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Billy Bolin to officially become Henderson Police Chief as early as next month
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — Former Evansville Police Chief Billy Bolin is set to officially become the Henderson Police Chief as early as July. Bolin has passed all requirements, including physical, to gain the Peace Officer Professional Standards certification requirement in the state of Kentucky. The physical challenges included:. -...
Retired Henderson Fire Lieutenant hit by car, seriously hurt
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - The community is stepping up to support a retired Henderson Fire Department Lieutenant, who was hit by a car. Officials say it happened in Greenville early last week. The GoFundMe for Johnny Denton shows he had to be flown to two different hospitals with serious injuries.
2024 W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival kicking off in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Today is the official start of the 2024 W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival. It’s happening now through Saturday in downtown Henderson. Organizers say Wednesday night marks “Family Night.”. Food trucks are set to open at 5 p.m. and there will be activities from...
Henderson Police officer and sheriff’s deputy rescue woman having mental health crisis from Ohio River
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Last month, a police officer and sheriff’s deputy worked together to save a woman in the Ohio River while she was having a mental health crisis. Things may look normal now on the Henderson riverfront, but that wasn’t the case on May 11. Henderson...
Henderson fire captain recognized for 50 years of service
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Henderson Mayor Brad Staton congratulated Henderson Fire Captain Randall Jenkins on 50 years of service during the city commission meeting on Tuesday. Jenkins received a standing ovation for his service, along with a service pin and bag of assorted city of Henderson memorabilia. Jenkins is the longest serving captain in Henderson […]
U.S. 41 SB traffic shifts to new roadway
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - There’s a new road on Highway 41 South. It’s all apart of the construction for the I-69 Ohio River Crossing Project. As we mentioned last week, two lanes of traffic on U.S. 41 South just north of the KY 351/2nd Street exit are expected to shift to new alignment.
Webster County man arrested on warrant, charged with meth and marijuana trafficking
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — A man wanted on a warrant out of Webster County is facing drug trafficking charges after being pulled over in Madisonville. The Madisonville Police Department says 43-year-old Michael Vaughn of Providence was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over on Friday afternoon. Officers...
Update: Coroner reveals identity of the Spottsville fire victim
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – We now the identity of the victim killed Friday morning in Spottsville. Officials of the Henderson County Coroner’s Office have identified Margaret Bashman, 88, as the one dead in the house fire in Henderson County. As previously reported, there were five people living in the household with a few family pets. […]
Handy Fest arrives this weekend. Here's what you need to know this year.
HENDERSON, Ky. − It’s time for a summer fixture in downtown Henderson: The W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival. What is this event, you ask? Henderson’s volunteer-run music festival has grown through the years into one of the largest “free blues festivals in the country.” Here are six things to know about it.
FEMA Center opened in Union Co. for those impacted by April 2 storms
UNION CO., Ky. (WFIE) - FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers for those impacted by the April 2 tornado outbreak. Officials say this is for those who dealt with any kind of damage, from tornadoes to straight line winds. The new FEMA center is at the Senior Citizens Building in...
Woman ejected from utility vehicle during crash in Webster County
WEBSTER COUNTY, KENTUCKY (WEVV) — A woman was flown to an area hospital Saturday night following a crash involving a UTV outside of Sebree, Kentucky. Webster County Sheriff's Office responded to the UTV crash near Watkins School Road after 10PM. Emergency crews lifted the UTV off of the driver, Joseph Goodwin. The passenger was located away from the vehicle as she appeared to have been ejected in the crash. She was flown to an area hospital by Air Evac.
Free Health, Dental & Veterinary Services Coming to Western Kentucky Residents
In partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense, the Delta Regional Authority will be hosting the Green River Area Wellness Mission in Henderson, Kentucky. The Green River Area Wellness Mission is part of the Department of Defense's Innovative Readiness Training. The project has a two-fold benefit. It allows members of our military a training opportunity, while simultaneously providing care services to underserved populations.
Ozone Alert Issued For SW Indiana
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has issued an Air Quality Action Day for our area. This includes Evansville, Huntingburg, Mt. Vernon, Princeton, Rockport, Tell City, and Vincennes. Ozone levels are in the orange which is unhealthy for people with respiratory diseases. For a better understanding of the Air Quality...
Tristate Women Veterans discuss observance of Women Veterans Day
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – June 12 is Women Veterans Day. The first Women Veterans Day was held in 2018 on the 70th anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948. The law enabled women to serve as permanent regular members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force. Barbara Kortz Cole and […]
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