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Henderson history: At least five bridges have crossed Highland Creek at U.S. 60
The U.S. 60 bridge that crosses Highland Creek into Union County is more than eight decades old – and its construction delayed Kentucky 359’s crossing of the creek. The road from Henderson to Morganfield, what we now call U.S. 60, has had at least five bridges over Highland Creek, including the current one, but when the road was first authorized in 1823 the creek was crossed by a ferry, according to a history of local roads written by Spalding Trafton in The Gleaner of Oct. 5, 1924.
Former Union Co. wrestler indicted for murder
TAYLOR CO., Ky. (WFIE) - The Union County man arrested for the murder of a Campbellsville University student has been indicted by a grand jury. Court records show the April Grand Jury in Taylor County, Kentucky, indicted Charles Escalera for murder, burglary, and theft. He’s being held on a $1...
Carmi teens with Down syndrome crowned Prom King and Queen
CARMI, Ill. (WFIE) - Carmi-White High School celebrated a heartwarming moment two teens will remember for the rest of their lives. The school voted Layton Sauls and Lauren Bratcher, who both have Down syndrome, their 2024 Prom King and Queen. Photos shared with 14 News by CWC teacher Tracy Orr...
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 […]
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