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08/14/2026

Several local entities are collaborating on a Regional Transit Feasibility Study.

The study will explore opportunities to improve transit service and efficiencies across the Evansville Metropolitan Planning Area, including:
• Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS)
• Henderson Area Rapid Transit (HART)
• Warrick Area Transit System (WATS)

The survey is live and will be available through Aug. 31st.

The Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization is working with the City of Evansville, City of Henderson, Vanderburgh County, and Warrick County, for this Regional Transit Feasibility Study.

08/14/2026

HMP&L said Phase 2 of its reconduct work of new transmission lines along South Green Street is expected to be completed this week. Then the reconduct work along the Sand Lane portion will begin.

Crews will be using the entire right of way as much as possible along South Green Street and Sand Lane to ensure safe working habits are in effect during the reconduct.

Motorists may encounter traveling work zone traffic control measures in place with one lane traffic through the project area from time to time as needed.

Drivers should be extra cautious when traveling through these work zones and obey traffic control flagmen if/when there are any lane closures.

Work will be done from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday. Work is expected to be completed by Aug. 28th.

08/14/2026

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HENDERSON, Ky. (Aug. 14, 2026) -The mandatory annual inspection of the U.S. 41 Twin Bridges in Henderson conti...

08/14/2026

Speak Up is a public affairs program that airs each weekday on WSON. The show starts at approximately 7:45 a.m. each Monday through Friday.

You can also listen anytime at the podcast link on WSON’s website, wsonradio.com/podcasts.

Here are next week’s Speak Up guests:

Monday: Deaconess Henderson Hospital CEO Linda White.

Tuesday: Henderson Police Department.

Wednesday: Henderson Area Arts Alliance Executive Director Kensington Eck.

Thursday: No Speak Up; Live Coverage from the Kentucky State Fair.
Friday: Henderson County Sports Hall of Fame.

Listeners may call in during Speak Up to ask the guest a question. The station number is 270-826-3923.

People may ask questions for upcoming guests in the comments below.

If you would like to appear on Speak Up, please call WSON News Director Erin Schmitt at 270-826-3923 or email [email protected].

We have no August openings, but we may be able to book second guests on show dates that aren’t available, so feel free to reach out.

We have the following September openings: Sept. 16, Sept. 29th, and Sept. 30th.

08/14/2026

Henderson County Emergency Management Agency Director's Assistant Jill Ward and Director Kenny Garrett were our guests on Speak Up on Friday morning.

They talked about the Henderson County Safet Return Program, which is a program that helps first responders quickly locate and safely recover people who may become lost, missing or overdue. By enrolling in advance, caregivers can help provide critical information that can save precious time when every second matters.

Caregivers can provide information in advance for anyone who is a risk of wandering - including people with autism, dementia, Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, cognitive or developmental disabilities, and other conditions.

People can enroll online at wwww.hendersoncountyky.gov/ema by submitting a profile. EMA recommends the information be updated annually. Enrollment is voluntary, secure and free of charge.

08/14/2026

A Henderson man is accused of strangling a woman at the Holiday Motel in Henderson.

Henderson police officers responded to the Holiday Motel on 11:40 a.m. Wednesday after receiving reports of an active domestic disturbance involving a man assaulting a woman in the parking lot.

Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive woman and a disoriented motel staff member who had been punched in the face while attempting to intervene.

Officers immediately took the suspect, identified as Eric Easley, 43, into custody and rendered emergency medical aid to the victim until EMS and Fire personnel arrived on scene.

The female victim was transported to a local hospital for her injuries and is currently at the hospital for her treatment.

Witness statements and initial investigation revealed Easley had dragged the victim from the room into the parking lot and strangled her. During questioning with officers, Easley admitted to attempting to kill the victim.

Easley was arrested and lodged in the Henderson County Detention Center.

Easley has been charged with attempted murder, fourth-degree assault, and first degree strangulation.

(Reminder: All charges are allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.)

08/14/2026

Congratulations, to Deacon Littlepage!! You are our Los Toribio's Birthday Contest Winner!! Please stop by the station on the first floor of the Citi-Center Mall on 2nd Street in Downtown Henderson to receive your certificate for a free meal from Los Toribio's Mexican Restaurant!!

08/14/2026

Congratulations, to Ethan and Shawna Evans!! You are our Shaw's Flowers Anniversary Contest Winners!! Please stop by the station on the first floor of the Citi-Center Mall on 2nd Street in downtown Henderson to receive your certificate for a bouquet of flowers from Shaw's Flowers!!

08/14/2026

Henson Media Listener Appreciation Auction

08/13/2026

The 7th Annual Henson Media Listener Appreciation Radio Auction is tomorrow from 8am-12pm. Tune in & bid on over 50 items, experiences, & services. Preview auction items here:

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