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Storm chasers react to new “Twisters” movie
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — After years of waiting, a 90’s movie classic finally has a sequel. “Twisters” premiered in theatres last night and is sparking local storm chasers to reflect on how the art of storm chasing has changed over the years. “I love the first one. I actually have the first one on DVD […]
Indiana Sports Hall of Fame weekend gets underway in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – The Indiana Sports Hall of Fame is having it’s third induction banquet this Saturday. They held a fundraising dinner on Friday night to kick things off. Multiple Indiana sports legends are attending including Dave Schellhase. Schellhase is a North and Purdue alumnus, who also played in the NBA for the Chicago […]
Gage Bobe stays on with UE Men’s Basketball as a graduate assistant
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Gage Bobe is entering his 6th season as a Purple Ace, but instead of playing this season, he joins the coaching staff as a graduate assistant. “I love this program and this is a way to keep building this program up without playing anymore,” said Bobe. Bobe started his career at […]
EVPL celebrates summer with community resource fair
Some people in Evansville learned what resources are available to them on Friday, thanks to the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library's community resource fair. Organizations gathered in Howell Park to educate and empower the community, and people even picked up some free goodies.
Struggle with Evansville police leads to arrest
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A man was arrested in Evansville Friday after police say we was tased twice and evaded an officer on foot. Officials with the Evansville police department say Donald Ross was involved in a hit and run near Ravenswood Drive. An affidavit obtained by Eyewitness News says Ross was uncooperative with the […]
Crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle reported in Muhlenberg County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle was reported in Muhlenberg County Friday. Officials with central dispatch say the first call about the crash came in at 4:22 p.m.. The crash happened near Greenville on Robert L Draper Way and West Depot Street. The Greenville Police Department have identified the […]
New visual enhancements coming to the Ford Center
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Your next trip to the Ford Center could be bigger and brighter as work is underway to install brand new high-definition video screens inside the arena. “If you’ve been here before, you’re going to notice it,” says Scott Schoenike, Executive Director for the Ford Center and Victory Theatre. It’s a case […]
Henderson set to sell naming rights to sports facility for $500,000
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The city of Henderson is scheduled to vote on whether to give Deaconess the naming rights to a new sports complex in exchange for $500,000. After entering into contract negotiations with Deaconess Henderson Hospital, the city of Henderson has drafted a proposal that will be voted on Tuesday. Deaconess is seeking […]
An interview with Lil Ms. and Mr. Daviess Co.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Summer around the Tri-State is packed with so much family fun. From fairs to festivals there’s a little bit of something for everyone, and the Daviess County Lions Club Fair is no different. The 51st annual event is underway and runs through Saturday with plenty in store, including pageants. We discussed all […]
Stretching for a cause: Vanderburgh Humane Society puts on cat yoga event
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Vanderburgh Humane Society is organizing a cat yoga event Friday night to raise funds for the shelter. The event’s organizers say up to 30 cats will join participants in the Humane Society’s free roam cat room for an hour of cat yoga. Organizers also say that kids under seven are […]
Lex Luthor actor Michael Rosenbaum heads to New Jersy for convention
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Actor Michael Rosenbaum of Newburgh is heading to New Jersey for the first ever exclusive Smallville convention. The convention will feature actors from the show like Tom Welling who played Superman, Kristin Kreuk who played Lana Lang and Michael Rosenbaum as well as other stars from the show. The actor, famous for playing […]
AG Coleman announces indictments for exploitation case in Ohio Co.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that an investigation conducted by the Attorney General’s Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control resulted in the indictments of five individuals for exploitation and the use of forged instruments, such as false documents pertaining to a power of attorney and an “irrevocable” qualifying income trust. […]
Project schedule for the week of July 21-27, 2024
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) anticipates work zone construction and maintenance activities at the following locations in the area that could impact traffic during the week of July 21-27. The schedule as it applies to our coverage area is below:
Clay Street bridge repairs completed on schedule
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) says repairs to the KY 812, also known as Clay Street, bridge in Henderson were completed on schedule Friday, and the roadway has now been reopened to traffic. Officials say the bridge was closed in early May after a routine bridge inspection found deterioration to the […]
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