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Bird flu detected in snow geese in Henderson County

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 11, 2024) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has announced the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in samples taken from snow geese at Sloughs Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Henderson County. The University of Georgia’s Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study Virology Laboratory confirmed the presence of HPAI […]

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Henderson Community College Fall Commencement Scheduled for Dec. 13

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HENDERSON, Ky.  – Henderson Community College will celebrate its fall graduates during a commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Preston Arts Center on the HCC campus. HCC Associate Registrar Tammie Zuber reports that 192 students have applied for 230 credentials, including 86 two-year degrees, 136 certificates, and eight diplomas. Approximately 70

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Ellis Park Racing & Gaming Announces Upcoming Removal of Water Tower

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HENDERSON, KY., (November 21, 2024) – Ellis Park Racing & Gaming has announced that, despite dedicated efforts to preserve the historic water tower on the property, it will be removed over the coming weeks due to critical safety concerns related to its structural integrity. Since the acquisition of Ellis Park by Churchill Downs Incorporated in

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Gov. Beshear: Delta Regional Authority Investing Nearly $2 Million in Western Kentucky Communities

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 22, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear celebrated $1,969,000 from the federal Delta Regional Authority (DRA) going to six projects in Western Kentucky. Gov. Beshear currently serves as the States’ Co-Chair of the DRA. The funding comes from the DRA’s States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP). The projects will improve infrastructure and support workforce development.

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Kenergy to Host Member Appreciation Day October 16th

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Kenergy invites all members to attend our annual Member Appreciation Day on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Members can visit the location closest to them and receive a free lunch including a sandwich, chips, cookie, and water along with a free bucket, light bulb, and night light while supplies last.

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Henderson man arraigned on murder charge in connection with deadly street race

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A Henderson man has been arraigned on a murder charge in connection to a street race that turned deadly on South Green Street in May. Korbin Candler, 20, of Henderson, was arraigned Tuesday in Henderson Circuit Court on several charges, including murder, four counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, leaving the scene of an accident, failure

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Man accused of raping young child in Henderson

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A man accused of raping a young child is behind bars in Henderson County, Kentucky. Henderson County Jail records show 38-year-old Jereme Riley was booked into the jail Wednesday afternoon on charges including one for the first-degree rape of a victim under the age of 12. Police say that Riley’s arrest stems from an incident

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Northbound Lane Restriction on US 41 Twin Bridges SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOV 5 & 6

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Motorists traveling the US 41 Twin Bridges at Henderson need to be aware a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet contractor plans to restrict northbound traffic to one lane over the weekend.

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Two Henderson residents arrested in Union Co. on drug possession and other charges

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Two Henderson residents were arrested in Uniontown over the weekend on drug possession, receiving stolen property and other charges.

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Uniontown man graduates from Kentucky State Police Academy

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A Uniontown man was among 39 new troopers who graduated Friday from the Kentucky State Police Academy. According to Kentucky State Police, Joseph Buckman, of Uniontown, was part of the agency’s 94th cadet class. The cadets reported for duty on May 22, 2016 in a class that consisted of 66 cadets. KSP says twenty-seven resigned

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Sturgis man uninjured when semi overturns and shuts down road in Henderson

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A Sturgis man escaped injuries when the semi he was driving overturned in Henderson and shut down KY 136 W around 7:50 a.m. Friday morning.

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Police: Evansville man arrested in Henderson for trafficking heroin laced with Fentanyl

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An investigation into the sale of heroin in Henderson led to the arrest of a 26 year old Evansville, IN man.

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