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Vehicle and Human Remains Located in Ohio River Near Morganfield

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MORGANFIELD, Ky. – Kentucky State Police are investigating after a vehicle and human remains were discovered in the Ohio River near a boat ramp off Dike Lane in Morganfield, Kentucky (Union County). Around 10:00 a.m. Friday, a scuba diver located a submerged vehicle and immediately notified authorities. Upon recovery, human remains were also discovered. At […]

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KYTC Monitoring Rising Floodwaters on U.S. 60 near Crittenden-Union County Line

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PADUCAH, Ky. (Apr. 10, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is actively monitoring rising water levels along U.S. 60 near mile point 22.5 in Crittenden County, near the Crittenden-Union County line. At this time, water has reached the edge of the roadway. After reviewing current flood levels, forecasts, and historical data from flooding in 2011, engineers

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KYTC District 2 skeleton crews working overnight in Union, Henderson and Webster

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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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City of Morganfield Named Community of the Year; Regional Excellence Award Winners Recognized

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The Green River Area Development District presented four awards at its recent annual meeting, including naming the City of Morganfield as the Community of the Year. Established in 2008, the GRADD Community of the Year Award honors a city or county who has initiated significant efforts to improve the quality of life for their residents.

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Man arrested for alleged theft of Owensboro vehicle and license plate taken in Morganfield

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An Owensboro man was arrested Thursday for allegedly stealing a vehicle, as well as a license plate off of a vehicle in Morganfield.

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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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Morganfield City Council approves 4-way stop; presented update on utilities project in downtown

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Motorists traveling in Morganfield need to be aware of a new 4-way stop in the City after action by Morganfield City Council last (Thursday) night.

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Morganfield fire chief recognized for COTC Level 1 Achievement

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Morganfield Fire Department Chief Rick Millikan was among nearly 200 city officials from across the Commonwealth recently recognized for their educational achievement during the City Officials Training Center, or COTC, Awards Program at the 2016 KLC Conference & Expos.

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Milling & Paving along US 60 in Southwest HENDERSON County starting THIS WEEK

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A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans milling and paving along US 60 in southwestern HENDERSON County starting THIS WEEK.

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One injured in two-vehicle rollover wreck in Union Co.

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According to Morganfield Police Officer Chance Whitfield, officers and emergency personnel responded to the two-vehicle wreck around 1:40 p.m. at the intersection of Crutcher and Airline Road where one vehicle had rolled over.

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Union County Public School District Achieves Proficient Status

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Union County Public School district has increased overall to reach Proficient status in the state’s Unbridled Learning Accountability System.

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Taylor Gumz to compete in Congress Queen Contest at All-American Quarter Horse Congress

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In October, a local young lady will be competing in the Congress Queen Contest at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress.

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Coroner releases name of man who died in Uniontown mobile home fire

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The Union County coroner has released the name and cause of death of the man who died in a mobile home fire in Uniontown last night.

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