Henderson

Kentucky and Indiana authorities are working together on death investigation after woman’s body found in Indiana

Henderson Police Department said it is pursuing a death investigation involving a woman whose body was initially located in Indiana. The investigation began after a body was located at Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife area in Indiana. The deceased has been identified as 35-year-old Kristina Robison. Authorities said that joint investigative efforts between the Indiana State […]

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Authorities investigating fatal fire that killed one person at Henderson home

HENDERSON, KY, November 3, 2025– The Henderson Fire Department is investigating a fatal structure fire that occurred over the weekend on Millcreek Drive. The Henderson Fire Department was dispatched at 11:57 p.m. Sunday to a reported structure fire in the 900 block of Millcreek Drive. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a large fire throughout the residence.

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Gov. Beshear Invites Kentuckians to ORX Community Celebration in Henderson

HENDERSON, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2025) – After three years of major infrastructure improvements, work on Section 1 of the Ohio River Crossing in Henderson is coming to a close. Gov. Andy Beshear and state and local leaders will cut the ribbon on the monumental project on Monday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. CDT, followed by

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Evansville Philharmonic’s Eykamp String Quartet to Perform a Free Concert at the Preston Arts Center

HENDERSON, Ky. – The Evansville Philharmonic’s Eykamp String Quartet will perform a free concert at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 at the Preston Arts Center. The performance will include jazz selections. The Eykamp String Quartet was established in 2002 through the generosity of the Eykamp Family to provide high-caliber live classical music performances and provide

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Beams to be set on second ORX approach bridge

Evansville, Ind. (Oct. 29, 2025) – Nearly 50 additional large, concrete beams will be delivered and set in November for another bridge that is part of Section 3 of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing (ORX), the approach work in Evansville. The 48 concrete beams range in length from 134 feet to 163 feet long. Four

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Kentucky State Police Searching for Escaped Inmate from Henderson County Detention Center

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

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Maintenance Project Planned on Twin Bridges

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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Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Kentucky Soldier Killed in Korean War

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,

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Tyson Foods Investing Nearly $23.5 Million in Henderson County, Retaining Over 1,100 Employees

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

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Sturgis man arrested in connection with stolen vehicle

Henderson Police Department credits proactive patrolling with leading to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and an arrest of a Sturgis man. At 1:55 a.m. Thursday, an officer was patrolling near Green and Second Streets. The officer did a routine license plate check on a 2014 Hyundai that was driving in the area. The check

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Kentucky State Police Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Henderson County

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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Salvation Army to welcome new majors in charge

Henderson, KY – The Salvation Army of Henderson will soon have new officers in charge. The new officers, Captains Doug and Jane Monroe, will officially begin their service in Henderson on Sunday, June 22. Captains Doug and Jane Monroe come to Henderson from Nashville, where they recently served as corps officers at the Madison Corps

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HCC Student Success Celebrations Set for May 9

HENDERSON, Ky.  – Henderson Community College will be holding celebrations of student success. All events will be held on Friday, May 9, at the Preston Arts Center on the HCC campus. According to HCC Associate Registrar Tammie Zuber, 207 students have applied for 351 credentials, including 138 two-year degrees, 136 certificates and 15 diplomas. The

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I-69 ORX Work in Henderson to be complete this year 

Work on Section 1 of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing (ORX), the approach work in Henderson, is expected to be complete this year. The 2025 I-69 ORX Section 1 Construction Guide  provides a quick snapshot of what to expect the rest of this year. A new interchange at US 60 is expected to open this

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RCUTs Planned Near Twin Bridges

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (March 3, 2025) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is scheduled to begin a $4 million highway safety project along the U.S. 41 corridor in Henderson this week that will see the addition of two Restricted Crossing U-Turns (RCUTs) just south of the Twin Bridges at the intersections of Wolf Hills

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