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Matthew 25 Announces World AIDS DayResource Fair in Henderson

HENDERSON, KY — Matthew 25 AIDS Services will host its annual World AIDS Day Resource Fair on Monday, December 1, 2025, from 1-4 p.m. at the Recovery Resource Club of Henderson, located at 437 First Street. This free community event honors World AIDS Day by raising awareness, promoting prevention, and connecting individuals and families with […]

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Natcher Bridge Project Pausing for the Winter

Owensboro, Ky. (November 19, 2025) – With winter approaching, the contractor handling a cable maintenance project on the U.S. 231 William H. Natcher Bridge in Daviess County is in the process of halting operations until spring. Crews began removing equipment on Wednesday and expect to have all lanes reopened by the end of the week,

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Holiday World Announces Souvenir Cup Art Contest Open to All Ages  

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari officials are hosting an art contest to inspire the designs of the 2026 souvenir cup in honor of the parks’ upcoming 80th birthday. When the business first opened its doors on August 3, 1946, it was named Santa Claus Land and was America’s First Theme Park. Three winners with submissions

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14-Year-Old Killed in High-Speed Crash in Vanderburg County

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash that occurred Sunday afternoon in northern Vanderburgh County. At 2:28 p.m. Sunday, the Sheriff’s Office, McCutchanville Fire Department, Vanderburgh County Fire Department, and AMR responded to the 1900 block of Orchard Road, according to a news release. Upon arrival, deputies located one passenger,

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Bridge on Kentucky 120 East of Providence to be Closed for Repairs Starting Monday

PROVIDENCE, Ky. (November 15, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close the Kentucky 120 bridge over Bull Creek in Webster County beginning Monday, November 17, to perform necessary repairs that will help preserve the structure. The bridge is located east of Providence in the area locally known as the “S-Curve,” according to a

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KY 132 Bridge in Webster County Temporarily Blocked for Repairs

CLAY, Ky. (November 13, 2025) – A bridge on Kentucky 132 in Webster County was temporarily closed pending repairs last night after failing a routine annual inspection. The bridge, located at the 5.4 mile point, west of Kentucky 493 outside of Clay, is expected to reopen to traffic in 2-3 weeks. An inspection of the bridge’s substructure

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One arrested after overnight murder investigation

Evansville Police Department has arrested a man on a murder charge following an overnight investigation. Officers were dispatched to the 5500 block of Carriage Drive in Evansville in reference to shots fired on Monday. Multiple 911 calls were received as officers responded to the scene. One caller reported that a male had been shot and

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New KY 3690 Roadway to Open to Traffic

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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Senator Robby Mills Announces Re-Election Bid: “Kentucky Needs Fighters,Not Followers.”

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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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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Henderson, Union, Webster and McLean counties receive state funding for roadway repairs

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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