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Are construction zone speed limits enforced in Missouri and Illinois when workers aren’t there?
Summertime commutes often lead drivers by construction zones, both with workers present and absent from the work sites. Those two scenarios seem different on paper, but perhaps should be treated as much of the same.
IN DNR asks for feedback on accessibility at properties statewide
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (INDOT) invites residents of Indiana to share their experiences with accessibility at DNR properties across the state. The DNR says it wishes to create a “welcoming environment” for all guests while retaining natural experiences. The department’s new accessibility webpage, provides information on accessible activities like […]
Indiana man arrested for allegedly planning abduction of teen in Appomattox Co.
APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office reports a 19-year-old from Indiana was arrested after allegedly planning to kidnap a minor on Monday, July 15. According to the sheriff, a deputy with the department encountered a suspicious vehicle at a local church parking lot at 1:25 a.m. The only person in the […]
U.S. 62 widening project underway in Dawson Springs
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has resumed paving operations on U.S. 62, also known as East Arcadia Avenue, in Dawson Springs this week. The KYTC says the project will widen U.S. 62 from the Dawson Springs Board of Education to the Dawson Springs City Park. The new layout […]
KY Poison Control Center urges caution amid recall of edibles
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Poison Control Center is warning Kentuckians to not buy or consume Diamond Shruumz brand products, including chocolate bars, cones and gummies. All flavors of these products have been recalled because they have been linked to severe illness. Officials say Diamond Shruumz brand products were sold online and at a […]
Evansville man charged after admitting to viewing child pornography
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — An Evansville man was arrested on Thursday after authorities say he admitted to using his phone to view child pornography. According to an affidavit, authorities were informed in December of two Dropbox accounts that had files that were flagged as child pornography. Evansville Police say that almost 1,000 files were tagged […]
Accident involving bicycle reported on St. Joe Avenue
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Vanderburgh County Dispatch says that emergency crews are responding to an accident with injuries in the area of St. Joseph Avenue and Wimberg Road. Officials say that the accident involved a bicycle and that the southbound direction of St. Joseph Avenue was closed for a portion of time, but is now open. […]
Haynie’s Corner fountain back in order
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A fountain in the Evansville Arts District has returned after a few weeks of being out of order. The water feature in Haynie’s Corner near downtown has been turned off for several weeks. An electrical problem turned into a need for a replacement part. Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry posted at 1:03 […]
Accident slows traffic on Highway 60 in Owensboro
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Crews are at the scene of an accident on Highway 60 near New Hartford Road in Owensboro. It is not known at this time if there were any injuries, but one vehicle was seen on its side. Eyewitness News will continue to provide updates as new information is made available. This […]
UE professor publishes anthology on Taylor Swift inspired poems
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say University of Evansville (UE) Professor Kristie Frederick Daugherty has turned the music of Taylor Swift into poetic inspiration, recently publishing a new anthology of poems influenced by Swift’s songs. UE says “Invisible Strings” includes a collection that features contributions from 113 contemporary poets and brings together a group of Pulitzer-prize […]
Lane closures planned for U.S. 41 in Gibson Co.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced lane closures for U.S. 41 in Gibson County. Officials say beginning on or around July 22, crews will begin alternating lane closures on U.S. 41 in Gibson County near Princeton. These closures will occur at the intersection of County Road 100 W and […]
Tri-State delegates support Trump’s VP pick
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Donald Trumps running mate, J.D. Vance, made his first speech as the Republican Vice Presidential nominee on the third night of the Republican National Convention in Millwaukee. Two delegates from the Tri-State area, Debbie Foertsch and Mark Messmer, spoke to Nexstar media representatives in support of Trump’s decision to pick Vance […]
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