dominant party has struggled to hold despite its strong showing in other races. With candidates dashing …
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- Attorney General’s Office: Kentuckians to Begin Receiving Over $1.6 Million From Turbo Tax Settlement for Deceptive Marketing Practices
FRANKFORT, Ky. The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office has announced that over 54,000 Kentuckians will begin to receive over $1.6 million in settlement funds from Turbo Tax’s parent company Intuit Inc. for deceiving Kentucky consumers into paying for tax services that should have been free. The Attorney General’s Office said 54,406 Intuit customers in Kentucky will … - Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky UpdateFRANKFORT, Ky. (May 4, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development; an opportunity to increase workforce development; funds to support the foster care system; recovery efforts in Eastern Kentucky; public health; and the 149th Kentucky Derby. He also named those involved in making the Kentucky Derby possible, as well as Paris …
- Gov. Beshear, First Lady Invite Artists to Contribute to Team Kentucky GalleryKentuckians are encouraged to submit original art for exhibition in Capitol FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 2, 2023) – Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear invite Kentuckians to lend their artistic talents to the Team Kentucky Gallery, which is located in a main hall of the state Capitol in Frankfort. The Beshears believe there is …
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- May is Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness MonthKentucky Transportation Cabinet joins NHTSA in promoting shared safety practices by all highway users FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 1, 2023) – May is National Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month and Kentuckians are reminded to watch out for each other on the road – whether on two wheels or four. “We’re entering the warmer months, which …
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- Supreme Court to decide important case on government powerWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it will decide whether to jettison a decades-old decision that has been a frequent target of conservatives and, if overruled, could make it harder to sustain governmental regulations. The justices agreed to hear an appeal that takes aim at a 1984 case known as Chevron. It involves …
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- Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky UpdateFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development; Land and Water Conservation Fund projects; human trafficking prevention; the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; absentee and early voting; disaster recovery; and rebuilding efforts in Eastern Kentucky. The Governor also named Winnie Beshear as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Star. …
- Attorney General Cameron Announces Over $8 Million in Grants to Fight the Opioid Epidemic in the CommonwealthFRANKFORT, Ky. (April 27, 2023) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced Thursday more than $8 million in grant funding to 24 opioid abatement programs in the Commonwealth. The grants will be awarded by the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission (KYOAAC) within the Attorney General’s office. The grants will assist Kentucky organizations in combating the opioid …
- Gov. Beshear: $123 Million Available May 1 To Meet Housing Needs Following Natural DisastersFunds available to help communities recover from 2021 natural disasters FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 26, 2023) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that beginning May 1, more than $123 million will be available to communities impacted by the 2021 tornadoes in the West and flooding in the East to build homes, rental properties and multifamily rental properties. …
- Gov. Beshear Invites Kentuckians to Derby Week Kick-off at the CapitolRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has invited Kentuckians to join him at the Capitol on Saturday, April 29, for a festive outdoor event that kicks off Derby Week in the commonwealth. “I think we could all use something to look forward to, so I’m excited to invite you back to the second annual Team …
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- State releases annual county unemployment data for 2022
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 24, 2023) — Annual unemployment rates decreased in 102 Kentucky counties in 2022, increased in 12 and stayed the same in six counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The Green River District, which is comprised of seven counties including Henderson, …State releases annual county unemployment data for 2022 Read More »
- Attorney General’s Office Announces More than $118 Million in Annual Tobacco Settlement Funds for KentuckyFRANKFORT, Ky. (April 21, 2023) – The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office has announced that Kentucky received $118,272,348.74 for the 2023 annual payment from the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. “This year, Kentucky received over $118 million from the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, bringing the total amount of funds received by the Commonwealth since 1998 to $2.66 …
- Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet Releases March 2023 Unemployment ReportFRANKFORT, Ky. (April 20, 2023) — Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary March 2023 unemployment rate was 3.8%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet (KELC). The preliminary March 2023 jobless rate was down 0.1 percentage points from February 2023 and was unchanged from the 3.8% recorded …
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- Celebration Planned for Boston IVF 10th Anniversary at The Women’s Hospital
Past, present and future fertility patients are invited to attend ‘birthday party’ Boston IVF at The Women’s Hospital is celebrating 10 years of serving fertility patients and families, while also increasing infertility awareness throughout the region. The birthday party will take place at the Eykamp Scout Center, located at 3501 East Lloyd Express in Evansville, …Celebration Planned for Boston IVF 10th Anniversary at The Women’s Hospital Read More »
- Fox, Dominion reach settlement over false election claimsWILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Fox and Dominion Voting Systems reached a settlement Tuesday in the voting machine company’s defamation lawsuit, averting a trial in a case that exposed how the top-rated network chased viewers by promoting lies about the 2020 presidential election. The terms of the settlement were not immediately clear. Dominion had asked for …
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- Gov. Beshear, Transportation Cabinet Remind Drivers “Slow is Safe When Traveling Through Work Zones”National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 17-21 FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 17, 2023) – Slow down, put the phone down. Following this simple practice can save lives, and it could be yours. Kentucky last year recorded 1,074 crashes in construction and maintenance/utility work zones. Six people were killed and 271 were injured. Two of the …
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Stop by the following locations and enter for your chance to win! - Lt. Gov. Coleman, O-I Glass Break Ground on New $240 Million Production Facility Creating Up To 140 Quality Jobs in Bowling GreenProject announced in July 2022 will serve North American premium spirits market BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (April 14, 2023) – Today, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, along with state and local officials, joined executives from O-I Glass to break ground on the company’s new glass manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, creating up to 140 full-time jobs for …
- KDE accepting applications for the School Counselors Advisory Council(FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is currently accepting applications for the School Counselors Advisory Council. The KDE School Counselors Advisory Council is a vital component to building leadership, professionalism and advocacy among Kentucky’s school counselors. School counselors are selected from the applicants by a group of stakeholders based on varied experiences and levels to …
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- As shootings hit close to home, govs wrestle with next stepsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two weeks after one of his wife’s closest friends was killed in a Nashville school shooting, Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday called on Tennessee’s GOP-dominant General Assembly to pass legislation that would keep firearms away from people who could harm themselves or others. Lee, a Republican, is the latest prominent public official …
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- Lane Closures on US 41 to Prepare for Traffic Shift
Daily lane closures begin this week and continue through late April\ HENDERSON, Ky. (April 11, 2023) – Drivers in Henderson will see work begin this week on US 41 between the 2nd Street/KY 351 and US 60 interchanges to accommodate construction of Section One of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing. Drivers will see single lane …Lane Closures on US 41 to Prepare for Traffic Shift Read More »
- Police: 4 killed in shooting at downtown Louisville buildingLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A shooting Monday at a bank in downtown Louisville killed at least four people and wounded at least eight others, police said. The suspected lone shooter was also dead. Louisville Metro Police Department Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey told reporters officers who arrived on the scene “encountered active gunshots still being fired …
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- Henderson Community College Hosts 2023 Health Careers Fair Wednesday
HENDERSON, Ky. – Henderson Community College is hosting a free Health Careers Fair featuring more than 25 healthcare employers and information on the various degree programs offered by HCC. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Preston Arts Center, located on HCC’s campus at 2660 South Green Street. HCC …Henderson Community College Hosts 2023 Health Careers Fair Wednesday Read More »
- Shawneetown Bridge inspection planned for next weekA Kentucky Transportation Cabinet contractor plans to address an inspection over the Shawneetown bridge next week. Work will begin Monday. Completion is scheduled for Friday, weather permitting. Crews will be on site from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Motorists should anticipate single lane closures while this work is addressed. Crews will be utilizing …
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- Road Work Scheduled for Kentucky 130 and Kentucky 141 FridayA Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Contractor plans to carry out base failure repairs and milling operations on Kentucky 130 and Kentucky 144 in Union County. The work will begin and end on Friday. Contractors will be resurfacing the asphalt on Kentucky 130 from Kentucky 210, extending to Eagle Creek Bridge for a distance of just over …
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