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Evansville woman facing charges after correctional officer death in California
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A federal investigation leads to three arrests, including an Evansville native, in connection to the death of a correctional officer in California. On August 9, a correctional officer at the U.S. Penitentiary in Atwater opened a narcotics-laced letter and fell ill minutes later. It is said the officer passed away at […]
Vann and Lloyd closure leads to METS route change
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – City officials say due to the left turn lane being eliminated at the intersection of Vann Ave and the Lloyd Expressway METS is altering the inbound Walnut Route. Officials say effective immediately, the new inbound route is this: People are asked to please check the DoubleMap app or here for detailed […]
Man accused of taking Evansville woman to Tennessee
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A man has been accused of kidnapping and confining an Evansville woman. According to an affidavit, on April 8, officers with the Evansville Police Department (EPD) were dispatched to Monroe Avenue in reference to a Check Welfare investigation. Documents say a woman had called Evansville Central Dispatch from her home in […]
Jasper Strassenfest announces names of half-pot winners
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The organizers of the Jasper Strassenfest have announced the names of the half-pot winners. Event organizers announced that the Strassenfest Half Pot has been claimed by Molly and Bob Tuggle of Troy. The winners were presented with a check for $77,382.50. According to organizers, the Tuggles shared that they purchased their ticket […]
Daviess Co. polling sites announced for 2024 General Election
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Daviess County Clerk’s Office has announced important dates and polling sites for the General Election. Officials say the online portal to request a mail-in absentee ballot opens on September 21. The locations are: According to the Daviess County Fiscal Court, October 7 is the last day to register to […]
IMPD sergeant accused in trading child porn tried to cover his tracks using investigation knowledge, court docs reveal
INDIANAPOLIS — Court documents reveal an Indianapolis police sergeant accused of sharing dozens of files of child sex abuse material online attempted to cover his tracks using knowledge gained from his time as an investigator in the Internal Affairs Unit. Javed Richards is officially charged with 14 felonies: 13 counts of child exploitation, a Level […]
Cheryl Schultz voices support for VP Kamala Harris
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Democratic National Convention is now underway in Chicago. Delegates were set to vote Monday night on their party platform. A lineup of Democratic Party powerhouses were set to speak, including President Biden. There are several delegates from the Tri-State at the convention, including Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Chair Cheryl Schultz. […]
Former OPS superintendent indicted for sexual exploitation of children
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A federal grand jury returned a nine-count indictment last week charging the former Owensboro Public Schools superintendent with multiple offenses related to the sexual exploitation of children. Matthew Constant, 52, was charged with two counts of online enticement of a minor, three counts of receipt of child pornography, two counts of […]
Biden makes late speech and exit, hailing Harris while trolling Trump
CHICAGO — President Biden gave a forceful call for Democrats to elect Vice President Kamala Harris to the White House during his Monday night address to the convention, an event that just weeks ago seemed sure to coronate him as his party’s nominee. Biden spoke last on a night filled with several of the party’s […]
Greenville Police Chief provides details on pursuit with deadly shooting suspect
GREENVILLE, Ky. (WEHT) — Police in Greenville, Kentucky are discussing what it was like to close in on a deadly shooting suspect over 100 miles away from the crime. Christopher Elder is accused of driving off after shooting 3 people near the courthouse in Elizabethtown around 9 this morning. “It was very dangerous due to […]
Physical loss loans offered for residents affected by July tornadoes
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Agency is offering physical loss loans to help producers repair damaged or destroyed essential property for agriculture operation. While Posey County is the primary county eligible for the loans, contiguous counties that are said to be eligible include: The application deadline is April 16, […]
$136 million I-64 bridge replacements in White County begin August 19
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a new $136 million improvement project to begin on August 19. This project will replace the two existing bridges on Interstate 64 crossing the Wabash River just east of Grayville. Officials say this project will take place over six consecutive construction seasons: Stage 1: During […]
Multiple animals found dead in Evansville neglect investigation
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville woman is facing animal and child neglect charges after police say they found two dead animals in her residence. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were dispatched to Katherine Fuch’s residence in reference to a medical call for a resident in the home. Deputies say the home was […]
Posey County holds groundbreaking for Western Bypass, nearly 12 years in the making
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) -Nearly 12 years in the making, the Western Bypass has finally broken ground. This landmark infrastructure project is going to help traffic greatly right here in Mt. Vernon. Posey County community members and government officials witness history- the beginning of the Western Bypass. State Senator Jim Tomes was a truck driver […]
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