E. Hofmann Packaging broke ground on its first U.S. operation Tuesday. The Canadian-based plastics packaging producer is investing $43 million in a new Hopkins County facility, creating 164 quality Kentucky jobs, according to a news release from the governor’s office. “Our economic momentum is made possible by great companies continuing to choose Kentucky to grow […]
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (July 28, 2025) – As work continues along I-69 in Madisonville, motorists should anticipate delays and ramp closures in the northbound lanes this week. A contractor working for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will begin working on the northbound slow lane of the interstate on Monday night. The right lane will be blocked from
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FRANKFORT, KY (April 9, 2025) – The following is a statement from Senate Majority Caucus Chair Robby Mills, R-Henderson, regarding President Donald Trump’s executive order on Unleashing American Energy. “Coal is more than just a resource in Kentucky—it’s a way of life. I welcome President Trump’s executive order as a bold and meaningful step toward reviving
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MADISONVILLE Ky. – Sunday marked 28 years since Charles C. Massey went missing in Hopkins County. In wake of the anniversary, Kentucky State Police Post 2 is requesting any information from the public relevant to this cold case. Charles C. Massey, 29 when he went missing in 1997, of Madisonville, was last seen delivering Easter
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MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 28, 2025) – Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by state and local officials and law enforcement personnel to welcome the first basic training academy class to Western Kentucky on Friday. This facility is a testament to the administration’s pledge to make Kentucky a national leader in public safety while ensuring those who
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After a constitutionally required three-week recess, the Kentucky General Assembly reconvened to continue the people’s business. The first and most critical order of business was passing House Bill 1, which will lower Kentucky’s income tax from 4 percent to 3.5 percent in January 2026, according to a news release from State Sen. Robby Mills office.
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FRANKFORT, KY – Sen. Robby Mills has been appointed to serve on the Fiscal Affairs and Government Operations Committee of The Council of State Governments Southern Office. As a committee member, Mills will collaborate with legislators from 15 southern states to address tax policies, government operations, state budgeting, and financial oversight, according to a news
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MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2025) – Interstate 69 southbound near the Hopkins-Webster County Line will be restricted to one lane for approximately the next four hours to allow repairs to be made to a utility line. Crews will block the right lane of the interstate between the 28 and 26.8 mile points to allow the utility company
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MADISONVILLE, Ky. (January 16, 2025) – Kentucky State Police Post 2 is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man last known to reside on Frazer Lane in the Nebo area of Hopkins County. Tyler James Morgan, 30, is wanted out of Hopkins, Caldwell, Webster, and Union Counties in Kentucky as well as Vanderburgh
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Snow and ice workers will remain on standby in most counties MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 6, 2025) – After nearly two days of around the clock work to treat and clear roadways across Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 2, activities in most counties will be scaling back during the overnight hours as winter precipitation moves out of the region.
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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.
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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A Madisonville man has been charged with murder in connection with a baby’s death. Madisonville Police Department said that emergency services responded at 9:43 a.m. Oct. 2 to a residence on Couch Street in Madisonville for a report of a two-month-old that was not breathing. The child lived with his mother, aunt, two other children,
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According to Madisonville Police, a speeding car was spotted early Tuesday morning. The driver reportedly reached speeds in excess of 80 mph on Dulin Street. After stopping the vehicle police say detected the smell of alcohol and observed an open beer can in the console and several open cans throughout the vehicle. 25 year old
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Three people were injured in a four vehicle wreck on Interstate 69 near near Morton’s Gap.
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