“Such a dream come true”: Evansville universities celebrate 2026 graduates
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The University of Evansville and the University of Southern Indiana take the weekend to celebrate their 2026 graduates. The UE Commencement Ceremony took place at the Ford Center in downtown Evansville. During the celebration, loved ones cheered as students received their degrees. The university also recognized individual achievements of select students […]
This Indiana Zoo Has An Exhibit Where River Otters Swim And Dive Right In...
There is something about watching a river otter twist and spin through the water right in front of you that makes you forget everything else for a moment. I have visited a lot of zoos over the years, and this Evansville attraction genuinely surprised me in the best way possible.
Henderson County Fire Department responds to early morning fire
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Crews with HCFD were called to the city of Henry to help take out an early morning fire. According to fire officials, a call came in at 1:30 a.m. about a structure fire in Henry. Officials say they spent most of the morning suppressing the fire, returning back to Henderson around […]
1A, 3A Region 1 track & field championships decided
Across Western Kentucky, Region titles were decided in track & field, with Local 6 athletes competing in the 1A Region 1 Track & Field Championship at Mayfield, and the 3A Region 1 Track & Field Championship in Henderson Saturday afternoon. Fort Campbell swept the 1A Region 1 titles. For full...
The Kentucky Restaurant That’s Stolen Everyone’s Hearts
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when simple food is executed with extraordinary care. Brown Bag Chicken in Henderson, Kentucky has mastered this art so completely that locals guard it like a state secret, except they can’t help but tell everyone they meet. The thing about...
Accident with injuries reported in Posey County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — An accident with injuries has been reported in Posey County. According to Black Township Fire and Rescue, a motorcycle accident with injuries was reported at 3:41 p.m. at the 6400 block of North Blackford Road. Officials say the road was momentarily closed but is now back open. No other information has […]
Western Kentucky road work schedule from May 10-16
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have announced multiple construction and maintenance activities taking place from May 10-16. Officials say all work scheduled is subject to change depending on numerous factors, including the weather. The project locations include the county and exact mile point. You can locate all mile point on an official […]
Bags of marijuana seized after woman points gun at EPD officer
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — An Evansville woman is behind bars after she pointed a gun at an EPD officer. An affidavit says an off-duty officer was at the Time Out Lounge in the Washington Square Mall when he noticed an argument in the bar. As the officer was escorting the patrons out of the bar, […]
EPD: Evansville man arrested for OWI after crashing in parking lot
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville man is under arrest this weekend, after police say, he was driving while intoxicated and didn’t even have a driver’s license to begin with. Evansville Police say this all started just after 1:00 a.m. Saturday in the 1100 block of Washington Square....
An Evansville man who found himself at the center of a nationwide story has...
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The man who helped authorities close in on a nationwide manhunt has passed away. Friends tell Eyewitness News James Stinson passed away from a heart attack while cutting grass around his car wash. Back in 2022, Stinson found an abandoned truck in his car wash. That truck turned out to be […]
