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🌱 Driving US‑41 and US‑60 this week? Your speed limit just changed

Henderson, Kentucky Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Henderson! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Driving US‑41 and US‑60 this week? Your speed limit just changed
  • Can the Lady Colonels turn six straight region titles into another state?
  • How Henderson’s new budget and jail expansion could affect your tax dollars.

Also on today's calendar: Living With HIV: Henderson In-Person Support Group and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Speed limit reduced on Henderson interchange due to development (14news.com) — If you drive through the US‑41 and US‑60 interchange in Henderson, your speed limit is dropping from 45 to 35 mph between US 41A at Herron Avenue and US 60 at Killiecrankie Drive due to new development and congestion. State officials say the change, now signed, is meant to improve safety for motorists, pedestrians, and nearby businesses, and Henderson Police can answer questions.
   

2. Six straight, on to state! (the-hendersonian.com) — Henderson County’s Lady Colonels have captured their sixth straight Second Region softball title and are headed back to the state tournament in Lexington this Friday, June 5, at 4 p.m. CT. Powered by standout pitching from Kamryn Timmons and Lilly Bennett and big bats like Saniya Shields and Ayden Bennett, the team is chasing another state crown with strong support from the Henderson community.
   

3. Local government notes (the-hendersonian.com) — Henderson Fiscal Court has preliminarily approved a nearly $40 million 2026-27 county budget and advanced a $7.5 million expansion at the Henderson County Detention Center to house more federal and state inmates. County leaders also moved forward on a $4.2 million Safe Streets For All road-safety plan and backed a July 18 Inner City festival and recent hospitality summit.
   

4. Kentucky AG selects 12 counties for post-election audit (tristatehomepage.com) — From Henderson state officials announced 12 counties have been randomly selected for a post‑election audit of the 2026 primary, part of ongoing efforts to safeguard ballot integrity. While Henderson County itself isn’t on the audit list, the move reflects statewide scrutiny of voting procedures that Henderson residents rely on every election cycle.
   

5. Kentucky expands medical cannabis for 15 more conditions (tristatehomepage.com) — From Henderson, Kentuckians are learning that Governor Andy Beshear has expanded the list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis by 15 serious illnesses, including ALS, Parkinson’s, Crohn’s disease, and severe arthritis. This change aims to reduce confusion for patients and broaden safe, legal access to medical cannabis for residents who qualify under the updated state law.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey everyone!
    Just wanted to share that the John F Kennedy Center 515 S Alvasia Henderson Ky 42420 will have it's annual Father's Day breakfast on June 13th from 9… (Nextdoor Henderson)
  • 📢 Western Kentucky residents: Join the conversation at a virtual foster care community forum on Thursday, June 4.
    Connect with community members, share your perspective and be part of discussions about improving Kentucky's foster care system and outcomes for… (Nextdoor )
  • Sonoco Products Company posted a job opening for Production Associate in Henderson. Apply here.
  • Churchill Downs Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper, Heavy Duty in Henderson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Henderson here.

Ok Henderson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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