Road closure planned for State Road 261 in Warrick County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces a road closure for State Road 261 in Warrick County. INDOT says beginning on or around August 10, crews will close State Road 261 near Paradise. This closure will occur between Hunter Road and Gardner Road. Officials explain this road cl
Henderson County Detention Center unveils new website with new features
Officials state the site has been redesigned to make it easier to find needed information.
Evansville church holding back-to-school event that offers supplies, food and services
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Free Pentecostal Church officials say they will be holding a “Back-To-School Bash” event next weekend. According to church officials, the event is a free family-friendly back-to-school event. Officials say the event will include a bounce house, food, baked goods, a cornhole tournament and a...
Stud signing held at future Henderson habitat home
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — One man is a step closer to officially having a place to call home and it’s all thanks to Habitat for Humanity of Henderson. A groundbreaking was held on Friday at a home going up on Washington Street in Henderson. The studs are up and the house is taking shape. Future […]
“It’s not fair to our community:” Henderson Pride responds to critical op-ed piece
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A recent opinion piece in a local newspaper called for an end to some pride events in Henderson. “I am kind of taken aback at how blatant the call was to, you know, should Henderson allow this to continue to exist,” says Henderson Pride Executive Director Cooper Beck. In her letter […]
Posey Co. farmers approached to sell land to tech company for data center
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WFIE) - If you’ve driven in the area of Boberg and Hoenert roads in Posey County, chances are you’ve passed by Dennis Herrenbruck’s farmland. “This land has been in our family since 1849. Purchased by my great-great grandfather,” Herrenbruck said. “I’m 75 years old, this is my 57th crop, I’ve never
Warrick County Commissioners schedule special meeting to discuss data center zoning
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEVV) -- The Warrick County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special public meeting to discuss proposed changes to the county's zoning laws regarding data centers. The meeting is set for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. inside the Grand Ballroom at the Friedman Park Event Center,...
Warrick County officials release details on proposed ‘Project Zora’ data center
WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) -- Warrick County officials have released new details following a preliminary meeting regarding a potential massive data center development in the northern part of the county, currently known as "Project Zora." On July 30, the Warrick County Commissioners, county legal counsel, and economic
Extremely premature infant celebrates 100 days in the NICU
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A micro-preemie baby and her family is celebrating a major milestone at the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Evansville. Avery Phillips was born at just 25 weeks and 3 days due to complications from HELLP Syndrome. For Avery’s 100th day in the NICU, the clinical...
This Kentucky Jail Has Grown More Than 41,000 Pounds of Produce
The Henderson County Detention Center's garden program helps feed inmates, donates extra produce to the community, and teaches valuable work skills.

















