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🌱 What investigators say about Sunday’s deadly Green Street and Borax Drive crash

Good morning Henderson! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators say about Sunday’s deadly Green Street and Borax Drive crash
  • How VU’s housing overhaul and new wrestling teams could affect locals
  • How a Henderson riverport leader just gained new influence on navigation

Also on today's calendar: Calpulli Mexican Dance and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 69, low: 41.
  • Sunday: Sunny and breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• KSP investigating fatal collision in Henderson (the-messenger.com) — A man from Corydon was killed Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash at Green Street and Borax Drive in Henderson, and Kentucky State Police are still determining fault. The collision between a Kenworth tractor and a Ford Bronco also injured a passenger, who was taken to an Evansville hospital. Multiple Henderson police, fire, EMS, and county agencies assisted at the scene.
   

• VU plans residence hall revamps, adds men's and women's wrestling (tristatehomepage.com) — Vincennes University leaders, speaking from Henderson, outlined major upgrades to Godare and Vanderburgh residence halls aimed at giving adult learners and traditional students more private, higher-quality housing. The plan also launches new men’s and women’s wrestling programs starting in the 2026–27 academic year, potentially attracting more regional students and industry trainees with ties to Henderson.
   

• Stout Outlines Lock Repairs, Rising Costs (waterwaysjournal.net) — Major lock and dam repair projects along the Ohio River could affect river traffic that supports commerce tied to Henderson, while rising maintenance costs are straining federal budgets. At the same IRPT Ohio Basin meeting, Henderson County Riverport Authority director Ben Weithman was elected to the group’s Ohio River Basin board, giving Henderson a voice in future navigation decisions.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member/Production in Henderson. Apply here.
  • Gpac posted a job opening for Quality Control Manager in Henderson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Henderson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Owensboro

  • Owensboro high school students headed to robotics world championship (14news.com)
  • Owensboro Symphony Announces 2026-27 Season (symphony.org)
  • Owensboro Health to host community baby shower for expectant families (owensborotimes.com)

Madisonville

  • Quick action saves Madisonville dam from muskrat damage, causing sinkhole (spectrumnews1.com)

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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Henderson

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Henderson

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.