Scales replacement at landfill could slow traffic flow

HENDERSON, KY, August 7, 2020– City of Henderson Public Works has announced that visits to the landfill could be slowed down early next week while the 20-year-old scales are replaced.

If possible, it might be better to delay your trip to the land...

Downtown Partnership asking for your best shot

The Downtown Henderson Partnership has launched its Summer Sunset Photo Contest.

“Henderson produces some of the most captivating sunsets a person will ever see. These watercolor scenes will stop you in your tracks. We thought it only fitting to ...

Lane closures in place on U.S. 41 for inspection of "Twin Bridges"

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (August 3, 2020) – Lane closures will be in place on the U.S. 41 Twin Bridges from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning Aug. 3.

Weekend lane closures will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The closures are necessary for the bridge inspection. This wo...

Bids will be accepted on surplus property

HENDERSON, Ky. -- Two pieces of City of Henderson surplus property will be sold by competitive sealed bids.

The properties are located at 1415 Helm St. and 1438 Helm St.

Bids will be accepted in the Office of the Director of Finance, 222 First St., until 1:...

HMPL to buy 100 percent of output from new solar farm

HENDERSON, KY, July 31, 2020– Henderson Municipal Power & Light (HMP&L) will purchase 100 percent of the output of a new solar farm under development by Community Energy through a 20-year power purchase agreement, the utility has announc...

HWU contractor starting major sewer project on July 29

HENDERSON, Ky. -- As announced last week, Henderson Water Utility (HWU) and its contractor, Deig Bros. Lumber & Construction Co., are starting a major sewer infrastructure project in the north end of Henderson.

For the next 30 days, this will require c...

HCC 2020 nursing cohort achieves perfect pass rate

HENDERSON, Ky.  – Henderson Community College (HCC) has announced that its 2020 nursing cohort achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination—Registered Nurse, more commonly known as the NCLEX-R...

HWU to begin major sewer project on city's north side

HENDERSON, Ky. (July 20, 2020) – The Henderson Water Utility will begin a major, mile-long sewer project in late July that is expected to continue until early December and will disrupt traffic on the heavily traveled North Elm Street at some poi...

Henderson County Schools announces reopening plan

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