New Henderson Haunt ‘The Reckoning’ Opens in October
"The Reckoning" is a newly-designed haunted attraction in Henderson. It will open on the first weekend in October.
Indiana State Representative Alex Burton to host utilities town hall
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Indiana State Representative Alex Burton will be hosting a utilities town hall. It will take place at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Potter’s Wheel on Jefferson Avenue in Evansville. Rep. Burton says his focus will be on energy costs, actions that can be taken and how he is […]
Evansville woman accused of leaving 2-year-old alone on porch
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville woman was charged with neglect of a dependent after authorities say she left her two-year-old alone on a family member’s porch after sending a text saying she was about to hurt her for crying. According to Evansville Police, officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Harriet...
Dogs Rescued From Hoarding Case
The Vincennes Animal Shelter is thanking the community for its support after taking in dogs from yet another hoarding case. Officials say the incident happened Saturday evening in Gibson County, where fourteen dogs were surrendered. The shelter accepted ten of them—all in extremely poor health. Staff say the animals...
Evansville man found guilty of killing mother to be sentenced Tuesday
Traffic Alert: U.S. Hwy. 60 back open after vehicle accident. Van catches fire after crash in Vanderburgh Co. Van catches fire after crash in Vanderburgh Co. Man arrested after hit-and-run accident in Posey Co., officials say. Updated: 21 hours ago. Man arrested after hit-and-run accident in Posey Co., officials say.
Inmate’s death in Evansville jail prompts state investigation
An investigation is underway after an inmate died following an incident at Vanderburgh County Jail.
Warrick County K9 dies after surgery complications
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Warrick County Sheriff’s Office says a K9 officer has passed away. The sheriff’s office says K9 unit Jinx died after complications from surgery. He had been with the sheriff’s office since 2023. Officials say Jinx will be missed by his partner, Deputy Wester, and the community.
Former Evansville banker sentenced for stealing over $158K from customer accounts
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A former Evansville banker has been sentenced to federal prison for stealing more than $158,000 from customer accounts, officials announced Tuesday. Dekoda Scott Clark of Tell City, Indiana, has been sentenced to 2.5 years in federal prison for bank theft and access device fraud. Clark,...
Plans announced to renovate, not replace, 100-year-old Evansville water treatment plant
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry and Evansville Water and Sewer Utility Executive Director Vic Kelson discussed their revised plans to renovate the city’s 100-year-old water treatment plant instead of replacing it. Mayor Terry says instead of building a new water treatment plant, the city can...
Man arrested after alleged DUI hit-and-run in Posey County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Posey County Sheriff’s Office say a man is in jail after crashing into another car and injuring the driver on State Route 66 on September 15 at 10:45 p.m. According to police, the victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. According to police, Brandon Johnson, 34, left before...
