New year brings new format for Memorial students
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – It’s a new school year for students at Memorial High School, and that new year brings new changes for not just those students, but staff members as well. One change came bright and early with a 5 minute earlier start time to the school day. The school is also moving from […]
East Heights principal resigns, takes a job at Bend Gate
The principal of East Heights Elementary School resigned her position and has accepted a teaching position at Bend Gate Elementary School. Henderson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bob Lawson on Monday sent out a phone message to East Heights parents informing them that Erika Odom had resigned. The message also state
‘Chocolate and coffee’ are the keys to 106-year-old’s longevity
When Elizabeth Grace was asked how she has made it to her 106th birthday, her response was simple. Mrs. Grace celebrated her 106th Monday with family and friends as well as staff of the Homeplace of Henderson, where she has been residing for about the last two years. She was...
Ramada Inn scheduled for auction on Sept. 9
The Henderson Ramada Inn is on the auction block. After about two years of litigation, Henderson Circuit Court documents reveal the vacant building on the U.S. 41 Strip will be auctioned by the Henderson County master commissioner at 10:30 a.m., Sept. 9, in the Fiscal Courtroom on the third floor of the Henderson Count
Evansville Is Getting Its First-Ever Public Graffiti Wall
The public is invited to help create Evansville's first legal graffiti wall during a grand opening celebration featuring food trucks, music, art, and free paint.
Evansville Woman Sentenced to 20 Years after Conviction for Drug Dealing in Posey County
An Evansville woman will serve prison time after being convicted of drug dealing charges in Posey County. On the afternoon of August 5, 2026, Misty Dawn Cunningham, age 46, appeared in the Posey Circuit Court where she was sentenced by Judge Craig Goedde to twenty (20) years after pleading guilty to Dealing in Methamph
Two displaced after fire destroys house and camper
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Evansville Fire Department (EFD) dealt with a fire that displaced two people and caused one dog to go missing. According to firefighters, early Wednesday morning, around 3:15 a.m., dispatch received multiple calls reporting large amounts of smoke and visible flames coming from a residence in
Hundreds gather for National Night Out in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The Evansville Police Department’s participation in the annual national night out campaign is back, this time at a new location. Due to construction this year’s event took place at the civic center courtyard. Multiple branches of law enforcement were in attendance, including the police departm
I-69 NB shut down after insulation debris covers roadway, officials say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Indiana State Police Department officials say troopers have temporarily closed northbound I-69 on Wednesday in Vanderburgh County. According to ISP, the closure located at the 15 mile-marker is due to blown insulation scattered across the roadway, creating hazardous driving conditions. Officia
Ford Center water bill surpass expected costs
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — A new water meter is set to be put in the Ford Center after it says it’s been dealing with rising water costs for close to a decade. During an Evansville Redevelopment Commission meeting, Ford Center officials revealed that for the month of July one million gallons of water was used, […]
