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Protesters gather outside CenterPoint building in Evansville August 2, 2025
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) -- After an abnormally hot month of July CenterPoint customers voice frustrations after a large spike on their utility bills. "I think the CenterPoint situation is utterly ridiculous," protester Laura Brown said. Brown says she was shocked. Her July bill was almost one and a half times more than it usually is […]
FEMA approves assistance for western Kentucky churches affected by flooding August 1, 2025
MCLEAN COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — As disaster recovery continues following the April flooding in western Kentucky, the Federal Emergency Management has approved assistance for eligible houses of worship. “It may give them the opportunity to get their doors back open to their community," Daviess County Public Safety Director Jeremy Smith said. “Those that operate on […]
Body found in an overturned truck in the Wabash River August 1, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- A body was found in an overturned truck in the Wabash River in White County Illinois. A release from the White County Sheriff's Department says deputies were dispatched one mile South of the New Harmony Bridge in reference to an overturned truck in the river. The release goes on to say […]
Meal worms and crickets highlight Swat Pest cookout menu August 1, 2025
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) - At some cook-outs, those pesky bugs just won't stop flying around your food. Well, what if your food was actually cooked with insects? That was the case at one Evansville business Friday. Brandon Runyon, an entomologist with Swat Pest Management, decided to have a little fun with the company's client appreciation […]
Owensboro man arrested as part of ICAC investigation August 1, 2025
Additional charges may be filed after a forensic analysis of collected evidence is completed.
Joe Sharp earns massive career win at Ellis Park August 1, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Kentucky Racing Communications announce trainer Joe Sharp notched the 1,000th victory of his career on Friday, when Master Game won Race 6 at Ellis Park Racing and Gaming with jockey Tyler Gaffalione in the saddle. Officials say Sharp began the day with 998 career wins. Earlier Friday, he picked up win No. 999 at Saratoga with Mercy Warren in Race […]
Senator McConnell says people should grow hemp and protect kids August 1, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered some floor remarks on August 1 regarding his continued efforts to protect children’s health, support industrial hemp and support CBD. In his remarks, Sen. McConnell stated, “I rise today to discuss the original intent of the 2018 Farm Bill’s federal hemp legislation, and the need […]
Authorities working scene of hit and run in Evansville August 1, 2025
Authorities are working a hit and run accident in Evansville and trying to track down a suspect that allegedly stole car before the incident.
Henderson groups hosting block party amid cooler weather August 1, 2025
Organizers state a foam party, free food and treats, giveaways and local resources will be available.
Memorial Hospital in Jasper rebrands as Deaconess Memorial Medical Center August 1, 2025
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper officially has a new name.