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One person dead after motorcycle crash in Gibson County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A deadly motorcycle accident has been reported in Gibson County. Officials with the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office say a motorcycle struck a tree on Taftown Road. They have confirmed that one person is dead. The name of the victim has not yet been released. This is a developing story.
Evansville man sees attempted assassination of Trump from front row
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — An Evansville man is recalling the moment he witnessed the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump from the front row. “I was about 10 minutes into the speech when I heard pop pop pop, and right away, I knew it was gunfire,” says Michael Boatman. Boatman was about 10 feet […]
Divers recover body of Evansville teenager from Patoka Lake
EVANSVILLE — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Dubois County law enforcement are investigating the apparent drowning death of an Evansville teenager. In a news release published Monday morning, the IDNR said officers were dispatched to Patoka Lake at 1:43 p.m. Sunday "for a person going underwater and not resurfacing."
Evansville man charged after months-long narcotic investigation
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Authorities arrested an Evansville man on Monday following an investigation into the sale of methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin that began back in April. According to an affidavit, detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force received numerous tips about drug sales at a residence in the 400 block of Michigan Street. […]
Bags full of drugs found after police are called to Evansville residence
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man was arrested on drug charges after police were called to get him out of a woman’s residence. According to an affidavit obtained by Eyewitness news, police were called to Eden Drive in Evansville about a man with a gun. Police say when they arrived, they identified Jimmie Banks […]
Man arrested for break-in; gets held at gunpoint in kitchen: per EPD
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Evansville Police say a man was arrested after breaking into a home. Officers were called to a family's home on Ravenswood Dr. shortly after 1:45 p.m for a break-in. Officers say the caller told police someone had broken into their back door, and was being...
EPD recognizes brave officers, new appointments, and big promotions
The Evansville Police Department is recognizing some officers for their bravery and dedication while introducing their newest men and women taking on the badge. EPD recognizes brave officers, new appointments, and big promotions. The Evansville Police Department is recognizing some officers for their bravery and dedication while introducing their newest...
Local Republicans react to shooting at Trump rally
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Millions of people across the country are reacting to the shooting at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania Saturday. Republican delegate Debbie Foertsch says she was in her hotel room in when she saw the shooting on television. She says the violence on display was unbelievable. Chairman of the Vanderburgh County […]
Hit and run reported on East Riverside Drive in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A hit and run has been reported on the 800 block of East Riverside drive Saturday. Evansville Dispatch say a call came in at 3:31 p.m. about a hit and run with injuries. Fire crews, EMS and EPD were dispatched to the area. This is a developing story.
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