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Canton police share latest after missing 2-year-old girl was found safely
UPDATE (2:09 p.m.) — The Canton Police Department is sharing more information following the search for a missing 2-year-old on Thursday. According to Canton Police Spokesman Edward Glad, Chloe Russell was located in a second-floor closet in a home her family had been staying at. The Canton Fire Department had used thermal cameras to search […]
Heady’s Pizza in Evansville is shutting down
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Heady’s Pizza in Evansville is shutting down. A spokesperson for the business posted: It is with a heavy heart that we announce we will be shutting down. After years of serving our community, we will be closing our doors for the final time after we sell out of inventory. We want […]
Owensboro McDonald’s holds All American Crew Competition
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say more than 50 crew members from 13 locally-owned McDonald’s restaurants came together Wednesday in a competition to be recognized as the best-of-the-best in key positions in the restaurant during the McDonald’s All-American Crew Competition in Owensboro. Officials say second-generation McDonald’s Owner/Operator Chris McEnaney hosted the competition at his Parrish […]
Evansville, Welborn Baptist Foundation to apply for $20 million federal grant to build a low-emission transportation system
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Evansville is one step closer to launching a low-emission transportation project spanning all corners of the city. Project leaders from the Evansville Climate Collaborative envision — what they call — a clean transportation system that is accessible to everyone. To make the dream a reality, Evansville will partner with the Welborn […]
Haynie’s Corner fountain operates once again following maintenance
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — After weeks of work, the fountain in Haynie’s Corner in Evansville is up and running again. Last season, crews determined one of the pumps was broken. Though the city says it ordered the necessary equipment on the same day it noticed the issue, staff waited months for the part. Now that […]
Kenco worker applications prioritized at local employer
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- A Tri-State employer says that it will prioritize applications from Kenco workers after the Kenco Warehouse was damaged by a tornado in Mt. Vernon last week. Babcock Wilcox (BWXT) in Mt. Vernon made the announcement on Thursday. A statement by BWXT says, “BWXT has reached out to Kenco leadership to offer our […]
Dubois County Fair continues with new inflatables
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The Dubois County Fair continues today with new entertainment. The rides at the fair were removed after a girl was injured when she fell from one, which prompted an investigation that found several violations. Fair organizers announced on social media that they have partnered with a different company, Jumping Jack’s Entertainment, to […]
Young & Established announces new campsite
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — An Evansville nonprofit announces a new campsite to provide a safe space for children. Young & Established says kids can go fishing, camping and experience other nature-related activities. There will also be a focus on discussing mental health. Young & Established says the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority will match […]
The Evansville Wartime Museum is set to re-open in August
HENDERSON, K y. (WEHT) – The Evansville Wartime Museum is re-opening its doors after storm damage closed the museum earlier this year. Officials with the museum say they are set to re-open on August 3, almost four months after it was forced to close. Officials with the museum say the roof and a historic P-47 […]
Family of Miya Rudd plans a day of remembrance
DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — The family of a missing Ohio County baby is speaking out for the first time and announced plans for a day of remembrance. “I am mad at a lot of people, but I have God in my heart so I can forgive them. But nothing changes; we can’t bring her […]
Aces’ D-1 transfers in stride with team in offseason workouts
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – The Purple Aces picked up two D-1 transfers in the portal this offseason. Now they are on the floor in offseason workouts with the rest of the team. Tayshawn Comer is a junior guard out of Eastern Kentucky. He had 68 appearances for the Colonels in his two years there, while […]
Daviess County Attorney Burlew being sued by John Doe sex offender
Daviess County Attorney John Burlew is being sued by an anonymous sex offender concerning constitutional rights. The John Doe is arguing that a law requiring all sex offenders to list their full name of social media accounts limits freedom of speech.
Teachers speak out against Indiana high school diploma redesign proposal
INDIANAPOLIS — Many teachers from across the state spoke out against proposed changes to the state’s high school diploma requirements at the latest State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting on Wednesday. ”I believe these changes are a step in the wrong direction,” Gianna Mirowski with the Hammond Area Career Center said. ”By altering these requirements, […]
Barn fire in Dubois County closes Schnellville Road
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office say a barn fire closed Schnellville Road for several hours. Schnellville Road is now back open to drivers. Officials are asking drivers to be cautious in the area.
Child molesting charges brought against Mt. Vernon man
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A man has been arrested in Posey County after deputies accuse him of being involved sexually with minor. On Tuesday deputies were notified of a call for alleged sex offense involving a juvenile. After an investigation deputies determined the alleged offence took place in Posey County. On Wednesday deputies arrested Jacob […]
“I’m not surprised”: Neighbor reacts to Louisiana Street murder
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – A murder investigation continues after police find a body inside an Evansville home on the evening of July 17, 2024. Evansville resident Leanne White has lived on Louisiana Street for three years and describes her neighborhood as “active” and “unsafe”. White also claims the home in question in the 300 block […]
Kusturin receives 170-year sentence for murder of Posey County couple
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — Austin Kusturin received the maximum sentence of 170 years for the murders of a Posey County couple. On Thursday, several family members gave victim impact statements, honoring the legacy of Elizabeth and John Hall. Posey County Prosecutor Thomas Clowers says sentencing was about the family, allowing them to speak. Clowers […]
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