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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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Traffic Shift Scheduled Sunday on KY 54 Widening Project in Owensboro

OWENSBORO, Ky. (November 14, 2025) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will implement a significant traffic shift on the Kentucky 54 widening project corridor in Owensboro beginning Sunday. This will mark the completion of Phase One and the start of Phase Two of construction. Motorists should anticipate delays throughout the day, according to

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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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KSP investigating fatal collision in Hopkinsville

HOPKINSVILLE, KY. (November 6, 2025) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a deputy’s vehicle and pedestrian that occurred Wednesday night in Christian County. At approximately 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Christian County Dispatch contacted KSP Post 2 requesting assistance with a collision near the 4500 block of Madisonville Road (U.S.-41) in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

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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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Two Evansville Men Arrested for Dealing Cocaine

Indiana authorities have arrested two Evansville men in connection with distributing cocaine in the area. Detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force began receiving information in September indicating that Ramiro Chapa Jr., 56, of Evansville, was distributing cocaine in the Evansville area, according to a news release. Detectives initiated an investigation utilizing physical and

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Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Gov. Martha Layne Collins  

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 3, 2025) – On Saturday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the death of former Kentucky Gov. Martha Layne Collins. The 56th Governor of the commonwealth and its only woman Governor, Collins served in that role from 1983 to 1987. Prior to becoming Governor, she served as Lieutenant Governor from 1979 to 1983. She was

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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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Warrant Issued For Suspect In Officer-Involved Shooting Following Separate Shots Fired Incident

An arrest warrant has been issued for a man accused of shooting an Evansville Police officer while fleeing a car stop last month. Evansville Police Department said that an arrest warrant had been issued for 18-year-old Jailani D. Chew in reference to a shots fired run on Sept. 19, according to a police report. Officers

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Two Evansville Residents Stabbed; Suspect now in Custody

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Bryan Douglas Schini in connection with the stabbing of two Evansville residents at a southeast-side home. Schini is charged with two counts of Attempted Murder and one count of Burglary. On October 19th, 2025, at approximately 10:08 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 1900 block of Meridian Drive in reference to a stabbing.

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Kentucky State Police Searching for Escaped Inmate from Henderson County Detention Center

HENDERSON, Ky. (Oct. 21, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police Henderson Post 16, is searching for an inmate who escaped from the Henderson County Detention Center on October 21st, at approximately 12:15 p.m. Timothy A. Oliver, 53 years of age, is described as a while male, 6’ 1” tall, weighing 200 pounds, with brown hair

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