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July 1: New laws now in effect
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The first day of the month meant a wave of new laws from the 2024 state legislative sessions went into effect around the Tri-State, including Indiana’s happy hour law . After years of work, Hartigan’s Irish Pub is finally open to the public. “Man,...
As Indiana seeks to resume lethal injections, 2 Evansville-area men sit on death row
EVANSVILLE – After a 15-year pause, Indiana plans to resume lethal injections – but there’s no word on when the eight convicted killers on death row, including two Southern Indiana men, may have their sentences carried out. Erin Murphy, a spokeswoman for Gov. Eric Holcomb, declined to tell the Courier & Press where the state will get the pentobarbital it plans to use to kill people, saying it’s confidential information under state law. And when asked if...
City of Evansville looking to clear urban blight from warehouse fires
The city is receiving bids for a cleanup operation and considering fines for the property owners. City of Evansville taking steps to clean up warehouse fire debris. The city is receiving bids for a cleanup operation and considering fining property owners.
July 2 declared Brad Byrd Day in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Eyewitness News is celebrating Brad Byrd’s 46 years as an anchor, leader and a friend. Brad Byrd’s last day with Eyewitness News is July 2, and to help honor him for all he has done, in both our newsroom and across the Tri-State, Evansville Deputy Mayor Lindsey Locasto and city communications […]
EVSC School Board has less than a month to fill Amy Word’s seat
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - When the jury returned a guilty verdict against Amy Word on Friday, she was no longer an EVSC School Board member. That’s according to EVSC Board Attorney, Pat Shoulders, who tells us that’s the state statute. He says the board has 30 days from...
Downtown parking enforcement in Henderson begins July 1
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say the city of Henderson has began downtown parking enforcement for the first time in 2 ½ years on July 1. City officials say the boundaries for downtown parking enforcement include: Officials say for the period of July 1 through July 31, only warning tickets without fines will be given […]
Lane closure planned for I-69 in Vanderburgh Co.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced a lane closure for I-69 in Vanderburgh County. Officials say beginning on or around July 8, crews will begin a lane closure on I-69 in Vanderburgh County near Evansville. This lane closure will occur in the northbound driving lane between Green River Road […]
Ground to be broken on new Chandler fire station
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Chandler Fire Department begins a new chapter Tuesday. Ground will be broken to build a new facility to better serve the town and its residents. The new building will be located on North Iowa Street. Everyone is invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday at 5:30 pm.
Henderson meeting will help public prepare for roundabouts
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say with roundabouts at the reconstructed KY 351/2nd Street interchange expected to open in the coming weeks, a public meeting later this month will provide the information drivers need to be “Roundabout Ready.” Officials say the event will include a virtual reality station to “drive” through the new roundabouts, video […]
Henderson holds pride event on the final day of Pride Month
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - On the final day of Pride Month, Henderson held an event to celebrate the history and impact of LGBTQ+ people on the area. This event was Henderson’s first-ever Pride celebration. Organizers say they wanted to showcase just how much support there is in town for the queer community.
Bridge on KY126 to be closed for three months
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Burns Creek Bridge on KY126 will be closed for three months, as the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to demolish and replace it. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, on July 8 demolition on the bridge will begin. A detour has been put into place using KY 276, KY 139 and […]
Holcomb announces Warrick County judicial appointment
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Governor Eric Holcomb announced the appointment of Brett Roy to the Warrick County Superior Court #2. Roy has been the chief public defender in Warrick County since 2021. According to a release from Holcomb’s office, Roy was previously a self-employed attorney in Boonville and served as a part-time public defender. He […]
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