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This Overlooked Kentucky Town Still Has Apartments Renting For Under $800 A Month

Somewhere between Louisville and Nashville, there’s a Kentucky town quietly doing everything right, and most people have no idea it exists. Madisonville, Kentucky is that town, and it’s the kind of place that makes you wonder why you’ve been paying so much to live somewhere else. Now...

Madisonville, KY · 5d
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Several mayoral races just decided in Hopkins Co.

KENTUCKY (WFIE) - Voters in places like Madisonville, Morganfield and Muhlenberg County voted in local races for mayor and county judge executive. Incumbent Mayor Kevin Cotton was reelected. He was running against Jacob Adams in Madisonville. Cotton served as a first responder and business owner before he won his mayoral...

Madisonville, KY · 2d
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Daviess County elects new judge executive

DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — Daviess County has a new judge executive. William “Rod” Kuegel has defeated republican incumbent Charlie Castlen. Castlen was elected in 2022 and spent more than 20 years serving in local government. Kuegel is a farmer and business owner. He won the race by roughly seven percent. He says one of […]

Daviess County, KY · 2d

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Hopkins County Tungsten arrest

A man was extradited from California to Hopkins County.

Hopkins County, KY · 3d
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Uncle concedes to nephew after tie for final Powderly City Council seat

POWDERLY, Ky. (WFIE) – A Powderly City Council race ended in a tie between an uncle and his nephew. The uncle then stepped aside. Patrick Tucker and his uncle, Ronnie McIntosh, each received 68 votes in Tuesday’s election. That left them tied for the fourth and final seat on the council, according to unofficial results.

Powderly, KY · 1d

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Highway 1554 closed after semi crash in Daviess County

Drivers are urged to avoid the area while cleanup is underway.

Daviess County, KY · 23h

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Daviess County Dolly Parton: Local Artists Create Marvelous Mural

I can't think of a cooler place to park a vehicle, can you? Who would you commission a mural of at your house?

Owensboro, KY · 4d

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Boil water advisory issued for parts of Todd County, Kentucky

LEWISBURG, Ky. (WSMV) - The Todd County Water District has issued a boil water advisory for customers at these addresses:. The advisory applies to Todd County Water District customers in the affected area and will remain in effect until further notice. The advisory was issued after a main water line...

Todd County, KY · 1d

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Restrictions on E-bikes could be coming to Owensboro

OWENSBORO, Ind. (WEHT) — Owensboro is considering new restrictions on electric bikes and scooters. The proposed ordinance would prohibit children under the age of 15 from operating e-bikes and electric scooters. It would also limit e-bike use on sidewalks and in city parks. Only class one e-bikes that require pedaling would be allowed on the […]

Owensboro, KY · 18h

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Democrat Mary Allen falls short of congressional seat

Brandon Bartlett and Hannah Haerle provide the latest news in Henderson, Owensboro and Evansville. Meteorologist Wayne Hart gives another look at the overnight weather forecast.

Owensboro, KY · 2d

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Yes, There Really Is a Reindeer Farm Right Here in Kentucky

What's your favorite animal at a petting zoo?

Kentucky · 2d

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Owensboro launching Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The city of Owensboro is launching a new Thanksgiving event with the first-ever Turkey Trot, which is a free community event in partnership with Project Rise. Event organizers say the Turkey Trot will begin promptly at 7:29 a.m. on November 26 in front of the Owensboro Convention Center. No registration or […]

Owensboro, KY · 2d

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A Western Kentucky agency is wielding eminent domain for a gas pipeline. Landowners say they’re being bullied.

Greg Davenport says he’s not opposed to progress. But he has serious misgivings when it comes to a proposed 16-inch natural gas pipeline that a public agency wants to run through his family’s Christian County farm, property his family has owned since the 1940s. “Basically, they said, ‘Sign...

Christian County, KY · 3d

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Superintendent responds after Butler County voters reject school tax increase

Butler County voters rejected a proposed 6.3-cent real estate and personal property tax increase for Butler County Schools in the Nov. 3, 2026, vote. The tally was 58.3% against and 41.7% for. The district proposed the increase to pay for building repairs, new school buses and other needs to comply with state requirements.

Butler County, KY · 21h

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Logan County residents say no to “nickel tax,” superintendent issues response

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Logan County residents voted against a proposed 5.9-cent “nickel tax” to help fund school construction, repairs, renovations and maintenance on Election Day. 4,704 (68.5%) voted against the tax, and 2,164 (31.5%) voted for it. The Logan County Board of Education approved the ballot...

Logan County, KY · 2d

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Christian County Opens Class 6A Playoffs Against Daviess County at Stadium of Champions

Christian County will look to repeat one of its most impressive regular-season performances as the Tigers host Daviess County in the opening round of the Class 6A football playoffs Friday night at the Stadium of Champions. The Tigers (3-7) earned the home playoff game by finishing second in Class 6A,...

Owensboro, KY · 10h

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Wheatcroft voters decide on unincorporation

WHEATCROFT, Ky. (WFIE) - Voters in Wheatcroft decided Tuesday whether the city went under county rule or stayed incorporated. Wheatcroft, in Webster County, has a population of just over 100 residents. The measure got on the ballot by petition. Mayor Pat Clark said the city does not have the revenue...

Wheatcroft, KY · 2d

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Brush cleared from dangerous Henderson Co. railroad crossing

HENDERSON CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Overgrown brush has been cleared from a dangerous railroad crossing in Henderson County. Neighbors had been calling for action at the intersection of Cherry Hill Road and Robards-Busby Station Road after a father and son were hit and killed by a train there last year.

Henderson County, KY · 2d

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Hanson city commissioner race decided by coin flip

HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — It was a nail biter on Election Day in Hopkins County after the Hanson city commissioner race ended in a tie. The winner? That decision was left up to chance. Incumbent, Ann Lecornu, won a coin toss after tying with challenger Felicia Greer. five candidates in total were vying for […]

Hopkins County, KY · 1d