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HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Henderson County is moving forward with a scaled-back plan for a new grain-bin rescue training facility. Fire officials say grain-bin rescues are rare but extremely dangerous. The proposed training facility’s only bid came in at more than $426,000, well above the county’s original $300,000 budge

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – People traveling in Vanderburgh County might have to adjust their routes. According to the Vanderburgh County Highway Department, Old State Road will be closed between Mt. Pleasant Road and Evergreen Road on September 9 for ditch work. This area will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This road wil

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A trial date is now set for a teenager accused in a police shooting. 19-year-old Jailani Chew is scheduled to stand trial on October 5. He is accused of shooting Evansville Police Officer Sam Taylor last September. The shooting left Taylor paralyzed from the waist down. Chew faces several charge

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - The Henderson City Commission passed a resolution Tuesday afternoon addressing concerns about an assisted living facility. The resolution concerns Henderson Manor, a facility on Watson Lane near Sunset Lane in Henderson. The resolution requests an investigation by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) Dangerous heat is settling over the area today with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 90s. The afternoon heat index will range from 102 to 109 degrees, so stay hydrated if you’re spending time outdoors. The real concern arrives Wednesday, which is a 14...

KENTUCKY — Long-awaited rain is finally heading to Kentucky, with repeated rounds of light to heavy showers expected to roll through mainly the northern half of the state beginning late Wednesday and continuing through Thursday. Most locations can expect rainfall totals between a quarter inch and three quarters of an i

MT. VERNON, Ind. (WFIE) - The Posey County firefighting community is mourning the loss of one of their own. On Monday, the Mt. Vernon Fire Department announced the passing of former fire chief Roger Waters. Officials say Waters dedicated his life to serving the citizens of Mt. Vernon and the...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville man is facing multiple drug charges following a traffic stop Tuesday afternoon on Washington Avenue. According to a probable cause affidavit from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, a detective observed Eugene R. Radcliff II make an improper turn from Boeke Avenue onto Washi

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Henderson City Commissioners are taking a closer look at whether golf carts should be allowed on city roads. They met Tuesday to talk through the idea, which is still in the early stages. However, leaders say any approval would come with strict safety guidelines. The basics include four wheels,

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville church that was destroyed by fire in December 2025 is now being torn down. Demo crews were out Tuesday morning on Meyer Avenue near Third Avenue at The Lord’s Church. As we reported, fire crews were there for several hours after the blaze...