Indiana youth minister viewed CSAM, shared material with Kentucky superintendent: docs
JASPER, Ind. (WKRC) - A former youth minister in southern Indiana has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing sexually explicit material involving minors. According to a statement issued by the United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Indiana, 24-year-old Aaron...
Police searching for driver in Columbia Street hit-and-run
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Evansville police are investigating a Friday evening hit-and-run that left a 61-year-old man with serious injuries. Officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries on W. Columbia St. around 6 p.m. on March 6. Upon arrival, first responders determined a pedestrian had...
Officials say mass foreclosures have helped redevelopment efforts
City recently filed fifth mass foreclosure in 10 years. The city of Henderson is initiating its fifth mass foreclosure in the past ten years as part of an effort to clean up abandoned and dilapidated houses as well as return neglected lots to productive use. The city filed a complaint...
Get Rid of Your Unwanted Electronics in Evansville This April
If you have unwanted or broken electronic devices you have been meaning to get rid of, your chance to do so will come soon.
Construction begins on Rhythm River Distillery in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Construction crews have begun working on the new distillery in Henderson. Rhythm River Distillery shared the news on social media, along with a few pictures of the construction. As we reported, it will be located at the former Henderson Municipal Power & Light building. Officials say...
Surprising Items You Can Check Out at Henderson’s Public Library
Books, music, videos...check. Standard-issue library check-outs. But look at what all you can borrow from the Henderson Public Library.
Expansion of prescription drug take-back boxes in Spencer Co.
SPENCER COUNTY, Ind. (WFIE) - Spencer County Commissioners, along with the Spencer County Opioid Settlement Committee, have approved funding to expand prescription drug take-back boxes across Spencer County. These boxes provide a safe, convenient way for people to dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired medications....
Minor flooding expected along Ohio River near Newburgh
The Ohio River at Newburgh, located in northeastern Henderson County, is forecast to rise above its banks to a level of 38 feet at the Newburgh Lock. This may cause minor flooding on the Henderson side of the river, especially in the Reed areas east of the Green River. Residents are advised to use caution over the...
Junior Ambassadors visit Henderson County offices
The City Junior Ambassadors spent the day visiting several departments of the Henderson County Government to learn how local officials serve the community. The group met with members of the Fiscal Court, the County Clerk’s Office, the Sheriff’s Office, the Property Valuation Administrator’s Office, and the County...
Spencer County elementary school raises $1.5K for former student with leukemia
SPENCER COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — After learning about Katelynn Austin’s battle with leukemia, the students and staff of her old elementary school raised over $1,500. Austin is currently in college studying to become a nurse. She is also battling leukemia. After hearing the news of Austin’s health, the school’s student...
