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Local News: Wednesday June 12th 2024
Five people over two days have found themselves in the Posey County Jail on various charges including drug possession and operating while intoxicated. The Mount Vernon Police Department says the first arrest took place just after midnight on Sunday. Officers allege a Dodge Challenger on SR 62 and the Keck Bypass was all over the road, going from one lane to another and hitting the rumble strips on both sides. Police made contact with the driver, Matthew Labaume of Kansas, Illinois, who they say had dilated, watery eyes and slurred speech and could barely stand up. Police say Labaume admitted to drinking multiple Kratom Shots, which is banned under Indiana law. Labaume was arrested and booked on charges of Resisting Law Enforcement, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, False Government Identification, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.
Setup complete for 2024 W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — The countdown is over for the long-awaited W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival in Henderson. The festival begins on Wednesday, June 12th and runs until Saturday, June 15th. The four-day celebration at Audobon Mills Park is one of the largest free music festivals in the...
Accident with injuries on Walnut and Riverside
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – According to the Evansville Police Department, an accident with injuries has been reported on Walnut Street and Riverside Drive. The accident was reported at 3:27 p.m. and traffic delays are to be expected. Eyewitness News has a crew heading to the scene and will provide more information when it becomes available.
Green River Wellness Mission to offer free Medical Care
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — The Delta Regional Authority in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense will be providing medical, dental, optical and veterinary care to residents in Western Kentucky this summer. Recognized as the Green River Area Wellness Mission, the 2024 IRT program is a DOD military training...
Southbound Highway 41 traffic in Henderson to shift to new roadway for I-69 ORX project
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — Officials with the I-69 ORX project are providing updates Thursday. A Thursday update on work in Henderson says southbound traffic on Highway 41 will shift to new alignment by next week. This comes after traffic on part of the highway shifted on to a new roadway earlier in the week.
City’s General Fund reserves in good shape
Spending to get a “closer look in the next five years”. The Henderson City Commission last week preliminarily approved a fiscal year 2025 budget with General Fund expenditures totaling $43.5 million. Those expenses are $2 million more than the current year’s budgeted expenditures. The FY 2025 General Fund...
Babes Review: Big Laughs in Pregnancy Comedy
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Babes is Knocked Up (2007) meets Bridesmaids (2011); it is a relatable comedy with big laughs about a young woman going through an unplanned pregnancy with her close friend. Pamela Adlon directs Ilana Glazer, Michelle Buteau, and Hasan Minhaj. Babes is a lovely crowd-pleaser of sorts. The film mines its comedy from […]
Unattached semi trailer causing traffic back-up in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Police say traffic is currently backed up in the northbound lanes of Highway 41 in Henderson after a semi’s trailer became unattached. Officials say traffic should be flowing soon, but the public is asked to have patience while they clear the roadway. Eyewitness News will provide updates to this story as […]
Grandmother of missing Ohio County baby arrested
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Kentucky State Police say the grandmother of a missing Ohio County baby was arrested on Sunday. Troopers say they went to the home of Billie Smith during their search for missing 8-month-old Miya Rudd. While at the home, troopers said they discovered Smith had an unrelated warrant from an incident in […]
Henderson County woman concerned about growing number of feral cats
HENDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — A growing number of feral cats is causing some concern in Henderson County. Residents say it is out of control and there are not enough resources to take care of them. “They are precious animals to a lot of us, and unfortunately people are not having their cats spayed and […]
US 41 SB traffic to shift to new roadway
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An I-69 Ohio River Crossing spokesperson says the traffic shift on a portion of US 41 in Henderson will soon be complete. Officials say two lanes of traffic on US 41 South just north of the KY 351/2nd Street exit are expected to shift to new alignment by next week. To […]
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