Escaped Ohio inmate sentenced for role in May escape that ended in Henderson
An Ohio inmate who was apprehended while on the lam in Henderson has been sentenced to prison for escape. Henderson County Commonwealth's Attorney Herbert McKee Jr. said that James Lee, 48, was sentenced Wednesday to eight to 12 years in prison. Lee and fellow inmate Bradley Gillespie escaped from Allen-Oakwood Prison ...
19h ago
New Kentucky Highway Safety Website Provides User-Friendly Resource to Promote Safer Roads
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 28, 2024) - Highway safety is a shared responsibility and Kentuckians can now enjoy a new, user-friendly website to access safety data, campaign materials and resources to promote safer roads. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety's new website, kyhighwaysafety.com...
20h ago
Lady Trojans Walk Off Win over the Bravettes
By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The Webster County Lady Trojans faced off against the Union County Bravettes in Dixon last night. In the top of the 1st inning, the Bravettes would strike first scoring on a RBI double from sophomore first baseman Jaylen Tackett to give the Bravettes a early 1-0 lead. In th...
Mar 27, 2024
Sandy Lee Songfest grant applications due by April 1
The deadline for grant applications for the Sandy Lee Songfest is fast approaching. The Songfest remains committed to providing grants to local non-profits. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2024. Applicants must agree to an interview, if requested. The grantee(s) will be notified by April 30, 2024. If your organ...
Mar 27, 2024
Henderson Leadership Initiative and Henderson Economic Development Inspire Future Manufacturing Leaders in Middle School
Henderson, KY [March 27,2024] - The Henderson Leadership Initiative and Henderson Economic Development are excited to announce an extension of Manufacturing Academy, bringing the next generation of middle school manufacturing leaders into manufacturing facilitates on March 28, 2024. In collaboration with Holy Name Scho...
Mar 27, 2024
Escaped Ohio inmate sentenced for role in May escape that ended in Henderson
An Ohio inmate who was apprehended while on the lam in Henderson has been sentenced to prison for escape. Henderson County Commonwealth's Attorney Herbert McKee Jr. said that James Lee, 48, was sentenced Wednesday to eight to 12 years in prison. Lee and fellow inmate Bradley Gillespie escaped from Allen-Oakwood Prison ...
19h ago
New Kentucky Highway Safety Website Provides User-Friendly Resource to Promote Safer Roads
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 28, 2024) - Highway safety is a shared responsibility and Kentuckians can now enjoy a new, user-friendly website to access safety data, campaign materials and resources to promote safer roads. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety's new website, kyhighwaysafety.com...
20h ago
Lady Trojans Walk Off Win over the Bravettes
By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The Webster County Lady Trojans faced off against the Union County Bravettes in Dixon last night. In the top of the 1st inning, the Bravettes would strike first scoring on a RBI double from sophomore first baseman Jaylen Tackett to give the Bravettes a early 1-0 lead. In th...
Mar 27, 2024
Sandy Lee Songfest grant applications due by April 1
The deadline for grant applications for the Sandy Lee Songfest is fast approaching. The Songfest remains committed to providing grants to local non-profits. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2024. Applicants must agree to an interview, if requested. The grantee(s) will be notified by April 30, 2024. If your organ...
Mar 27, 2024
Henderson Leadership Initiative and Henderson Economic Development Inspire Future Manufacturing Leaders in Middle School
Henderson, KY [March 27,2024] - The Henderson Leadership Initiative and Henderson Economic Development are excited to announce an extension of Manufacturing Academy, bringing the next generation of middle school manufacturing leaders into manufacturing facilitates on March 28, 2024. In collaboration with Holy Name Scho...
Mar 27, 2024
Tri-Fest organizers event lineup
The Henderson Breakfast Lions Club is excited to announce our entertainment line up for the 2024 Henderson Breakfast Lions Tri-Fest. Vendor Applications just closed. Organizers said a Munchie Map will be released soon. 2024 Tri-Fest Grant applications are open and available to 501c(3) organizations. Applications are du...
Mar 27, 2024
Project to widen KY 54 in Owensboro set to begin this week
$23.3 million construction will add two lanes and a concrete median to one of the busiest roads in Daviess County MADISONVILLE, Ky. (March 26, 2024) - Getting around on the ever-congested Kentucky 54 in Owensboro will be getting a little easier as a project to widen the roadway is set to begin on Thursday, March 28, 20...
Mar 26, 2024
Man killed in vehicle accident on Airline Road
A man was killed in a single vehicle accident on Airline Road Sunday evening. Henderson County Sheriff Chip Stauffer said that a single vehicle ran off the roadway and rolled over in the 7300 block of Airline Road at about 7 p.m. Sunday. He said that a male passenger was killed.
Mar 25, 2024
Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Webster County
Dixon, Ky. - On March 23, 2024, at approximately 3:53 p.m. (CT), the Webster County Sheriff's Department requested KSP Post 2 to investigate a fatal collision on Ky 56 in Dixon. Preliminary investigation revealed that William D. Cutteridge, 59, of Dixon, Ky was operating a 2004 Toyota Corolla East on Ky 56. For unknow...
Mar 25, 2024
Wind advisory in effect through Tuesday morning
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (March 25, 2024) - The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a wind advisory, now through 5 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, that includes all of western Kentucky and could cause difficulties for larger vehicles traveling area roadways. The advisory warns of 20 to 30 mph winds, with possible wind g...
Mar 25, 2024