Encompass Health Deaconess Rehab Hospital names new CEO
NEWBURGH, Ind (WEHT) – Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital has named its next CEO. After 25 years of healthcare experience, including more than a decade of executive leadership experience, Kristy Bruner has been appointed to the role. Hospital staff state Bruner began as a registered nurse at Deaconess Midtown. She later moved into business development […]
Man with parole warrant arrested following shoplifting report
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Henderson Police are giving more information to a heavy police presence on Holloway Street Monday evening. Officials state officers responded to J’s Liquor and Wine on South Green Street for a shoplifting report. Video was shown of a man stealing three bottles of liquor and running out. Officers were able to […]
Santa Claus post office unveils 2026 postmark
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Santa Claus post office reveals this year’s postmark. This year’s deign was created by Caraline Arning of Dale, Indiana. Arning is a graduate of Heritage Hills High School and she now studies psychology at DePauw University. Her design features Santa’s face, Christmas lights, trees and the town’s famous name. The […]
Man threatened to shoot officers after Henderson shoplifting call, police say
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Henderson Police Department officials say a man is in jail after stealing alcohol from a liquor store and threatening police. According to a press release, officers responded to J’s Liquor and Wine on South Green Street Tuesday for a shoplifting report. Officers say they spoke...
Take the Family on a Drive Through a Million Holiday Lights
Load up the family and head to the Indiana State Fairgrounds to experience more than a million lights, a synced holiday soundtrack, and 300 new gum drops!
Evansville man’s attempted murder charge dropped as part of plea agreement
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — An Evansville man has dodged an attempted murder charge and is out of jail following a plea agreement. Bradin Gunther was arrested back in May after police say he shot at a man during an argument on East Florida Street. The bullet grazed the victim’s leg. Gunther originally pleaded guilty to […]
USI drops home opener to Murray State
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – It was a battle of preseason conference number #1 teams Monday night as the Lady Screaming Eagles took on the Murray State. The non-conference match up was a test for coach Rick Stein’s group as they fell to the Racers who shot over 50% from three-point range on the night in […]
Felony warrant prompts heavy police presence in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A heavy police presence has been reported on Holloway Street in Henderson. While serving a felony warrant, police closed the road between Powell and Clay Street. Police were called to the area around 4:45 p.m. According to the police department, the subject made multiple threats while inside the home, so the […]
Warrick County K9 to receive life-saving donation in memory of fallen soldier
WARRICK CO., Ind. (WFIE) - A charitable donation will go a long way for a K9 officer in Warrick County. The sheriff’s office says K9 Pablo will received a bullet protective vest from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Officials say the vest was sponsored by Danielle and Gianna Marketta...
UE security guard injured during fraternity fight
EVANSVILLE, Ind (WEHT) – A fight in a University of Evansville fraternity home parking lot left a UE security guard with injuries while trying to break it up. According to a police report, the security guard responded to the Sig Ep frat house at around midnight on Halloween, and when he approached the fight, someone […]

















