Brad Byrd to go inDEPTH On the Story on anniversary of missing woman case
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — 10 years ago on July 16, 2016, a nightmare unfolded inside an Evansville home that left a huge impact on the Tri-State. A severely disabled young woman went missing. Her name was Aleah Beckerle. On July 23 and Friday July 24, Brad Byrd inDEPTH On the Story takes a close up […]
Henderson County Detention Center warns of bond scams
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – The Henderson County Detention Center is letting the public know of a scam going around targeting families of the incarcerated. The jail posted to social media that they have received several calls from family members advising they have been contacted by people posing as correctional officers. Of
Cookie Bite Pastry opening on W. Franklin St. this weekend
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - There will soon be a new place to get your sugar fix. Cookie Bite Pastry is opening their doors this weekend. The dessert shop is located on the West Franklin Street in Evansville. The owners says after months of renovating the space, they’re ready to welcome...
30 Evansville homes evacuated after gas leak
UPDATE: The has been shut off, and people were sent back to their homes. No injuries were reported. No time has been given for when it will be turned back on. You can view the original story below. EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Multiple homes near an Evansville road have been evacuated due to a gas […]
Evansville Man Leads Deputies On A Chase Twice In The Same Day
An Evansville man is finally arrested after leading deputies on a car chase twice in the same day. Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputies attempted a traffic stop on Isaiah Pulley around 2:00 Wednesday afternoon for an active felony warrant. Pulley struck a patrol car and fled the scene. Deputies pursued...
Deaconess cuts ribbon on children’s infusion center
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) — In Newburgh, Deaconess Gateway Hospital officially opened their brand-new Pediatric Infusion Center. The building is the first infusion center in the Tri-State to be dedicated to children. To help make the kids more comfortable, the infusion center has puzzles and games. The center will help kid
$10M University Parkway development plan given initial approval
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — A plan to build about 400 housing units was given initial approval as well as a tax incremental financing plan known as a TIF worth over $10,000,000. Under the current plan, that means Vanderburgh County will allow the developer Parkway Improvements LLC to build new infrastructure for the proj
Evansville residents react to IURC report
Indiana has released its energy affordability plan outlining both short and long-term plans to address the rising cost of energy.
Residents push back against possible wind turbines in Henderson County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Wind turbines could soon be coming to Henderson County, but it’s being met with backlash. At a county meeting on Wednesday, officials sought to continue to plan to possibly allow wind turbines. The company responsible for the turbines is seeking to place the energy structures on the eastern side
Vanderburgh County woman sentenced in winter storm burglary case
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A woman from Vanderburgh County learned her sentence stemming from a December burglary. Madelyn Brewer was sentenced to one year probation. Court records show she pleaded guilty to burglary and theft. The break‑in happened last January on Old Boonville Highway during a winter storm. Police say t
