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
‘Changes for the better’: Henderson man gets new home through Habitat for Humanity
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Last year, James Pryor of Henderson wrote an application letter to Habitat for Humanity. He had lived without central air conditioning or heat for over 15 years, and was hoping his dream of owning his own home could become a reality. “It’s a little uncomfortable admitting...
Mother gives birth in a gas station in Fort Branch
FORT BRANCH, Ind. (WEHT) — A new mom was at a gas station in Fort Branch when her baby decided they wanted to come into the world. Emergency crews were called to the Hucks Convenience Store around 4:30 p.m. on Friday after a call came in about a woman giving birth in the store. Deputies […]
Evansville man accused of murder requests early trial
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A suspect charged in a deadly apartment shooting has requested an early trial. That shooting happened in March along south Lincoln Park Drive in Evansville. Court records show Jacquez Crosby has requested an early trial. He’s charged with murder in the shooting death of Keshawn Almond. Officers
Some OCU buildings listed for sale
OAKLAND CITY, Ind. (WFIE) - Some real estate listings for Oakland City University properties are popping up. One of those buildings, the Wilder Center also houses the Oakland City Police Department. It’s at 903 W. Morton Street, and it’s listed for $299,500. OCU officials say they’ve been leasing...
OCU employees go one week without pay
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — It’s now been one week since employees at Oakland City University were expecting to get their pay checks. Employees were supposed to be paid last Friday but were not. The university says it was due to a bank transfer taking longer than expected. Earlier this week, university leaders addressed co
Evansville Rescue Finally Catches Mama Dog After 3 Years on the Run 🐶
After surviving years outdoors alone, a stray mama dog in Evansville is finally safe. The rescue that never gave up is now helping her heal, rest, and start a brand-new chapter. ❤️
OCU shares payment update 1 week after employees miss checks
OAKLAND CITY, Ind. (WFIE) - It’s now been one week since the more than 100 employees at Oakland City University were supposed to get their bi-weekly paycheck. [Previously: OCU to stay open for now, employees still waiting to be paid]. Friday morning, officials at OCU told us the lender...
One in custody following standoff in Vanderburgh County
Eyewitness News has a crew on scene and will update when new information is available.
