Henderson to host Independence Day Celebration
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating the Fourth of July a day early. On Friday, Henderson will host Independence Day Celebration at Audubon Mill Park. The event kicks off at 5 p.m. and will include food trucks and kids’ activities. Kids activities include inflatables, face paint
Ellis Park Reschedules Racing Because of Dangerous Heat
Ellis Park has postponed its Thursday, July 2 and Friday, July 3 racing programs due to an Extreme Heat Warning in effect for the Tri-State area.
USI Drivers, Rejoice: This Lloyd Expressway Ramp Is Back Open
A major ramp connecting USI to the eastbound Lloyd Expressway is back open, and it also marks the end of University Parkway closures tied to the Lloyd4U project.
Investing in America: Coal mining’s role in the Tri-State
WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — There are many jobs and professions that helped shape the Tri-State, but there’s one that played a major role in not only the Tri-State’s history but the country’s history: coal mining. “Southern Indiana was a downtown coal town, we got the coal here, and we mined it, it was the […]
Fire fighter sent to the hospital fighting house fire in Oakland City
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — A fire fighter has been sent to the hospital following a house fire in Gibson County. According to dispatch, the structure fire was reported around 3:40 p.m. at the 400 block of west Columbia Street. Multiple crews are on scene battling the fire. Officials say due to the extreme heat, […]
Early Fourth of July festivities today in the Tri-State
INDIANA (WEVV) — Communities across the region are getting a head start on Independence Day festivities today with multiple events planned. Residents and families are invited to celebrate the holiday spirit at the Fourth of July Festival at Newburgh Health and Rehab from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The...
Prosecutors move to revoke probation for Dredon Nunn
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Dredon Nunn is back in custody after prosecutors moved to revoke his probation for a 2024 case following his recent felony intimidation arrest. Nunn is charged with intimidation after investigators say he made social media posts directed at the Evansville police officer who shot and killed his f
Death investigation underway after body found on Evansville’s Westside, officials say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville authorities say a death investigation is underway after a body was found on the Westside. Officials say a man mowing in the area of W Maryland Street near Pigeon Creek was approached by a person who say there was a deceased person in a tent nearby.
Person found dead in tent near Pigeon Creek in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Evansville Police are conducting a death investigation after a person was found dead inside a tent near Pigeon Creek. EPD Sgt. Anthony Aussieker says someone was mowing in the area when they were approached by another person who said there was someone deceased in a nearby tent. Officers responde
One person injured in Evansville shooting
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Dispatch has confirmed to Eyewitness News that police are on scene of a reported shooting in Evansville. According to dispatch, the call came in at 7:31 p.m. at the 1400 block of south Alvord Boulevard. Officers say an altercation took place that led to the shooting. One person has been shot [
