HENDERSON, Ky. – Henderson Community College’s focus on opening its doors widely to students and equipping them for higher wages and workforce success has gained national recognition, according to a news release. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has named HCC as an Opportunity College for “Higher Access, Higher Earnings,” one of only […]
A former Sturgis Fire Chief has been indicted for allegedly misappropriating funds. A Union County Grand Jury indicted Chad Cullen, 41, of Sturgis, on one count of abuse of public trust, according to a news release from the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office. According to the indictment, between January 2022 and December 2024, Cullen who was
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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
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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Kentuckians in counties that received federal approvalfor individual assistance may be eligible FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 21, 2025) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that Kentucky is expanding eligibility for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) to include individuals in 24 additional counties who are out of work as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides
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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UPDATE: Dakota Hunter has been located safely. MARION Ky. (May 5, 2025,) – On May 4, 2025, at approximately 5:37 p.m. Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 2 received a call of a missing person in Crittenden County. Dakota D. Hunter, 27, of Marion, was last seen leaving his residence in Marion on foot at approximately 3:00 p.m.
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Third consecutive annual decrease; Kentucky’s 2024 Overdose Fatality Report released FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 1, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that overdose deaths in the commonwealth decreased for the third year in a row, with a 30.2% decrease in 2024 compared with the previous year. Among Black Kentucky residents, which had not previously seen a decrease,
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 1, 2025) – New remote renewal-based licensing alternatives will provide Kentuckians opportunities to “Skip the Line” and avoid waiting at Driver Licensing Regional Offices across the state, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced. Options are now available using online, in-office and mail-in renewal forms. “We’re working to do everything we can to provide
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Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch have arrested a Webster County man on charges related to child sexual exploitation offenses. At approximately 12:12 p.m. Tuesday, KSP arrested Joseph Lee Kellems, 32, after an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect procuring a minor online.
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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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FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 9, 2025) – Attorney General Russell Coleman issued a consumer alert and encouraged Kentuckians to protect their genetic data following 23andMe’s bankruptcy announcement. The California-based 23andMe collects and analyzes people’s genetic code and uses DNA samples for a variety of purposes, including helping people trace their ancestry and detect personal health risks. The
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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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Hopkinsville, KY — April 7, 2025 – In the wake of the historic storm and flooding event that brought over 13.88 inches of rain—with some areas experiencing even higher totals—Hopkinsville and Christian County are now focused on coordinated recovery and clean-up efforts. Rainfall & Impact Between April 3–5, Hopkinsville experienced record rainfall, with accumulation between
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There are several traffic restrictions underway or upcoming in the next several weeks, including some extended restrictions. Restrictions Currently Underway Southbound US 41 Lane RestrictionA single-lane restriction on southbound US 41 from KY 351 to Audubon Parkway started around March 10 and is expected to be in place through at least the end of May to construct
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