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HARTS returning to Hartford Kentucky
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Hartford Area Resource Transportation System will begin taking phone calls for pick up and returns on August 5. Phone calls can be made between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. HARTS will also run on the following schedule: Pick ups can be scheduled by calling 270-993-HART.
Mizkan America to expand in Owensboro
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – During his weekly Team Kentucky update, Governor Andy Beshear discussed plans from Mizkan America to expand their Owensboro facility with a $156 million investment. According to a statement from the governor, the project will see the company expand its Owensboro facilities by approximately 320,000 square feet, bringing its total operational space […]
Roundabout construction impacting schools
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — Heavy traffic is already expected during the first few weeks of school, but with limited lanes open due to roundabout construction commutes are expected to be longer. Jenny Richmond, the community relations specialist for Henderson County Schools, says, "It's just not one or two weeks...
Inspection planned for Twin Bridges in August
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will perform a routine inspection of both U.S. 41 bridges in August, resulting in possible delays. Palmer Engineering is set to begin inspection of the northbound bridge on Monday, August 5 and is scheduled to end on Saturday August 10. Work will take place from […]
Free dental services being offered in Henderson on Friday
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — Free dental services are being offered to community members in Henderson on Friday. Audubon Dental will be hosting its "Annual Care Day" on Friday, July 26. Free dental care services such as fillings, extractions, and cleanings, will be offered on a first-come first-served basis. The...
City commission rejects high bid for former HMP&L office
The Henderson City Commission rejected the high bid for the former office of Henderson Municipal Power & Light because it did not reach the lowest acceptable offer city officials had decided on before the auction of the building began. An online auction conducted by Herron Auction and Realty closed Thursday...
Newman is awarded Rotary’s ‘Hometown Hero’
City of Henderson City Manager Buzzy Newman said he was a bit suspicious of what could occur at Thursday’s Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s State of the City and County when he saw best friends, Mark and Jamie Mattingly, at the event. His grandson, Willy, up from his home...
Project on KY 54 closes entrance to Wimsatt Court
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet say they have planned a multi-week blockage of Wimsatt Court on KY 54. According to a press release, the entrance to Wimsatt Court, on the south side of KY 54, will be blocked for up to four weeks as crews adjust the alignment of the […]
KYTC road report for July 28-August 3, 2024
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) anticipates some work zone construction and maintenance activities that could impact traffic during the week of July 28 through August 3. Officials report these areas within our coverage area are impacted:
First roundabouts in Henderson expected to open this weekend
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - The first roundabouts in Henderson are expected to open in the coming days. According to officials, two roundabouts are expected to open at the reconstructed KY 351/2nd Street interchange on or after Saturday, July 27. The two roundabouts are west of U.S. 41 and will open...
Water main break reported on KY 136 in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A water main break has been reported on KY 136 near the riverport area in Henderson. A press release obtained by Eyewitness News says the Henderson Water Utility is repairing a 10″ water main. Officials have not said how long it will take for the main to be fixed. They also […]
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