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Community concerns brought back up at Henderson Planning Commission meeting
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - The July Henderson Planning Commission is going on. Last month, we told you about community concerns being brought to the June meeting about plans from the “Battery Energy Storage System” company. Tuesday night, they continued to debate about the zoning ordinance with the public.
Top Recruit Javeon Campbell Says no to Alabama, Picks Cats
Kentucky in recent years has been able to persuade the majority of the in-state stars to play football for the Wildcats, so it was not a shock to see Western Hills defensive lineman Javeon Campbell commit to UK Tuesday. He is a four-star recruit and ranked as the nation’s 14th...
Woman escapes after being kidnapped
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County woman was able to escape after being kidnapped and tortured. On July 2nd, 2024, Senior Trooper T.D. Richardson was alerted to a disturbing incident that had unfolded over the previous few days in the Fayette County area. According to the undersigned officer’s report, the trooper was approached […]
Waterfront Park prepares for 4th of July fireworks, but weather could halt celebrations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — With less than 24 hours until Fourth of July, inclement weather on Thursday could halt some celebrations. On Wednesday, New Albany officials cancelled the city's Shoreline Independence Day celebration. Mayor Jeff Gahan said the city is planning to reschedule the firework celebration to another date in the near future.
Crystal Rogers case; judge makes decision on Steve Lawson’s charges
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On the ninth anniversary of her disappearance, there is an update in the Crystal Rogers case. Trial will move forward for one of the three men charged in the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. Defendant Steve Lawson filed a motion for his charges to be dismissed, claiming he was promised immunity when he talked to police. But a judge has ruled his statements and information were inconsistent and he did not meet the prosecutor’s requirements for the immunity agreement.
Owensboro Chick-fil-A opening on Friday
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Chick-fil-A will soon begin serving more customers in Owensboro. The new location on Highway 54 is expected to open this Friday at 6:30 a.m. Managers say this new location will add about 120 jobs to the area. Chick-fil-A Incorporated has donated $25,000 to Feeding America in honor of the new restaurant. […]
Voices from the past: Former colleagues share special messages for Brad
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Shelley Kirk joins Brad and Jessica with a special message from those Brad has helped over his career. Shelley says Brad had always brought in the news that mattered to viewers. She says he did this while teaching a number of young reporters, producers and photographers how to dig deeper into […]
Heart tour stop in Charleston postponed
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A concert in Charleston featuring rockers Heart has been postponed. The band announced the postponement of its Royal Flush tour due to medical reasons. Heart was originally scheduled to play at the Charleston Coliseum on Aug. 23. In an additional statement, band member Ann Wilson...
Frogenstein: Kentucky Mom Set to Release A ‘Silly, Spooky’ Children’s Book
Cloverport, Kentucky native Hallie Popham Tisher has lived in the small Breckinridge County community her entire life. However, her rather creative and adventurous mind has taken her many places- including Brescia University in Owensboro, where she earned a degree in Medical Technology. Professionally, Hallie has worked at Owensboro Health since 2018. She works full-time, is 'Mom' to two 'rambunctious' boys and enjoys spending time with the boys, her husband and her extended family.
B – Battery Honored Fellow Fallen Soldier
Sgt. Ryan Jay Montgomery, 22, of Greensburg, Ky (Green County) was killed on Sunday, July 3, 2005, in Iraq when his up-armored HMMWV encountered an improvised explosive device while returning from a convoy escort mission near Baghdad. At the time of his death, Montgomery was assigned to Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery Regiment, based in Campbellsville, Ky. His unit mobilized for Operation Iraqi Freedom in November and deployed to Southwest Asia in January 2005. Montgomery graduated from Green County High School and joined the military in September 2000 during his senior year of high school.
Process Stalled for Pardue Park Project
Hopkinsville City Council will have to decide if a one-hundred thousand dollar grant is worth the time lost on the Pardue Park. Tuesday night, City Chief Financial Officer Melissa Clayton told City Council they had been communicating with the state and finally received an answer last month. The woman originally...
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