Henderson County

Senate Passes Legislation Aimed at Strengthening Kentucky Energy Planning Commission

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 12, 2026) — The Kentucky Senate has passed legislation that’s meant to strengthen Kentucky’s long-term energy planning efforts and ensure state leaders have the information necessary to maintain reliable and affordable electricity for the commonwealth. Sen. Robby Mills of Henderson sponsored Senate Bill 100, which updates the structure and operations of the […]

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KY 2678 in Robards to be Blocked Next Week

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Robards, Ky. (February 13, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close Kentucky 2678 (Rockhouse Road) near Robards in Henderson County for a single day to allow crews to replace a damaged culvert and perform ditching work. The work is planned for Wednesday, February 18. The closure will affect the entire length of Kentucky 2678, which runs

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Bill to improve Kentucky’s assessment, accountability systems passes out of House Education Committee

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FRANKFORT, KY) –  A bill reimagining Kentucky’s state assessment and accountability systems has passed out of the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee with no opposition. HB 257, sponsored by Rep. J.T. Payne, an assistant principal at the Henderson County Career and Technical Center, would encourage districts to work more closely with their communities to

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State releases county unemployment data for December 2025

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 5, 2026) — Unemployment rates fell in all 120 counties between December 2024 and December 2025, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. Henderson County recorded a jobless rate of 3.7% in December, down from 5.0% the previous year. Union County recorded

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Henderson man graduates from KSP Training Academy

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A Henderson man recently graduated from the Kentucky State Police Training Academy. Nathan Francis of Henderson will also be assigned to KSP Post 16 in Henderson. Francis was one of 32 cadets to recently graduate from KSP’s Training Academy. During the graduation ceremony, KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett, Jr. commended the graduates for their determination and resilience throughout

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SEN. MILLS’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

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The following is from State. Sen. Robby Mills Office:  Week four of the 2026 Regular Session began with a delay because of severe winter weather that blanketed the Bluegrass over the weekend. Monday’s planned proceedings were postponed until Tuesday, giving state employees, lawmakers and the public a safer route into Frankfort. Many legislators live hours

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Stock Yards Bancorp and Field & Main Bancorp to Merge

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Field & Main Bank is merging with Stock Yards Bancorp. Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc., parent company of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Field & Main Bancorp, Inc., which is the parent company of Field & Main Bank. The all-stock transaction is expected to close during

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Final beams being delivered for approach bridge in Evansville

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Evansville, Ind. (Jan. 23, 2026) – The last beams for third and final I-69 Ohio River Crossing approach bridge under construction in Evansville are scheduled to be delivered and set over the next two weeks. The large, concrete beams are scheduled to be delivered Monday – Thursday the weeks of January 26 and February 2.

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Henderson Community Partners Announce Henderson Hospitality Summit and Keynote Speaker Will Guidara

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HENDERSON, KY — Community partners announced the launch of the first-ever Henderson Hospitality Summit to be held this spring. Community leaders and media gathered Thursday morning at the Henderson County Public Library for a press conference announcing the launch of the Henderson Hospitality Summit, a new collaborative community event focused on strengthening hospitality, service, and

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SEN. MILLS’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

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Here’s a legislative update from Sen. Robby Mills:  As we finished the second week of the 2026 Legislative Session, the pace at the Capitol continued to pick up. Committees are now fully underway, more legislation is being filed, , and the Senate has begun moving bills off the floor for consideration by the House. Week

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State releases county unemployment data for November 2025

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 15, 2026) — Unemployment rates fell in 119 counties and rose in Pike County between November 2024 and November 2025, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. Henderson County had a 4.4 % unemployment rate in November, down from 5.1% the previous

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Henderson man arrested in connection with December Downtown Motel shooting

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A Henderson man has been arrested for assault in connection with a shooting that occurred at the Downtown Motel in late December. Henderson Police officers responded to the Downtown Motel on North Green Street on Dec. 28th in reference to a shooting. Officers found one person who had been shot. He was transported to a

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Kentucky agency establishes Tolling Body for the I-69 River Crossing Project

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A Tolling Body has been established for the I-69 Ohio River Crossing Project. The Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority approved an interlocal agreement to move the project forward by establishing a Tolling Body. The agency also approved updates to the Bi-State Development Agreement reached between the states last year. Gov. Andy Beshear advocated for the

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Overnight Lane Closures on SB U.S. 41 Bridge Tuesday Night in Henderson

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HENDERSON, Ky. (January 12, 2026) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to conduct overnight guardrail repairs on the southbound Twin Bridge on U.S. 41 over the Ohio River in Henderson this week. Work is scheduled between 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, and 6 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14. Lane restrictions will be in

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Rep. Payne files bill to make changes to Kentucky’s assessment and accountability systems

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(FRANKFORT, KY) – Rep. J.T. Payne has filed a bill that would make changes to Kentucky’s assessment and accountability systems to encourage districts to work more closely with their communities to establish priorities for their schools and help ensure all students have access to vibrant learning experiences. Payne represents District 11 in Henderson County and

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