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Henderson County woman charged with manslaughter

A Henderson County woman has been charged with manslaughter in connection with a shooting death. Henderson County Sheriff’s Department deputies and detectives responded to a residence in the 4000 block of Rudy Road at about 11 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2025, in reference to a man who was deceased due to unknown circumstances. Officers found […]

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ALERT: KY 667 in Union County Closed Due to Landslide

Roadway likely damaged during recent flooding MADISONVILLE, Ky. (March 12, 2025) – Kentucky 667 in Union County opened briefly Wednesday night after spending several weeks closed due to flood water. That roadway has now been closed again due to a landslide triggered by the extended period of high water. The blockage begins at the 11.9-mile point, about a

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Extended Lane Reduction Planned on WK Green River Bridges

Width reduction and lower speed limits expected MADISONVILLE, Ky. (March 5, 2025) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to begin a bridge rehabilitation project on the two Green River bridges on the Western Kentucky Parkway next week. The project will result in extended lane closures and width restrictions until late summer. Intech Contracting, LLC

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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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Western Kentucky police academy begins first basic training class

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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Over 25 local healthcare employers to participate in Health Careers Fair on Feb. 26

HENDERSON, Ky. – Henderson Community College is hosting a free Health Careers Fair featuring over 25 healthcare employers and information on the various degree programs offered by HCC. The Health Careers Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 26th at the Preston Arts Center, located at 2660 South Green St. in

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Attorney General Coleman Calls for U.S. Senate Passage of HALT Fentanyl Act

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 24, 2025) – Attorney General Russell Coleman called on the United States Senate to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, which would permanently include fentanyl-related substances on DEA’s most restrictive list of drugs. Known as “Schedule I,” the list includes drugs, substances and chemicals that have no accepted medical use and a high potential

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Kentucky Teams Up with Troopers from Five States for Weekend Traffic Safety Blitz

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 13, 2025) – Starting Friday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, Feb. 16, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) is working alongside state police in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia for a weekend traffic blitz called the 6-State Project, to reduce speeding, promote seat belt usage and remove impaired driving (DUI). This partnership provides a

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State. Sen. Robby Mills’ Legislative Update

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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SEN. MILLS APPOINTED TO CSG FISCAL AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

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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Gov. Beshear: UniFirst Expanding Owensboro Operations With Nearly $28 Million Investment

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 29, 2025) – UniFirst Corp. will expand its existing facility in Owensboro with a nearly $28 million investment. UniFirst Corp. is a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services. “The commonwealth’s manufacturing industry continues to grow, leading the way for our

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I-69 SB Restricted to One Lane Near Hopkins-Webster Line

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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Kentucky State Police Seeking Public Assistance Locating Wanted Suspect

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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Traffic Slowed by Crash on I-69 SB in Webster County

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 15, 2025) – Traffic along the southbound lanes of Interstate 69 in Webster County is slowed at the 131.1 mile point following a crash that deposited debris along both lanes of the roadway. Northbound I-69 is restricted to left lane traffic only as of 9 a.m. as crews remove debris from the right lane. When

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Gov. Beshear, First Lady Beshear, Kentucky State Police Recognize January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 14, 2025) – Gov. Andy Beshear, First Lady Britainy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police are observing January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month, raising awareness about this crime and educating the public on how to identify and prevent it. KSP’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVE) is participating in the Commercial Vehicle Safety

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