Christian County intersection converted to four-way stop after years of crashes

A "high crash" intersection in Christian County has officially been converted to a four-way stop.

Both westbound lanes of Western Kentucky Parkway blocked by crash

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials say both westbound lanes of the Western Kentucky Parkway are blocked due to a crash near the 47-mile marker. According to a press release, eastbound lanes were blocked temporarily but have reopened. The expected duration is one hour or less.

Hopkinsville railroad crossings blocked

Highway 41 wreck in Henderson disrupts traffic

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Drivers might have had a bit of a traffic disruption Tuesday morning. Henderson dispatchers say a crash near the entrance of John James Audubon State Park was reported to them around 6:38 a.m. No injuries have been reported. Officials say the road is open as of 8:30 a.m.

New traffic pattern begins on I-24 westbound in Lyon County

LYON COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — Drivers traveling on Interstate 24 westbound in Lyon County will encounter a new traffic pattern beginning Thursday, Nov. 5, as part of an ongoing road improvement project. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, traffic has shifted onto both westbound lanes between mile markers 45.1...

Road near Slaughters to be blocked on Friday

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – People traveling near Slaughters might face a traffic disruption. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to block a section of KY 1835 in Webster County on November 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in order to replace a cross drain. Officials say the closure will be from KY 1405 at […]

Highway 1554 closed after semi crash in Daviess County

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

A $4 Streak Continues, But Gas Prices Coming Down

In mid-October, officials reported the national average for regular gasoline remaining above $4 per gallon eclipsed the 158-consecutive-days record set in 2022 during the Biden administration. The streak continues this week, with the national average around $4.16. However, regular gasoline fell 14 cents a gallon the last seven days, as...

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.

HMP&L project continues this week along U.S. 41/Watson Lane intersection

This week HMP&L’s ongoing utility pole relocation/replacement project will be concentrated on the U.S. 41/Watson Lane intersection. Work will continue from the U.S. 41 intersection around Ollie’s Car Wash to the east toward Stonegate Drive on Thursday-Saturday. Work will also include work along Brinson Drive and adjacent to...

Henderson officials want to widen Tillman Bethel Road ahead of I-69 bridge opening

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Henderson County leaders say widening Tillman Bethel Road is the key to unlocking more than 100 acres near I-69 for new housing and businesses, and they want to start before the new bridge opens. Henderson County Fiscal Court heard the plan Tuesday at a special called...

Part of Western Kentucky Parkway blocked by crash

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) reports a main road has been blocked due to a crash. Officials note both westbound lanes of the Western Kentucky Parkway are blocked due to a crash near the 47-mile marker. Eastbound lanes were blocked temporarily, but have reopened. Officials note the expected duration of this […]

A $4 Streak Continues, But Gas Prices Coming Down

In mid-October, officials reported the national average for regular gasoline remaining above $4 per gallon eclipsed the 158-consecutive-days record set in 2022 during the Biden administration. The streak continues this week, with the national average around $4.16. However, regular gasoline fell 14 cents a gallon the last seven days, as...

Boil advisory issued in part of Henderson Co. after highway crew damages water main

HENDERSON CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Henderson County Water District (HCWD) has issued a Boil Water Advisory for customers at the following addresses:. Officials say transportation crews were replacing highway signs along KY Hwy 1078 S when a water main was accidentally damaged. HCWD emergency crews are on site making repairs,...

Western Kentucky road work schedule from Nov. 1-7

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have announced multiple construction and maintenance activities taking place from Western Kentucky road work schedule from November 1 to November 7. 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. […]

Henderson to offer free rides to polling location

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The city of Henderson is making getting out to vote a bit easier. The city’s H.A.R.T. system will be offering free rides to polling locations on Election Day. The rides will be available all day on that Tuesday. “Take advantage of this opportunity, make a plan to vote and let your […]

Revised plan aims to open U.S. 60 bridge by Christmas

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has developed a revised construction plan focused on replacing the U.S. 60 bridge over Katie Meadows Slough at Stanley and reopening it to traffic as soon as possible. Officials note under the new plan, the KYTC expects the bridge will reopen by Christmas Eve […]

Owensboro offers free bus rides to polling locations

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) -- The City of Owensboro is making it easier for residents to go outside and vote. The transit system is offering free bus rides to polling locations. Officials say the move is to make sure everyone can get out and vote. The dates and locations are as...

Twin Bridges expected to reopen all lanes before Thanksgiving

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says repairs on the southbound U.S. 41 Twin Bridge in Henderson are on track, and all four lanes on the bridges are expected to resume normal traffic before Thanksgiving. Materials needed to complete both repair projects on the bridge are expected to be available to begin work […]