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$1,400 worth of merchandise damaged at Evansville Dollar General April 2, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- Evansville Police are searching for a man they say damaged around $1,400 in Dollar General merchandise. EPD took to social media to ask the publics' help in identifying the man pictured below. They say the incident was at a Dollar General at 3101 Mount Vernon Ave. Those with information about the […]
Deaconess Henderson nurses celebrate one-year S.A.N.E. certified April 1, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month and nurses at Deaconess Henderson Hospital are celebrating a big milestone. They have been S.A.N.E. certified for a year. S.A.N.E. stands for sexual assault nurse examiner. Before certification, the exams were still conducted in the hospital's emergency room. However, the nurses wanted to raise the […]
"We are fighting on a daily basis": Oakland City hosts annual John L. Lewis Luncheon April 1, 2026
OAKLAND CITY, Ind. (WEHT) -- Miners from across the country gathered in Gibson County to honor their history "It is a brotherhood, the principles I was raised with are the principles of the United Mine Workers," says third generation coal miner Bill Yockey. Yockey has attended the John L. Lewis Luncheon for more than 50 […]
Union County enslaved cemetery sees restoration efforts April 1, 2026
UNION COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) -- A historic cemetery tied to the region's past is getting a long-overdue clean-up. The cemetery is off Highway 60 near Morganfield. It's tucked into a low-lying area and scattered with damaged and weathered grave stones. It's believed that more than 70 people are buried there, many of them enslaved. After […]
Daviess County Sheriff's Office warns of scams on April Fools April 1, 2026
DAVIESS COUNTY, (WEHT) -- The Daviess County Sheriff's Office is using April Fools as an opportunity to spread awareness about scams. They're calling the initiative Don't Be Fooled by Fraud. They say it's in response to several ongoing fraud schemes that are hurting local residents and creating severe financial hardship for victims. Deputies say common […]
Southbound lane of I-69 reopens in Hopkins County April 1, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- The southbound left lane of I-69 in Hopkins County is back open, after a sinkhole opened near the roadway. Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet say while the southbound lanes are back open, the northbound passing lane will remain closed. The closure is just north of Mortons Gap, at the 111-mile […]
Daviess County proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month April 1, 2026
DAVIESS COUNTY, (WEHT) -- April is officially Child Abuse Prevention Month in Daviess County. Daviess County Family Court Judge Jennifer Hendricks made the proclamation Wednesday morning during a public reading on the steps of the Daviess County Courthouse. The event brought together local leaders, students and people from the community to raise awareness about the […]
Sorgho Elementary hosts annual Leaders in the Workplace event April 1, 2026
DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) -- Students at Sorgho Elementary School got a head start on their future. The school hosted its annual Leaders in the Workplace event bringing in local business professionals and first responders to connect with students. Organizers say it's about helping kids build confidence, ask questions and start thinking about where their […]
KSP searches for Wealton Beverly II, wanted for theft April 1, 2026
If anyone has information, they are urged to contact KSP Post 2 at 270-676-3313.
Newburgh Museum to launch interactive Time Travel Walking Tour April 1, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- A unique way to explore history is coming to downtown Newburgh, and it might just feel like stepping back in time. The Newburgh Museum is launching a new interactive experience that brings local history out of the building and onto the streets. It’s called the Newburgh Time Travel Walking Tour, and […]