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Henderson County school board member steps down days after reelection

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - One week after winning reelection, a Henderson County school board member says he is stepping down. District 2 representative Joe McGarrh resigned on Monday, according to an announcement. Officials say McGarrh began serving on the school board in January 2023 and went unopposed in the recent...

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Henderson residents speak out against proposed electric rate increases

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Henderson City Commissioners held a public hearing Tuesday on proposed rate increases from Henderson Municipal Power & Light. Yesterday, HMP&L officials told 14 News the proposed increases could add up to about 20 percent over the next couple years. Residents at Tuesday’s hearing said they’re already...

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Crittenden County Takes 7th at Region Cheer Competition (w/PHOTOS)

Crittenden County’s cheerleading squad improved significantly over last year’s performance Saturday, finishing seventh in the Game Day Small division at the Region 1 Cheerleading Competition at Owensboro High School. The Lady Rockets posted a score of 75.50, finishing 3.1 points behind sixth-place Paducah Tilghman and 4.1 points outside...

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KY lawmakers saved a virtual school. Now it has 3 straight years of bad scores

A Kentucky school district under controversy because the majority of its students take all their classes virtually saw its third year of low academic scores in 2026. Cloverport Independent, a district that has only 230 in-person K-12 students while 2,073 attend its Kentucky Virtual Academy, showed a third straight year of poor academic performance scores, but did show improvement in a handful of areas.

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Plan commission responds to commissioners’ disappointment over data center vote in Warrick Co.

WARRICK CO., Ind. (WFIE) - The Warrick County Area Plan Commission is defending its “unfavorable” recommendation on a proposed data center ordinance after county commissioners expressed disappointment with the vote. Plan commission president Jeff Valiant says the recommendation followed months of work and extensive public input. “Our members...

Warrick County, IN · 2d

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Measles reported in Henderson County

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with the Green River District Health Department are investigating a case of measles in Henderson County. According to the Green River District Health Department, officials are following up with individuals identified as potentially exposed, but at this time they are not aware of any public exposure locations that need to […]

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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.

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Free stuff and discounts for veterans on Veterans Day

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – It’s that time of year where veterans can get freebies and discounts at select businesses. Here are the free and discounted things veterans can get on Veterans’ Day. Indiana Ace Hardware – Evansville The Free Veterans Day Coffee and Donuts for Veterans event will happen on November 11, from 6 a.m. […]

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Muhlenberg County receives money for fairground upgrades

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) recently awarded $721,141.45 in grants to nine county fairs to support new construction and renovation projects, and one of those was within the Tri-State. Officials say Muhlenberg County received $95,000 for track bleachers, concrete and gravel, site work, fencing and installation. According to the KDA, […]

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Henderson city commissioners table rate hike discussion

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Tensions were high between residents and city utility officials over a proposed rate hike. Several residents attended a meeting on Tuesday to hear a presentation from Henderson municipal power and light and give feedback to city commissioners. Utility officials are asking for an increase due to higher costs for purchased power […]

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HMP&L work continues on Watson Lane this week

HMP&L will continue working along Watson Lane from Sunset Lane on the west through the U.S. 41 intersection to Stone Gate Drive on the East. This includes work north along Brinson Drive and adjacent to Henderson Chevy. Work will be performed between 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

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Donut Bank’s Veterans Day offer

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A number of local businesses are offering veterans goodies for Veteran’s Day today. Among them is Donut Bank. All locations are offering veterans a free small coffee, both in-store and at the drive-thru.

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City of Madisonville unveils new monument honoring local veterans

The Madisonville Veterans Memorial was filled with citizens Sunday afternoon for the unveiling of a monument honoring local Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame inductees. Ceremony attendees were welcomed by Hopkins County Judge Executive Jack Whitfield Jr., who is no stranger to the military being a United States Air Force veteran. He says veterans made sacrifices that took them away from their families and believes veterans should be honored for every day citizens are able to enjoy their freedoms.

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More teens being involved and even winning public office

HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – This most recent election cycle brought many firsts: Texas electing its first Latina governor, Atlanta electing its first Black woman as governor and many first-time representatives and senators being elected to Congress. Amidst the fallout, another milestone was reached: teenagers being elected to public office. 19-year-old Daniel Darris-O’Connor of Billerica, Massachusetts […]

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Indiana carries out the first of 3 US executions taking place on a single day

An Indiana man who admitted killing his girlfriend's two children was executed early Thursday in the first of three lethal injections scheduled for the same day in the U.S.

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Warrick County community members gather to honor forgotten lives

WARRICK COUNTY (WEHT) — Bates Hill Cemetery laid four men to rest after sitting in the coroner’s office for years. Some remained unclaimed since 2022. The service included prayer and the laying of flowers on their grave. Officials say it is important to give the men a proper burial. For more information, click on the […]

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Health officials investigate measles case in Henderson County

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Health officials say they are investigating one case of measles in Henderson County. They are following up with people who may have been exposed. Officials say the public should check that their measles vaccination is up to date. Anyone who develops a fever, cough, runny nose,...

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Henderson residents could see higher electric rates starting in 2027

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Higher electric rates could be on the way for people in Henderson, and the proposed increase could add up to about 21 percent over the next couple of years. If approved, officials with Henderson Municipal Power and Light say customers would see four rate increases starting...

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Ground breaks for Ohio County health care facility

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — A plot of land just off of I-165 is vacant and empty but soon it will be home to the new Ohio County Healthplex, bringing together Owensboro Health Services closer to home for residents in the area. “The more gas we can fill in the community to better serve our […]

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