Webster County

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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Webster County man to serve 30 years for rape and abuse of infant

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DIXON, Ky. (Sept. 19, 2025) – A Webster County man will serve 30 years in prison for the rape and abuse of an infant. Mykill D. Puckett, 26, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree rape (victim under 12 years of age; Class A Felony), one count of incest (Class A Felony), one count of

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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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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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Gov. Beshear: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Those in 37 Counties Affected by Severe Storms in April

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Kentuckians in counties that received federal approvalfor individual assistance may be eligible FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 21, 2025) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that Kentucky is expanding eligibility for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) to include individuals in 24 additional counties who are out of work as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides

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Kentucky State Police Charges Webster County Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

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Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch have arrested a Webster County man on charges related to child sexual exploitation offenses. At approximately 12:12 p.m. Tuesday, KSP arrested Joseph Lee Kellems, 32, after an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect procuring a minor online.

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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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CSX plans to block U.S. 41 near Henderson-Webster County line to repair railroad crossing

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CSX plans to block U.S. 41 near the Henderson-Webster County line on Tuesday to make repairs to a railroad crossing for the Century Aluminum spur line. The road is expected to be blocked at the 0.1-mile-point from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 18. There will be a marked detour in place. Northbound traffic

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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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I-69 SB Restricted to One Lane Near Hopkins-Webster Line

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MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2025) – Interstate 69 southbound near the Hopkins-Webster County Line will be restricted to one lane for approximately the next four hours to allow repairs to be made to a utility line. Crews will block the right lane of the interstate between the 28 and 26.8 mile points to allow the utility company

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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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Traffic Slowed by Crash on I-69 SB in Webster County

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MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 15, 2025) – Traffic along the southbound lanes of Interstate 69 in Webster County is slowed at the 131.1 mile point following a crash that deposited debris along both lanes of the roadway. Northbound I-69 is restricted to left lane traffic only as of 9 a.m. as crews remove debris from the right lane. When

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