Lynnville woman gives birth at Hucks gas station
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Lynnville resident Hannah Adkins says she has an interesting birthing story that she can’t wait to share with her daughter a few years down the road. “I never thought in a million years I’d give birth in the parking lot of a gas station,” says Adkins. Hannah Adkins was scheduled to […]
14 FIRST ALERT: Slight risk of severe storms for Saturday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - 14 First Alert Meteorologist Michael Fecca says that the Storm Prediction Center has now upgraded portions of the Tri-State to a slight risk of severe storms for Saturday afternoon and for Saturday night. Periods of showers and storms will push through the Tri-State today, and some...
Henderson adopted the telephone fairly quickly
(This column first appeared in the May print edition of the Hendersonian.) Henderson picked up the telephone about five years after its invention; on-line romance wasn’t far behind. Alexander Graham Bell patented his invention March 7, 1876, and publicly demonstrated it June 25 at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelp
Simon’s Shoes owner Bruce Simon dies
Bruce Simon, the third-generation owner of one of Henderson’s oldest and most iconic businesses, died Tuesday following a short illness. He had just turned 69 years old. “It is with immense sadness and grief that we announce the loss of our beloved Bruce, who passed away on May 12, 2026,” Simon’s Shoes posted on its Fa
After 16 years without heat or air conditioning, local man is a homeowner
Known by many in town as “James the Famous,” (pronounced in this moniker as “JAY-mus the FAY-mus”), James Pryor moved into his new home on Friday. Pryor’s home on O’Byrne Street is the 95th home that the Habitat For Humanity of Henderson has built.
Warrick County road closed after two vehicle accident
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A road in Warrick County is closed following an accident between two vehicles. According to dispatch, a call came in around 3:10 p.m. about a two-vehicle crash on Eskew Road and Highway 251. Officials say one person was injured with arm pain. The southbound lane of 251 near Baker Road is […]
Brick Depot celebrates grand opening in Newburgh
NEWBURGH. Ind. (WEHT) — Everything is awesome in the town of Newburgh as a new store opens its doors. The Brick Depot kicked off its grand opening weekend with a line wrapped around its parking lot. Customers can come in to buy, trade and sell anything LEGO. The store features discounted LEGO sets, a party […]
Thieves steal copper wiring from local animal rescue
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A local animal rescue is looking for help to make some repairs, after they say, thieves stole some items off their food trailer. ‘It Takes a Village No-Kill Rescue’ in Evansville posted on social media that they were recently hit by thieves who cut and stole some of the copper electrical wirin
First responders to host Heroes in the Park in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — First responders from Indiana and Kentucky are making their way to Evansville for a public safety showcase. According to officials, Heroes in the Park will take place from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Wesselman Park. Officials say first responders with EMS, police, fire and military will be in
Henderson County Schools names new principal
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials have named a new principal at Henderson County High School. Henderson County Schools announced in a Facebook post Christian Klaas will take the role of principal. Officials say Klaas has served in education and school leadership for more than 15 years. He currently serves as Green Unit
