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DEATH OF FAIRFIELD NATIVE AND WIFE IN INDIANA RULED MURDER-SUICIDE

The deaths of a Fairfield native and his wife at their southern Indiana home earlier this year have officially been ruled a murder-suicide following an investigation by the Warrick County Coroner’s Office. Warrick County Coroner Alissa Salee-Enright issued the ruling last week in connection with the July 6, 2026, shooting deaths of 69-year-old David K. Wells and his wife, 69-year-old Aileen Wells, at their home in Newburgh, Indiana.

Newburgh, IN · 13h

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These 6 Kentucky malls changed in big ways in 2026, and not all of it was good news.

Florence Mall, 60 percent vacant and split five ways. In 1976 Homart, the real estate company of Sears, built Florence Mall as a two-level enclosed mall beside Interstate 75 and Kentucky Route 18 in Florence, Kentucky. After a renovation in 1994, the mall moved its food court into a bigger...

Florence, KY · 1d

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Western Kentucky road work schedule from Nov. 8-14

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have announced multiple construction and maintenance activities taking place from Western Kentucky road work schedule from November 8 to November 14. Officials say all work scheduled is subject to change depending on numerous factors, including the weather. The project locations include the county and exact mile point. […]

Caldwell County, KY · 2d

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Maroons survive Grayson on 4th and Goal Stand (w/ PHOTOS)

Madisonville North Hopkins survived and advanced on the gridiron Friday as the Maroons hosted Grayson County in the first round of the 2026 Class 5A UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals as the Maroons stopped the Cougars on 4th-and-goal on the final play of the ballgame to come away with a 22-14 win. Madisonville heavily relied on Ryder Sandidge on both sides of the ball as he rumbled for three touchdowns, and came away with the game winning interception in the endzone.

Madisonville, KY · 2d

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Madisonville-North Hopkins student chosen as 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar

Madisonville-North Hopkins High School is celebrating, after Alexavier Garrott has been named a 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar. According to officials, Garrott was selected by the U.S. Department of Education, and he is among just 161 high school graduates to earn the nationwide recognition. It recognizes exceptional academic achievement, leadership, citizenship, service and contributions to schools and communities.

Madisonville, KY · 10h

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Trigg County Cheerleaders Narrowly Miss State Berth With Third-Place Regional Finish (w/PHOTOS)

Trigg County came within five-hundredths of a point of qualifying for the state cheerleading competition Saturday, finishing third in the All-Girls Medium division at the Region 1 Cheer Competition at Owensboro High School. The Lady Wildcats scored 77.55, finishing just five-hundredths of a point behind second-place Lyon County and 2.45...

Trigg County, KY · 1d

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Veterans Day parade set for downtown Dixon Saturday

DIXON, Ky. (WFIE) - Dixon Park, Playground and Recreation Board officials say they will be holding the fourth annual Veterans Day Celebration on Saturday. Beginning at 10:30 a.m., food trucks and vendors will open and Veteran Signature Boards will be available to sign. Officials say a parade will take place...

Dixon, KY · 2d

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Tigers Blast Daviess to Capture Historic Playoff Victory

Playing in the postseason for the first time in their inaugural season, the Christian County Tigers shook off a bit of a slow start and poured it on in the third quarter to power past visiting Daviess County 52-7 on Friday at the Stadium of Champions. The win is Christian...

Christian County, KY · 2d

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Owensboro Welcoming National High School Basketball Competition

We love our hoops here in Kentucky, and we love 'em in Owensboro, too. So you can imagine our excitement when we learned that some of the nation's best high school basketball talent is coming to our fair city. And no, it's not because they heard about the barbecue, although I can see that being cause for a pilgrimage. It's because two major Grind Session events are slated for the Owensboro Sportscenter over the next several months.

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Union County Claims Region Cheer Title (w/PHOTOS)

Union County won its first regional cheerleading championship in three years Saturday, taking the Game Day Large division title at the Region 1 Cheerleading Competition at Owensboro High School. The Bravettes scored 90.60, finishing seven-tenths of a point ahead of runner-up Henderson County, which scored 89.90. Union County earned top...

Union County, KY · 20h

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Last World War II veteran in Muhlenberg County recognized for service

CENTRAL CITY, Ky. (WEHT) – Lu-Ray Park in Central City is filled with family, friends, and supporters of those who served in the armed forces. Those involved in conflicts beginning with World War II were recognized for their service. When called, each group would take a picture, holding up numbers associated with their names. Organizers […]

Central City, KY · 1d

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Transmission line planned to be built in eastern Henderson County

A 25-mile transmission line is planned to be built through eastern Henderson County, from the Reid substation on the site of Big Rivers in Webster County to a substation in Warrick County, Ind. Officials with the project say that it came about after the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, of MISO,...

Henderson County, KY · 1d

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Daviess County activates first White Flag shelter of the season

OWENSBORO, Ky. — Daviess County opened an overnight warming shelter Friday and Saturday as the first White Flag activation of the season. The National Weather Service in Paducah forecasts temperatures or wind chill at or below 32 degrees overnight both nights. Under the local program, that threshold triggers the Daniel Pitino Shelter at 501 Walnut St. to open from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. for anyone who needs a place to stay.

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Hopkins County Central Cheerleaders Finish Third at Region Competition

Hopkins County Central’s cheerleading squad turned in its highest regional score in four years Saturday, finishing third in the Game Day Large division at the Region 1 Cheerleading Competition at Owensboro High School. The Storm finished with an 88.90, just one point behind second-place Henderson County and narrowly missing...

Madisonville, KY · 22h

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Todd County Central Places 4th at Region Cheer Competition (w/PHOTOS)

Todd County Central’s cheerleading squad turned in one of its strongest performances of the season Saturday, finishing sixth among 15 schools in the Game Day Small division at the Region 2 Cheer Competition at Owensboro High School. Competing in what is considered Kentucky’s toughest cheerleading region, the Lady Rebels...

Todd County, KY · 1d

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Madisonville to host annual Veterans Day ceremony Sunday

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - City of Madisonville officials say they will be hosting their annual Veterans Day ceremony on Sunday. According to city officials, the ceremony is open to the public and will also be streamed live on the City of Madisonville Facebook page, allowing those unable to attend in person to participate virtually.

Madisonville, KY · 1d

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Owensboro Catholic Ends Trigg County’s Season With 54-6 Playoff Win

Trigg County’s return to the Class 2A football playoffs started well Friday night, but Owensboro Catholic quarterback Dre’Mail Carothers and the Aces quickly turned it into a rout. Carothers threw six touchdown passes, including four in the second quarter, as Owensboro Catholic defeated Trigg County 54-6 at Steele...

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Madisonville unveils Veterans Hall of Fame, honors 13 Hopkins County vets

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEHT) — At 1:00 p.m. Sunday, locals gathered at the new Veterans Hall of Fame on North Main Street in Madisonville for its official opening. Officials say the monument prominently displays names of 13 Hopkins County veterans, as it honors their service and preserves their legacies for generations to come. They added that […]

Madisonville, KY · 1d

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Owensboro Catholic takes down Trigg County

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — The Owensboro Catholic Aces beat Trigg County, 54-6. The Aces advance to the second round of playoffs.