Henderson, KY – The Salvation Army in Western Kentucky is joining communities across the nation in celebrating National Salvation Army Week, May 11–17, 2026, a time dedicated to recognizing the organization’s mission, history, and year-round service to neighbors in need. National Salvation Army Week was first proclaimed in 1954 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who […]
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to conduct the annual structural inspection of the Shawneetown Bridge over the Ohio River on Monday, April 20. The inspection is scheduled to last from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. During this time motorists should expect a single lane closure across the bridge, with alternating traffic flow controlled by flaggers.
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HENDERSON, Ky. (April 12, 2026) – Kentucky State Police Post 16 in Henderson is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Sunday afternoon on Green Street and Borax Drive in Henderson. Henderson Police Department notified KSP just after 2 p.m. Sunday to investigate and reconstruct a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred around 1:56 p.m. Sunday. Preliminary
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A Sturgis man is seeking to overturn a law banning the possession and trafficking of child sex dolls and computer-generated child sex abuse material. Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced on Wednesday legal action to uphold a statute banning the possession of child sex dolls and computer-generated sexual material that includes identifiable children. The Attorney
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HENDERSON, Ky. – Tiffany Jackson is Henderson Community College’s new Workforce Solutions Coordinator. In this role, Jackson will support the development and coordination of workforce training initiatives, strengthen partnerships with local employers, and help align educational programs with regional industry needs. Jackson has 20 years of experience in healthcare administration and entrepreneurship, with a strong
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 12, 2026) — The Kentucky Senate has passed legislation that’s meant to strengthen Kentucky’s long-term energy planning efforts and ensure state leaders have the information necessary to maintain reliable and affordable electricity for the commonwealth. Sen. Robby Mills of Henderson sponsored Senate Bill 100, which updates the structure and operations of the
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 12, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced nearly $6.5 million for 10 critical bridge projects across eight Kentucky counties and two cities – including one in Union County. Union County Fiscal Court received $420,260.03 for a bridge replacement project on William Ball Road. The funding will help Kentuckians get where they need
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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