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Free dental services being offered in Henderson on Friday
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — Free dental services are being offered to community members in Henderson on Friday. Audubon Dental will be hosting its "Annual Care Day" on Friday, July 26. Free dental care services such as fillings, extractions, and cleanings, will be offered on a first-come first-served basis. The...
Garden of the Gods will be closed for at least 2 weeks
A construction project will temporarily close the popular hiking and recreation area known as Garden of the Gods, according to officials with the Shawnee National Forest. Beginning July 29, pavement projects will shut down a majority of service roads and parking lots at Garden of the Gods. The closing includes Pharaoh Campground, which...
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 […]
Roundabout construction impacting schools
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — Heavy traffic is already expected during the first few weeks of school, but with limited lanes open due to roundabout construction commutes are expected to be longer. Jenny Richmond, the community relations specialist for Henderson County Schools, says, "It's just not one or two weeks...
Inspection planned for Twin Bridges in August
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will perform a routine inspection of both U.S. 41 bridges in August, resulting in possible delays. Palmer Engineering is set to begin inspection of the northbound bridge on Monday, August 5 and is scheduled to end on Saturday August 10. Work will take place from […]
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...
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...
First roundabouts in Henderson expected to open this weekend
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - The first roundabouts in Henderson are expected to open in the coming days. According to officials, two roundabouts are expected to open at the reconstructed KY 351/2nd Street interchange on or after Saturday, July 27. The two roundabouts are west of U.S. 41 and will open...
HARTS returning to Hartford Kentucky
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Hartford Area Resource Transportation System will begin taking phone calls for pick up and returns on August 5. Phone calls can be made between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. HARTS will also run on the following schedule: Pick ups can be scheduled by calling 270-993-HART.
The Oldest Public Cemetery in Indiana is Older Than the State Itself
This cemetery is over 230 years old, older than the Hoosier State!. Over the past few months, I've been on a journey to highlight some of the oldest places around Indiana. A few places highlighted previously have some seriously interesting history, like Indiana's oldest store which was founded the same year Abraham Lincoln was elected President, and it's STILL open to this day! We also recently learned about the oldest high school in the state, and the oldest continually open high school (which happens to be right here in Evansville). And of course, we can't forget Indiana's oldest city, which is even older than the United States of America.
New sports complex in Henderson gets official name and signage
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Naming rights and signage are approved for the new sports complex coming to the city. The new sports complex will be named “Deaconess Henderson Sports Park.” It was decided at the city commission meeting, under the agreement, Deaconess will pay the city of Henderson $500,000 for a 5-year agreement. It will […]
City of Henderson appoints new Deputy City Clerk
HENDERSON, KY, July 23, 2024– Henderson native Jessa Brandon has been appointed by the City of Henderson as Deputy City Clerk. Brandon is a graduate of Henderson County High School and Murray State University, where she earned a degree in business administration. She most recently worked for the city’s...
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