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Senator Robby Mills Announces Re-Election Bid: “Kentucky Needs Fighters,Not Followers.”

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Mills Responds to Trump’s Executive Order Regarding Kentucky’s Coal Industry

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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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ALERT: KY 667 in Union County Closed Due to Landslide

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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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State. Sen. Robby Mills’ Legislative Update

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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

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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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Kentucky State Police Seeking Public Assistance Locating Wanted Suspect

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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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Union County Election Day Polling Locations

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Election Day Polling Location(s) November 5, 2024  Union County Waverly KC Hall14 North Maple StWaverly, KY 42462Precincts: ALL Uniontown Turner Bldg.532 2nd StUniontown, KY 42461Precincts: ALL Henshaw Christian Church237 Chapel Hill RdMorganfield, KY 42437Precincts: ALL Pride Community Room199 State Route 2090Clay, KY 42404Precincts: ALL Sturgis Elementry1101 North Grant StreetSturgis, KY 42459Precincts: All UC Senior Citizens

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