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City commission rejects high bid for former HMP&L office
The Henderson City Commission rejected the high bid for the former office of Henderson Municipal Power & Light because it did not reach the lowest acceptable offer city officials had decided on before the auction of the building began. An online auction conducted by Herron Auction and Realty closed Thursday...
UPDATE: Two missing people located in Kentucky
Update: Henderson Police have confirmed the Horners have been found in Kuttawa, Kentucky, and they are safe. HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with Henderson Emergency Management have issued a golden alert for two people who were last seen on July 25. According to a post, 86-year-old Ronald Horner and 79-year-old Mary Jane Horner were last […]
Water main break reported on KY 136 in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A water main break has been reported on KY 136 near the riverport area in Henderson. A press release obtained by Eyewitness News says the Henderson Water Utility is repairing a 10″ water main. Officials have not said how long it will take for the main to be fixed. They also […]
BRIEFS: Fiber now available north of downtown, Twin Bridges inspection in August
HMP&L rolling out high-speed fiber to neighborhood north of downtown. Henderson Municipal Power & Light announced that its new high-speed fiber internet service is now available for people living just north of the downtown area, with service to become available in other parts of the city in the coming weeks and months.
Project on KY 54 closes entrance to Wimsatt Court
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet say they have planned a multi-week blockage of Wimsatt Court on KY 54. According to a press release, the entrance to Wimsatt Court, on the south side of KY 54, will be blocked for up to four weeks as crews adjust the alignment of the […]
Newman is awarded Rotary’s ‘Hometown Hero’
City of Henderson City Manager Buzzy Newman said he was a bit suspicious of what could occur at Thursday’s Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s State of the City and County when he saw best friends, Mark and Jamie Mattingly, at the event. His grandson, Willy, up from his home...
EVPL Foundation Book Sale to be held August 3-4
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library (EVPL) Foundation will soon host its annual Summer Book Sale. Officials say the EVPL Foundation will host its annual Summer Book Sale at Washington Square Mall. Hours of the sale are August 3, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and August 4, from noon to 3 […]
Veterans Claims Clinic planned in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Kentucky leaders say a KDVA Veterans Claims Clinic is coming to Henderson. They say it’s an opportunity for veterans and families to file claims for veterans disability compensation, non-service connected pensions, survivor benefits, healthcare, and education benefits. It’s set for August 12 from 9 a.m....
ChefWhat owner Bennett and restaurant patrons pay it forward for those in need
On the morning of Saturday, July 20, Josh Bennett, the owner of ChefWhat, posted on social media that he had just started a “Pay It Forward” wall in which customers can prepay for a meal that someone less fortunate can get later. He began hanging the prepaid “Guest...
Mayor Staton, Judge Schneider share Henderson’s “State of the City and County”
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Elected officials — like Henderson County Judge Executive Brad Schneider and Henderson Mayor Brad Staton — believe there is both victories and good initiatives on the horizon in Henderson. “We like to say we punch above our weight class, and the secret sauce — I think — is our cooperation and […]
Free Dental Services In Henderson Today
Audubon Dental is offering free dental care at their Henderson location today. For nearly 30 years this tradition has allowed Audubon Dental a chance to give back to the community. The dedicated doctors and staff will offer the first 50 patients dental services. This includes fillings, extractions, and cleanings at...
Semi driver cited after playground fire
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Evansville Police say that the driver of a semi who caused a playground fire was cited and then released. Police say that semi driver hit a utility pole on Tuesday, causing it to fall down and catch the playground at Westside Catholic School on fire. Police say that the driver left the […]
Murder trial delayed in case of Scott Terry Jr.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- A Henderson man facing the possibility of life in prison has his trial date moved less than a month before he’s set to appear before a jury. Scott Terry Junior was arrested in March of 2022 after Evansville Police say that he shot and killed Candilyn Sexton, who was pregnant at the […]
Mother of missing Tri-State woman files lawsuit against KSP
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - On Friday, Heather Teague’s family filed a civil suit against the Kentucky State Police and the FBI, saying they mishandled the investigation. It’s been almost 29 years since Heather Teague was abducted from Newburgh Beach in Henderson County. The family’s complaint points to witness...
KYTC road report for July 28-August 3, 2024
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) anticipates some work zone construction and maintenance activities that could impact traffic during the week of July 28 through August 3. Officials report these areas within our coverage area are impacted:
Longtime Downtown Newburgh Boutique Announces it is Closing
It's always a bummer to hear about a local business shutting their doors. I grew up in Newburgh, and it always astounds me how much downtown Newburgh has grown and flourished over the years. Now it's filled with unique shops, boutiques, restaurants, and more. It's such a charming little downtown area. For the past 14 years one little boutique has been a popular place to shop, but unfortunately, they announced they will be shutting their doors.
Soda Pop Wars: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear apologizes for barb, but not to Sen. JD Vance
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, one of the leading contenders to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate on the Democratic presidential ticket, apologized this week for something he said in lambasting Ohio Sen. JD Vance as inauthentically Appalachian — but the apology wasn’t to Vance. Beshear, at his regularly scheduled news […] The post Soda Pop Wars: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear apologizes for barb, but not to Sen. JD Vance appeared first on The Tribune.
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