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Hopkins Co. Schools to dismiss at noon due to weather
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – According to Hopkins County Schools, due to the updated forecast of severe thunderstorms from the National Weather Service, the school system will dismiss at noon on May 8. School officials say all afternoon activities are also canceled. Officials also noted that due to the potential for severe weather, the free physicals […]
Softball Recap: Layla Scott leads Webster County to victory over Dawson Springs
Webster County can now show off ten landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. They never let the Dawson Springs Panthers onto the board and left with a 16-0 victory. With that win, Webster County brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game. Layla Scott was...
Police: Hit-and-run leads to fist fight in parking lot of Madisonville Applebee’s, DUI arrest
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Police in Madisonville say a weekend hit-and-run ended with one man's arrest. Officers say they were called to the parking lot of Applebee's on Saturday after a hit-and-run had turned confrontational and the drivers were physically fighting. Police say they identified one of the drivers...
Henderson Co. rescinds state of emergency
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Henderson County Judge Executive Brad Schneider has rescinded the Executive Order issued May 8 declaring a State of Emergency for Henderson County. According to documents, current conditions no longer warrant the continuation of the state of emergency. ORIGINAL Henderson County Judge Executive Brad Schneider has declared a State of Emergency in […]
REAL ID enforcement goes into effect one year from today
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Beginning May 7, 2025, REAL ID will be enforced for anyone 18 years and older that plans to fly domestically, enter nuclear power plants or visit certain Federal Facilities. The REAL ID Act was passed by Congress in 2005 as a recommendation by the 9/11 Commission that the Federal Government “sets standards […]
Felon caught with guns and drugs in Madisonville, police say
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Madisonville Police say they arrested a convicted felon on a long list of charges after catching him with drugs and a gun Friday. Officers say they pulled 34-year-old Jordan Ostrander over on I-69 after watching him make a sudden lane change without using a signal.
Community Notice: Marion Baptist Church in KY open as Storm Shelter
MARION, Ky. (KBSI)- In light of the impending storm, Marion Baptist Church wants to ensure everyone’s safety. Today, May 8th, from 3 PM onwards, MBC will be open as a storm shelter until the weather passes. Location: Please enter through the Family Life Center blue awning. Guidance: Once inside,...
Permit for second solar farm near Robards dominates Henderson building news
HENDERSON, Ky. − A building permit valued at nearly $120 million for construction of a second giant solar farm near Robards as well as permits for remodeling the McDonald’s on U.S. 41-North and construction of six camera towers at Ellis Park highlighted new construction activity in Henderson and Henderson County in April. The county codes office issued a $119.8 million permit to NextEra Energy Resources LLC and Nucor Corp.’s Sebree Solar Energy Center. This first phase of...
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