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Police Beat for Saturday, August 18th, 2024
A 21-year-old Salem woman was arrested by Salem Police Friday night for alleged domestic battery. Shaina Phillips of North Broadway was arrested when police went to her home for the second time for a disturbance. The first time police left after the two ignored a suggestion one of them left the home for the night to avoid further problems. Instead, police were called back after Phillips was allegedly trying to force a bathroom door open where the alleged male victim was attempting to avoid contact. In the process, police say the male was hit by the door several times. Phillips was taken to the Marion County Jail to await any court action on Monday.
Lima Road Chipotle damaged, condemned
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — One of Fort Wayne’s Chipotle Mexican Grill has been condemned per a sign posted on Thursday. The Chipotle at 6175 Lima Rd features a “Notice of Condemnation” which was posted on Thursday, August 8. The sign states, “This building or structure...
Kentucky State Fair announces largest watermelon & pumpkin
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Kentucky’s 2024 Largest Watermelon and Pumpkin Contest ended Saturday and the results are in. Dwight Slone of Floyd County was awarded with the largest pumpkin. His pumpkin weighed in at 1,133 pounds. Frank Mudd of Meade County was awarded with the largest watermelon. His watermelon weighed in at 233.2 pounds.
Rebels Take Down Aces for 4th Straight Win
While Todd County Central boys soccer coach Mike Smith would tell you his team has not played near perfectly during the first week of the season, it has been, at least in terms of their record, a perfect start to 2024 for the Rebels. Todd County Central completed that ‘perfect’ week with a 2-1 road win at Owensboro Catholic Saturday morning.
Submerged vehicle retrieved from river in Greenville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Greenville Fire Department has retrieved a submerged vehicle from a river on the Muhlenberg and Hopkins County line. The Greenville Fire Department took to Facebook to announce the incident. The post says they had boats in the water and called a tow truck to help get the vehicle out of […]
City will begin process of replacing Newman soon
The Henderson City Commission will soon start advertising to fill City Manager Buzzy Newman’s position. At Tuesday’s commission meeting, Newman asked that the commission start the process. He said it will take months if all goes well. Newman told the commission that he plans to retire early in...
Who’s in the News? Chris Cooke
Newburgh Town Administrator HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Chris Cooke, the superintendent of city cemeteries in Evansville, will take on the role of Newburgh Town Administrator beginning on August 23. Cooke is an Evansville native and a graduate of Harrison High School. He is a current board member of theVanderburgh County Historical Society and says his […]
No one seriously hurt after train hits car in Daviess Co.
DAVIESS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Two people were taken to the hospital or minor injuries after a train accident Saturday afternoon in east Daviess County. Sheriff Brady Youngman says it happened around 1:15 p.m. in the 8400 block of Highway 2830 near Maceo. We’re told the car was coming out...
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Central Illinois dispensaries get $240,000 grants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Several Central Illinois marijuana dispensaries are getting a piece of a $5.5 million state grant. The state of Illinois has awarded 23 social equity marijuana dispensaries $240,000 in forgivable loans. Those social equity dispensaries mean half of all ownership is a minority or has their home address in areas declared as […]
This Is When Illinois And Wisconsin Will Get The First Frost This Year
Fall is right on our doorstep. Kids are heading back to school, Spirit Halloween stores are opening for the season, and we're less than a month away from Labor Day. The yearly August argument is strong on social media right now. Some hang on to pool season and embrace the Dog Days of Summer. Others jump right into Spooky Season and all things pumpkin.
What services can you access at Illinois' first DMV+ facility? Here's what to know
Promising a new experience, Illinois' first "DMV+" location opened this week at the revamped Melrose Park office, offering reduced wait times and new services. But what exactly are you able to access at the new DMV+, and what makes it different from a standard Illinois Secretary of State facility?. According...
People in Illinois will soon be able to open their ID's on their phone
METROPOLIS, IL—Mobile IDs are an option in more than ten states, and thanks to House Bill 4592, which is now law, Illinois will soon join the list. The Illinois secretary of state's office says it's part of its broader focus on modernizing and bringing new technology to what has become an outdated office.
Greensburgh woman accused of trying to hit teen sister with her car
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Greensburgh woman is facing disorderly conduct charges after allegedly trying to hit her sister with her car in Evansville. Evansville Police say they responded to a family dispute where the reporter, a 13-year old teen, told dispatch her sister, Dorries Williams, was drunk and trying to hit her with her […]
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