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Over 800 customers without power in Morganfield area
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – LG&E and KU Energy LLC reports that over 800 customers were without power in the Morganfield area on Saturday morning. According to KU’s outage map, crews began working on restoring power at 9:56 a.m. on Saturday, and it is estimated that customers will have their power back by 12:30 p.m.. You […]
SIC’s Forensics Falcons earn bronze at national competition
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Norris City, Illinois, native won a national competition in Reno, Nevada. According to Southeastern Illinois College (SIC), the SIC Forensic Falcons ended a successful season in Reno on April 6, earning bronze medals in both team and individual events and team overall sweepstakes. The Falcons also captured several individual medals […]
Pride of the Lyons - Lyon County's historic run to the 2024 state championship
PADUCAH, KY — The Lyon County Lyons became immortal this past season with a historic run to the 2024 KHSAA Boy's State Championship. The Lyons defeated Harlan County 67-58 to claim their first state championship. Not only was it their first state championship, but it was just the 10th team from far west Kentucky to claim a boy's basketball state title. They were also one of the smallest schools to win a title in the modern era.
Two Kentucky agencies arrest two in drug investigation
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Two people were arrested following an investigation involving two Tri-State police agencies in Hopkins and Webster counties. Providence Police say they received a tip that a resident was traveling between states to bring drugs back to Providence. During their investigation, authorities say they received a second tip saying that a resident […]
KYTC high water report for April 26, 2024
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has reopened more roads as of 1 p.m. April 26. Officials say KY 130 in Henderson County has now reopened, leaving the three roadways in Union County as the only ones in the area blocked by flooding. The KYTC says these are the roads that have […]
KY 1180 in Union Co. blocked by mobile home
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) says KY 1180 in Union County is blocked by a mobile home with a broken frame and is expected to remain closed for several hours. KYTC officials say road barricades are up to notify motorists that the road is blocked. Officials with KYTC say KY 1179 […]
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