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The City of Madisonville announces 'Illuminated Hot Air Balloon Glow'
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) —The City of Madisonville is about to light up the night with a new event. Madisonville's Illuminated Hot Air Balloon Glow is scheduled for Friday, August 30th from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Mahr Park Arboretum. At the event, you will grab your chair and...
I-69 reopens in Hopkins County after wreck
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the wreck on I-69 northbound near Slaughters is clear and the northbound lanes of the interstate are now back open. ORIGINAL STORY: According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, northbound I-69 is shut down at Exit 125. This is the exit directly to the east of Slaughters […]
Earlington to honor legacy of first black school with new Museum
EARLINGTON, Ky. (WEVV) —In the heart of Earlington, a remarkable effort is underway to preserve the rich history of the J.W. Million School, the first black school in the community. The J.W. Million School played a pivotal role in the education and empowerment of black students in Earlington, and...
Thousands expected to visit Union County this weekend for this year’s Kentucky Bike Rally
UNION COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — Another year of the Kentucky Bike Rally kicked off Wednesday outside Sturgis, and thousands are expected to step foot on the Union County Fairgrounds for the rally. The festivities began Wednesday afternoon. Eyewitness News talked with bikers across the country, including Texas, North Carolina and Colorado. They are looking forward […]
KYTC’s high water report for July 17, 2024
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) released its high water report for July 17. Officials say this is the report as of 2:30 p.m. The status of the following roads are: Daviess County Hopkins County Webster County The KYTC notes high water has now receded from I-69, U.S. 41, KY 138, KY […]
U.S. 62 widening project underway in Dawson Springs
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has resumed paving operations on U.S. 62, also known as East Arcadia Avenue, in Dawson Springs this week. The KYTC says the project will widen U.S. 62 from the Dawson Springs Board of Education to the Dawson Springs City Park. The new layout […]
PeADD Officials Approve Considerable Budget For 2025
County and city officials ratified the 2024-25 Pennyrile Area Development District budget last week, bringing definition to what the next fiscal year should look like for local municipalities. Kevin Cotton, PeADD treasurer and mayor of Madisonville, made four notes on ledger expectations:. *First, total revenues are projected at $25.9 million,...
Hopkins County Central opens at Caldwell County: How we See It! @HopkinsCentral @minguabeefjerky @840WHAS @PrepRedzone @KyHighFootball
Pivotal matchup key for the success of the ’24 season. These two teams met in Morton’s Gap a season ago and it was one heck of a game. Central won that game 20-14 and Caldwell struggled from there, finishing an uncharacteristically poor 1-9. The two square off again for the ’24 opener and the game will be in Princeton, KY where the Tigers figure to be much tougher. You know the old Indian Proverb about Tigers, riding one isn’t close to as scary as the dismount. Who is going to win the matchup this season? Here is our take.
Madisonville to welcome hot air balloons in August with new event
The City of Madisonville is gearing up for a new event, as they welcome Illuminated Hot Air Balloon Glow to the skies on August 30. It will take place August 30 from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. at Mahr Park Arboretum at 55 Mahr Park Drive in Madisonville, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets and come view an amazing display of colorful, giant hot air balloons.
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