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Solar co-op in Evansville hosts first information session May 19, 2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) -- The city of Evansville's newly announced co-op with Solar United Nations is making headway. The goal of the co-op is to bring as many homeowners, small business owners and non-profits together for a bulk purchase of panels for their property. “If you're going to go solar, go together, do it with […]
Evansville doctor gives tips on summer safety May 19, 2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) -- As temperatures climb and summer approaches kids across the Tri-State are ready to cool off. Whether it's at a pool, a lake or a splash pad, local health officials are reminding families how to stay safe while in the water. They say drowning is the number one cause of death for […]
Abandoned motel in Pike County gets new life May 19, 2026
PIKE COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) -- Six months ago owner Branden Henson got the idea of purchasing an abandoned motel after passing it everyday on his way to work. Now he and the Pike County Economic Development Corporation are working with over $200,000 to renovate the space. However it would be no small feat. Henson says […]
EVSC updates policy on phones in the classroom May 19, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) is changing their policy on students' phones in the classroom. On Monday, the EVSC School Board met for a regular meeting. One item on the agenda: the school corporation's policy on students' phones in the classroom. Earlier this month, a bill was signed into law […]
Over 5,000 CenterPoint customers are without power May 18, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- Over 5,000 CenterPoint customers are without power after a bout of storms came through the area. CenterPoint's outage map says 5,920 people are without power. Officials say crews are now working to restore power.
Former sheriff's candidate says he was forced out; officials say he was never eligible May 18, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- A former candidate for Mclean County Sheriff withdrew his candidacy just days before Kentucky's primary election. Scott Sallee was told by the Kentucky Department of Corrections that he was able to run for office despite his felony drug conviction. This is because of a 2019 executive order that restores the right […]
UE center rebrands to boost education, career development May 18, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The University of Evansville (UE) Board of Trustees has approved a new name for the former Center for the Advancement of Learning. Effective immediately, the center will now be known as the Center for Professional and Continuing Education. UE says the new name more accurately reflects the center's mission, the populations it […]
Teacher accused of inappropriate conduct to appear in court next month May 18, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - A former Pike County teacher accused of inappropriate conduct involving a student had her next court date set on Monday. According to court records, Abigail Vinnedge will next appear in court for a pretrial conference on June 24. Vinnedge faces charges of official misconduct and obstruction of justice. Last week, the […]
Traffic shift planned for U.S. 41 in Gibson County May 18, 2026
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces a traffic shift for U.S. 41 in Gibson County. Officials say beginning on or around May 19, crews will shift traffic on U.S. 41 from the northbound lanes to southbound lanes near Princeton. This shift will occur between County Road 300 South and County […]
Former softball coach sentenced in Spencer County child molestation case May 18, 2026
SPENCER COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) - A former softball coach convicted of molesting a child in Spencer County received his sentence on Monday. Roger Ford, 71, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for child seduction, and 10 years for child molestation. He will serve his sentence concurrently, and the court has ordered he will be […]