31 years since disappearance of Heather Teague
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Wednesday marks the anniversary of a high-profile missing person case in the Tri-State. It has been 31 years since Heather Teague vanished from Newburgh Beach in Henderson. It was August 26, 1995, when the 23-year-old was abducted while sun-bathing. Investigators say a witness saw a man drag her
Evansville man accused of battery with deadly weapon and confinement
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man was arrested on Wednesday after reportedly confining a woman inside of a First Avenue home and striking her multiple times with a heavy metal flashlight to cause serious bodily injury. According to an affidavit, an officer was flagged down by a witness in the 900 block of North
Rescue crews salvage car from Evansville creek
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Rescue crews responded to a report of a car driving into a creek in Evansville, According to officials, crews were called to the Heidelbach Boat Ramp in Evansville due to a report of a car in the creek. Officials say no injuries were reported, and the occupant of the car got […]
14 NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Evansville man cleared of battery charges against police during seizure
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A medical emergency ended with a driver crashing into a barn and waking up in handcuffs. Kyle Cassada has been cleared of assaulting police, but his family says the effects of his arrest have not gone away. Bodycam footage shows Kyle acting combative and uncooperative during...
UPS employee arrested for theft of firearm in Vanderburgh County
A UPS employee from Vanderburgh County was arrested Tuesday after investigators said he admitted to stealing parcels during an investigation into a missing firearm shipment.
‘I’m not gonna ever stop’: Heather Teague’s mother petitioning to un-redact FBI investigation files
HENDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (WFIE) - 31 years ago, Webster County woman, 23-year-old Heather Teague, went missing from Newburgh Beach. An eyewitness account says Heather was sunbathing when a man abducted her. Her family has been looking for her ever since. Today, her mother Sarah Teague still fights for justice. She’s...
Evansville woman charged with neglect resulting in death
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville woman arrested in May in a neglect case is now facing a much more serious charge. Kathryn Payton is now charged with neglect of dependent resulting in death. As we reported previously, Payton was arrested after police say a pest control worker found her...
Seven Agencies Team Up to Nab Child Predator in Western Kentucky Sting
FBI Louisville says a child predator was safely taken into custody Monday night following a coordinated operation involving agencies from Kentucky and Indiana. The agency has not yet released the suspect's identity, the exact location of the arrest, or whether charges will be filed at the state or federal level.
“Take every opportunity you get:” Deaconess launches apprenticeship program
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — At Deaconess Midtown Hospital, seven lucky students get a head start in their healthcare careers. Gehlhausen: “I’m able to dive deep into nursing and be able to jump start my nursing career right now as a 16-year-old,” says Healthcare Assistant Apprentice Melody Gehlhausen. INCAP Healthcare As
Kentucky transportation officials say twin bridges are safe
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Traffic is moving again across the twin bridges in Henderson. State highway crews re-opened all southbound lanes on Monday after inspections led to temporary repairs. Despite that good news, a picture showing a crack in the structure is still causing concern online. These pictures started maki
