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EPD investigating death on Louisiana Street as murder
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials have confirmed to Eyewitness News that Evansville Police are investigating the death of one person on Louisiana Street as a murder. Police were dispatched to the 300 block for a report of shots fire on Wednesday night. An officer at the scene said police found a body at the scene. […]
Mud Volleyball Tournament takes place at the Posey County Fair
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT)- The Posey County Fair got a bit muddy on Wednesday night. Players took part in the annual Mud Volleyball Tournament, which has been held at the fair for a number of years. One group that has been playing since 2018 says that the mud makes it harder to play, but they […]
Man sentenced to 170 years for Posey County murder
MOUNT VERNON, Ind (WEHT) — A man who pleaded guilty in a double murder in Posey County was sentenced to 170 years in prison. Austin Kusturin entered the plea in May, right before his trial was set to begin. He had been charged in the deaths of John and Elizabeth Hall. Their bodies were discovered […]
Vote on which state has the best looking state police cruiser
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Who has the best looking state police cruiser? Every state entering hopes you vote for them, but for Kentucky State Police (KSP), they are looking to claim the title once again as best looking cruiser. KSP’s entry this year is celebrating the state’s horse industry. KSP’s entered photo is a 2024 […]
Thousands expected to visit Union County this weekend for this year’s Kentucky Bike Rally
UNION COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — Another year of the Kentucky Bike Rally kicked off Wednesday outside Sturgis, and thousands are expected to step foot on the Union County Fairgrounds for the rally. The festivities began Wednesday afternoon. Eyewitness News talked with bikers across the country, including Texas, North Carolina and Colorado. They are looking forward […]
University of Evansville will soon make way for “Legacy Project” campus amenities
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The University of Evansville will soon make way for a gathering space on campus in what’s called the “Legacy Project.” In just a few weeks, construction crews will demolish five university-owned homes on Frederick Street and build an outdoor patio, two sand volleyball courts, a basketball court and some hammocks “It’s […]
Screaming Eagles dazzle in summer showcase
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – The University of Southern Indiana (USI) basketball teams hit the hardwood Wednesday night. Fans were able to get an inside look at both men’s and women’s Screaming Eagle squads in the middle of summer workouts. Women’s basketball head coach Rick Stein and his group are coming off one of the best […]
Minor family reacts to non-guilty verdict in Madisonville murder trial
MADISONVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The parents of a man killed in a shooting last year are speaking out after the alleged shooter was found not guilty of their son’s murder. Raleigh Lamar was acquitted last week in the 2023 shooting death of Terrence Minor Jr. at a Madisonville apartment complex. “It just hurts. We should […]
Death investigation on East Louisiana St. in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – (WEHT) – Evansville Police is investigating a death on the 300 block of East Louisiana Street in Evansville. Dispatch says the initial call came in at 8:02 p.m. regarding shots fired, and an officer on scene says police were investigating a death. A lieutenant with EPD confirmed a body has been found […]
President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas, has ‘mild symptoms’
LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas and is experiencing “mild symptoms” including “general malaise” from the infection, the White House said. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden will fly to his home in Delaware, where he will “self-isolate and will continue to carry out […]
Owensboro native shares her story in new Biden-Harris ad
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A new Biden-Harris advertisement, airing ahead of JD Vance’s primetime address tonight at the Republican National Convention, featuring Owensboro-native Hadley Duvall. According to a release, the ad titled, “They Don’t Care,” features Duvall sharing her story while speaking on Donald Trump and JD Vance’s Project 2025 agenda on reproductive rights. Duvall […]
Fairfield woman charged with manslaughter after leaving child in vehicle for hours
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Illinois State Police announced that a Fairfield woman has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter following the death of a one-year-old. According to a release from ISP, the Fairfield Police Department called on them to assist in the death investigation of the one-year-old boy and the severe injury of a two-year-old […]
Mt. Vernon resident asking for stricter firework ordinance
MOUNT VERNON, In. (WEHT) -Fireworks are often part of 4th of July celebrations, but one Mount Vernon resident has had enough with the noise. Deborah Hall says, “Over the Fourth of July, several days before and several days after it was like a war zone in our very tight neighborhoods the houses are very close […]
The meaning of the state nicknames in the Tri-State
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Every state has a nickname, but why do certain states get certain nicknames? The U.S. Consulate Krakow provided examples of those nicknames. The nicknames that are relevant to the Tri-State are: The U.S. Consulate Krakow offers the following explanations for each state in the Tri-State’s nicknames. Illinois The U.S. Consulate Krakow […]
New general manager for Owensboro Racing and Gaming named
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A new general manager for Owensboro Racing and Gaming has been named. Churchill Downs Incorporated announced that Steve Roof has been named General Manager of Owensboro Racing and Gaming, the company’s seventh Historical Racing Machine (HRM) entertainment venue in the state of Kentucky. In this role, Roof will oversee all operations […]
IDHS provides list of violations for ride at Dubois County Fair
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has provided an updated list of safety violations that were noted during an inspection on Tuesday. On June 11, two of the rider carriages on the Rock and Roll ride were deemed unusable and were not utilized in Dubois County. However, officials say that during […]
Gov. Beshear supports proposal easing restrictions on marijuana
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – According to officials with Governor Beshear’s office, Governor Beshear is supporting a federal proposal to ease restrictions on marijuana. Officials say on Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation […]
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