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New superintendent of Union County Public Schools named
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Dr. Terra Hancock was selected on Wednesday night as the new superintendent of Union County Public Schools. Hancock has served the school system for 19 years as a teacher, counselor, principal and administrator. She currently serves as the assistant superintendent of secondary instruction. The Board of Education gave Hancock a four-year […]
KYTC high water report for April 26, 2024
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has reopened more roads as of 1 p.m. April 26. Officials say KY 130 in Henderson County has now reopened, leaving the three roadways in Union County as the only ones in the area blocked by flooding. The KYTC says these are the roads that have […]
KY 1180 in Union Co. blocked by mobile home
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) says KY 1180 in Union County is blocked by a mobile home with a broken frame and is expected to remain closed for several hours. KYTC officials say road barricades are up to notify motorists that the road is blocked. Officials with KYTC say KY 1179 […]
Hadi Shrine Circus to kick off 90 year celebration
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The Hadi Shrine Circus will kick-off the celebration of the upcoming 90th anniversary later today. Today the Hadi Shrine Circus will host a news conference featuring Shriner leadership, City and County officials and Mayor Stephanie Terry. Shriners say that they are looking forward to kicking off a new decade as they continue […]
Barge submerged in Union County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A barge is submerged in the Ohio River in Union County, and officials with U.S. Coast Guard MSU Paducah told us more about it. Officials say they received notice of the sunken barge Sunday morning, and it was a “bulk” barge at the front of a line of barges. U.S. Coast […]
KYTC high water report for April 25, 2024
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) released its high water report for 12 p.m. April 25. Officials say KY 136 in Henderson County has now reopened, leaving the four roadways in Union County as the only ones in the area that have yet to reopen. The KYTC says the roads that have […]
KYTC high water report for April 19, 2024
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) say KY 871 in Union County has joined the growing number of state roads blocked by flood water from the rising Ohio River. KYTC officials say another Union County roadway, KY 1508, is currently open but could possibly become blocked if water levels continue […]
Ervin Cable Construction wins safety award
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Ervin Cable Construction was awarded the Governor’s Safety and Health Award, making it the first company in Union County to receive the award. The company said they logged over 2.5 million man hours without a lost-time incident during the award period. Officials say the safety of their employees always comes first, […]
Sturgis mayor addresses “misstatements” online
STURGIS, Ky. (WEHT)- In Sturgis, the city council continues to make the effort to take steps forward, following the city’s financial issues that came to light last year. As they rebuild, the city’s mayor addresses the residents, and the misinformation, he says is being spread online. Despite what Mayor Billy Adams calls “misstatements” spreading online, […]
Multiple roadways flooded as Ohio River levels rise
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) released its High Water Report, and officials have noted that multiple roadways are flooded as Ohio River levels rise. The following roads are closed due to rising water: Officials say several roads across KYTC District 2 have been impacted by rising water from the Ohio River […]
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