Hancock County News

Henderson's John James Audubon State Park will host the 36th annual GRADD Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday and Sunday -- and at roughly the same time, sites all along U.S. 60 will be taking part in a ...

More than 223,000 homes and businesses in Kentucky were without power for a fourth day Wednesday as crews continued to repair damage from the remnants of Hurricane Ike.

A Hancock County man is behind bars after what state police say is a pattern of sexual abuse that went on for decades.

Is there a child care crisis in Hancock County? Some officials think so and they're doing something about it.

Is there a child care crisis in Hancock County? Some officials think so and they're doing something about it.

The Kentucky Geological Survey and three energy companies have formed a partnership to test storing carbon dioxide permanently deep under ground.

People who bypass the produce section at the grocery store in favor of local farmers markets have found the pickings slim this summer.

Officials in Fayette County are considering whether to join other communities around the state in toughening penalties for adults who encourage underage drinking.

Funds collected this weekend will aid Hancock special needs children By Malena DeJarnette As a Hawesville resident you have likely noticed the local fire department taking donations every year over Memorial Day ...

Hawesville wants owner to cleanup property By Ralph Dickerson Several months ago, Jim Carrico approached Hawesville City Hall about a problem with his neighbor's property at 325 Main Street.

“We are going to be about $50,000 plus in the hole on diesel compared to last year.”

Budgets strain under rising fuel costs By Ralph Dickerson The rising costs of fuel continues to put a financial strain on the budgets of the cities of Hawesville and Lewisport, Hancock County Fiscal Court and ... via Hancock Clarion

“I think most people enjoyed it”

Church derby brings 1,200+ to county By Ralph Dickerson The 5th annual Hancock County Catholic Churches Demolition Derby recorded another outstanding success. via Hancock Clarion

“It will be a big boost for our school system, and county-wide.”

Judge/Executive Jack McCaslin said the session was to discuss "economic development." After 40 minutes of deliberation, the court re-entered regular session and McCaslin reverted the floor to Director of ... via Hancock Clarion

Web Producer: Mike Mardis A Hancock County woman is dead after being hit by a car on Highway 60 in Lewisport, Kentucky. via WFIE-TV Evansville

A western Kentucky community college is awarded nearly $two-million to train workers and students in advanced manufacturing. via WBKO-TV Bowling Green

A western Kentucky community college has been awarded a $1.996 million grant to train workers and students in advanced manufacturing. via Lexington Herald-Leader

A former western Kentucky jailer has pleaded guilty to abusing the public trust by not turning over money to the county. via Lexington Herald-Leader

A Hancock county, Kentucky jailer in trouble for missing funds, pleaded guilty to abuse of public trust. via TristateHomepage.com

“What we like about this system is that Domtar's material would have gone to a landfill to decompose, but instead now it's being used to generate electricity. Finding resources and developing them into renewable power is always a positive thing.”

The term "green power" covers a lot of different ways to generate electricity from renewable resources. via Kentucky Living

Trooper Adam Hutchison stopped Richard M. Nall for failure to use turn signal and expired registration. via Kentucky State Police