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City of Henderson, KY Government Parks Director Thomas Kenney was our guest on Thursday's Speak Up episode. Kenney talke...
10/16/2025

City of Henderson, KY Government Parks Director Thomas Kenney was our guest on Thursday's Speak Up episode. Kenney talked about his new role as Henderson's parks director as well as his previous parks roles in Texas and Puerto Rico.

He also previewed several upcoming fall and Halloween related events, including a free movie night showing of "Hocus Pocus 2" at the The Bridges Golf Course of Henderson on Friday, Oct. 24th; hayrides from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25th at Canoe Creek; the East End Halloween Extravaganza from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26th; and the Halloween Bash in Central Park on Halloween.

Fun with ELEVATE’s Julie Wischer!
10/16/2025

Fun with ELEVATE’s Julie Wischer!


Check the Fit!
10/16/2025

Check the Fit!

10/16/2025

Hopkinsville @ Henderson County 10-15-25

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School President Julie Eadens was our guest on Wednesday's Speak Up episode. She talked abou...
10/15/2025

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School President Julie Eadens was our guest on Wednesday's Speak Up episode. She talked about the upcoming Holy Name Fall Festival, which will be held Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25th at the school.

10/15/2025

Owensboro, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Post 16 in Henderson is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Tuesday evening on Carter Road in Owensboro.

At approximately 8:42 p.m. Tuesday, a trooper patrolling Carter Road notified Post 16 Dispatch that he had located a collision on Carter Road near the U.S. 60 Bypass off-ramp. The trooper conducted the initial investigation.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2007 Kawasaki motorcycle operated by Tyler Hamilton, 32, of Owensboro was traveling southbound on Carter Road when he failed to stop for a red traffic light at the U.S. 60 Bypass off-ramp.

A 2023 Toyota Tacoma operated by Dylan Cook, 22, of Philpot was turning northbound onto Carter Road from the off-ramp when Hamilton’s motorcycle struck the driver’s side bed of Cook’s vehicle.

Hamilton was ejected from the motorcycle and transported to Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Cook and his passenger sustained minor injuries and were treated on scene by emergency medical personnel.

The investigation is ongoing by Trooper Joseph Richling. KSP was assisted at the scene by the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, Owensboro Police Department, Daviess County Fire Department, and Daviess County Emergency Medical Services.

10/15/2025

Henderson, KY – A teenager has been sentenced on multiple charges in connection with a fatal shooting in December.

Henderson Commonwealth’s Attorney Herb McKee said that Cameron Gilbert, 17, was sentenced to 15 years for first-degree manslaughter, first-degree wanton endangerment, and possession of a handgun by a minor.

The charges stem from a shooting that occurred on Mill Street on Dec. 14, 2024. The incident resulted in injuries to the abdomen of Henderson-native Clifford Hargis, which ultimately resulted in his death.

A Henderson County grand jury indicted Gilbert as a youthful offender (tried as an adult) in March. Gilbert was 16 years old at the time of the incident.

The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office offered a 15-year sentence to Gilbert after consulting with Henderson Police, Hargis’s family members, as well as considering the weight of the evidence.

Two members of the Hargis Family gave immensely impactful victim statements directed at Gilbert and his circle of friends, the Commonwealth’s Attorney Office said. They prayed for Gilbert to find peace, rehabilitation and purpose during his prison sentence, prayed for Gilbert’s friends and the juveniles of the community to stop the use of weapons in settling their differences and help heal the community, and prayed for the parents of the community to address the issues of juveniles and weapons before they lead to violence.

The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney said it offers its heartfelt prayers for this family’s loss, and for their continued healing.

The Commonwealth Attorney’s Office also thanked Henderson Police Department officers and detectives for their thorough investigation, and for safely detaining the suspect.

YES!!
10/15/2025

YES!!

Henderson County Lady Colonel Volleyball closed out their regular season home schedule in dominant fashion Tuesday night...
10/15/2025

Henderson County Lady Colonel Volleyball closed out their regular season home schedule in dominant fashion Tuesday night, sweeping Madisonville-North Hopkins 3–0 by scores of 25–16, 25–14, 25–4.

The victory improves the Lady Colonels’ record to 23–9 on the year.

Emmy Sword led the balanced attack with 8 kills, 6 digs, and an ace, while Caeson Hargitt added 5 kills and 4 blocks. Evangeline Loffland chipped in 4 kills, 6 digs, 3 aces, and a block, and Kylee Lyons posted 3 kills and 5 blocks.

Gabby Melvin contributed 3 kills, 4 digs, 2 aces, and a block, while Lilly Clark tallied a kill. Setters Kamryn Raley and Addi Kirtley ran the offense efficiently—Raley recorded 9 assists and 6 aces, and Kirtley finished with 9 assists, 4 digs, and 3 aces.

Defensively, Ella Whitledge continued to anchor the back row with 19 digs, 5 assists, and 3 aces, and Lilly Payne added 2 blocks at the net.

John James Audubon State Park Lisa Hoffman was our guest on Tuesday's episode of Speak Up. She talked about the followin...
10/14/2025

John James Audubon State Park Lisa Hoffman was our guest on Tuesday's episode of Speak Up. She talked about the following events coming up at Audubon State Park.

“Fresh Off the Easel: Landscapes Big and Small” Plein Air Art Show
Exhibition dates: Monday October 20, 2025, to December 15, 2025
John James Audubon Museum
Open daily 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Cost: Free

Painters from the Plein Air group called Easel Does It, will exhibit a collection of landscape paintings at the John James Audubon Museum in Henderson, KY. This group of original works of art will include images of regional landscapes, including paintings done at John James Audubon State Park. These pieces will be for sale and a portion of the proceeds will go to the John James Audubon Museum! Visitors can view this show on the lower level of the Museum. Audubon Museum is currently open daily 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.

Contact: Connor Humphrey at 502-782-9716 or email to [email protected]

Spooky Tales and Nighttime Trails
Saturday, October 25
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
John James Audubon State Park Welcome Center
Cost: $8.00 per person

A frightfully fun evening of night hikes and spooky stories! Beginning at 6:30 P.M., let our park naturalists lead you into the preserve for a night adventure on the trail. Learn of the mysterious and perhaps creepy nocturnal creatures of the woods in several stops along the way. By 8 P.M., our hike will conclude at a shelter house for a session of spooky tales as told by our friends, the RiverTown StoryTellers. Stories are appropriate for all ages. Cost of admission is $8.00 per person. Hikers are advised to wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight. Meets at the Welcome Center/Warbler Road Trailhead.

Contact Lisa Hoffman at 502-782-9727 or [email protected] for further details.

Stories will be moved indoors, and alternative activities implemented, in the event of inclement weather.

November 2025

“Autumn Splendor” Craft Workshop
Sunday, Nov. 9
2:00 P.M.
Audubon Museum
Cost: $5.00 per craft

Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun at the Audubon Museum on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2 P.M. Our forest trees may soon be devoid of leaves, but you’ll be able to enjoy the colors of autumn indoors! With the help of tree leaves and branches, we’ll create a colorful leaf print banner you can hang inside wherever you’d like. You might even like to use your banner for Thanksgiving décor! The workshop is $5 per craft and includes an instructor and all supplies needed to make your banner. NOTE: Paint is involved, so wear old clothes or bring an art smock or apron to wear. Recommended for ages 6-adult.

Contact: Lisa Hoffman at 502-782-9727 or email to [email protected].


“National Take-a-Hike Day” Family Hike
Sunday, November 16
1:00 P.M.
John James Audubon State Park--Museum Front Lawn
Cost: Free

Celebrate “National Take-a-Hike Day” by experiencing the beauty and diversity of Audubon Park in autumn! Join our park naturalist on Sunday, Nov. 16th at 1 P.M., for this 1-mile guided hike. This is a FREE event, so bring the whole family and all your friends along, even your leashed pets! Wear sturdy shoes, as this adventure covers the hilly terrain of Eagle Glen Pet Trail. Be mindful to dress appropriately for the day’s weather. Meets on the Museum front lawn. Should bad weather be an issue, please watch our Facebook and Instagram pages for hike announcements.

Contact: Lisa Hoffman at (502)782-9727, or email to [email protected].

10/14/2025

A father and son were killed after their vehicle was struck by a train in the Robards area on Tuesday morning.

Henderson County Sheriff Chip Stauffer said the father and son were trying to beat the train at Cherry Hill Road and Busby Station.

There are no lights or crossing arms on the tracks at that crossing.
Det. Sergeant Terry Harmon said the employees on the train were not injured. Harmon said the vehicle was pushed back 2,000 feet after it was hit.

The accident was briefly discussed during Tuesday morning’s Fiscal Court meeting. Henderson County Coroner Sheila Patterson and Sheriff Stauffer said they had deputies working the scene as of late morning Tuesday.

Henderson County Judge-Executive Brad Schneider said the father and son were two employees of Moss Contracting who were working on one of the nearby solar farms.

Congratulations, to this week's Shaw's Flowers Anniversary Contest Winners, Tommy & Valerie Schwartz!!
10/14/2025

Congratulations, to this week's Shaw's Flowers Anniversary Contest Winners, Tommy & Valerie Schwartz!!

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