EYEWITNESS NEWS

• Henderson County church continues to raise money for youth programs at Tri-Fest April 27, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- Between 4,000 and 5,000 people are expected to visit downtown Henderson this weekend for Tri-Fest. For decades it's been an opportunity for everyone to support organizations making a difference, and, for its second day this year, Tri-Fest is full of smiles, rides and great food. The members from Niagara United Methodist […]
• Evansville joins nationwide Celebrate Trails Day initiative April 27, 2025
  VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) -- Evansville joins a nationwide initiative to celebrate America's 42,000 miles of trails. Several organizations and the Evansville Area Trails Coalition is taking part in Celebrate Trails Day at Burdette Park. It's a day of action to showcase the amenities which some say improve the quality of life for residents. The […]
• Tri-State bookstores celebrate Independent Bookstore Day April 27, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WHEHT) -- Bookstores across the Tri-State celebrated Independent Bookstore Day Saturday. The Evansville bookstore Bluestocking Social celebrated by having a story time, as well as hiding a golden ticket in the store, that would give the finder a lifetime supply of audio books. "It's something that I think holds up a lot of […]
• Missing Warrick County children found by law enforcement April 27, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- The Silver Alert for two missing Warrick County kids has been canceled. A release obtained by Eyewitness News says the Sliver Alert issued for Zy’ria Salas and Zacari Owens has been cancelled as of Saturday. Officials with Warrick County Dispatch say both children have been located by law enforcement. Officials say […]
• One in custody after accident in Gibson County April 26, 2025
  GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) -- One is in custody after accident on 41 North in Gibson County. Gibson County Sheriff Bruce Vanoven told Eyewitness News crews were dispatched to 41 North near the Tri-State Moter Speedway Saturday afternoon. He goes on to say two vehicles were involved. One involved in the accident is in custody […]
• Accident with injuries reported on Evansville West side April 26, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- An accident with injuries has been reported on Tekoppel Avenue in Evansville. Officials with Evansville Dispatch say they got a call about an accident with injuries around 3:06 Saturday afternoon. They go on to say that EPD, fire and AMR were dispatched to the accident. Lane restrictions are in place due […]
• Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Edwards County April 26, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- One is dead after deputies say a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Edwards County. A release obtained by Eyewitness News says Edwards County Dispatch got a call Friday night that a pedestrian who was walking along Illinois Route 130 had been struck by a vehicle. Shortly after the arrival […]
• Who's in the News? Laura Freeman April 26, 2025
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Despite some some scattered showers in the forecast, Henderson residents can still enjoy a weekend of food, music and rides as the Henderson Breakfast Lions Club Tri-Fest returns to the riverfront. The event started off at 11 a.m. on Friday with the opening of food booths and carnival rides, and will […]
• Evansville prepares to step "over the edge" for kids battling illnesses April 26, 2025
  A leap of faith down the side of a downtown Evansville building aims to bring hope to children with life threatening conditions: Over the Edge for Granted. Since 1985, the organization has raised money to help families with medical expenses and more. The Over The Edge event gets community sponsors involved, as well as a […]
• VHS talks about dog aggression after recent dog attacks, gives safety tips April 26, 2025
  VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) -- The Vanderburgh Humane Society is weighing in on two recent dog attacks in the Tri-State, one of which was fatal. "It is scary. When you are in the midst of that, you know, you don't know what to do, and time freezes," says Amy Hart, a Tri-State resident and dog […]