Kentucky State Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a Webster County man accused of reporting a false emergency. KSP said they are looking for Bobby Wayne Sample, 32, of Webster County, due to his involvement in a 911 incident that occurred on Nov. 19, according to a news release. A call to Webster […]
Henderson, Ky. (Nov. 7, 2025) – The final major elements of Section 1 of the Ohio River Crossing in Henderson are expected to open to traffic this weekend. The new connections will expedite travel times, improve connectivity, and improve safety. The following are expected to open to traffic by midday on Saturday, Nov. 8: The
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Henderson, KY – Kentucky State Senator Robby Mills has announced his campaign for re-election to the 4th Senate District. Mills, a Republican, said in a press release that his mission isn’t finished. “Kentucky needs fighters, not followers. I’ve stood shoulder to shoulder with President Trump to defend our coal jobs, lower taxes, and protect the
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Several local fiscal courts have received Rural Secondary Program Funds from the state to repair roadways in their respective counties. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet engineers recently presented Henderson Fiscal Court with a $1,024,500 check, Webster County Fiscal Court with a $829,000 check, and Union County Fiscal Court received a $830,000 check. McLean Fiscal Court also received
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HENDERSON, Ky. (Oct. 21, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police Henderson Post 16, is searching for an inmate who escaped from the Henderson County Detention Center on October 21st, at approximately 12:15 p.m. Timothy A. Oliver, 53 years of age, is described as a while male, 6’ 1” tall, weighing 200 pounds, with brown hair
Authorities have identified the father and son who were killed after their vehicle was struck by a train in Robards. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office identified the two men as Basten Johnson, 60, and Basi Johnson, 35, both of Orlando, Florida. The crash occurred at approximately 6:40 a.m. Tuesday, when a northbound train struck a
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FRANKFORT, KY. (Oct. 6, 2025) – The following is a statement from Senate Majority Caucus Chair Robby Mills, R-Henderson, primary sponsor of 2024 Senate Bill 349, regarding the appointment of Eric King as executive director of the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission (EPIC). “After more than a year of delays from the Governor, I am encouraged to
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HENDERSON, Ky. – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to begin a T-1 Steel maintenance project on the southbound U.S. 41 bridge in Henderson on Monday, September 8. T-1 steel — a grade of high-strength, quenched and treated steel known for being highly amenable to welding and machining — is no longer used
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Kentucky Living has named John James Audubon State Park Museum among the commonwealth’s 2025 “Best in Kentucky” winners. The state’s most widely read print publication, Kentucky Living, features the 2025 Best in Kentucky award winners in its September issue. The magazine showcases reader choices for the outstanding attractions, businesses, products and people that make Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 13, 2025) – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday, Aug. 14, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died during the Korean War but whose remains were only identified in May 2025. U.S. Army Pfc. Rodger E. Fields of Busy, Kentucky,
Henderson Lions are preparing for what has been called one of the biggest festivals in the area – The Henderson Lions Arts and Crafts Festival at Audubon State Park. This year’s dates are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4-5. The cost to enter is $5 to park your vehicle. There is plenty of
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 23, 2025) –President Donald Trump has approved Public Assistance for 64 counties affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides on April 2, 2025, and 36 counties affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on May 16-17, 2025, according to a news release from the governor’s office. “Great
HENDERSON, Ky. – Henderson Community College’s focus on opening its doors widely to students and equipping them for higher wages and workforce success has gained national recognition, according to a news release. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has named HCC as an Opportunity College for “Higher Access, Higher Earnings,” one of only
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 26, 2025) –Tyson Foods has announced a nearly $23.5 million investment in an expansion and modernization of its Henderson County facility that will support retention of over 1,100 jobs. “Tyson Foods has successfully done business in Kentucky for over 30 years and is positioned for even more growth in the future with
CORYDON, Ky. (June 10, 2025) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a deputy-involved shooting that occurred Monday night following an investigation of an incident where a Corydon man was allegedly threatening family members with a machete. Henderson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a family disturbance in the 100 block of Eighth Street in Corydon at
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