Union County

State releases county unemployment data for December 2025

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 5, 2026) — Unemployment rates fell in all 120 counties between December 2024 and December 2025, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. Henderson County recorded a jobless rate of 3.7% in December, down from 5.0% the previous year. Union County recorded […]

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SEN. MILLS’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

The following is from State. Sen. Robby Mills Office:  Week four of the 2026 Regular Session began with a delay because of severe winter weather that blanketed the Bluegrass over the weekend. Monday’s planned proceedings were postponed until Tuesday, giving state employees, lawmakers and the public a safer route into Frankfort. Many legislators live hours

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SEN. MILLS’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Here’s a legislative update from Sen. Robby Mills:  As we finished the second week of the 2026 Legislative Session, the pace at the Capitol continued to pick up. Committees are now fully underway, more legislation is being filed, , and the Senate has begun moving bills off the floor for consideration by the House. Week

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State releases county unemployment data for November 2025

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 15, 2026) — Unemployment rates fell in 119 counties and rose in Pike County between November 2024 and November 2025, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. Henderson County had a 4.4 % unemployment rate in November, down from 5.1% the previous

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Union County Schools Christmas Carols 2025

The holiday season is here, and we’re proud to share the Union County Public Schools Annual Elementary Christmas Songs with you on demand! Enjoy festive performances from our talented elementary students anytime, all in one place. Whether you missed them on the air or want to listen again, the songs are available below for your

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KSP seeking public’s help to locate Webster County man accused of reporting false emergency

Kentucky State Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a Webster County man accused of reporting a false emergency. KSP said they are looking for Bobby Wayne Sample, 32, of Webster County, due to his involvement in a 911 incident that occurred on Nov. 19, according to a news release. A call to Webster

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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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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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Mills gives statement on Energy Planning and Inventory Commission appointment

FRANKFORT, KY. (Oct. 6, 2025) – The following is a statement from Senate Majority Caucus Chair Robby Mills, R-Henderson, primary sponsor of 2024 Senate Bill 349, regarding the appointment of Eric King as executive director of the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission (EPIC). “After more than a year of delays from the Governor, I am encouraged to

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Vehicle and Human Remains Located in Ohio River Near Morganfield

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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Federal Public Assistance Approved for Communities Affected by Severe Weather in April and May

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 23, 2025) –President Donald Trump has approved Public Assistance for 64 counties affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides on April 2, 2025, and 36 counties affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on May 16-17, 2025, according to a news release from the governor’s office. “Great

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Former Sturgis fire chief indicted by grand jury after allegedly misappropriating funds

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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Sturgis man arrested in connection with stolen vehicle

Henderson Police Department credits proactive patrolling with leading to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and an arrest of a Sturgis man. At 1:55 a.m. Thursday, an officer was patrolling near Green and Second Streets. The officer did a routine license plate check on a 2014 Hyundai that was driving in the area. The check

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Salvation Army to welcome new majors in charge

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

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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